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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.4 | may 2014
Bike to Work Day Thursday, May 8, 2014
Join the Cupertino Bicycle Pedestrian Commission
and Cupertino Library on Thursday, May 8 for the
20th annual Bike to Work Day!
– see details on page 3
– see details on page 2
Cupertino Recognizes Community Volunteers
Individuals and groups who have made outstanding
contributions to the City of Cupertino will be honored
Wednesday, June 4.
Celebrate Cupertino Day at Blackberry Farm May 3, 2014, 10 am - 6 pm 21979 San Fernando Avenue, Cupertino
– see details on page 2
Cupertino Recognizes
Community Volunteers
Individuals and groups who have made
outstanding contributions to the City of
Cupertino will be honored Wednesday,
June 4th. This year, six individuals and four
organizations listed below will receive the
Cupertino Recognizes Extra Steps Taken
(CREST) Award. The awards ceremony and recep-
tion, which will include a brief presentation by City
Councilmembers, will be held in the Cupertino Com-
munity Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue, June 4, at 7 pm. The
ceremony is free and open to the public. This year’s
winners are:
1) Cupertino Senior Center Volunteers Instruc-
tors: The Senior Center Volunteers Instructors are
composed of 19 volunteers and have contributed 892
hours of their time and have served 1,011 students.
ESL Conversation, Computer Classes, Pilates, Mind
Fitness and Hula Dance are some of the classes that
these valuable volunteers teach to Cupertino Senior
Center members.
2) De Anza College Auto Tech Club: For 16 years the
De Anza Auto Tech Club has helped the West Valley
Community Services feed those who are hungry in our
community by holding a canned food drive every win-
ter. In the winter of 2013, the 80-student club collected
8,800 cans of non-perishable food for the WVCS food
pantry. The Auto Tech Club members also help unload
and store the canned goods, and bring the food in
cardboard boxes to make the job as simple as can be
for the WVCS staff.
3) Paula De Cillis: Paula is one of the primary donors
of the De Cillis Vietnam Conflict Collection at the
De Anza College library. She is also a member of the
Quota International of Cupertino and helped plan and
organize club efforts for the residents of Cupertino
Healthcare Wellness Center by arranging therapy
dogs’ visits, singing and beading. She has co-chaired
and participated in Quota’s Fall Holiday Boutique fun-
draisers and Original Pancake House Brunch Benefits
to raise funds for Quota’s service grants to nonprofits.
4) Linking Youth N Community Services: During
2013, six Linking Youth N Community Services stu-
dents volunteered an astonishing 366 hours at West
Valley Community Services. The students were as-
signed to variety of tasks depending on their interest
and skill level, helping operate the food pantry and
completing important office park.
5) Rob McCoy: Rob is a dedicated volunteer with
over 194 hours of volunteer service in 2013. He has
volunteered with almost every Cupertino Emergency
Response Team (CERT), Public Safety, Bicycles and
Pedestrians, Technology and Information, and the
Teen Commission, as well as at DUI check point. As
a CERT member, Rob is the Incident Commander for
the yearly Big Bunny Fun Run event, coordinating and
managing all of the CERT, CARES, and MRC volun-
teers. Rob also led the Pulse Point promotion activity,
on behalf of the Fire Department, when it was rolled
out for all Santa Clara County users.
6) Inge Roberts: Inge is a member of her Neighbor-
hood Earthquake Preparedness Committee where for
several years she headed up the first aid aspects of
the committee. She initiated an arts program where
mothers taught weekly art lessons to Cupertino Lin-
coln Elementary School students. Inge has also helped
abused women and hearing-impaired children and as
a member of Quota International of Cupertino, she
takes a child shopping as part of the Kiddie’s Holiday
Shopping program.
7) Dick Schuster: Dick is one of West Valley Commu-
nity Services’ most reliable and dedicated volunteers.
Every Wednesday morning, Dick arrives carrying a
bounty of fresh bread and pastries from the local
Safeway, much to the delight of WVCS clients. In 2013,
Safeway donated a total of 12,248 pounds of food to
WVCS. Dick picks up around 255 pounds of food during
his weekly trip to Safeway. For a man who just turned
eighty, this is a great testament to his dedication.
8) Janice Sung: Janice has dedicated most of her
time and effort to volunteer work for the past fifteen
years. She is the co-founder of the American Tea Cul-
ture Association that introduces American audiences
to the art of brewing tea and its related Zen concepts.
Janice is also a member of the Cupertino-Hsinchu
Sister City Association in which she has contributed
greatly to fostering the ties between Cupertino and
the “Silicon Valley” of Taiwan. She has been in charge
of organizing the student-exchange program, which
brings middle and high school students from each city
to its sister city for week-long home and school visits.
9) Union Church of Cupertino: Union Church of
Cupertino is celebrating its 125 years of support to
the community. Beyond caring for individuals’ spiritual
health, Union Church of Cupertino has strong com-
munity outreach and supports local non-profits. The
Church supported the Rotating Shelter for the 18
years that it provided services to homeless men. In
addition to their dedication in supporting the Rotating
Shelter, Union Church has also partnered with West
Valley Community Services in ensuring that the Adopt-
a-Family Program has a space to store and distribute
gifts. Church members were readily available to assist
adopters unload gifts from their car and help them
check-in with WVCS staff.
10) Cindy Van Zoeren: Cindy has volunteered both
as a Food Pantry volunteer and as an Office Assistant
at West Valley Community Services. Born with Down
Syndrome, she has come in every Friday morning from
8:30 to 11:30 am, taking the bus from her own apart-
ment where she lives as independently as possible,
helping to make sure that the office is well-supplied
with critical documents. Cindy completes very impor-
tant work for WVCS, and always puts a smile on our
faces, with her great personality and desire to socialize
and stay in touch with everyone around the office.
Please come help us celebrate these truly remarkable
members of our community on Wednesday, June 4,
2014, 7 pm, at the Cupertino Community Hall, 10350
Torre Avenue in Cupertino.
CREST Awards, continued from page 1
happenings in cupertino
Celebrate Cupertino Day at
Blackberry Farm
May 3, 2014, 10 am - 6 pm, 21979 San Fernando Avenue
Cupertino residents are invited to enjoy and
explore the Blackberry Farm located at 21979
San Fernando Avenue, Cupertino. There will be
free ice cream from 1 – 4 pm (limited to the first
500 people) and residents can enjoy free swim-
ming at the pools from 10 am - 5:30 pm (availabil-
ity subject to pool’s capacity). Pools will close at
5:30 pm. Discount offers will be available on
10-day swim passes and individual / family
memberships. Thank you for your patronage
and the City of Cupertino looks forward to see-
ing you at the Blackberry Farm park this season!
– Celebrate Cupertino Day, continued from page 1
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Bike to Work DayThursday, May 8, 2014
The Cupertino Bicycle Pedestrian Commission
(BPC) and Cupertino Library, in conjunction with
the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) and
many other community BPCs, are encouraging
commuters and students to leave their cars at
home and join tens of thousands of their fellow
Bay Area residents in biking to work or school.
Once again this year, the Cupertino BPC will set
up an Energizer Station in front of the Quinlan
Community Center at 10185 North Stelling Road,
operating from 6:30 - 9 am and will serve both
coffee and food while dispensing information
and encouragement to all passing cyclists.
Bike to Work Day (BTWD) is a community event
that encourages residents to try bicycling as their
mode of transportation to get healthy exercise
while relieving traffic congestion, improving air
quality, reducing petroleum
consumption, and saving
money.
SVBC coordinates
BTWD for Santa Clara and
San Mateo Counties. Bay Ar-
ea-wide BTWD contests chal-
lenge groups of cyclists to
form teams and submit
records of their bike commuting during National
Bike Month, which is the month of May. Informa-
tion can be found at bikesiliconvalley.org/btwd/,
the SVBC website. Check the 511 website at bicycling.511.org for information to help map
bike routes to work.
Cupertino had a very successful BTWD last year
with a count of 122 cyclists pedaling past the
Quinlan Community Center Energizer Station,
of which more than 90 stopped for coffee and a
chat about their commute.
– Bike to Work Day, continued from page 1
How Dry is Our Drought?
In 2013, California experienced the driest year on
record and current conditions suggest we may
experience the same in 2014. As of April 2,
Cupertino received just 5.68” of rain this season,
just 40% of normal levels. This rain is typically
captured in our local reservoirs, serving as our
primary source of fresh drinking water. Less rain
means lower reservoirs and a search for drinking
water elsewhere. In fact, the City’s main reservoir,
the Stevens Creek Reservoir, was at 13% capacity
this April. You can keep track of our reservoir here: www.valleywater.org/WaterTracker.aspx.
The Worth of Water
Things are looking pretty dry here in California,
but do we know the worth of water? A safe and
reliable water supply promotes our high quality
of life in Cupertino by:
• Protecting public health
• Accommodating firefighting needs
• Bolstering economic prosperity
• And much more!
How much are these benefits worth to you? How
about your daily shower or drinking water? Think
about how many times you come in contact with
water throughout your day. It’s a pretty incred-
ible resource. Let’s start recognizing water’s value
and don’t waste a drop!
Call to Conserve Water
California State Governor Brown recognized the
value of water when he declared a drought State
of Emergency and called all Californian’s to
reduce water usage by 20%. The Santa Clara
Valley Water District answered this call by adopt-
ing a mandatory 20% water use reduction
target by December 31, 2014 and alerted cities
in its service territory in March 2014 that it will
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simply safe | may
When will the next big earthquake strike?
It has been over 100 years since the magnitude 7.8
earthquake hit San Francisco affecting the whole
Bay Area. Since then many smaller quakes happen
every day in the Bay Area, the most memorable
being the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989. Most
earthquakes cannot be felt and thus people in the
Bay Area have developed a ho-hum attitude
toward earthquake preparedness. That is, until
the next big one happens!!
We are now in the 75-200
year window for the next big
earthquake in the Bay Area.
No one can predict when it
will happen. That is why it is
important to BE PREPARED.
The Biggest Issue for You
If you consider how many people will need help if a
large earthquake hits and then consider the limited
resources in the Cupertino area, you can easily
conclude that you will be on your own for a while.
There is a Federal mandate which states that the
emergency resources will be allocated “to do the
greatest good for the greatest number”. There may
be dangers of uncontrolled fire, flood from a dam
breaking, or a danger of sewage failure causing
water contamination and other health concerns.
You will need to have enough clean water and other
supplies to last three or more days. You may need to
put out small fires, turn off your own gas lines, and
make minor damage repairs for the sake of safety.
Also, the electricity may not be working, so you will
need to keep battery-operated lamps and flash-
lights on hand. It would be wise, as well, to have
a good first aid kit to handle any minor injuries. A
good portable AM radio (tuned to Cupertino Radio
1670 AM) would be an excellent idea if you wanted
to know what is going on. If it happens in the middle
of winter, your only option for warmth and food may
be evacuation. The good news is that in these types
of disasters, people come together and help each
other. The bad news is there are not enough resi-
dents who know what to do.
What Will I Do?
Again, professional help will be very limited, at
least for the first few days after a major earthquake.
In Cupertino, there are special places, called ARKs,
where you can go to report damage, request minor
assistance, and find out information. They do not
carry a supply of food or water for residents, but
do have supplies for trained volunteers to help
others. They will have communications set up to
contact the Cupertino Emergency Operations
Center for life threatening needs. Always, keep in
mind however; help is based strictly on priority. The
volunteers can only do what they are trained to safe-
ly do, and there may not be enough people to help
you in a timely manner. Again, the best strategy is
for you to get trained to know what to do.
What Can I Do?
You may ask, “How do I get prepared?” The best
way is to sign up for one of the free courses of-
fered for Cupertino residents listed below. Each of
the classes will let you know what you can do to be
prepared. You should also sign-up for Cupertino
Alert System notifications on mobile
devices and install Ready 95014
apps on your smart phone or tablet
to keep you informed. Don’t wait
until a major disaster before you act!
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 408.777.3335, email OES@cu-pertino.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 safe-
ty, Disaster preparation, Disaster communication
tips, First aid techniques that save lives, Home
safety, Fire Safety including how to use a fire
extinguisher, Emergency supply suggestions –
and more! The next two PEP classes are: Monday,
May 5, 6 – 9 pm at 208 E. Main St #214, Los Gatos,
CA, 95030 and Tuesday, June 24, 6 – 9 pm in the
Campbell Community Center at 1 W. Campbell
Ave, Room E-42, Campbell, CA, 95008. For registra-
tion, 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) training schedule. 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 pre-
paredness and helping others during a disaster.
The course is offered four times a year and you will
have one-year to make up any missed sessions for
graduation. You may attend the final exercise once
all six sessions have been completed. We encour-
age all Cupertino residents to attend this worth-
while 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 Ave-
nue, 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 call at 408.378.4010.
Simply Safe is a monthly article to inform the community
about emergency preparedness, training schedules
and volunteer opportunities.
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:
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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
Wintertime in the old days made it hard to get
around. “Roads” - and I use the term loosely -
were muddy, rutted, and pot-holed and wagons
and stages routinely stuck up to their axles. Pas-
sengers often had to disembark and lend a hand
in their good traveling clothes to heave-ho the
backend of whatever wheeled conveyance they
rode in.
The famous boulevard in San Jose, known as
The Alameda, was lovely to look at with its
double row of leafy trees and charming to ride/
drive on in the summer when it dried out, but
many months of the year it was impassable muck.
(We got more rain in those days) A fellow
even made a toll road out of the Alameda for a
while and as the years went by and rates rose,
seemed a good idea to just walk or ride on the
other side of the trees, out in some farmer’s
field and just bypass the whole shebang. Rates
ranged from ten cents to 25 cents to a dollar,
depending on the mode of transportation - easier
to just go outside and make your own way.
Technology came along
- like it always does - and
savvy businessmen got
tired of dealing with mud
and delays in transporting
themselves, other people
and freight around town
- there had to be a better
way. There’s a great little
black and white photo that
shows 3 kinds of transpor-
tation on the main street
of Los Gatos around the turn
of the previous century. The
picture shows buildings, the
street, a horse-less carriage (early auto), a horse-
drawn wagon and an interurban rail car.
Those who got in on the ground floor of interur-
ban rail cars had options - early on, the good
old horse pulled the passenger car on some
rails. Kids would sometimes throw firecrackers
to scare the horses. One horse freed himself
from his car and bolted down 4th St. (in San
Jose) with the conductor in hot pursuit. Veering
sharply, the horse raced toward the porch of
the Edward Johnson cottage. Johnson and his
son-in-law, Oliver Chapman barely managed to
scramble out of the way. The horse cleared 3
porch chairs, entered the house, knocked down
Mrs. Chapman and pursued two screaming little
girls across the yard and into the stable. Only
then was the horse secured and taken back to
his car. Fortunately there were no serious injuries
to people or the horse.
Pneumatic and steam cars were tried and then
we had electricity. There are too many technical
details for this little column, but references are
at the end if you want to read further. Simply
put, one system utilized a “third rail” which car-
ried the current to run the car. The rails went
down under the car. Trouble was, folks with met-
al tipped umbrellas thought it was loads of fun
to stick the metal tip onto the third rail to watch
the sparks fly.....there went the power and every-
thing on the line shut down. Next step - over-
head power lines.
There were competing rail companies and lines
all over the valley. You could catch the Peninsular
Electric Railway in San Jose - go all the way down
Stevens Creek Road, turn
right at old Monta Vista
and head over to Palo Alto
or Redwood City to catch
the train to San Francisco.
Or you could start in San
Jose and go to Campbell,
Saratoga, Los Gatos and
Congress Springs on the
western side of the valley
- on the Blossom Line -
to enjoy the miles of
orchards in bloom in the
spring.
You could get around most of downtown San
Jose on different trolley lines. Sadly, after about
70 years, the popularity of buses and automo -
biles sounded the death knell for trolleys. In
1938, the last of the streetcars made their final
run. In the Cupertino Museum at the Quinlan
Center there is a picture of Stevens Creek Rd as
it approaches the Crossroads from San Jose -
the old trolley tracks are still in evidence in the
middle of the road, but weeds nearly obscure
the rails. Eventually all the rails were torn up
and sold for scrap metal. San Jose made a prof-
it of $27,000 when the last rail was removed, as-
phalt poured to cover the passing of trolleys and
streetcars from the valley scene and the passing
of a more leisurely way of local travel.
The San Jose Railroads (centennial booklet
1868 - 1968) Charles S. McCaleb, author
Interurban Railways of the Bay Area by Paul C.
Trimble
Trade in the Horse
and Take the Trolley
Main Street Los Gatos horseless carriage
trolley, horse and wagon.
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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 infor-
mation on all of our Children’s programs, includ-
ing 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 Cupertino
Library for its generous sponsorship of many of
the Library’s programs for children and families.
Cupertino Cinema Club
Thursday, May 8, 4 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
School-aged children are invited. Patrons may
call 408.446.1677 x3321 for the free movie title.
What’s Bugging You?
Thursday, May 22, 3:30 pm Cupertino Library Courtyard
Children are invited to learn about insects in the
garden – the good guys and the bad guys. Make
a bug craft to take home. Join us in Cupertino Li-
brary’s courtyard at the New Children’s Garden.
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
May 19 for one of our June programs.
PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
Free Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 3, All Day
The Cupertino Library and Comic’s Conspiracy
are pleased to present, Free Comic Book Day.
Stop by the library’s 2nd floor Teen Room on the
first Saturday in May to pick up your free comic
book!
Mother’s Day Picture Frames
Saturday, May 10, 3 – 5 pm
Get your picture taken and design your own
personalized photo frame to give Mom on her
special day. All materials will be supplied. No
registration necessary, but space is limited. This
craft is for children and teens and is sponsored by
the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
Monta Vista Teen Technology Symposium
Friday, May 23, 5 – 9 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Are you curious about new digital currencies
like Bitcoin, the technology behind it and what it
means to your financial future? Are you waiting
for the cure for viral diseases that have eluded
scientists for decades? Get answers to these and
many more questions from experts at MVTSA’s
Technology Symposium 4! This free event will
host speakers from a variety of fields who will
talk about emerging, cutting-edge technologies,
trends, and the impact they have on our lives. For
more information, please go to www.mvtsa.org/symposium or send an email to info@mvtsa.org.
Teen Study Days
May 31, June 1 & June 8, 12 - 5:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Join us to study, work on projects, and get ready
for the end of the school semester. Open work
spaces and seating will be available. Refresh-
ments will be served throughout the day.
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Spring 2014 Film Series with Mark Larson
May 7 & May 14, 6 – 8:30 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
The Spring 2014 Film Series with Mark Larson
continues in May! Join us and experience a wide
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array of films created by a roster of brilliant inter-
national filmmakers. An in-depth lecture on the
making of the films by Mr. Larson and a spirited
group discussion will follow every film. Registra-
tion is required. For more information, visit cupertinolibraryfoundation.org.
Chinese Book Discussion Group
Thursday, May 8, 10 am - 12 Noon Cupertino Community Hall
The Cupertino Chinese Book Discussion Group
will discuss Mang mu (Ensaio sobre a cegueira)
by Jose Saramago. The discussion will be in
Mandarin.
Master Gardeners: Grow Your Own Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes
Wednesday, May 14, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
What do Charlotte, Desiree, Huckleberry and
Kennebec have in common? They are all varieties
of potatoes that you will not find in the grocery
store, but that you can grow in your yard. Master
Gardener Sue Zaslaw will teach you how to pre-
pare, plant, cure and store both regular potatoes
and sweet potatoes.
Adult Book Discussion Group
Thursday, May 15, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
This month the Cupertino Library Adult Book
Discussion Group will discuss A Tale for the Time
Being by Ruth Ozeki.
Financial Planning Workshop: Maximizing Social Security Benefits
Monday, May 19, 7 – 8 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
We pay into Social Security all our working lives--
how do we make the most of it when we need it?
Bob Adams, Chairman of the Silicon Valley
Financial Planning Association returns in the
second of two personal financial seminars to tell
us how we can maximize the benefits of Social
Security. Bob Adams specializes in retirement
planning and investment management. His
educational background includes a Master’s
degree in Financial Planning, an MBA and an
undergraduate degree in Computer Science.
ALSO AT THE CUPERTINO LIBRARY
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 in-
stall 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
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).
Friends of the Cupertino Library Book Sale
Cupertino Community Hall Saturday, May 17, 9 am - 4 pm Sunday, May 18, 12 pm - 3 pm
Come on in and browse the gently-read books
for sale – you never know what treasures you
can find!
Community Climate Action
Plan Workshops
The City of Cupertino has been working with
its neighbors in Santa Clara County to develop
Climate Action Plans that will help reduce
greenhouse gas emissions in the region while
improving the environment, health, and well-
being of our communities. Cupertino is now
customizing this regional plan for the City and
would like your input to create a plan that best
serves our community.
The first interactive community workshop will be
held on Wednesday, May 14 2014, from 6 - 8 pm at
the De Anza College Kirsch Center for Environmen-
tal Studies, located at KC 218 McClellan Road,
Cupertino (www.deanza.edu/map/sports_kirsch.html). The City will also host a second work-
shop on June 4, 6 pm also at the Kirsch Center.
Information on City of Cupertino’s forthcoming
Climate Action Plan and other ongoing planning
initiatives, as well as ways for you and your family
to get involved are available on the website: www.cupertinogpa.org.
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adult 50 plus news
Stay Healthy, Be Active
May is Older Americans Month, and the theme of
Safe Today, Healthy Tomorrow reminds us of the
importance of staying active which can help us
be healthy tomorrow. Staying active and lifelong
learning has proven health benefits, including
retaining mobility, muscle mass, and cognitive
abilities. Come celebrate Older Americans Month
with the Cupertino Senior Center and remember
to stay healthy, be active.
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 until June 30,
or until the funds are depleted. To participate in
the Stay Active Fund please contact the senior
center and tell us you want to STAY ACTIVE.
SOCIAL EVENTS
50+ Softball
Thursday, May 1 - October 17, 9 am – 12 pm
Softball for 50+ is back for the 2014 season. The
Memorial Park softball field is the home of the
Sandlot Social 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, May 7 - June 25, 9 am – 12 noon
If you like playing bocce, enjoy the outdoors,
meeting new people, and having fun, then 50+
Bocce is for you. We will meet at the Bocce Ball
courts alongside the Stevens Creek Trail at
Blackberry Farm Park at 9 am. First time players
welcome, instructions will be available.
May Social and Birthday Bash
Wednesday, May 14, 12 pm
The Piano Man, Mark Watson, performs with vocal
styling reminiscent of Frank Sinatra and Nat King
Cole. Join us for a fun show and mouth watering
pepper steak sandwiches and a colorful Mediter-
ranean pasta salad followed by dessert. Members
with May birthdays will be honored. Members $8,
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.
May 2 – Calico Joe by John Grisham, reviewed by
Helen Nowicki
Lunch with Friends
Wednesday, 12 pm
Join us for lunch! Pre-registration is required.
Member fee $6, senior guests add $5 day pass.
May 7 - Shredded chicken taco, chips, salsa,
and dessert.
May 28 - Bistro chicken pasta salad, roll,
and dessert.
LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS
Water and Energy Saving Tips
Monday, May 12, 10 – 11 am
Come to this presentation by the California Public
Utilities Commission to find out simple daily tips
you and your family can do to conserve water
as well as energy – and at the same time, help
reduce your monthly utility bills!” Every little bit
helps! Open to the public. Please sign up at the
lobby table.
Marv’s Musical Memories
Monday, May 12, 2 - 3:30 pm – Classics I
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 com-
mentary. Members free, senior guest add $5 day
pass. Sign up at the lobby table.
Advancement in Cataract Surgery
Wednesday, May 28, 1 - 2:30 pm
Dr. Karen Shih is an ophthalmologist from PAMF,
she specializes in cataract surgery, diabetic
retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration,
and much more. She will be discussing the latest
advances in cataract surgery. Open to the public.
Please sign up at the lobby table.
CLASSES - GREAT VALUES
Yogalates
Monday, May 19 - July 14, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Combination of breathing techniques and
stretches of yoga together with Pilates exercises
to build strong core muscles, improve flexibility
and balance. Member fee $37. Free demonstra-
tion on Monday, May 12, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Members
free, senior guest add $5 day pass. Sign up at the
lobby table.
AARP Smart Driver Class
Wednesday, May 21 & 28, 12:30 - 4:30pm
For class information please call the course
instructor, Lana, at 408.368.7969. Sign up at the
lobby table and make payment to the course
instructor the first day of class. Make checks
payable to AARP. Senior center membership is
not required to participate.
Italian Tortas, Nonna’s Style
Wednesday, May 21, 10 am - 1 pm
Join Chef Suzanne, Cook book Author and Som-
melier, as she shows you how to make Torta di
Ricotta con Limone with Limoncello, (a pie made
with olive oil, ricotta and organic Meyer Lemons),
Torta di Caprese, (a moist chocolate cake made
with dark chocolate and walnuts), which is a spe-
cialty from the island of Capri, and Torta della
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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.
TOURS
Mendocino and Fort Bragg
August 16 – 19, $945 $50 off if you sign up by
May 9. Four days of delight - from wine tasting to
the skunk train, from state parks to historic walks,
and much more. Travel presentation Thursday
May 8 at 2:30 pm
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 if
registered by May 8. Travel and walking tours
that easy you into the ways of Spanish culture.
Travel Presentation Thursday, May 13 at 2 pm
DAY TRIPS
Graton Resort and Casino,
Friday, May 9, $49
Sunday Brunch with Flair,
Sunday, May 18, $109
Day ‘Round the Bay with Gary – Peninsula,
Wednesday, May 28, $97
What’s All the Buzz About?,
Tuesday, June 3, $149
Golden Gate Fields,
Thursday, June 12, $82
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,
Wednesday, June 18, $86
Harley Farms and Pescadero,
Wednesday, June 25, $99
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
National Geographic Talk,
Tuesday, August 19
Nonna (a Tuscan cheese pie with Pine Nuts and
slivered almonds) to be enjoyed with an espresso.
Member fee $55
Tai Chi on Deck
Wednesday, May 21 - July 29, 7:30 - 8:30 am
Get your day started with an early morning Tai Chi
class. This is a gentle exercise that may improve
balance and muscle strength. Easy to learn and
suitable for people of all physical conditions.
Member fee $46
Free Demo - Wednesday, May 21, 3 - 3:30 pm.
Member free, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Sign
up at the lobby table. Check class listing for addi-
tional Tai Chi classes offered at the Senior Center.
RESOURCES
Volunteer Nurse - Blood Pressure Checks
Monday, May 12, 21, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Tuesday, May 6, 20, 12:15 - 1:15 pm
Please call 408.777.3150 to make appointments for
the following services:
Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP)
Thursday, May 8, 22, 1 – 3 pm
Consultation on Medicare and health insurance.
Housing
Wednesday, May 7, 21, 2 – 4 pm
Information on resources for senior housing op-
tions.
Senior Adult Legal Aid (SALA)
Friday, May 2, 9, 16, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Provides free assistance to elders for basic legal
matters in public benefits, long-term care, elder
abuse, housing, consumer issues, incapacity plan-
ning, probate alternative, and simple wills. Must
be 60 or older and live in Santa Clara County.
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Because over-watering and rain water may carry pollutants into local creeks from everyday activities like
cooking, gardening, maintaining your car, and even cleaning out your garage and medicine cabinet, it’s
important to prevent pollution at the source. Follow these tips to protect water quality every day:
8 Easy Tips
to Protect Cupertino’s Water Quality
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Reduce Use of Toxic Pesticides and Landscape Chemicals
Use pesticides and weed killers only when abso-
lutely necessary and choose the least toxic prod-
uct available. Do not apply chemicals to imper-
vious surfaces if rain is forecast, or when you are
watering, because the runoff may contaminate
local creeks and the bay. Visit www.mywater-
shedwatch.org for tips on safe and effective pest
control options.
Properly Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste
Contact Waste Management (WM) At-Your-Door
service to collect your household hazardous waste
(cleansers, paint, garden chemicals, and more). See
a list of accepted items and make an appointment
for collection at www.wmatyourdoor.com or by
calling 800.449.7587.
Don’t Flush Unwanted Medication
Some pharmaceutical chemicals persist through
the wastewater treatment process and will end
up in the Bay, where they may harm aquatic life.
Dispose of your medications properly by taking
them to the West Valley Sheriff’s Sub-Station,
1601 S. De Anza Blvd, Cupertino 408.868.6600.
Prevent Fats, Oil and Grease from Going Down the Drain
Keep your pipes clog-free by collecting fats, oil
and grease in one-gallon plastic containers with
tight fitting, screw top lids. (Milk and water jugs
with pop-on lids are acceptable). Lids must be
taped securely! You may place up to two one-
gallon containers next to your recycling bin on
your recycling collection day.
Don’t be a Litter Bug
Litter harms local wildlife and aquatic animals.
It flows into storm drains and to our creeks, af-
fecting water quality. Be sure to dispose of trash
properly and recycle plastic bags in your recy-
cling cart or at major grocery stores.
Help Cupertino Shop Green
Take reusable bags shopping. Fewer paper bags
will conserve trees and fewer plastic bags will
reduce the plastic litter in our waterways, which
threatens birds and marine life.
Wash your vehicle at a commercial car wash.
Washing your car in your driveway or the street
sends dirty water, soap, metals, oil and grease
into the gutter, which eventually flows to lo-
cal creeks and the bay. Instead, visit a car wash,
where the drains lead to the wastewater treat-
ment plant. For discount on car washes, a Water-
shed Watch Discount Card is available at www.mywatershedwatch.org.
If you must wash your car at home, follow these
guidelines:
• Wash your car on a lawn, dirt area, or gravel
driveway, so that the water will not run into a
street or storm drain.
• Use rags to wipe brake dust off of wheels
before washing.
• Use a nozzle with a shut-off on your hose to
conserve water.
• Avoid using soap and other chemicals
(such as spray-on wheel cleansers). Even
biodegradable soap may be toxic to wildlife.
• Pour your bucket of soapy water down a sink
or toilet or onto landscaping when you are
finished.
If you want to hold a car wash fundraiser, here’s
what you can do:
• Ask commercial car washes for discounted
passes that you can sell at the regular price to
raise funds.
• Hold the event at a commercial car wash and
ask them to donate part of the profits if you
bring people to their car wash.
• The City of Cupertino will loan Cupertino resi-
dents, nonprofits, and school groups a Suds-
afe stormdrain protection car wash kit. Along
with other supplies, the kit contains an insert to
block a stormdrain and a pump to divert wash
water to nearby landscaping or to the sanitary
sewer for treatment and discharge. Wash cars
on a field instead of a parking lot, so water will
not run into stormdrains, streets or gutters.
To borrow the City’s car wash kit, call Cuper-
tino Environmental Services at 408.777.3354 or
email environmental@cupertino.org.
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Environmental Recycling & Document
Shredding Day Saturday, May 17, 9 am – 1 pm
Doing some spring cleaning? Gather up your old
confidential documents, the items you’ve been
meaning to donate, and that broken printer in
your cupboard and head to Environmental Re-
cycling and Document Shredding Day! It will
be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014, 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).
Clean Up Our Creeks! Saturday, May 17
Join the City of Cupertino and your neighbors
at our semiannual community creek cleanup on
Saturday, May 17th, 9 am - 12 pm at Creekside Park,
10455 Miller Avenue, Cupertino. Volunteers and
City staff will clean up areas around Calabazas and
Regnart Creeks. Gloves, trash grabbers and bags
will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged
to wear sunscreen and dress for safety (wear long
sleeves, pants and old shoes, rain boots or equiv-
alent). Free refreshments will be offered. Bring a
friend, bring your family, and have fun keeping
Cupertino creeks clean! Register online at www.cleanacreek.org or contact the City at
408.777.3354.
Apple’s E-Waste Recycling Facility
Has Moved
The Apple Electronic Waste
Recycling drop-off has moved
from its former Cupertino lo -
cation to 1326 Kifer Road in
Sunnyvale. Cupertino resi-
dents are still welcome to
drop off their e-waste (old or
unusable electronics) free of charge during the
same hours of operation: Monday, Wednesday,
& Friday, 8 am – 4 pm. Proof of residence is re-
quired. Cupertino residents have two other free
options for recycling electronic waste: 1) WM At
Your Door Services (call 800.449.7587 to sched-
ule a free home pick-up); or 2) Environmental Re-
cycling & Shred It days at De Anza College oc-
curring three times per year; remaining events in
2014 are on May 17 and October 25.
only provide 80% of treated drinking water
requested for the rest of the year. Water utilities
and communities will need to mindfully conserve
water to make up for this shortfall, or increase
their supply by pumping more groundwater. To
that end, San Jose Water Company has adopted
several conservation rules to help reduce water
demand by 20%.
Your Water Saving City
The City’s longstanding water conservation
efforts within our facilities and among our parks,
fields and medians have primed our community
to respond to the 20% reduction target. Some of
the water-wise actions the City has implemented
in the past few years include planting water effi-
cient landscaping (think drought tolerant plants!),
installing water efficient irrigation (evapotranspi-
rative, say that 5x fast!), and upgrading to water
efficient fixtures (toilets, showerheads, faucets).
You can learn more about our water-saving work
here: www.cupertino.org/savewater.
Aside from its own facilities and landscaping,
the City also promotes water conservation
throughout our community. To coach business-
es and residents in water-saving techniques, the
City offers two sector-focused service programs,
GreenBiz (www.cupertino.org/greenbiz) and
Green@Home (www.acterra.org/programs/greenathome), which offer FREE indoor and
outdoor water assessments and equipment
upgrades (e.g. faucets, showerheads, toilets).
These programs combined have saved the
Cupertino community nearly 5.5M gallons of
water and participants nearly $100,000 through
water and energy-savings measures.
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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
C.A.R.E.S 7:30 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 408.345.8372 cupertinocares.org/
De Anza Flea Market 8 am - 4 pm De Anza College 408.864.8946 deanza.fhda.edu/fleamarket/
Cupertino 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 408.759.2617 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. Room 100 408.777.3176
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 20920 McClellan Rd.408.996.0558 osfamilies.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
Viewfinders Digital Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center - In
Cupertino Room
408.520.1379 viewfindersclub.org http://
viewfindersclub.org/
Meetings.html
De Anza Lions Club*6:45 pm 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
Connect Club I*Noon Holders Country Inn 408.252.7054 cupertino-chamber.org
Connect Club II*8 am Chamber of Commerce 408.252.7054 cupertino-chamber.org
Business Networking Intl.*7 am BJ's Brewery 408.996.9111 BNI.com
Embroiders' Guild of America 7 pm Sunny View Retirement
Community
408.873.1190 ega-gpr.org
Food Addicts in Recovery (FA)*7 pm St. Jude's Church 408.354.8493 foodaddicts.org/
Cupertino Las Madres*10 - 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 Sister Cities 7:30 - 9:30
pm
City Hall Conference
Room A
408.867.2162 jeang8@hotmail.com
Cupertino Odd Fellows*8 am 20589 Homestead Rd.408.252.3954 cupertinoioof70.org
Fine Arts League 7 pm Community Center
408.863.9991
Ask Janki
Chokshi
falc.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 Trend Micro,
10701 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
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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
Cupertino Quota*12 - 1 pm The Blue Pheasant 408.252.8568 cupertino.quota@yahoo.com
CERT/MRC 7 - 9 pm City Hall, EOC
Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 pm Room 2156,
Vallco Shopping Mall
408.267.3397 malihini.org
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 Anonymous*
Women's Group
7 pm Bethel Lutheran 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
MAY CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
MAY 1 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am
MAY 1 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
MAY 1 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall)7 pm
MAY 6 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
MAY 7 Library Commission (Conf. Rm. C)7 pm
MAY 7 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm
MAY 8 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C)9 am
MAY 8 Administrative Hearing Meeting 5 pm
MAY 8 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
MAY 13 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
MAY 14 Teen Commission Meeting (Quinlan Com.Center 10185 N.Stelling Rd) 6 pm
MAY 15 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9 am
MAY 15 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
MAY 20 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
MAY 21 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
MAY 22 Administrative Hearing Meeting 5 pm
MAY 26 Fine Arts Commission 7 pm
MAY 27 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
MAY 28 Teen Commission Meeting (Quinlan Com.Center 10185 N.Stelling Rd) 6 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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SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2014
Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Sinks, Wong Absent: Santoro
Provided direction to staff to write a letter to Senator
Ed Hernandez and Assembly Speaker John A. Perez
and any other appropriate people:
- Thanking them for taking the legislation off of the
table
- Acknowledging the input of the 60+ citizens who all
spoke against the legislation
- Express concern about any similar future attempt to
overturn the key elements of prop 209
- Encourage increased spending on higher education
to allow more opportunity for all students
- Leave to staff to use appropriate wording in the
letter to get the points across
SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2014
Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Sinks, Wong Absent: None
Met with labor negotiators, obtained briefing and
gave direction, and no action was taken
Received the Library Commission annual update
Approved the February 25 City Council minutes with
the following amendment at Page 4: Where appli-
cable in buildings 1,3,4 and the clock tower, use slate
tile roofing material that resembles a variegated color
combination similar to the Chinese multi-color slate or
other comparable color palette
Approved the March 4th City Council minutes
Adopted Resolution No. 14-128 accepting Accounts
Payable for period ending February 7, 2014
Ratified the memorandum of understanding (MOU)
for CAL-ID and authorize the City Manager to execute
the signature addendum and any other necessary
documents
Adopted Resolution No. 14-130 amending the Un-
represented Employees’ Compensation Program and
salary schedule
Adopted Resolution No. 14-131 approving the de-
struction of records
Approved the professional services contract to com-
plete the Climate Action Plan (CAP)
Conducted the second reading and enacted the Ordi-
nance with the following amendment in all locations:
Pre-wiring shall include the installation of conduit, ap-
propriately sized conductors, and adequate electrical
capacity to serve a level 2 EVSE.”
Received the Cupertino Water Conversation Presenta-
tion
Adjourned to Monday, March 24 beginning at 2 pm
for a Council Work Program Study Session, Com-
munity Hall Council Chamber, 10350 Torre Avenue,
Cupertino, CA
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2014
Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Sinks, Wong Absent: None
Planning Commissioners Present: Brophy, Lee, Gong, Sun, Takahashi Absent: None
Accepted the reports on accomplishments on 2007-
2014 Housing Element and provided direction on the
draft goals and policies for the 2014 - 2022 Housing
Element
Reviewed the policy topics for the General Plan
Amendment (GPA) and provided direction
Presented the 2014 Arbor Day Proclamation
Presented the Proclamation for National Volunteer
Week
Received the Teen Commission annual update pre-
sentation
Approved the March 17 City Council Minutes
Approved the March 18 City Council Minutes
Adopted Resolution No. 14-132 accepting Accounts
Payable for period ending February 7, 2014
Adopted Resolution No. 14-133 accepting Accounts
Payable for period ending February 21, 2014
Adopted Resolution No. 14-134 accepting Accounts
Payable for period ending March 7, 2014
Adopted Resolution No. 14-136 accepting Accounts
Payable for period ending March 21, 2014
Adopted Resolution No. 14-137 setting a voluntary
expenditure cap of $28,000 for the election of 2014
Adopted Resolution No. 14-138 approving the Parcel
Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for
Apple Campus 2 (Sinks Recused)
Conducted the first hearing to Adopt Resolution No.
14-139 approving Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) and General Fund Human Service Grant
(HSG) Allocations for FY 14-15
Accepted resignation of Bicycle Pedestrian Commis-
sioner Ashish Kolli and Public Safety Commissioner
Lily Lim, set application deadline for Friday, May 30
at 4:30 pm, and schedule interview date for Tuesday,
June 10 beginning tentatively at 3 pm to fill the un-
scheduled vacancies
McClellan Ranch Preserve Environmental Education
Center and Blacksmith Shop Relocation Project
1. Awarded a contract for the construction of the sub-
ject project to the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder Romkon, Inc., in the amount of $1,798,000; and
2. Authorized a construction contingency budget of
$270,000, approximately fifteen (15%) of the construc-
tion contract value, to address unforeseen conditions
during construction; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and
execute the first amendment to the current consultant
services agreement with Siegel & Strain Architects
for construction support services for an amount not
to exceed $80,000 for a total contract amount of
$280,000; and
4. Adopted Resolution No. 14-140 authorizing the City
Manager to execute and record a Deed Restriction
granting a right of entry and a limitation of use for an
environmental classroom facility in order to receive
grant funds
Received the Staff Report on interim parking improve-
ments at the Civic Center
Received Public Works Construction Project Updates
Adjourned to Tuesday, April 15 beginning at 4 pm for
a Study Session on Municipal Code Chapter 14.18
regarding protected trees.
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Welcome New Businesses
Mathplace
10601 S De Anza Blvd Ste 108
Lola Rosa Corp Dab O G Sliders
21275 Stevens Creek Blvd
Nutrition Restaurant
10935 N Wolfe Rd
Mavis Inc.
20800 Valley Green Drive Ste 442
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.
May 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, & 16June Ballot Propositions – The League of
Women Voters presents the state propositions
on the June 2014 ballot, and discusses the cur-
rent state of California’s finances. Don’t forget
to register and vote!
May 19, 20 & 23 Women Lead – Dr. Tracey Wilen discusses
women in leadership roles, generational differ-
ences, key leadership attributes, softening of
traditional gender roles, and the importance of
mentoring.
May 26, 27, & 30 Homeland Defense – Maj. General Robert B.
Ostenberg explains how U.S. Northern Com-
mand (NORTHCOM) and North American
Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) are
helping in Homeland Defense.
Shows can be seen on Cupertino Comcast
Cable Channel 15 & AT&T U-verse, Channel
99 and are scheduled on Monday at 4:30 pm;
Tuesday and Friday at 7 pm. For more
information, visit www.thebetterpart.com.
Submission deadline for the June edition is May 7.
Wild Game Feed
Cupertino Host Lions Club will host its annual
Wild Game Feed on Thursday, June 12, 2014, at
Napredak Hall, 770 Montague Expressway, San
Jose. The menu features wild boar, buffalo,
calamari, octopus, quail, salmon, crab, buffalo or
bear stew, crawdads and much more. A spread
of appetizers will be served, followed by a sit-
down dinner. Tickets are $60 for entry and all
you can eat and $90 for all you can eat, a beer
mug, selected drinks and general raffle tickets.
No tickets will be sold at the door. For tickets,
contact Howard Jensen at 408.209.7251,
visit wildgamefeed2014.eventbrite.com
Inundation Zone Outreach Program
During 2013 citywide Dam Plan Drill, significant
efforts were made to encourage residents living in
the inundation zone to sign up for the Cupertino
Alert System (CAS) so they could be alerted during
a flooding emergency. However, only less than
10% of the residents responded to this call.
Therefore, during the March Public Safety Com-
mission (PSC) meeting, a resolution was passed
to create an Inundation Zone Outreach Program.
In order to remedy this situation, Commission
Chair, Dr. Andy Huang said “We would visit the
residents in the inundation zone door-to-door to
raise their awareness as well as sign them up to
the city’s free CAS system.” All Cupertino volun-
teers; Block Leaders, Neighborhood Watch,
Citizen Corps (CERT, CARES, and MRC) will also
be promoting this outreach program.
The Disaster Council, chaired by City Council
member Mark Santoro, has also endorsed this
outreach program. “Both the city and the county
are in support of this outreach program,” said
Dr. Huang. The City of Cupertino will provide
outreach communications and parking space
necessary to establish the Incident Command
Post; Santa Clara County Sheriff Office will
provide cadets to accompany the volunteer
walking teams; Santa Clara County Fire will
provide paramedic support; and the Red Cross
will provide an Emergency Response Vehicle
for refreshments and snacks. For more
information about the Stevens Creek Dam
Plan and the inundation area map, visit www.cupertino.org/damplan.
Accepting Applications for Distinguished
Artist and Emerging Artist Award
The Cupertino Fine Arts Commission welcomes
applications for the 2014 “Distinguished Artist”
and “Emerging Artist.” There is a cash award of
$500 for the winner in each category. The applica-
tion 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 web-
site at www.cupertino.org/distinguishedartist.
For more information send email to Piu Ghosh
at piug@cupertino.org, or call 408.777.3277.
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