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HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene May 2014 - 05.01.20142014 CREST Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Cupertino Day at Blackberry Farm . . . . . . . . . . .2 Bike to Work Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Stop this Drought . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 8 Easy Tips: Protect Cupertino’s Water Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Environmental Recycling & Document Shredding Day . . . . . . . . . . .11 Clean Up Our Creeks! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 E-Waste Recycling Facility has moved . . . . .11 Community & City Meetings Calendar . . . .12-13 Council Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 The Better Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Apply for Distinguished Artist Award . . . . . . .15 Wild Game Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Inundation Zone Outreach Program . . . . . . . .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.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 cupertino scene May 20142 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 – continued on page 11 volume XXXVII number 4 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 | 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: cupertino scene May 20144 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. volume XXXVII number 4 5 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 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 May 20146 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. volume XXXVII number 4 7 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 cupertino scene May 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 $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. volume XXXVII number 4 9 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 eco news | may 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. Compost food waste and use it as nutrient rich soil for your garden & recycle! 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 8 cupertino scene May 201410 news items 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. – Stop This Drought, continued from page 3 volume XXXVII number 4 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 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 1 3 4 5 8 9 14 15 19 21 MAY CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL cupertino scene May 201412 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 21 22 23 25 27 volume XXXVII number 4 13 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. council actions cupertino scene May 201414 news items 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. - Adult 50+ News, Continued from page 9 volume XXXVII number 4 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