HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene June 2013 - 06.01.2013July 4th Festivities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Cupertino Building Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Stevens Creek Trail Joint Cities
Feasibility Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Summer Concert Series 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
General Municipal Election Date Change . . . . . .3
Humane Society Free Pet Adoption . . . . . . . . . .3
Simply Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Cupertino Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Childrens’ Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Adult, Teen and Family Programs . . . . . . .6-7
Adult 50 Plus News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Adult 50 Plus Programs/Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Eco News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Compost with Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cupertino Becomes Clean Zone . . . . . . . . .10
2013 Garage Sale Date Set . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Household Hazardous Waste . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Help Water Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Use Reusable Bags in Cupertino . . . . . . . . .10
Choosing Pesticides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Neighborhood Block Leaders Honored . . . . . .11
The Better Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Community Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
City Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Council Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
New Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 xxxvI no.5 | june 2013
July 4th Festivities
The City of Cupertino is pleased to announce
the schedule for the annual July 4th festivities.
– see details on page 2
Cupertino Building Permits To Go Paperless
Summer Concert Series 2013
6:30 - 8 pm, Memorial Park Ampitheatre
Pack a picnic and bring a friend to enjoy a fun-filled
evening of music!
– see details on page 2
– continued on page 3
Cupertino Community Development, Building Division
is “taking the paper out of the plan” beginning this
summer. This move eliminates the need for architects,
contractors, or designers to haul large rolls of paper
plans to City Hall, as they will be able to submit the plans
for review online through a web application.
This new service allows all relevant people to review plans
simultaneously. Architects, contractors and engineers will
be able to access submitted plans, comment and act on
them through a password-protected web-based system.
In February 2012, Council unanimously voted to propel
Cupertino into the 21st century and supported the eight
month research process that led the City to conclude
that paperless was the way to go.
Benefits of paperless building plans include: the ability
for various offices to work on the plans simultaneously,
ability to track and see plans as they move through the
approval process and transparency in the process of
building plan review.
“We will work with customers to reduce any initial growing
pains. Once the word spreads, users will see vast improve-
ments over the outdated system we’ve had since 1998,” said
Aarti Shrivastava, Director of Community Development.
Look for the plan review details in the next edition of Scene.
happenings in cupertino
Morning Events 7 - 11 am - Pancake Breakfast
Hosted by the De Anza Optimist Club
Quinlan Community Center
Adults - $6 (3 pancakes, 2 sausages, coffee or tea)
Children (12 and under) - $3 (2 pancakes, 1 sausage)
Orange Juice - $1
9:30 am - Flag Raising
Memorial Park, Veteran’s Memorial
Celebrate our nation’s independence
10 am - Children’s Parade
Memorial Park, Softball Field
Wear your best red, white, and blue outfit! Dec-
orated bikes, scooters, and strollers are encour-
aged. We’ll travel through Memorial Park and
the parade will end at the Amphitheater just in
time for the concert by the Cocktail Monkeys!
10:30 am – 12 pm Live Music by the Cocktail Monkeys
Music from the 60’s until today!
Pack a blanket, hat and snacks and be ready to
dance the morning away to music from the 60’s
through today!
Afternoon Events at Blackberry Farm
10 am – 4 pm - Free Swimming
12 – 2 pm - BBQ Lunch BBQ Tickets:
$5 per person
Advanced BBQ ticket sales will begin on June
27 at Blackberry Farm.
12 – 3 pm - Live Music by The Dave Crimmen Band
Classic 50’s Rock & Roll
5 pm - Park closes
– 4th of July Festivities, continued from page 1
Stevens Creek
Trail Joint Cities
Feasibility Study
The cities of Cupertino, Sunnyvale,
Mountain View, and Los Altos
invites interested citizens to ap-
ply for a Citizens Working Group
position to assist agency staff, a
consultant team, and policy repre-
sentatives in preparing a feasibility
study of trail development in the
Stevens Creek Corridor with the
intent of connecting completed
or planned trail segments in
Cupertino and Mountain View.
If interested, please submit an
application to the City of Sunny-
vale Department of Public Works
by Friday, June 7, 2013 at 5 pm.
More information and application
is available at:
sunnyvale.ca.gov/Departments/
PublicWorks/StevensCreek
TrailJointCitiesFeasibilityStudy.aspx
– Paperless Plan, continued from page 1
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Cupertino Symphonic Band – June 6
This local non-profit organization features mu-
sic from musicals and movies, classical, big band
and so much more!
Zydeco Flames – June 13
The Zydeco Flames have gained a reputation as
the West Coast’s premiere Zydeco band. Their
sizzling roots rhythms are timeless and the exe-
cution of them relentless, with a stunningly pow-
erful groove.
West Grand Boulevard – June 20
West Grand Boulevard specializes in the rich
sounds of classic Motown, R&B, and Soul hits,
performing the popular music of influential artists
like Stevie Wonder, the Temptations, Otis Red-
ding, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, and more.
Long Train Runnin’ – June 27
A tribute to the Doobie Brothers, Long Train
Runnin’s live performance will excite you, like
a charged up concert by the Doobie Brothers
themselves.
Volifonix – July 11
Volifonix is the true sage of its form with an
original hair-on-fire approach to the hot/rock/
funk genre. From the woods of the Pacific
Northwest, Volifonix is a funk-fried rock band
that is sure to please
Cocktail Monkeys – July 4, 10:30 am – 12 pm
The Cocktail Monkeys are considered a Bay Area
favorite, covering the best of decades from the
60’s through current favorites, their songs range
from rock, pop, funk and disco.
Summer Concert Series, continued from page 1
Summer Concert Series 2013
On June 1 - 2, 2013, the Humane
Society Silicon Valley offers free
pet adoptions at 901 Ames Avenue,
Milpitas. This event is sponsored by
Maddie’s Fund Family Foundation.
For more information, visit
hssv.org/AdoptForFree
or call 408.262.2133.
General Municipal Election
Date Change
On February 19, 2013 the City Council of the
City of Cupertino adopted Ordinance No.
13-2106 changing the date of the City’s general
municipal election from November odd-year to
November even-year. On April 23, 2013 the San-
ta Clara County Board of Supervisors approved
City of Cupertino Ordinance No. 13-2106.
Beginning November 2014, the City of Cupertino
General Municipal Election will be held on the
first Tuesday after the first Monday in November
of even-numbered years.
The reasons for this change are:
• The November date will allow the City of
Cupertino to consolidate its election with the
Statewide General Election which is held on
the same date therefore resulting in a substan-
tial cost savings.
• A majority of local governments in Santa Clara
County would share the same election date.
The next City of Cupertino General Municipal
Election will be held on November 4, 2014. The
terms of office of current City Council members
will be extended twelve months to coincide with
November 2014 and 2016 general municipal
elections. Questions can be directed to the City
Clerk’s Department at 408.777.3223 or contact
the City Clerk at graces@cupertino.org.
Humane Society
FREE Pet Adoption
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simply safe | june
Pool and Water Safety
Summer is here and we will all be looking for-
ward to a dip in the pool or ocean. Now is the
time to start thinking about your safety and the
safety of your children. Around a pool or spa ap-
ply these simple steps to save lives.
Never leave a child unattended in a pool or spa
and always watch your child when he or she is in
or near water
• Watch a child closely around the pool or spa. If
a child is missing, look in the pool or spa first.
• Learn and teach children basic water safety
tips. Have a set of rules for around the pool
such as no running, no diving in the shallow
end, no fighting or holding others under the
water.
• Keep children away from pool drains, pipes
and other openings to avoid entrapments
where they can get caught and drown.
• Have a telephone close by when you or your
family is using a pool or spa so you can call 911
if needed.
• Learn how to swim and teach your child how to
swim. There are good swim schools and pro-
grams available in Cupertino.
• Learn to perform the basics of life-saving and
CPR on children and adults, and update those
skills regularly.
• Having the appropriate equipment for your
pool or spa such as a four-feet or taller fence
with a self-closing and self-latching gate. In-
stall and use a lockable safety cover on your
spa. Have a life rings and reaching poles easily
available for non-swimmers and know how to
use them.
• Ensure any pool and spa you use has compliant
drain covers, and ask your pool service provid-
er if you do not know
• Maintain protective pool and spa covers in
good working order.
• Consider using a surface wave or underwater
alarm.
• In public pools, is there a lifeguard at the pool
or spa to watch children and adults?
In the ocean or at lakes, the drowning danger
is amplified by the fact that there are often sig -
nificant waves or undercurrents. Here are a few
additional safety tips to remember.
• Make sure you are within easy reach of small
children who cannot swim. They can quickly
get swept away and drown if a wave or under-
current knocks them down. Wearing a life pre-
server is advised for non-swimmers.
• If available, note the location of the nearest
lifeguard station to call for help if needed.
• Don’t swim out beyond the distance that you
are confident you can swim back without a life
preserver or floatation device.
• Always make sure you tell someone where you
are going, whether in the water or not, at the
beach or lake.
• Watch for signs of hypothermia such as blue
lips, uncontrolled shivering, or altered mental
state, especially in children. Get the victim out
of the water and use a blanket or towel to warm
them.
• Wear a waterproof sunscreen to prevent
sunburn with an SPF appropriate for the length
of time you plan on being in the sun and the
degree of protection desired. Consult your
dermatologist for their recommendation for
your skin type.
From the good folks on the Cupertino Citizen
Corps, have a safe and fun time swimming this
summer.
Get some training at one of the class opportuni-
ties below.
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@cupertino.org for more information,
or to request a class for your company, group
or organization.
FREE! Personal Emergency Preparedness Workshop (PEP) Earthquake safety, 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 PEP class is on Wednesday, June 5, 6 - 9
pm, Cupertino City Hall, EOC, 10300 Torre Ave,
Cupertino. For registration by e-mail, info@cnt.
sccgov.org, (provide your full name, e-mail ad-
dress, phone number and residential or work ad-
dress in the West Valley, or contact the Santa
Clara County Fire Department at 408.378.4010.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
training schedule. Learn to be part of the
disaster response solution. CERT members can
If you do only 1 thing to prepare this month: Fence in your pool, spa and pond and make sure you keep it locked with a self-closing latch and lock.
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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
Cupertino used to have some grand Victorian-
style estates in the old days. Land and labor
were inexpensive and there was lots of lumber
to be had, thanks to the extensive forests in our
nearby mountains.
Sadly, those old homes decorated with ginger-
bread trim are gone... victims of rampant subdi-
vision development after WWII. Some of the old
Victorians have survived in San Jose, Los Gatos,
Saratoga and other nearby communities and oc-
casionally there are home tours where folks can
wander through these grand old “ladies” and
marvel at the moldings, pocket doors, original
glass and features that most modern homes do
not have.
Every year in Sutter Creek, in
the Gold Country, the AAUW
holds its annual home tour
- usually a mix of old clas-
sic homes and newer estates
- some with quite a bit of acre-
age, wine cellars, high tech gad-
getry, bocce ball courts, pools
and so on. It’s a fun way to
spend a weekend and the Gold
Country in the spring is abso -
lutely lovely - rolling green hills,
wildflowers and usually great weather.
This story actually comes from an experience
in Sutter Creek. Quite a few years ago I was in-
vited to go see “Chip’s house” after completing
a day of home touring with a cousin. On a side
street just outside of town, a big Victorian home
came into view and a friend introduced us to a
fellow who spent most of the last 20+ years mov-
ing and restoring a huge old Victorian he and
his wife purchased near Azusa in Southern Cali-
fornia. The house was dismantled in 1980 and
moved in pieces, on two trucks, to a lot they pur-
chased in Sutter Creek. The house - when I first
saw it in the 1990’s - had been put back together
but the interior was years from being completed.
There was a staircase that went to the 2nd floor
and some interior framing, but the whole proj-
ect looked like it would take an army of carpen-
ters and another few decades to complete. Chip
still lived in southern California - in Covina - and
made the 800 mile round trip to Sutter Creek an
astounding 35 times a year to work on the old
Victorian.
The house is 3,000 square feet with a full base-
ment and attic and was originally built in the
1890’s. It was a wreck when Chip and his wife
bought it for $51,000. The plan evolved to move
it and restore it and each of their children picked
out the room they wanted when the project
would be completed. (The children are now
grown and all on their own and probably will
never live in the house)
So now it’s 2013 and Chip has been working on
the house for over 30 years. All the ladies in our
home tour group finished the day by trooping up
to see how the house was coming along. There
was landscaping - lawn, bushes, trees and the
property now had a genteel air - the plantings
went in fairly recently and dressed the proper-
ty up quite a bit. Entering the house, I was curi-
ous and a little apprehensive... but things looked
different! The staircase was in a different posi-
tion and the downstairs walls had been moved
about. The restoration was never intended to
make it exactly like it was in the 1890’s, but very
close... and now there were interior walls and
rooms with doors and transoms, working bath-
rooms (only two for this big home - we forgot to
count all the bedrooms) and a working kitchen
with huge antique cabinets. A large old fash-
ioned stove stood on one wall in
the downstairs kitchen, with a big
pot of something cooking and fill-
ing the house with great smells.
Chip was as enthusiastic as ever
about this 30+ year project. Two of
his buddies were helping that day
and we got the grand tour. I took a
couple of decades off my previous
assessment. We all might see this
wonderful old house complete-
ly finished in the not too distant future. There is
a contractor helping now and that has added a
lot of motivation to the project. The house oc-
casionally has informal get-togethers with rol-
licking music, family and guests who appreciate
Chip and his wife’s efforts to give this architec-
tural gem a 2nd lease on life.
And speaking of giving old homes a second lease
on life, Cupertino has its own hero who saved
an old house many years ago. The Montgom-
ery house stood on Stevens Creek Blvd. - it was
the second home built by Alexander Montgom-
ery on his property - pictures of the first home
he built in the late 1800’s hang in the Cuper-
tino Museum. The second home Montgomery
built was a different style than the first, but after
many years it was due to be torn down in the late
1980’s even though in its day it had been quite a
showplace.
Enter Bobby Bell - a man with a mission. Bob-
by was going to move into an old house on Ste-
vens Creek Blvd., but just before moving in, the
house burned down. Then someone offered him
the aging Montgomery house. Initially he didn’t
want it but was talked into it taking it for $25 and
was given some funds to move it. The house was
a large two story building - the interior had been
damaged by boys running motorcycles up and
down the stairs. Bobby had the house cut up in
3 pieces. Then he started arranging to have stop
lights moved, power turned off, a huge truck
to haul the house parts... loaded up and head-
ed down Stevens Creek Blvd. in the middle of
the night. Plans went awry, of course, and quite
a few mishaps later and in the wee hours of the
morning, the truck and all the crew attending to
Piece by Piece
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cupertino library
Featured Service:
Get Your Head in the Cloud!
Introducing the Tech Toolbar @ the Cupertino Library. Ask. Learn. Use.
The Tech Toolbar can help you tap into the
Library’s vast collection of online resources
and e-books. Trained Tech Toolbar volunteers
are on site:
Monday, 10 am - 12 pm Wednesday, 6 - 8 pm Saturday, 12 - 4 pm Sunday, 12 - 4 pm
ProgramS For children and FamilieS
The Cupertino Library presents a wide variety
of programs for children of all ages. For more
information on all of our Children’s programs,
including our Storytimes, please visit the Events
section of the Library’s website at www.sccl.org,
or stop by the Children’s Desk in the Library.
The Friends of the Cupertino Library sponsor
many of the Library’s programs for children and
families.
Dig Into Reading: Summer Reading Club at Cupertino Library
All children from birth to 8th grade are invited
to dig into reading and join our Summer Read -
ing Club! Sign-up online beginning June 1, and
log at least 5 books in your online reading log by
August 1 to receive a certificate and a free book
starting August 7. Last day to pick up your cer-
tificate and free book is August 31. Stop by the
Children’s Desk in the Library for more informa-
tion.
Summer Reading Club Wednesday Fun Programs
Wednesdays, June 19, 26, 3 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Children and their families are invited to attend!
Cupertino Cinema Club
Thursday, June 13, 4 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
School-aged children are invited. Patrons may
call 408.446.1677 ext. 3321 for the free movie title.
Reading Buddies
Come read to a therapy animal! Children who
have completed kindergarten to 5th grade may
register in person at the Children’s Desk starting
June 17 for one of our July programs.
ProgramS For teenS
Teen Study Day
Sunday, June 2, 12 – 5:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Join us in Community Hall to study, work on proj-
ects, and get ready for the end of the school se-
mester. Open work spaces and seating will be
available. Refreshments will be served through-
out the day. Ages 13 – up. Sponsored by the
Friends of the Cupertino Library.
Father’s Day Picture Frames
Saturday, June 8, 2 – 3 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Treat your dad to a great gift for Father’s Day
and join us as we craft cool cards and awesome
art (including picture frames!). All supplies and
craft materials will be provided. No registration
is necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Cupertino Library.
Make Your Own Smoothies!
Tuesday, June 25, 2 – 3 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Beat the heat, and join us as Chef Bernadette
Reed leads a hands-on lesson on how to make
cool summer drinks and chilled smoothies. All
participants will make their own healthy, deli-
cious drinks onsite. All food and ingredients
will be provided. Registration is required at the
Adult Reference Desk on the second floor of the
Library, or call 408.446.1677 ext. 3310.
LIBRARY INFORMATION | 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino
LIBRARY HOURS
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TELEPHONE NUMBERS
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Adult and
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To see the programs and events offered at all Santa Clara County Library District Community Libraries,
search our online catalog, review your library account, get homework help, and conduct research using
our online databases, please visit the Santa Clara County Library District Web site at: www.sccl.org
cupertino scene June 20136
Ages 12 – 19 only. Sponsored by the Friends of
the Cupertino Library.
Teen Book Club
Thursday, June 27, 4 – 5 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Join us for fun, food, and prizes as our Teen
Book Club discusses the Markus Zusak’s best-
selling novel, The Book Thief. Register and pick
up your copy of the book at the 2nd floor, Adult
Reference Desk. Space is limited. Ages 12 - 18
only. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino
Library.
Speaking the Language of 21st Century Teens
Wednesday, June 26, 7- 8:30 pm Cupertino Library StoryRoom
From 12 - 18 teenage brains are developing at a
rapid pace. What’s more, teenage brains don’t
all process information in the same way – and
talking with an adult can seem like talking to
someone who doesn’t get it, or who hasn’t been
there. Join Mike Lysaght as he explores what
teens hear, what parents actually mean and how
you can tell the difference. Mike is a Marriage
and Family Therapist Intern, offering teen and
family counseling services under the supervision
of Amy Powell, Licensed Marriage and Family
Therapist (MFC42915).
ProgramS For adultS
ESL Conversation Club
Every Friday, 1 - 2:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Please join us for this fun learning experience.
Stop by and improve your English listening and
speaking skills, and learn about other cultures
in a friendly, casual setting. Native speakers of
English who would like to volunteer to assist
with the ESL Conversation Club, please e-mail wjaw@sccl.org. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Cupertino Library.
Beneath the Surface: Summer Reading Program Special Events
International Motorcycle Traveler Ben Slavin
A Summer Reading Program Special Event
Wednesday, June 5, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
In October 2009, Cupertino resident Ben Slavin
left his home in search of adventure. Over
the course of 6 months he rode his motorcy-
cle 23,000 miles through 15 countries until he
reached the southernmost city in the world –
Ushuaia, Argentina. Join Ben as he shares pho-
tos and stories from his amazing rides through
Latin America. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Cupertino Library.
Hypnotize Yourself Slim!™
A Summer Reading Program Special Event
Wednesday, June 19 from 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
If you’ve ever said to yourself, “I’ll eat just one,”
only to find the bag empty a short while later,
then… stop, mark your calendar, and show up for
this amazing event. You’ll experience group hyp-
nosis and explore your mind-body connection
as Certified Hypnotherapist Eric Rosen debunks
common myths and reveals why diets fail and
hypnosis works.
Summer of Science Series: Exploration for all ages
This series of programs is sponsored by the
Friends of the Cupertino Library
Chabot to Go Interactive Astronomy Program
A Summer of Science Special EventSaturday, June 22, 3 pm At the Cupertino Library
Join us for this free, interactive astronomy
program. Bring the entire family!
Please call the Adult/Teen Reference Desk at
408.446.1677 ext. 3310 for more information.
TechShop San Jose
A Summer of Science Special EventSaturday, June 29, 3 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Techshop San Jose will demonstrate 3-D
printing and laser engraving, two hot trends
sweeping the country today.
Stay tuned for more Summer of Science
programs in July and August!
Adult Book Discussion Group
Thursday, June 20, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
This month, the Cupertino Library Adult Book
Discussion Group will talk about The Hotel on
the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford.
This event is generously sponsored by the
Friends of the Cupertino Library.
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adult 50 plus news
Season To Grow
To everything there is a season, a time for every
purpose! Come to the Senior Center to partici-
pate in classes and trips that can enhance your
personal growth, or become a volunteer to fulfill
that purpose in your heart.
Legal Planning for the Future
Tuesday, June 4, 1:30 – 4 pm
Join us for a presentation by Janis Carney, certi-
fied Elder Law attorney. We will explore the vari-
ous stages of planning with concentration on
planning for the second half of life, available care
options, public resources, and pre-planning op-
tions. Sign up at the lobby table, open to the
public.
Pedestrian Safety Presentation
Wednesday, June 5, 9 - 9:30 am
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office will be
present to discuss pedestrian safety in our city
and discuss laws that affect pedestrians and
drivers. Open to the public, sign up at the lobby
table. Mandarin Presentation, Tuesday, June 4,
9 - 9:30 am.
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
Monday, June 17, 10 – 11 am
The health of the brain plays a critical role in
almost everything you do: thinking, feeling,
remembering, working, playing, even sleeping.
Come and learn what you can do to keep your
brain healthy and active. Presented by the
Alzheimer’s Association. Open to the public.
Sign up at the lobby table. Two presentations,
English/Mandarin
vTA Photo Session
Friday, June 21, 11 am
Valley Transit Authority will be at the Senior
Center to take photos for the Regional Transit
Connections (RTC) Clipper Card. No appoint-
ment needed.
Meet Monsieur Georges Seurat
Art History PresentationTuesday, June 25, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Monsieur Seurat (1859-1891) stirred the art world
at the time with his famous painting done with
small dots and other small marks which was re-
ferred to as a style called “pointalism.” Come
and ask Mr. Seurat about his life and work. Ken
Young, an award winning art educator, will be
dressed as the character and appear in the “first
person.” Members free, senior guests pay $5 day
pass. Please sign up at the lobby table.
Art History Class
The Impressionist PeriodTuesday, July 16 - August 20, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Join art historian, Ken Young, as he explores the
life and work of different artists representing this
period. He will discuss the works of Manet, De-
gas. Renoir, and Cassatt, ending the six week
course with an impersonation of Claude Monet.
Member fee $45.
50+ Softball
Thursdays, 9 am – 12 pm
Join us for the love of the game; softball for 50+
has hit Cupertino so dust off your cleats and oil
the glove. 50+ softball will be played at the Me-
morial Park softball field on Thursday mornings.
Warm-up and batting practice will begin at 9 am
with a pick-up game starting promptly at 10 am.
Fee is $38 for the year. Membership required.
Basic Ukulele Strumming
Tuesday, June 4 - July 23, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Prerequisite: Beginning Level 1 class or equiva-
lent. Focus will be on various rhythmic strums
such as March, Waltz, 12-Bar Blues, and Swing;
and learning favorite songs. Bring your “C”
tuned soprano, concert, or tenor ukulele tuned
to G-C-E-A. Member fee $20
Accordion Class
Wednesday, June 12 - July 31, 2 – 3 pm
Bring your accordion out of the closet and play.
Taught by our talented instructor Reno Di Bono,
learn how to play left hand bass and coordinate
with right hand melody. The class will be individ -
ualized to each student’s level. Member fee $20
Caregiver Support Group
Thursday, June 13, 3 - 4:30 pm
Provides a safe place for family caregivers to
share their experiences and challenges. Join our
circle of support.
Grief and Loss Support Group
A monthly group for anyone who has experi-
enced recent loss and is seeking support. Call
for dates. Open to the public. 408.777.3155
volunteer Nurse - Blood Pressure Checks
Monday, June 10, 24, 1:30 - 2:30 pm Tuesday, 21, June 4, 18, 12:15 - 1:15 pm
Ballroom Dance Demonstration
Wednesday, June 19, 2 - 3:30 pm
David, a popular dance instructor, will demon-
strate his unique teaching style. Each dance
has its own character, to dance well, you need
to have the right posture frame, also learn the
proper leading and following techniques. Come
and acquire new dance skills. Members free,
senior guests pay $5 day pass. Sign up at the
lobby table.
Ballroom Dance Class
Wednesday, July 10 - July 31, 1:30 – 3 pm
Instructor will teach Rumba and Waltz, not only
the steps, but a solid foundation in posture and
techniques in leading and following. Member
fee $32
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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 any trip.
tOuRS
Discover Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria, September 18 - 27, 2013, $4,406 double occupancy. Highlights include Chateau de
Chillon, Bern Dian Around, Montreux Golden
Pass Panoramic Train, Gstaad, Lucerne,
Innsbruck, Austrian Alps Salzburg, Mirabell
Gardens, St. Peter’s Restaurant Bavaria,
Oberammergau, and more!
An Autumn Adventure – 4 day Mystery Trip, $824 double occupancy. Join us for a fall
adventure and you will love the surprises. Sign
up early for this popular trip, it sells out quickly!
Rediscover Cuba – A Cultural Exploration, November 17 - 25, 2013, $4,219 double occupancy. Travel to Cuba to participate and
engage in a full-time schedule of activities in-
volving meaningful interaction between you
and local people. Highlights include Trinidad,
Cienfuegos, Havana, and Ernest Hemingway
Home. Space limited!
Christmas in Connecticut, December 2 - 7, 2013, $2,479 double occupancy. This classic
tour features Mystic Seaport, Newport, Rhode
Island, and New York City with the Rockettes!
dAY tRIPS
A Tale of Two Towns with Gary,
Tuesday, June 4, $99
Big Sur and Point Sur Lighthouse,
Tuesday, June 11, $71
Progressive Lunch at the Ferry Building,
Wednesday, June 19, $79
Out-to-Lunch Bunch – Aqui,
Wednesday, June 26
Movie Night Out in Palo Alto,
Thursday, June 27, $39
Old and New in San Francisco,
Wednesday, July 10, $109
Shakespeare Under the Stars,
Saturday, July 13, $123
National Steinbeck Center and Cannery Row,
Thursday, July 18, $98
Gilroy Garlic Festival, Friday, July 26, $42
Masterpieces of California Landscape,
Thursday, August 1, $98
America’s Cup Challenger Series,
Saturday, August 10, $104
Google!, Tuesday, August 13, $45
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,
Tuesday, August 20, $112
iPad Fundamentals Part II
Thursday, June 20 - July 18, 1 - 3 pm
Know the basics? Learn to take advantage
of functions like sync, backing up your iPad,
getting familiar with Safari, Contacts, the Cal-
endar, the Camera, Messages, Maps, FaceTime,
PhotoBooth, Music, Video, iTunes Store, the App
Store, and Managing Apps. Please bring your
fully charged iPad to class. No class July 4.
Member fee $22
Bingo Lasagna Lunch
Friday, June 14, 12 pm
Join us for lunch before bingo, where you will
find tasty lasagna, garlic bread, and salad. After
lunch stay for bingo, bingo cards are $4 - $7 for
12 games.
Pre-registration is required. Member fee $8
Luau Social and Birthday Bash
Wednesday, June 12, 12 pm
Celebrate June birthdays with a traditional
Hawaiian Luau. We will serve Teriyaki chicken,
Haupia (coconut pudding), tropical fruit, sweet
rolls, and fried rice. Our own Kani Ka Pila Ukulele
Band will entertain you with beautiful Hawaiian
music and dance. Members with June birthdays
will be honored. Members $10, senior guests
add $5 day pass. Sign up early.
Yogalates Demonstration
Monday, June 24, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
This is a combination class, learn breathing
techniques, perform yoga stretches, and practice
Pilates exercise to build strong core muscles to
improve your flexibility and posture. Come and
check this new exercise out! Members free, senior
guests pay $5 day pass. Sign up at the lobby table.
Yogalates Class
Monday, July 8 - September 9, 5:30 - 6:30pm
This is a combination of Yoga and Pilates, learn
breathing techniques, perform yoga stretches,
and practice Pilates exercise to build strong core
muscles, which may improve your flexibility and
posture. All levels welcome. Member fee $45
4th on the 3rd and July Birthday Bash
Wednesday, July 3, 12 pm
Independence Day is coming early to the
Cupertino Senior Center, come get patriotic
with us! Wear your Red, White, and Blue! We will
celebrate our nation’s birthday as well as honor
members with July birthdays with American-
themed music by the Rhythmaire’s Band and
BBQ’d burgers with all the fixings. Members $8,
senior guests add $5 day pass. Sign up early!
– The Better Part, see page 11
volume xxxvi number 5 9
eco news | june
Compost with Success
Over one third of the waste entering landfills is
organic material, with food comprising 15% of
the total waste stream. Composting is a benefi-
cial option to reduce the volume of wasted or-
ganic material, and it produces a valuable prod-
uct that enhances soil and benefits new growth.
Rotting organic matter turns into methane, a
very potent greenhouse gas. What can you do
to help our environment? Place all food scraps
directly into your yard waste cart, or wrap them
in newspaper or a paper bag first. The City pro-
vides free compost to its residents from the last
weekend in March
through October
19 on Fridays and
Saturdays from
8:30 am – 11 am at
12100 Stevens Can-
yon Road.
For the best gar-
dening results,
mix compost with
50% dirt. Com-
post is intended as
an amendment to
the soil; unblend-
ed compost is nutrient-rich and may burn plant
roots and lawn if applied directly. The free com-
post comes from Cupertino’s food and yard
waste collection program through Recology
and is processed at South Valley Organics, Inc.
through a strict quality assurance program. For
more information please contact Environmen-
tal Programs at environmental@cupertino.org
408.777.3354.
Cupertino Will Become a Clean Zone -
No Butts about it
Cupertino’s parking lots, curbs and creeks have
been negatively impacted by litter. To prepare
for the new state mandate requiring the City to
reduce 100% of its litter by July 1, 2022, and to
reduce 40% of the litter by July 1, 2014, anyone
caught littering in Cupertino will be cited and
fined a minimum of $100 for a first-time litter vi-
olation. Locally and nationwide, cigarette butts
are the number one littered item. The problem
is that litter doesn’t stay in one place. When it
lands on the ground, if not swept up or cleaned
up, litter may be car-
ried by wind or rain to
stormdrain inlets that
are designed to divert
rain to local creeks
to prevent flooding.
When litter enters the
drainage system it has
begun its journey, first
to our creeks, then to
the Bay and on to the
ocean. Please do your
part. NEVER litter our
environment. When
safe to do so, pick up litter and properly dispose
of it and consider joining an on-land or creek
cleanup event. Visit www.cleanacreek.org to find
local events.
2013 Garage Sale date Set
The Citywide Garage Sale will be held on
September 21 and 22 this year. Look for sale
details in next month’s Scene and on our website
at www.cupertino.org/garagesale in the coming
months.
What do You do with Household
Hazardous Waste?
Contact Waste Management (WM) At-Your-
Door service to collect your household hazard-
ous waste. An appointment for collection can be
made at www.wmatyourdoor.com or by calling
800.449.7587.
Help Water Flow
Keeping debris out of creeks helps water flow.
Creeks are a valuable natural resource that
support sensitive wildlife and ecosystems and
also serve as natural drainage systems that carry
storm water away from homes, roads and busi-
nesses safely to the bay. For our waterways to
carry runoff during heavy rainfall, it is important
to keep creeks free of trash and debris, which
can impede the flow of water and cause flood-
ing. While most people realize trash and chemi-
cals should not go into a creek, many don’t know
that yard waste, leaves and soil also pollute a
creek and can obstruct water flow, resulting in
flooding and erosion.
use Reusable Bags in Cupertino
Starting October 1, 2013 retail stores in Cupertino
will no longer be allowed to distribute dispos-
able, thin plastic carryout bags. Recycled
paper bags may be distributed by retailers with
a minimum charge of ten cents per bag. This bag
charge will increase to twenty-five cents on
January 1, 2015. For additional information,
please visit www.cupertino.org/reusebags or
call 408.777.3354. Free
reusable bags are
available at the
Cupertino City Hall for
Cupertino residents.
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news items
Exercise Caution When Choosing Pesticides
With spring comes new life and new opportunities to make better
decisions for your garden and the environment. With all the new growth,
pests are not far behind. Please make careful choices when purchasing
pest control products.
After the highly publicized voluntary recalls of diazinon and chlorpyrifos
(Dursban) as home and garden pesticides, consumers might think that
most products on store shelves are safer. But this is not the case. A new
class of pesticides has become prominent: pyrethroids. Pyrethroids are
designed to kill a wide variety of pests, such as lawn grubs and ants. But pyrethroids are highly
toxic to beneficial insects like ladybugs, earthworms, and lacewings, which help to keep problem
pests in-check. Once these beneficial insects and the natural checks and balances they provide
have been eliminated, pests are free to multiply. Pyrethroids are also priority pesticides of concern
because they have been linked to widespread toxicity in California surface waters.
Garden pesticides are a particular problem when it comes to stormwater pollution. Once they are
washed away by rain and watering, pesticides flow into storm drains, polluting local creeks and the
Bay, and harming fish and other aquatic life. Tips to avoid toxic choices while maintaining beautiful
yards and gardens are:
• Read labels. The word “pyrethroid” may not appear on a label, but look for these active ingredi-
ents: permethrin, bifenthrin, cyfluthrin, cypermethrin, deltamethrin, lambdacyhalothrin, and
tralomethrin. Active ingredient names ending in “-thrin” are usually pyrethroids. Download a free
pocket guide that gives examples of products without pyrethroids at www.ourwaterourworld.org.
• When shopping, seek the least toxic products. Look for shelf signs with the Our Water, Our World
name and logo, which draw attention to safer choices. Participating stores include Orchard Supply
Hardware, Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Summerwinds and Yamagami’s Nursery.
THE BETTER PART
The programs listed below are aired on Mondays at 4:30 pm on Channel 15. The repeat showings are on Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 pm on Channel 15.
JUNE 3, 4 & 7: Education of a Musician
– Exploring the education of musical prodigy
Nathan Chan. WAVE Award Winner
JUNE 10, 11 & 14: Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis – A Los Altos resident with rheumatoid
arthritis set a goal to climb Mount Everest in
March of 2011. This program explains why and
how he managed to achieve his goal.
JUNE 17, 18 & 21: Life Changing Story – Ana Maria Sanchez – Meet the author of a
bestselling autobiography, Girl from the Hood
Gone Good. Her career is dedicated to em-
powering people to live the lives they deserve.
JUNE 24, 25 & 28: The Power of Two – Featured are two identical,
Asian twins who overcame Cystic Fibrosis and
flourished. Hear their brave story.
JULY 1, 2 & 5: Home Safety for Seniors – If
you’re concerned about falls, or fires in the
home or any other safety topic, watch this
show. An education officer from the Santa
Clara County Fire Department educates us on
how to stay safe.
– Adult 50+ News, continued from page 9Neighborhood Block leaders Honored;
Program Welcomes New leaders
Last May, 39 residents were recognized for their
volunteer efforts for one, five and 10 years at the
Annual Block Leader Recognition Dinner. Each
neighborhood leader organized a block party,
or neighborhood meeting, emergency training,
or other activity to get the neighbors acquainted.
The Cupertino Block Leader Program was created
in 2002 to improve communication, increase
public safety, and enhance cultural understanding
in the neighborhoods. 360 residents currently
volunteer as block leaders and block leader sets
the number of homes to connect, which is on
average is 20.
In addition to learning how to connect neighbors,
block leaders meet two times a year for updates
and communication training – and to gain tips
from more experienced peers. Leaders receive
timely and pertinent information from the city,
such as notices about local building activities
and new Citywide programs, and detailed guide-
books to help them get started. As a first event,
new block leaders typically plan a neighborhood
block party. And the warm summer months ahead
are the most popular time of year to get neighbors
together. For tips on how to plan a block party
and to apply for a party online, visit: www.cupertino.org/blockparty.
If you would like to help organize your neighbor-
hood as a block leader, or co-leader, or to find out
if there is a block leader in your neighborhood,
contact Laura D. Lee at communityrelations@ cupertino.org, or call 408.777.3331.
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community calendar
De Anza Flea Market 8 to 4 pm De Anza College 408.864.8946 deanza.fhda.edu/
fleamarket/
Cupertino Kids Chess Club*10 to
12:30 pm
10675 S. De Anza Blvd. # 4 408.996.1236 Albert Rich
[cchesschampions@yahoo.com]
Organization of Special
Needs Families*
2 to 4 pm 20920 McClellan Rd.408.996.0558 osfamilies.org
Planetarium Shows*7 pm De Anza Planetarium 408.864.8814 planetarium.deanza.edu
Cupertino Toastmasters*6:30 Saint Joseph of Cupertino
School-Science Room,
10110 N. De Anza Blvd.
650.492.0859
Ask for
Dorothy Liu
cupertino.freetoasthost.net
American Legion Post 642 7 pm 10201 Imperial Avenue #3 408.374.6392 sccgov.org/portal/site/va
School Emergency
Preparedness
9:30 am City Hall Mtg. Room 100 408.777.3176
C.A.R.E.S 7:30 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 408.345.8372 cupertinoares.org/
Viewfinders Digital Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center - In
Cupertino Room
408.996.0750 viewfindersclub.org
Cupertino Quota*12-1 pm The Blue Pheasant 408.252.8568 cupertino.quota@yahoo.com
Cupertino Las Madres*10 to 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.
CupetinoCoinClub.com
CCWG 6:30-8 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100
American Association of
University Women
11 am Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church
728 West Fremont Ave.
408.298.656 eadorable@sbcglobal.net
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA*10-1:30 Creekside Park Hall 408.368.0357 www.hssus.org
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 to 1 pm
HP Building 48L, Carmel
Conference Room 19483
Pruneridge Avenue
408.447.0797 tandemtoastmasters.
vsgcorp.com
Macintalkers Toastmasters*5:30 pm Apple Computer, 1 Infite
Loop
macintalkers.com vppr@
macintalkers.com
Cupertino Rotary Club*Noon Community Center 408.920.2224 cupertinorotary.org
Philotesian Rebekah #145 7:30 pm Cupertino Odd Fellows 408.252.3954 caioof.org/IOOF/CA_RA_
Officers.html
Cup. Symphonic Band*7 pm Monta Vista High School 408.262.0471 netview.com/csb/
Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club*7 pm Hyde Middle School 408.747.0943 krazydazys.org/
Cupertino Las Madres*10 to 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
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3 MON
4 TUE
6 THUR
12 WED
13 THUR
14 FRI
15 SAT
16 SUN
17 MON
19 WED
JUNE CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
Submit information about clubs and organizations meeting in Cupertino to Brittany Carey,
City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, 408.777.1312, brittanym@cupertino.org
Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number for details.
cupertino scene June 201312
20 THUR
25 TUE
27 THUR
28 FRI
De Anza Lions Club*6:45 am Holders Country Inn 408.255.3093 deanzalions.org/
Northwest Y Service Club*6:30 pm Northwest YMCA, 20803
Alves Drive 408.351.2444 yserviceclub@ymcasv.org
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
Overeaters Anonymous*7 pm Union Church 408.253.8394 oa.org
Embroiders' Guild of America 7 pm Sunny View Retirement
Community
408.873.1190 ega-gpr.org
Food Addicts in Recovery (FA)*7 pm St. Jude's Church 408.354.8493 foodaddicts.org/
Cupertino Las Madres*10 to 1 pm Call for location 408.861.0417 lasmadres.org
Alcoholics Anonymous*
Women's Group
7 pm Bethel Luth. Church, 940 S.
Stelling Rd.
408.374.8511 aasanjose.org
Al-ANON Family Group*5 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 10181
Finch Ave., Fireside Room
408.379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg
Cupertino Kiwanis*Noon The Blue Pheasant 408.252.3830 cupertinokiwanis.
homestead.com
Knights of Columbus 4981*7:30 pm 10201 Imperial Ave.408.296.8146 kofc.org/un/
Cupertino Men's Service*Noon The Blue Pheasant
Cupertino Sr. TV Production*9:30 am Senior Center 408.252.2667
Cupertino Quota*12-1 pm The Blue Pheasant 408.252.8568 cupertino.quota@yahoo.com
CERT/MRC 7-9 pm City Hall MTg. Room 100
Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 pm Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm. 408.267.3397 malihini.org
JUNE CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
JUNE 4 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
JUNE 5 Library Commission (EOC)7 pm
JUNE 5 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
JUNE 6 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am
JUNE 6 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
JUNE 6 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall) 7 pm
JUNE 11 Planning Commission (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
JUNE 13 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C)9 am
JUNE 13 Administrative Hearing meeting 5 pm
JUNE 13 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
JUNE 18 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
JUNE 19 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
JUNE 20 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)9:30 am
JUNE 20 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm
JUNE 25 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
JUNE 27 dministrative Hearing meeting 5 pm
CITY MEETINGS
Unless otherwise noted, all City Council and commission meetings are held at 10350 Torre Ave.
City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm; Fridays, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
*** These meetings will be seen live via webcast at www.cupertino.org, or on The City Channel, Cable 26.
For all city meetings’ agenda and minutes go to www.cupertino.org/agenda
volume xxxvi number 5 13
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2013
Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Sinks, Wong Absent: None
1 . Received a report and gave direction to staff for
closed session regarding Workers’ Compensation
Claim (Government Code Section 54956 .95);
Claimant: Scott Nemetz; Agency Claimed Against:
City of Cupertino
2 . Presented a proclamation to Wen-Ying Jaw
congratulating her for her academic contributions
to the community
3 . Accepted a presentation from The Water Sav-
ers, fifth grade students from Eaton Elementary
School, introducing their water conservation
website
4 . Approved the March 19 City Council minutes
5 . Adopted Resolution No . 13-028 accepting
Accounts Payable for period ending March 8, 2013
6 . Adopted Resolution No . 13-029 accepting
Accounts Payable for period ending March 15,
2013
7 . Adopted the policy for processing budget
requests from non-profit organizations providing
services for the general Cupertino community with
an amendment to the language on the 9th criteria
point to read: non-profits will be notified of our
process in advance and no proposals will be en-
tertained after March 1 of each year except under
dire circumstances and must be approved by the
majority of City Council
8. Approved the modifications to the Community
Special Events in Memorial Park policy, including
criteria for City sponsorship of a special event with
the following amendments: the second sentence
for #7 under special conditions will read: organiz-
ers are responsible for ordering, paying for, and
emptying trash receptacles in memorial park on
event days; the first sentence for #11 under special
conditions will read: organizers are required to
have Sheriff’s department deputies to patrol the
park during the event; the 3rd and 4th bullet
points under criteria for Cupertino support of
a special event are combined to read: benefit
charitable causes in Cupertino and/or Cupertino
businesses; the 5th bullet point under criteria for
Cupertino support of a special event should read:
the city may request a copy of the event budget,
volunteer hours, and a list of sponsors
9 . Conducted the second reading and enacted
Ordinance No . 13-2108 “An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Cupertino amending
Chapter 5 .32 of the Cupertino Municipal Code
regarding bingo; conducted the second reading
and enacted Ordinance No . 13-2109 “An Ordi-
nance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino
amending sections 14 .04 .170 and 18 .32 .390 of the
Cupertino municipal code regarding acceptance
of public improvements”
10 . Adopted Resolution No . 13-030 approving the
2013-14 Fee schedule as submitted by staff with
the following amendments: fee for paper plan set
submittals and conversion to electronic format, in-
cluding R-1 submittals will be actual cost plus han-
dling fee; no increase to R-1 fees; 2% increase for
new permitting system instead of 3 .77% increase
11 . Approved the request to allow Council member
Sinks to teleconference for the closed session on
April 16
12 . Continued the reading of Ordinance No .
13-2110 an ordinance rescinding and reenact-
ing Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 14 .08
regarding obstruction and encroachments into City
rights-of-way to May 7
SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2013
Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Wong Absent: Sinks
1 . Met in closed session with Labor Negotiators,
obtained data, and gave instructions (Government
Code 54957 .6); Agency designated negotiators:
Director of Administrative Services, City Manager,
and Dania Torres Wong; Employee organizations:
Operating Engineers Local No . 3 Union; Cupertino
Employees’ Association; Unrepresented (Manage-
ment and Confidential) Employees’ Compensation
Program; Appointed Employees’ Compensation
Program
2 . Presented a proclamation to West Valley
Community Services for Volunteer Appreciation Day
3 . Presented a proclamation recognizing City
volunteers for National Volunteer Week
4 . Presented proclamation to GreenBiz recogniz-
ing 15 new local small businesses for achieving
Green Business Certification in our community
and for their continuing commitment to protect
and enhance the quality of life for all residents of
Cupertino
5. Presented a proclamation to SV FACES/Victim
Witness Assistance Program for National Crime
Victims’ Rights Week
6 . Received the Annual Report on Pavement
Management Program
7 . Approved the April 2 City Council minutes
8 . Adopted Resolution No . 13-031 accepting
Accounts Payable for period ending March 22,
2013
9 . Adopted Resolution No . 13-032 accepting
Accounts Payable for period ending March 29,
2013
10 . Approved the Alcohol Beverage License
Application for Gumbas Restaurant, 21678 Stevens
Creek Boulevard
11 . Approved the Alcohol Beverage License
Application for Lei Garden, 10125 Bandley Drive
12 . Approved the Alcohol Beverage License
Application for Cuocui, 10619 S . De Anza Boulevard
13. Approved the final 2013-2014 City Council
Work Program with two amendments: strike out
“Civic Center area” under item #4 on page 69;
add new item D “enlarge Library Story Room”
under item #5 on page 71”; and continue to use
the previous color format going forward
14 . Conduct the second reading and enacted
Ordinance No . 13-2107 “An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Cupertino amending Chap-
ter 14 .18, Protected Trees, of the Municipal Code”
15 . Conducted the public hearing for Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, Human
Service grants and FY 2013 Annual Action Plan
and concurred to continue final approval of the
council actions
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Welcome New Businesses
Aethereal
20540 Stevens Creek Blvd
Teased
20540 Stevens Creek Blvd
Masquerade Beauty
20540 Stevens Creek Blvd
Boho Studio
20540 Stevens Creek Blvd
Setareh Mozafari DDS Inc
10055 Miller Ave Ste 101
Higoo Corporation
10070 Imperial Ave
The Canson Group
10706 Linda Vista Dr
Tavistock Freebirds LLC
20688 Stevens Creek Blvd
Parlour 17
20540 Stevens Creek Blvd
Sophie’s Fashion
10889 N Wolfe Rd
Amper Image Science Group
19925 Stevens Creek Blvd
Mu Babay 3D/4D Ultrasound
10062 Miller Ave Ste 260
Whaleback El Roya LLC
20380 Town Center Ln Ste 18
Shear Tease Hair Studio
20540 Stevens Creek Blvd
Cutie Clippie
10253 Nile Dr
Trewport Technologies Incorporation
19925 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 100
Simply Safe, Continued from Page 4
give critical support to overwhelmed first
responders and provide immediate assistance
to victims. The CERT program educates people
about disaster preparedness for hazards that
may impact their area and trains them in basic
disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light
search and rescue, disaster medical operations
and team organization. Classes run quarterly,
stay tuned for more information on the next
session. The cost is $35 for all classes which is
reimbursed for Cupertino residents upon
successful completion. For If you have questions
or want to register contact, info@sccfd.net
or call 408.341.4410.
Submission deadline
for the July edition is June 5.
lights, power, traffic, etc. made it across the
narrow bridge over Stevens Creek at the bottom
of the dip (by the Blue Pheasant Restaurant).
Then they inched up the hill. At the old Cuper-
tino Road turnoff, the truck groaned around the
sharp turn, slid backwards and the back end
went up the roadside bank. Finally at 9 am the
following morning the truck made it around the
hairpin turn, crawled up the hill and slowly
deposited the house parts on a bare lot. A year
later the house was rebuilt and still stands today
– a beautiful and proud reminder of Cupertino’s
past. No one in Cupertino has ever attempted
to move a house of that size – before or since.
The entire tale of the Montgomery house move
would make fascinating reading and a testimony
to one man’s dream and determination to save
a grand old house. Kudos and many thanks to
Bobby Bell and his wife Rita.
ROOTS, Continued from Page 5
funding allocations and FY 2013 Annual Action
Plan to May 7, 2013 to complete the 30 day com-
ment period
16 . Considered the Petition for Reconsideration
of the extension of the Blue Pheasant lease and
no action was taken thereby upholding the City’s
decision to extend the lease on the Blue Pheasant
restaurant
17 . Canceled the August 6 meeting
18 . Discussed the potential Foothill Boulevard
Live-Work Development project in study session
and provided comments to staff
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