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C O N T E N T S
A Monthly Publication of The City of Cupertino
A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINOcupertino
IN THIS ISSUE volume xxxvI no.9 | november 2013
veterans Day Celebration
Monday, November 11, 2013, 11 am
Mark your calendars for November 11 for the
annual Veterans Day Celebration at the Veterans
Memorial in Cupertino’s Memorial Park.
– see details on page 2
Annual vacancy Notice
Would you like to serve on a City Commission?
The application deadline is January 17, 2014,
and interviews begin on Monday and Tuesday,
January 27 and 28.
Cupertino Shops with Reusable Bags
with Reusable BagsShop Cupertino
Starting October 1, 2013 www.cupertino.org/reusebags
No More
Plastic bags
Pay10¢for arecycled paper bag
– see details on page 10
– see details on page 3
happenings in cupertino
MEDITERRANEAN BOUTIQUE
BOUTIQUE FUNDRAISER
featuring
EURO STYLE FASHIONS
AffordableJewelry,Handbags&Collectibles
Proceeds Benefit Cupertino uota International’s
Local Area Service Projects including
Disadvantaged Women and Children,
the Hearing /Speech Impaired
Thursday November 07 2012
2:00 pm –8:00 pm
5598 Castle Glen Ave,San Jose 95129
Near the intersection of Lawrence Expy and Bollinger
SCUSD Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program
Jean Weingarten
Peninsula Oral School for the Deaf
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs
Disadvantaged Children“Kiddies Holiday Shopping & Luncheon”
Teen ShelterBattered & Abused Women and Children
Backpacks for Needy KidsBattered & Abused Women and Children
Domestic Violence Dept
veterans Day CelebrationNovember 11, 11 am, Veterans Memorial, Memorial Park
Each year on November 11, people
across America gather to recognize
and honor the contributions and
sacrifices of our veterans. This year,
the Veterans Day Ceremony will honor
all veterans and active-duty military
and also include a special tribute
honoring Women in the Military.
The guest speakers are:
• Major General Robert
Ostenberg, USAR, Retired
• Vice Admiral Jody
Breckenridge, USCG, Retired
• Lieutenant Kaj Larsen, USN Seal
• Master Chief Lani-Cale Jones, USC
For more information, visit cupertinoveteransmemorial.org.
History of the Cupertino
Veterans MemorialPresented by Sandra James Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 6:30 pm, Quinlan Community Center, Cupertino Room
How the Cupertino Community came
together to honor Matthew Axelson,
the son of Donna and Corky Axelson,
who gave his life in the summer of 2005
as a Navy SEAL fighting in Afghanistan.
A simple request made by Matthew’s
high school classmate Tony Banderman
to the Cupertino City Council urging a
plaque be established to honor Matthew
became a major project involving many
Cupertino citizens and local firms work-
ing to build a Memorial in honor of
Matthew and all Veterans as well as
Active Duty Military. This is the story
behind the creation of the Cupertino
Veterans Memorial and how it has
enhanced the celebration of Veterans
Day in Cupertino ever since its dedica-
tion in 2007. For more information on
Cupertino Veterans Memorial please
visit: cupertinoveteransmemorial.org
Sandra James has served on the
School Board for several years and
then as a Cupertino City Council
Member, and twice Mayor, over the
years. Her reputation as a “can do”
person was instrumental in bringing
the Cupertino Veterans Memorial to
the City.
– Veteran’s Day, continued from page 1
cupertino scene November 20132
-City Commission, continued from page 1
Would You Like To Serve on a City
Commission?
Cupertino residents are encouraged to apply for
positions on City commissions that that will have
vacancies in January 2014. Council will conduct
interviews beginning at 5 pm on Monday and
Tuesday, January 27 and 28 for these groups:
Fine Arts Commission; Housing Commission;
Parks and Recreation Commission; Public Safety
Commission. The application deadline is 4:30 pm on Friday, January 17, 2014. Applications can
be downloaded from the City of Cupertino
website at www.cupertino.org/vacancies.
For more details, please visit the website or call
the City Clerk’s Office at 408.777.3223.
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simply safe | november
Fire Extinguishers for the Home
Determining which fire extinguisher
to have in your home can be a dif-
ficult task. There are many differ-
ent types and sizes available. The
most versatile model extinguish-
er for home use is a type ABC dry
chemical extinguisher and should
have a capacity of 6 - 10 pounds. The ABC stands
for the types of fires it can be used on. A type ‘A’
fire is that of common combustibles such as wood
and paper; a type ’B’ fire is chemicals such as oil,
grease or gasoline; a type ‘C’ fire is electrical, such
as a computer, electric appliance, or electrical out-
let. Remember to never use water on a type ’C’ fire,
the risk of electrical shock is too great. An ABC fire
extinguisher can be used on all three types of fires.
It is best to purchase more than one for the home,
one for every level and one for the garage or work-
shop, Place the extinguisher in an easy to get at lo-
cation near to, but not at, the most likely sources of
fires. Most hardware, home repair stores and de-
partment stores carry one or more types and sizes
of fire extinguishers. Once a month check your ex-
tinguisher to make sure the gauge is in the green
zone and give it a quick shake to keep the dry
chemical inside it loose.
Just having a fire extinguisher in your home is not
enough. You need to know how to use it properly.
The first thing to remember is that a fire extinguish-
er is for small fires. Never try to put out a fire that
has grown larger than a small wastebasket. If there
is a fire in your home, always call 911 first, then try
to put out the fire with your fire extinguisher and
then only if it is smaller than the garbage can. Be-
fore using a fire extinguisher, always make sure you
give yourself a safe exit out if the extinguisher does
not work and never try to use any extinguisher if it
will put you in danger from toxic smoke.
Now that you know, when to use a fire extinguish-
er, you have to learn how to use a fire extinguish-
er. All fire extinguishers have a tank to hold the
extinguishing agent, a nozzle with or without a
hose, a squeeze trigger handle, and a safety lock-
ing pin. When using the fire extinguisher always
remember the ‘PASS’ system: Pull, Aim, Squeeze,
Sweep. First ‘Pull’ the safety locking pin. You may
have to twist it first to break any plastic retain-
ing strap. Next, ‘Aim’ the nozzle at the base of
the fire. Third, ‘Squeeze’ the trigger to start the
flow of extinguishing agent, and fourth, ‘Sweep’
at the full base of the fire, not the flames. Oper-
ate the extinguisher from a safe distance, several
feet away, and then move towards the fire once
it starts to diminish. Remember you only have 10
to 20 seconds to put out the fire. If the fire does
not go out, exit the house; do not every go look
for another fire extinguisher. The risk is not worth
your life! It is strongly recommended you attend
a class by a qualified instructor on how to use a
fire extinguisher.
A Free Safety Class Can Help Save
Your Life
Cupertino offers classes for free to help you learn
valuable ways to keep safe in the event of a disas-
ter, including instructions on fire extinguish use as
recommended above. Take the time to clear your
schedule for one of the classes below.
Upcoming Public Sessions:
FREE! Earthquake Preparedness and Home Safety. This one hour class is scheduled on
request for Cupertino businesses, churches,
neighborhoods, or social groups of eight or more.
This class can come to you or be scheduled at
the City Hall! 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 Work-shop (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
Saturday, November 2, 9 am – 12 noon, Los Gatos
Council Chambers, 110 East Main St., Los Gatos.
For Registration by e-mail, info@cnt.sccgov.org,
(provide your full name, e-mail address, phone
number and residential or work address in the
West Valley, 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 preparedness
and helping others during a disaster. You must
be able to attend all classes for graduation. All
classes will be held in Los Gatos. Class schedule
is November 5 - 7 (Tuesday - Thursday), 6 – 9 pm,
November 12 - 14 (Tuesday-Thursday) at 6 – 9
pm, and November 16 (Saturday), 10 am – 1 pm,
for the Final Exercise. The registration fee is $35
which will be reimbursed to Cupertino residents
upon successful completion of the course. For If
you have questions or want to register contact: info@sccfd.net or call 408.341.4410.
If you do only 1 thing to prepare this month:
Schedule yourself and your family to take a safety class before the end of the year.
You’ll feel safer going into the new year.
Simply Safe is a monthly article to inform the community about emergency
preparedness, training schedules and volunteer opportunities.
cupertino scene November 20134
roots |
b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r
‘Tis the Thanksgiving season - that wonderful
American holiday, rich in history from the earli-
est days of our country. The season recalls those
who landed on these shores from afar and those
who helped them survive the brutal weather and
wilderness by showing them how to plant crops,
fish and hunt. The story of America’s first Thanks-
giving gathering of settlers and Native Ameri-
cans deserves remembrance.
In thinking about the rich history of the season,
bountifully laden tables and family gatherings
are warm memories. For those newly arrived to
America nowadays from distant lands, turkey
may not be on the table, but there is one item
that usually finds itself incorporated into most
menus in one form or another... that wonderful,
yellow accompaniment to many dishes... butter.
Now in the “olden days” - in our household any-
way, we received real butter only at holidays or
maybe sometimes when company came for Sun-
day dinner. The rest of the time, margarine was
on the table. During, and for some time after the
war years, (in the 1940’s) margarine was a white,
unappetizing glob. Mother would hand us kids
a packet of coloring to mix into the glob......and
voila! Fake butter!
In even earlier days, most farm families had a
cow or some goats for milk and part of the cow’s
milk got churned into butter and buttermilk. I
have no recollection of goat’s milk being made
into butter, but perhaps an old-timer can inform
me about that. In the first grade, at the old
Cupertino Union grammar school (where the
Cupertino fire station sits now) one of the
parents (a Mr. Broughten on McClellan Road)
brought a wooden butter churn and a few
gallons of fresh milk to our classroom and all the
children took turns pushing the churning paddle,
until finally we had enough butter for each of us
to spread on a saltine cracker. There was a little
bit left over and the teacher said that whoever
was extra good and quiet all day would get an
extra cracker and butter. Yours truly was a verita-
ble mouse the rest of the day and enjoyed a
second helping. It tasted heavenly! I recall a
story about a woman who somehow came into a
huge amount of fresh cow’s milk and despaired
over how to use it all. The family had just pur-
chased an agitator washer and was one of the
few families with electricity. She dumped about
40 gallons of milk into the washer and agitated
enough butter for herself and most of the neigh-
bors. The buttermilk went to the hogs. Very
enterprising farm wife.
Putting butter into mold or presses was one of
America’s earliest forms of folk art. Butter molds
date from around 1650 A.D. and were often
designed to show the European heritage of the
family who used them. Many early patterns also
had a symbolism attached to them, such as the
Scottish thistle, which is symbolic of endurance
and hardiness. Some other patterns that have
been reproduced over the years include:
(Representing)
Eagle Aspirations
Rose Beauty and glory
Shamrock Luck
Swan Vigilance and bravery
Acorn Expansion,
dependability
Wheat Abundance
Heart Love, affection
Pelican Generosity, sacrifice
Anchor Security, trust
Early American cooks prided themselves on
turning out a fine table, with pats of butter mold-
ed into shapes and pressed with family heritage
designs.
So for those modern cooks, who wish to incor-
porate a bit of early Americana into their Thanks-
giving celebration, find yourself a butter mold or
pattern and have some fun. Candy molds would
work as well.
Thoughts on Thanksgiving...
and butter
If you do only 1 thing to prepare this month:
Schedule yourself and your family to take a safety class before the end of the year.
You’ll feel safer going into the new year.
Simply Safe is a monthly article to inform the community about emergency
preparedness, training schedules and volunteer opportunities.
A very happy and
blessed Thanksgiving
to all in Cupertino!
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cupertino library
ESL Conversation Club Every Friday, 1 - 2:30 pm
NOTE: There will be no ESL class on Friday,
November 29 due to the holiday.
Please join us for this fun learning experience.
Stop by and improve your English listening and
speaking skills, and learn about other cultures
in a friendly, casual setting. Native speakers of
English who would like to volunteer to assist
with the ESL Conversation Club, please e-mail wjaw@sccl.org. Generously sponsored by the
Friends of the Cupertino Library.
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 sec-
tion 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 Cu-
pertino Library for its generous sponsorship of
many of the Library’s programs for children and
families.
Cupertino Cinema Club
Thursday, November 14, 4 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
School-aged children are invited. Patrons may
call 408.446.1677 x3321 for the free movie title.
Family Game Day
Wednesday, November 27, 11 am – 5 pm
Cupertino Library Children’s Room
Children and their families are invited to stop
by the Library for a fun day of games in the
Children’s Room.
ProgrAMS For TEEnS
Teen Movie
Thursday, November 7, 4 – 6 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Join us for an afternoon movie screening! Movie
to be determined. Generously sponsored by the
Friends of the Cupertino Library.
Monta vista Tech Symposium
Friday, November 8, 5 – 9 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Are you curious about what the FBI looks for
in cyberspace? Do you wonder what the smart
founder/engineer of a start-up company thinks
about? Are you interested in knowing more
about technology and its impact on our lives?
The Monta Vista Technology Student Associa-
tion (MVTSA) hosts its biannual Fall 2013 Technol-
ogy Symposium on November 8, 2013 at Cuper-
tino Community Hall, from 5 to 9 pm. This event
will host speakers from a variety of fields who will
talk about new technologies, trends, and the im-
pact they have on our lives. For more information,
please go to www.mvtsa.org/symposium or
send an email to info@mvtsa.org.
Catching Fire Competition
Sunday, November 17, 2 – 4 pm Cupertino Community Hall
The Cupertino Library Teen Advisory Board invites
you to compete in The Hunger Games: Catching
Fire! ...every revolution begins with a spark.
Teens, if your name is called in the reaping, de-
manding challenges await you. Speed, agility, and
good aim will all be needed as you equip yourself
at the cornucopia and make your way through an
obstacle course. May the odds be ever in your fa-
vor! For teens in 7th grade and up. Sign up online
at http://tinyurl.com/kja7ry4 or at the Adult Ref-
erence Desk. Prizes and refreshments generously
provided by the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
LIBRARY INFORMATION | 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday ........................................... 10 am – 9 pm
Tuesday ............................................10 am – 9 pm
Wednesday .....................................10 am – 9 pm
Thursday ..........................................10 am – 9 pm
Friday ...............................................10 am – 6 pm
Saturday ...........................................10 am – 6 pm
Sunday ............................................12 pm – 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 November 20136
Teen Book Club: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
Thursday, November 21, 4 – 5 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
By winning the annual Hunger Games, District 12
tributes Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark have
secured a life of safety and plenty for themselves
and their families, but because they won by defy-
ing the rules, they unwittingly become the faces
of an impending rebellion. See more at http://tinyurl.com/qxrgspu. Generously sponsored by
the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
ProgrAMS For AdULTS
The Flamenco Society of San Jose
Wednesday, November 6, 7 – 8 pm Cupertino Community Hall
The Flamenco Society of San Jose is known nation-
ally for maintaining the ethnic richness of flamenco.
Join us on Wednesday, November 6 as a guitarist,
a singer, and a dancer share their passion for the
art, music and culture of Andalusia, Spain!
San José Chamber Orchestra
Saturday, November 9, 2 – 3 pm Cupertino Community Hall
On Saturday, November 9, the San José
Chamber Orchestra’s Associate Concertmas-
ter, Liana Bérubé, and principal cellist, Michelle
Kwon, will lead a program of string trio music
designed to delight music-lovers everywhere!
Diwali Celebration
Saturday, November 16, 3 – 4 pm Cupertino Community Hall
On Saturday, November 16, join us for a special
Diwali celebration with the Kriyaa Dance Academy.
Their performance will be a showcase of Semi-
Classical, Fusion, Folk and Bollywood dance styles.
Master Gardeners: Growing Asian vegetables (and Other Favorites) in a Cupertino Garden
Wednesday, November 13, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Do you want to grow vegetables? Join Master
Gardener Jean Lee as she shares her expertise.
Learn how and when to plant and harvest vege-
tables, many of them Asian, in a year-round
vegetable garden. She will illustrate her talk with
slides taken in her East-West “fusion” garden
and from her extensive travels.
Chinese Book Discussion Group
Thursday, November 14, 10 am – 12:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
The group will read and discuss What Money
Can’t Buy: the Moral Limits of Markets by Mi-
chael J. Sandel. This program will be conducted
in Mandarin Chinese. Generously sponsored by
the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
California Native Plant Society: How to Propagate Native Plants from Seeds and Cuttings
Thursday, November 14, 7 – 8:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Join Alan Hackler for a short lecture as he
describes how to propagate native plants. Then,
join us for a special cutting and seed exchange.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the
Cupertino Library.
Adult Book Discussion Group
Thursday, November 21, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
This month the Cupertino Library Adult Book
Discussion Group will discuss Breaking Night:
A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My
Journey from Homeless to Harvard by Liz
Murray. Generously sponsored by the Friends
of the Cupertino Library.
How to Raise Healthy, Successful and Happy Children
Saturday, November 2, 1:30 - 4:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall
Learn how to raise healthy, successful and
happy children. This program will be conducted
in Mandarin Chinese.
ALSo AT THE CUPEr Tino LibrArY
The Green@Home DIY Toolkit Available NOW at the Cupertino Library
This kit makes cutting energy and water costs at
home as easy as checking out a book from the
library. You can now check out a Green@Home
DIY Toolkit for one week and use the kit’s tools
to install a range of FREE utility conserving
devices, also provided in the kit (the devices are
yours to keep!). Cupertino librarian! For more
information, call the Cupertino Library Adult Ref-
erence Desk at 408.446.1677. To book an
appointment, please visit our web site: www.sccl.org/at-your-service.
For YoUr inForMATion
Knitting at the Library
Every Tuesday from 4 – 6 pm Cupertino Library Story Room
Bring your needles and yarn to the Library every
Tuesday and join the drop-in knitting program.
Knitters of all skill levels and ages are welcome.
@ Your Service... Personal E-Reader Tutorials by Appointment
Do you want to learn how to load e-books and
library e-content on your fancy new device?
Get all of your e-reader questions answered
by scheduling a personal consultation with a
Cupertino librarian! For more information, call
the Cupertino Library Adult Reference Desk at
408.446.1677. To book an appointment, please
visit our web site: www.sccl.org/at-your-service.
The Fall Performing Arts and Culture Series
The Fall Performing Arts and Culture Series is
back by popular demand! These programs are
generously sponsored by the Cupertino Library
Foundation.
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adult 50 plus news
The National Family Caregiver Month
The holiday season is the time to celebrate
and be thankful, this year we would like to give
“Thanks” to our family caregivers for all that they
do. November is National Caregivers Month, the
Cupertino Senior Center has an abundance of
resources to help caregivers who are caring for
their family and friends. We offer Caregiver
Support Groups every third Thursday of the
month and our Case Manger can provide
information on how to assist in caring for loved
ones or how to find Caregivers for loved ones.
Adult 50+ Membership
Membership includes access to Adult 50+
programs, trips, services, classes, socials, and
mailing of the bimonthly newsletter. Join for 2014
in November 2013 and the membership is good
through January 2015, over 12 months of fun!
It’s easy to become an Adult 50+ member:
• Need to be at least 50 years or better
• Complete a “New Member Application” form
(available at the senior center or online)
• Pay the fee of $27, or if you are a Cupertino
resident, $22, and your participation can begin
Stay Active Fund
The Stay Active Fund is about helping adults 50+
remain active, engaged, and participating at the
Cupertino Senior Center. This fund provides
assistance to offset the cost for senior center
membership and registration for classes and
events. The program is available each year from
November 4 to June 30, or until the funds are
depleted. Please contact the senior center for
more details.
EVEnTS
Thanksgiving Luncheon
Wednesday, November 20, 12 - 1:30 pm
Join us for a scrumptious Thanksgiving feast
with roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing,
vegetables, corn muffins, and pumpkin pie.
Rhythmaires Band will provide lively music to
entertain you. Members $10, senior guests add
$5 day pass. Please sign up early.
Ballroom Dance Social
Monday, November 25, December 9, 23, 1:15 – 3 pm
Volunteers will play various music styles. No
instruction provided. Free for members, senior
guests pay $5 day pass.
Monday Night Football Social
Monday, November 25, 5:15 pm
Football and an open bar, taco bar that is. Join
us for good company, and win some great prizes
as we watch Kaepernick and the 49ers take on
RGIII and the Redskins in HD on the big screen!
Pre-registration is required. Member fee $8.
Movie of the Month
Wednesday, November 27, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
The Great Gatsby – 2013 movie starring
Leonardo Dicaprio. The story follows the life
of millionaire Jay Gatsby during the Roaring
Twenties. Lemonade and popcorn will be served.
Members free, senior guests pay $5 day.
CLASSES – great Values
Many classes start in November, such as Art
History, Conversational Mandarin, Tai chi, Line
Dance, Zumba Gold, computer, and ESL classes
just to name a few. Please go to our website www.cupertino.org/senior to view our
newsletter, or drop by the senior center and
have a tour. If you have any questions, please
call 408.777.3150.
Book Review Meeting
First Friday of the Month, 1:15 – 3 pm
Enjoy the stimulating monthly meeting. Learn
about new books and meet new people. Free
for members, senior guests pay $5 day pass.
November 1 – The Postmistress by Sarah Blake,
reviewed by Alan Johnson
December 6 – Before I go to Sleep by S. J.
Watson, open discussion.
AARP Smart Driver
Wednesday, November 6 and November 13, 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Call Boyd McDonald, (650) 965-4012 for class
information and registration. Senior center
membership is not required to participate.
Holiday Designs
Wednesday, November 6 - 13, 12 - 2 pm
Wednesday, December 4 - 11, 12 - 2 pm
Design your own greeting cards, holiday letters,
gift tags, and more. With the help of, instructor,
Paul Spitsen and the senior center computer lab
you will be able to create your own unique and
personalized holiday designs. Space is limited,
sign up early. Members fee $15 each session.
Pain Management Lecture
Monday, December 2, 9 – 10 am - English, 10:30 - 11:30 am – Mandarin
Presented by Carrie Fu, Consultant Pharmacist.
Pain is one way that our body tells us something
is wrong. It can be acute, which lasts about a few
weeks to months, or chronic. This lecture will
focus on how to better manage your chronic
pain conditions by understanding medication
usage and alternative options.
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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
Amazing Blue Danube to the Black Sea River Cruise - Bucharest to Vienna, July 8 - 22, 2014
The Blue Danube flows through ten different
countries and more than a dozen languages
are spoken on its banks. Imagine the variety in
food, architecture, and history that goes with
each of these cultures. Enjoy an Intriguing,
panoramic view of two thousand years of
European history as you travel along the
lyrical ‘Blue Danube’ in the very comfortable
ship built in 2014!
dAY TriPS
Cashe Creek Casino,
Thursday, November 7, $49
Google!, Tuesday, November 19, $45
Dogpatch: From Industry to Innovation,
Thursday, November 21, $65
A Grand Night for Singing,
Tuesday, December 3, $85
A Holiday Evening New Orleans Style,
Sunday, December 15, $143
Union Square with Gary,
Thursday, December 19, $93
Book of Mormon,
Friday, January 17, $189
Walt Disney Museum,
Wednesday, January 22, $TBA
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,
Thursday, February 6, $TBA
Julia Morgan and the Cathedral,
Tuesday, February 11, $109
Cirque du Soleil – Amaluna,
Friday, February 21, $119
rESoUrCES
Caregiver Support Group
2nd Thursday, 3 - 4:30 pm
For family caregivers who are providing care
for a loved one. Caregivers can share their
challenges and seek support from others on
the same journey. Open to the public.
Blood Pressure Screening
1st and 3rd Tuesday, 12:15 - 1:15 pm
2nd and 4th Monday, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Volunteer nurses provide free blood pressure
screenings. Sign up at front desk on blood
pressure day.
Drop-In Consultation
Every Wednesday, 10 am -12 pm
The Case Manager will be available to provide
you with information on Social Security, long-
term care options, public benefits, and other
resources that help you to maintain your inde-
pendence and safety at home. Senior center
membership is required.
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.
NOVEMBER 4 , 5 & 8: Photography in Focus -
A professional photographer and teacher
gives us tips for taking better photos.
NOVEMBER 11, 12 & 15: Poet Laureate - Is rap music poetry? - Is poetry still alive?
What exactly is poetry? Tune in to hear Poet
Laureate, David Denny, answer these questions
and more.
NOVEMBER 18, 19 & 22: 1,000th Program Special - Cupertino Senior TV Productions
cablecasts its 1,000th program on 26 August,
2010. Tune in to learn how it all started and
view clips from some of our award winning
shows.
NOVEMBER 25, 26 & 29: Adapted Physical Fitness with Tom Beggs -
People with limited movement can do physical
fitness to keep the muscles strong and burn
calories. Hear about some outings available
for physically challenged that are wonderful for
socializing and getting outdoors.
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Cupertino Shops with reusable bags
Do you remember your reus-
able bags when shopping?
Avoid bag fees when you
shop, stop by City Hall for a
free, convenient, reusable
Chico bag. Target’s Cuper-
tino store on Stevens Creek
Blvd greeted the October 1st
ordinance by giving out a free
reusable fabric bag to all cus-
tomers that day. The City applauds Target Cu-
pertino’s assistance in equipping shoppers for
the change. Please help the City recognize Cu-
pertino stores that have provided a similar ser-
vice for our community, by emailing Environmen-
tal@Cupertino.org or calling 408.777.3354.
Thanksgiving Holiday Will Affect
garbage Pickup dates
Garbage collection
scheduled during the
Thanksgiving holiday
(November 28 and
November 29) will be
delayed one day. Service
normally provided on
Thursday will be on Fri-
day and service normally
provided on Friday
will be provided on Saturday. Recology may be
contacted at 408.725.4020.
Moving – Apple E-Waste Collection
Facility on bubb road
At the end of October, the Apple Recycling
Facility moved from its Cupertino location to
Sunnyvale. Cupertino residents have two oth-
er free options for recycling electronic waste:
1) through WM At Your Door Services (call
800.449.7587 to schedule a free home pick-up);
or 2) at Environmental Recycling & Shred It
days at De Anza College occurring annually in
January, May & October. Additional information
about the Apple facility move will be provided
next month. For more information on these and
other programs, please contact the City’s
Environmental Programs staff at 408.777.3354
or environmental@cupertino.org.
did the garbage Company Miss a
Pickup?
To avoid a missed pickup on garbage day and
help prevent littering on your street and in our
local creeks, keep garbage, recycling and com-
post bin lids completely closed when placed
at the curb. If bins are overweight the garbage
company may not service them and a lid that is
not securely closed invites rodents, birds and
wind to scatter unsightly debris. Litter that
enters the City’s storm drainage system flows
directly into local creeks and bay. The City
recently fitted 52 inlets with trash capture devic-
es in heavily littered shopping areas to keep
debris from entering our creeks. Plastic bags
and Styrofoam are hazardous to animal and
aquatic life and all debris increases the poten-
tial for clogged drainage inlets and flooding. If
you have excess garbage or organic material one
week, consider setting it out over multiple service
weeks or utilize one of Recology’s two FREE
on-call pickup services per year. For consistent
recycling overages call Recology (408.725.4020)
to request a free second recycling bin. Recycling
in Cupertino is free!
Are You Sure That’s garbage?
Three years ago Recology and the City of
Cupertino rolled out new recycling, food waste
(organics or compost) and household hazard-
ous waste (HHW) collection programs. While
many residents use these programs, others are
unaware of how to properly dispose of different
kinds of waste.
Composting - Food scraps and food-soiled pa-
per can be placed in the yardwaste bin to be
processed into compost. Collect food scraps
and paper items in the kitchen pitch-
er provided by Recology or use an-
other kitchen container to store the
scraps before transferring them to
the yard waste cart for weekly col-
lection. To guard against odor,
bugs, rodents and overall mess in
your yard waste cart, wrap food
scraps in a paper bag, newspaper
or paper towel before putting them into the bin,
and keep the lid closed. Paper products absorb
moisture and odor, and are compostable. Please
do not place your food waste in a plastic or com-
postable bag, since they may clog the process-
ing equipment and compostable bags don’t
break down sufficiently in the time allowed for
our compost process.
Cooking Oil – Place cooking oil in a 1-gallon
clear plastic container with a closed screw-top
lid, for collection on regularly scheduled service
days.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection –
Call WM At Your Door Special Collection at
800.449.7587 or visit www.wmatyourdoor.com
to make an appointment for residential pickup of
household chemicals, cleansers, paint, fertilizers,
mercury thermometers, propane tanks, and pool
or spa chemicals. Pharmaceuticals cannot legally
be collected at this time. Dispose of medication
at the West Valley Patrol Sub-Station, 1601 S.
De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, 408.868.6600.
Winter Woodburning Tips
Fireplaces and woodstoves are a major source
of air pollution during the winter months. Wood
fires contribute up to a third of the particulate
matter in the air on cold, still nights, causing a
special health concern for children, seniors and
with Reusable BagsShop Cupertino
Starting October 1, 2013 www.cupertino.org/reusebags
No More
Plastic bags
Pay10¢for arecycled paper bag
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Almost Everything can be recycled or Composted!
On November 15, America Recycles Day, millions of Americans will
be reminded of our nation’s precious resources and our personal
responsibility as environmental stewards to care for those resources.
In the spirit of America Recycles Day consider these tips and share
your own tips by emailing environmental@cupertino.org.
reduce
Avoid buying over-packaged goods, buy in bulk when possible and
purchase goods in reusable containers. Plan meals to avoid overbuying and food waste. Buy reusable
products instead of disposable counterparts (washable food containers vs. plastic baggies, a lunch
box vs. paper bags, a reusable water bottle instead of single-use bottles, cleaning rags instead of
paper towels, and washable table ware instead of plastic and polystyrene foam (Styrofoam™).
reuse
Donate rather than discarding items that are still useable, shop with reusable bags, choose reusable
products over disposable ones, reuse garbage liners, and keep a scrap paper tray.
recycle
Buy recycled-content paper, paper towels, toilet paper, and plastic products Increase recycling
efforts at home, school and work. Visit the Countywide Recycling Hotline at www.recyclestuff.org to
find places that recycle and reuse. Cupertino offers free mixed recycling, so it’s easy to recycle!
rethink
Attitude and actions make a big difference. Let’s each do our part. Luckily, almost everything can be
recycled or composted in Cupertino! Visit www.recologysouthbay.com for details.
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people with respiratory problems. Take care not
to burn wood during Spare the Air Alerts, the
days when air quality is particularly bad. It is
illegal to burn wood, firelogs or pellets in your
fireplace, woodstove, or outdoor firepit on
Spare the Air Days. Sign up for automatic alerts
by visiting www.sparetheair.org.
Pesticides and Water Quality
Did you know that whatever
flows into the storm drain flows
untreated into our creeks and
bay? Often, this storm water is
contaminated with pesticides
that are used for lawns and
gardens. Even small amounts
of some pesticides may be
toxic to our water supplies and aquatic life. Pes-
ticides threaten your health and the health of
the watershed, but you can do
simple things to help protect water quality:
• Visit www.mywatershed.org to learn about
an alternative approach called Integrated Pest
Management (IPM). You will find fact sheets
that offer effective and least toxic ways to
solve specific pest problems.
• Dispose of toxic unused pesticides safely.
Never put them in the garbage, or wash them
into sinks, toilets, or showers. Cupertino resi-
dents may make an appointment for conve-
nient pick-up of unused pesticides by contact-
ing Waste Management (WM) at 800.449.7587
or visiting www.wmatyourdoor.com.
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Fall Leaf Collection
As the Fall leaf season approaches, additional
efforts are needed to help keep the streets
clean and the gutters flowing. Please consider
the following as we enjoy this season:
• City streets are normally swept twice a month.
• During heavy leaf fall additional sweeping
may occur on your street—the frequency
of additional sweeping will depend on the
amount of dropped leaves and weather.
• Leaves should not be raked or blown into
the street.
• Leaves should not be piled in the street.
• Leaves on private property are to be depos-
ited into your collection container. If you need
an additional yard waste bin in a heavy leaf
fall area, please contact Recology Customer
Service at 408.725.4020 or email your request
to the City of Cupertino Environmental
Programs at environmental@cupertino.org.
• Leaves may be accumulated for up to one
month (if necessary to reasonably fill the collec-
tion container), so long as they are not stored
within view of the public right-of-way and are
kept in appropriate containers.
• Park off the street on your sweeping day
and when you observe additional sweeping.
Signup for street sweeping notifications at www.cupertino.org/streetsweeping. Please
contact the City of Cupertino at 408.777.3269
with any questions.
community calendar
De Anza Flea Market 8 - 4 pm De Anza College 408.864.8946 deanza.fhda.edu/fleamarket/
Cupertino Kids Chess Club*10 to 12:30
p.m.
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 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
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
Excalibur Toastmasters 6:45 - 8 pm 10110 N. DeAnza Blvd 714-392-9757 excalibur.toastmastersclubs.org
C.A.R.E.S 7:30 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 408.345.8372 cupertinoares.org/
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.
CupetinoCoinClub.com
CCWG 6:30 - 8 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100
American Association of
University Women
11:30 am Michaels at Shoreline 408.730.9167 charbano@juno.com
Viewfinders Digital Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center - In
Cupertino Room
408.520.1379 viewfindersclub.org
Cupertino Quota*12 - 1 pm The Blue Pheasant 408.252.8568 cupertino.quota@yahoo.com
American Association of
University Women
11 am Sunnyvale PresbyterianChurch
728 West Fremont Ave.
408.298.656 eadorable@sbcglobal.net
Cupertino Odd Fellows*8 am 20589 Homestead Rd.408.252.3954 cupertinoioof70.org
Fine Arts League 7 pm Community Center 408.863.9991
Ask Junky
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 HP Building 48L, Carmel
Conference Room 19483
Prune ridge Avenue
408.447.0797 tandemtoastmasters.vsgcorp.
com
Macintalkers Toastmasters*5:30 pm Apple Computer, 1 Infinite
Loop
macintalkers.com vppr@
macintalkers.com
Cupertino Rotary Club*Noon Community Center 408.920.2224 cupertinorotary.org
Philotesian Rebekah #145 7:30 pm Cupertino Odd Fellows 408.252.3954 caioof.org/IOOF/CA_RA_
Officers.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
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NOv CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
Submit information about clubs and organizations meeting in Cupertino to Marianna Khienkina,
City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, 408.777.3217, mariannak@cupertino.org
Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number for details.
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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 - 1 pm Call for location 408.861.0417 lasmadres.org
Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 pm Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm. 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 Luth. Church, 940 S.
Stelling Rd.
408.
374.8511
aasanjose.org
Cupertino Kiwanis*Noon The Blue Pheasant 408.252.3830 cupertinokiwanis.
homestead.com
Knights of Columbus 4981*7:30 pm 10201 Imperial Ave.408.296.8146 kofc.org/un/
Cupertino Men's Service*Noon The Blue Pheasant
Cupertino Sr. TV Production*9:30 am Senior Center 408.252.2667
CERT/MRC 7 - 9 pm City Hall MTg. Room 100
NOv CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
NOv 5 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
NOv 6 Library Commission (EOC)7 pm
NOv 6 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
NOv 7 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am
NOv 7 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
NOv 7 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall) 7 pm
NOv 12 Planning Commission (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
NOv 14 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C)9 am
NOv 14 Administrative Hearing meeting 5 pm
NOv 14 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
NOv 19 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
NOv 20 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
NOv 21 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)9:30 am
NOv 21 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm
NOv 26 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
NOv 27 Fine Arts Commission 7 pm
NOv 28 Administrative Hearing meeting 5 pm
CITY MEETINGS
Unless otherwise noted, all City Council and commission meetings are held at 10350 Torre Ave.
City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm; Fridays, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
*** These meetings will be seen live via webcast at www.cupertino.org, or on The City Channel, Cable 26.
For all city meetings’ agenda and minutes go to www.cupertino.org/agenda
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SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY OCTOBER 1, 2013
Council Members Present: Mahoney, Wong, Chang, Santoro Absent: Sinks (recused)
Planning Commissioners Present: Sun, Brophy, Gong, Takahashi Planning Commissioners Absent: Lee
1. Conducted Joint City Council and Planning
Commission Study Session regarding the Apple
Campus 2 Final Environmental Impact Report
and reviewed and received comments on the
Final Environmental Impact Report
REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013
Council Members Present: Mahoney, Wong, Chang, Santoro Absent: Sinks (recused)
1. Approve the September 5 City Council minutes
2. Approved the September 17 City Council min-
utes as amended
3. Approved the October 1 City Council minutes
4. Adopted Resolution No. 13-088 accepting Ac-
counts Payable for period ending September 6,
2013
5. Adopted Resolution No. 13-089 accepting Ac-
counts Payable for period ending September 13,
2013
6. Adopted Resolution No 13-090 accepting Ac-
counts Payable for period ending September 20,
2013
7. Adopted Resolution No. 13-091 accepting
Accounts Payable for period ending September
27, 2013
8. Approved an application deadline of Friday,
January 17 for commissions and committees with
terms expiring January 30, 2014 and set inter-
view dates of Monday, January 27 and Tuesday,
January 28 beginning at 5:00 on both days
9 . A . Adopted Resolution No . 13-082 approving
the Certification of an Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) for the Apple Campus 2 project, and
Adoption of Findings and a Statement of Over-
riding Considerations, Mitigation Measures and
a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program,
EA-2011-12, with adoption of Mitigation Measure
Trans-23 (alternate) with minor text revisions as
presented as a desk item and adoption of Mitiga-
tion Measure Trans 27 (second alternate)
B . Adopted Resolution No . 13-083 approving a
General Plan Amendment, GPA-2011-03
C. Conducted the first reading of Ordinance No.
13-2113 (Z-2011-03)
D . Adopted Resolution No . 13-085 approving a
Vesting Tentative Map, TM-2011-03
E . Adopted Resolution No . 13-084 approving a
Development Permit, Use Permit, Architectural
and Site Approval, and Tree Removal Permit as
noted with the following amendments: appli-
cant will designate a viewing area from the visi-
tor’s center on Tantau avenue to create a view
of the main building; the driveway to Cupertino
Village will continue to allow right turn in and
out with mitigation measures described in the
EIR; approve three left turn lanes exiting the
campus site at the Wolfe Road Project driveway
with mitigating measures identified in Resolu-
tion No . 13-082
F . Cancelled the development agreement with
Hewlett Packard, applicable to a portion of the
property
G. Conducted the first reading of Ordinance No.
13-2114 with minor text revisions as presented
as a desk item including the addendum read
into the record (item 3.14) by special counsel
Gerald Ramiza
10 . Adopted Resolution No . 13-086 vacating a
portion of Pruneridge Avenue, between Wolfe
Road and Tantau Avenue, and various public
easements, and Resolution No . 13-087 authoriz-
ing the City Manager to execute a purchase and
sale agreement with Campus Holdings, Inc. (a
subsidiary of Apple Inc.) for a portion of Pruner-
idge Avenue
11. Subject: Authorize the City Manager to enter
into an extension of agreement for consultation
services with Baz Industries, the successor in inter-
est to ACI Holdings, Inc
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Man-
ager to enter into the agreement
Authorized the City Manager to Enter into an
Extension of Agreement for Consultation Services
with Baz Industries, the Successor in Interest to
ACI Holdings, Inc
council actions
Cupertino Symphonic band Pays
a Tribute to our VeteransNovember 10, 3 pm, Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Rd., Cupertino
Jason McChristian will conduct a program of
patriotic tunes, marches and show music with
the Cupertino Symphonic Band as a tribute
to our veterans. In addition, the CSB Horn
Quartet will play a tribute to Jeanne Davies
who was a member of the CSB horn section
until her passing in the summer.
The concert is free, but donations of canned
goods for West Valley Community Services
are appreciated. For more information,
call 408.262.0471 or visit the website at www.netview.com/csb
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Welcome New Businesses
Avloni Academy of Music
20560 Valley Green Dr.
California Gold Almonds
20380 Town Center Ln, Ste 118
Pacific International Advanced
10090 Pasadena Ave, Apt A1
Hua Han Gallery
10845 N Wolfe Rd.
Blue Nector Soaps
20660 Stevens Creek Blvd, Ste 253
Kapila Dental Group
10011 N Foothill Blvd, Ste 101
Keivan Zoufan DDS MDS Inc
10055 Miller Ave, Ste 103
Reeta Gupta
1135 Scotland Dr.
Loopz Mechinal Design Firm
10711 N Stelling Rd.
One Mainstream Inc
10054 Pasadena Ave.
Veterans Sportsman Alliance
10394 S Tantau Ave.
Lithium Power Inc
19925 Stevens Creek Blvd STE 100
Silicon Vallet Dream Finder Inc
22185 Rae Ln
Submission deadline
for the December edition is November 6.
Protected Trees ordinance
The Cupertino City Council has directed staff
to prepare amendments to Chapter 14.18,
Protected Trees, of the Cupertino Municipal
Code. The potential amendments include:
• Streamline process for removal of Protected
Trees
• Review and update:
– List of specimen trees
– Tree replacements
– Mitigation for tree removals
Associated changes to Chapter 19.12, Admin-
istration, may result from these amendments.
In accordance with California Environmental
Quality
Act (CEQA), environmental assessment is cur-
rently underway for the proposed amend-
ments.
A community meeting to gather public input
has been scheduled for Wednesday, October
30, 2013 at 6:30 pm at Community Hall.
The following public meetings are tentatively
scheduled:
• Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday,
December 10, 2013 at 6:45 pm
• City Council meeting on Tuesday, January
21, 2014 at 6:45 pm
The current Protected Trees Ordinance
can be viewed on the City’s website at www.cupertino.org/protectedtrees. More informa-
tion regarding the current amendment is avail-
able at the project
website at:www.cupertino.org/treeord.
Please note that the meeting dates are tenta-
tive. Please check the website
(www.cupertino.org/treeord) or call
408.777.3308 prior to the meeting for
updated information in the event of
changes to the schedule or for additional
information about the project.
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