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4th of July Festivities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Public Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Simply Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Cupertino Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Childrens’ Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Adult, Teen and Family Programs . . . . . . . . .6-7
Library Programs and Classes . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Adult 50 Plus News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Adult 50 Plus Programs/Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
The Better Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Taste of Cupertino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
National Night Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Distinguished Artist & Emerging Artist 2012 . . . .10
Eco News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Compost Site Open July 4 Weekend . . . . . . . .10
Yellow Pages Opt-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Citywide Garage Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Computer Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Eight Easy Tips for Preventing Waste . . . . . .11
Free Summer Poetry Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Dash of Hope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Community Calendar & City Meetings . . . . .12-13
Council Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cupertino Alert System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
New Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
C O N T E N T S
A Monthly Publication of The City of Cupertino
Shakespeare in the Park
July 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, August 3, 4, 5
Memorial Park Amphitheater, 7:30 pm
Cupertino teams up with the San Francisco
Shakespeare Festival to present Free Shake-
speare in Memorial Park. Bring your family,
friends, and a picnic to enjoy free professional
theater under the stars.– see page 2
Cinema at Sundown
8:30 pm, Memorial Park Amphitheater
Cupertino presents a free outdoor film
series Friday nights in August and September.
Bring the family for great entertainment.
– continued on page 2
A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
cupertino
IN THIS ISSUE volume xxxv no. 6 | july / august 2012
4th of July Festivities
The City of Cupertino is pleased to announce
the schedule for the annual July 4th festivities.
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happenings in cupertino
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4th of July Celebrations, continued from page 1
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! Decorated bikes, scoot-
ers, and strollers are encouraged. We’ll travel through Memorial Park
and the parade will end at the Amphitheater just in time for the
concert by OTR!
10:30 am – 12 pm: Live Music by OTR Music from
the 60’s until today! Pack a blanket, hat and snacks. Be ready
to dance the morning away!
Afternoon Events at Blackberry Farm
10 am - 4 pm: Free Swimming
12 – 2 pm: BBQ Lunch
BBQ Tickets: $5 per person
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: Blackberry Farm closes
Evening Events
Come early and bring your picnic to Creekside Park,
Hyde Middle School, or Sedgwick Elementary School. Carpooling is
encouraged, as parking is very limited. Handicap parking will be
available at Creekside Park
6:45 - 9:15 pm: Music and games at all three locations
9:30 pm: Firework Show
No pets, no portable barbeques,
no alcohol
Street Closures to Vehicles and
Pedestrians – 6 pm - Midnight
For safety during the fireworks launch, street closures will be enforced
on July 4, between 6 pm - midnight on:
• Finch Ave.
• Calle De Barcelona
(between Miller Ave. and Finch Ave.)
• Tilson Ave. (between Finch Ave. and Tantau Ave.)
• Phil Lane (between Miller Ave. and Tantau Ave.)
• Stendhal Lane (between Shadygrove Dr. and Phil Lane)
• After 6 pm, there will be NO pedestrian or vehicle access.
• From 6 pm to midnight, there will be NO parking on Finch Ave.
and Tilson Ave. (between Finch Ave. and Tantau Ave.) and NO
parking on Miller Ave. (between Greenwood Dr. and Howard Ct.)
• Vehicles will be towed.
August 10 – Enchanted
Walt Disney Pictures
Directed by Kevin Lima
Rated PG; 107 minutes; 2007
A classic Disney fairytale lands in modern-
day New York City when a storybook prin-
cess is thrust into present day Manhattan
by an evil queen. Her prince follows after
to rescue her, but her journey causes her
to change her views on life and love after
meeting a handsome lawyer.
August 17– Hugo
Paramount Pictures
Directed by Martin Scorsese
Rated PG; 127 minutes; 2011
An orphaned boy secretly lives
in the walls of a busy Paris train
station and looks after the clocks.
He gets caught up in a mystery
adventure when he attempts to
repair a mechanical man.
August 24 – Rudy
TriStar Pictures
Directed by David Anspaugh
Rated PG; 112 minutes; 1993
The uplifting true story of how
one young man, Rudy Ruettiger,
refuses to limit his dreams or bow
to reality as he pursues his life-
long goal- to wear the uniform,
if only for one down, of the Notre
Dame football team.
August 31 – Spider-Man
Columbia Pictures
Directed by Sam Raimi
Rated PG-13; 121 minutes; 2002
Peter Parker is just an average
high school student until he is
bitten by a genetically altered
spider. He soon begins to discover
that he has super-human strength,
agility and an ESP-like spider
sense. Peter decides to use his
power for good and begins to
fight crime.
September 8 - Showing at Blackberry Farm
Big Miracle
Universal Pictures
Directed by Ken Kwapis
Rated PG; 107 minutes; 2012
Inspired by the true story that captured
the hearts of people across the world, the
rescue adventure Big Miracle tells the
amazing tale of a small town news reporter
and a Greenpeace volunteer who are joined
by rival world superpowers to save a family
of majestic gray whales trapped by rapidly
forming ice in the Arctic Circle. Local news-
man Adam Carlson can’t wait to escape the
northern tip of Alaska for a bigger market.
Rachel Kramer is an outspoken environmen-
talist and she’s is also Calson’s ex-girlfriend.
With time running out, Rachel and Adam
must rally an unlikely coalition of Inuit
natives, oil companies and Russian and
American military to set aside their differ-
ences and free the whales.
Cinema at Sundown, continued from page 1
Looking for a Green
Business in Cupertino?
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Local businesses are choosing to
make the same decisions we make in our own
homes by adding recycling and composting
services, reducing the amount of waste
produced on site . Cupertino’s Green Businesses
are also taking further steps to reduce their
impact on the City and surrounding environ-
ment by incorporating recycled paper in their
business processes, utilizing low-toxic clean-
ers, installing low flow faucets and toilets, and
choosing the most efficient lighting systems
available . Cupertino’s newest Green Businesses
are Bitter+Sweet, Coffee Society’s Library
Café, Memories Live On, The Driving Machine,
United Furniture, and Vardy’s Jewelers .
So stop by one of new Green Businesses and
encourage the shops you currently frequent
to incorporate more responsible business
practices or to look into becoming a Green
Business . Visit www.cupertino.org/green or
call 408 .777 .7603 for more information about
Cupertino’s Green Business Program .
Shakespeare in the Park, continued from page 1
Public Hearing to Consider
an Amendment to the Signs
Ordinance
The City of Cupertino will be considering
an amendment to Chapter 19.104, Signs,
of the Cupertino Municipal Code regard-
ing the placement of temporary political
signs. The Planning Commission will
hold a public hearing and make a recom-
mendation to the City Council regarding
proposed changes. The City Council will
subsequently hear this item and make a
final decision. Residents, business owners
and interested parties are encouraged to
attend this meeting to provide their input
and feedback. The current Sign Ordinance
is available on the City’s website at
www.cupertino.org/signs.
Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 6:45 p.m.
Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre
Avenue, Cupertino
Live Webcast:
www.cupertino.org/webcast
For additional information, please
contact Aki Honda Snelling, Senior
Planner, in the Cupertino Planning
Department at 408.777.3313 or e-mail
any comments to akis@cupertino.org.
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For Groups By Appointment -
Earthquake/Disaster Preparedness
Get your group, club, organization, or friends
together (8 or more) and request a FREE one
hour presentation from Cupertino Office of
Emergency Services. This class can come to
you at your home, office, church, club or we
can host it at Cupertino City Hall. You will
learn how to prepare for an earthquake, stay
safe during an earthquake, and cope after-
ward. Also, you will learn valuable tips on
how you can be safe at home during other
disasters and about general home safety.
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. Schedule your class now!
Kaleidoscope for Kids, July 9 – 13,
9 am – 1 pm
Let us teach you kids to be prepared this
summer with this fun hands-on experience.
They will visit the Santa Clara County Com-
munications 9-1-1 Center, talk to a Deputy
Sheriff about law enforcement in Cupertino,
become certified in CPR and First Aid, tour
the Seven Springs Fire Station, put out a
real fire and learn how to protect yourself
and save others during disasters. The course
is for Middle School and High School age stu-
dents. Contact the Cupertino Office of Emer-
gency Services (OES) at 408.777.3335, email
OES@cupertino.org for more information.
West Valley Personal Emergency
Preparedness (PEP) - FREE!
Monday, July 9, 6 - 9 pm, Cupertino City
b y J e r r y T a l l i n g e r – C u p e r t i n o C E R T m e m b e r
simply safe | july roots |
b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r
If you do only one thing to prepare
this month: Enjoy your summer and take a
hike but stock up and bring plenty of water or
rehydration drinks along!
Well, Cupertinians – it’s that great time of year when we celebrate Independence Day or
4th of July - America’s largest secular holiday... parades, BBQ’s, fireworks, speeches and
remembering all those brave colonists who decided to separate from Great Britain and
form a United States of America.
Some of my ancestors hailed from jolly old England... and some who came over decided
to go back...some stayed here... lots of family history on both sides of the pond. So here
is a little quiz you can use for your 4th of July celebration. Enjoy and no fair using the
computer until you mark all your answers. Ready, set go...
It’s good to remember that the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence were very
brave men. They were committing an act of treason against the English government and
many of them suffered great hardships. Some lost everything they had. Now, just 236
years later, many brave men and women still serve our country - many far away - willing
to give their lives to preserve the freedoms we all cherish.
Amidst the BBQ’s and fireworks, let’s all remember them and say a prayer for their safety
and thank them. Hope you all have a safe and memorable and Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July
1. The first official U.S. flag had...
A. 13 stripes and 13 stars
B. 13 stripes and the words,
“Don’t tread on me”
C. A British Union Jack in the upper left
hand corner
2. Who designed the first official
U.S. flag?
A. Benjamin Franklin
B. Betsy Ross
C. Francis Hopkinson
3. Francis Scott Key wrote the
words to the “Star Spangled
Banner” after witnessing...
A. The burning of Wash . D .C .
B. The bombardment of Fort McHenry
C. The inauguration of President Lincoln
4. Who was the first signer of the
Declaration of Independence?
A. John Adams
B. John Hancock
C. Thomas Jefferson
5. In the 1400’s, the center of
fireworks manufacturing was...
A. Vienna, Austria
B. Hamburg, Germany
C. Florence, Italy
Answers: 1 . A, 2 . C, 3 . B, 4 . B, 5 . C
Hot Weather Dehydration
Prevention
The summer is in full swing and this is the
time of year to remind ourselves about de-
hydration prevention. Whether you are do-
ing sports, swimming, hiking, yard work,
gardening or just soaking up the sun you
must keep your body hydrated by drink-
ing plenty of hydrating liquids. Some of the
signs you are getting or are dehydrated are
dry mouth, dizzy, lightheadedness, muscle
cramps, feeling very tired, you stop sweat-
ing, your eyes stop making tears, muscle
cramps, nausea and vomiting, heart palpi-
tations and decreased urine output. Prompt
treatment by rehydration is very important
to prevent further complications.
Also, be aware that drinking too much can
not only cause bloating and discomfort but
may lead to hyponatremia, a potentially
fatal condition in which your blood salts
become too low. This occurs when you drink
more fluids than you lose through sweating.
The only effective treatment for dehydra-
tion is to replace lost fluids and lost elec-
trolytes. When the symptoms are severe it
is a potentially life-threatening condition
and you should seek medical advice. Your
doctor can often diagnose dehydration on
the basis of physical signs and symptoms
such as little or no urination, sunken eyes,
and skin that lacks its normal elasticity
and resilience when pinched. If you’re de-
hydrated, you’re also likely to have low
blood pressure, especially when moving
from a lying to a standing position, a fast-
er than normal heart rate and reduced
blood flow to your extremities.
Use this checklist to prevent
dehydration from happening to you.
Drink plenty of water or rehydration
(sports) drinks before, while, and after
outdoor activity . This is especially important when
you are in the hot sun and doing intense exercise .
Take a container of water or sports drink with
you when you exercise, and try to drink at least
every 15 to 20 minutes .
Eat foods which are high in water such as fruits
and vegetables . Fluids can be obtained not just
from water but also from foods .
Encourage your children to drink extra fluids,
suck on Popsicles, or eat Jell-O . Children ages
4 to 10 should drink at least 6 to 10 glasses of
liquids to replace lost fluids .
Do not drink coffee, colas, or other drinks that
contain caffeine . They increase urine output
and make you dehydrate faster .
Stay in cool, shaded areas when possible;
protect your skin with sun block as severe
sunburn can accelerate dehydration .
If you start to feel symptoms, move to a
shaded area or into an air-conditioned
building and start rehydrating .
Avoid high-protein diets . If you are on a
high-protein diet, make sure that you drink
at least 8 to 12 glasses of water each day .
Avoid alcohol, including beer and wine . They
increase dehydration and make it hard to make
good decisions .
Do not take salt tablets . Most people get
plenty of salt in their diets . Use a sports drink
if you are worried about replacing electrolytes
lost through sweating .
Wear one layer of lightweight, light-colored
clothing when you are working or exercising
outdoors . Change into dry clothing as soon as
you can if your clothes get soaked with sweat .
Hall/EOC, 10300 Torre Ave. and again on
Tuesday, August 14th, 6 - 9 pm, Monte
Sereno City Council Chambers, 18041 Sara-
toga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno Course,
3 hours
Learn how to prepare to be on your own for
several days after the next large disaster.
Training includes disaster supply kit, home
and workplace preparedness, treatment of life
threatening conditions, fire prevention, fire
extinguishers and hazardous materials. For
Registration or Questions contact stephanie.
morrison@cnt.sccgov.org or 408.341.4422.
Please provide your full name, e-mail address,
phone number and city of residence or work-
place in the West Valley.
Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT) Training, July 10 – 21
This is your chance to be part of the
Cupertino disaster response solution. This
is an intensive training session on prepared-
ness and helping others during a disaster.
Participants must be able to attend all classes
for graduation. Classes are on July 10, 11,
12, 17, 18, 19 (evenings, 6 - 9 pm) and July 21
(Saturday morning, 10 am – 1 pm), Cuperti-
no City Hall/EOC, 10300 Torre Ave, Cuperti-
no. The cost is $35 for all classes. If you have
questions contact: stephanie.morrison@
sccfd.net or 408.341.4486. For registration
visit www.cupertino.org/emergency.
Your Upcoming Public
Training Calendar
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cupertino library
The Library will be closed: Wednesday,
July 4th for Independence Day
Programs for Children & Families
STORYTIME SCHEDULE
Cupertino Library Story Room
Summer story times start Tuesday,
July 10 and end Thursday, August 2
Stories for 4s and 5s
Tuesdays, 10:15 am, Cupertino Library Room
Baby Storytime (ages 0 - 24 months)
Tuesdays, 10:15 am
*Registration is required at the Children’s
Desk in the Library starting Monday, June 18.
Bedtime Stories (ages 3 ½ years and up)
Wednesdays at 11:30 am, Cupertino Library Room
Stories for 3s
Wednesdays, 10:15 am, Cupertino Library Room
Stories for 2s
Thursdays, 10:15 am, Cupertino Library Room
LIBRARY DETECTIVE: FACT OR FICTION?
For students in fourth to eighth grades
Pick up your cluebook at the Children’s
Reference Desk. Complete a different
question each month and earn a Library
Detective sticker.
CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING CLUB
This summer – dream big! All children
are invited to join the Children’s Summer
Reading club online at www.sccl.org/
srpkids beginning June 1. Log at least
one book under My Shelf by August 1 and
receive your prize beginning August 8.
Last day to pick up your prize is August
31. For more information, please call the
Children’s Desk at 408.446.1677 x3321.
SUMMER READING FUN CLUB
WEDNESDAY FUN PROGRAMS
Wednesday, July 11, 3 pm
The Fratello Marionettes
Wednesday, July 18, 3 pm
Magician Phil Ackerly
Wednesday, July 25, 3 pm
Wildlife Associates
Wednesday, August 1, 3 pm
Jeremy Shafer, Performer Extraordinaire
Wednesday, August 8, 3 pm
Magical Moonshine Theatre Puppets
Our Summer Reading Club Wednesday Fun
Programs are located in the Community
Hall, next door to the Library. For more
information, please call 408.446.1677 x3321.
READING BUDDIES
Sign up to read to a therapy dog or cat!
Children currently in kindergarten to
5th grade may register in person at the
Children’s Desk in the Library starting
Monday, July 18 for one of our summer
Reading Buddies programs. For more
information, please call the Children’s
Desk at 408.446.1677 x3321.
CUPERTINO CINEMA CLUB
Thursday, July 12, 4 pm
Thursday, August 2, 4 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
School-aged children are invited. Patrons
may call 408.446.1677 x3321 for the free
movie title. This program is sponsored by
the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
Programs for Teens
Sign up for our Teen Summer Reading Pro-
gram at www.sccl.org!
MOVIE & PIzzA
Saturday, July 7, 2 – 4 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride; set in a 19th
century European village, is a stop-motion,
animated feature that follows the story of
Victor (voiced by Johnny Depp), a young
man who is whisked away to the under-
world and wed to a mysterious Corpse
Bride, while his real bride, Victoria, waits
bereft in the land of the living. Sponsored
by the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
DREAM JOURNALS
Thursday, July 19, 3 – 4 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
Do you remember your dreams? Keep track
of them from now on by crafting your own
personal dream journal. Design and deco-
rate it however you like and go after your
dreams! Sponsored by the Friends of the
Cupertino Library.
LIBRARY INFORMATION | 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino
LIBRARY OPEN 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
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF COLLEGE
Saturday, August 4, 2 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Visit the Library’s website: www.sccl.org/
cupertino for additional information.
TEEN CRAFT: FRANkEN TOYS
Thursday, August 16, 3 - 4 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
Take old toys and stuffed animals apart and
put the pieces together to create your own
new masterpieces! Visit the Library’s web-
site: www.sccl.org/cupertino for
additional information.
Programs for Adults
Join our Adult Summer Reading Program
at www.sccl.org!
TRICkS OF THE TRADE: OUTSMARTING IN-
VESTMENT FRAUD
Saturday, July 7, 2 – 3:30 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Research has shown that even experienced
investors are not immune to investment
fraud. This presentation will show you how
to protect yourself, whether you are a begin-
ning or experienced investor. It is endorsed by
AARP and investor education offices within
the SEC. The local chapter of Better Invest-
ing, a national nonprofit, will conduct the pre-
sentation.
MEDITATION: FIND PEACE AND SERENITY
IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD WITH DR.
MARSHALL zASLOVE
Wednesday, July 11, 7 - 8:30 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
To find relief from a shifting world, we need
to learn how to access that personal haven
within each of us where we will find calm,
peace, and even bliss. Marshall Zaslove, MD,
Board certified psychiatrist, best-selling author,
and experienced seminar leader, will teach you
how to meditate on the inner light, so that you
can experience that haven within you.
CHINESE BOOk DISCUSSION GROUP
Thursday, July 12, 10:30 am - 12 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
The group will read and discuss by Before I
Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson. This program is
conducted in Mandarin Chinese. Sponsored
by the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
IPAD ART WITH SUMIT VISHWAkARMA
Saturday, July 14, 2 - 3:30 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Discover the creative side of iPad with elec-
tronics engineer/artist Sumit Vishwakarma
at the Cupertino Library. He will introduce
sketching, drawing and painting directly onto
the iPad, using fingers, a stylus and various
art applications. Sponsored by the Friends of
the Cupertino Library.
MASTER GARDENERS: COMBATTING
VEGETABLE PESTS AND DISEASES
Wednesday, July 18, 7 - 8:30 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Master Gardener Candace Simpson will teach
how to deal with vegetable pests and diseases
in the most earth-friendly way, using the prin-
ciples of IPM, Integrated Pest Management.
Topics include cultural practices that discour-
age pests, mechanical barriers and removal
methods, techniques for encouraging beneficial
insects, and low-toxicity chemical controls.
ADULT BOOk DISCUSSION GROUP
Thursday, July 19, 7 - 8:30 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
This month, the Cupertino Library Adult
Book Discussion Group will read and discuss
A Beautiful Mind, Sylvia Nasar’s biography
of the mathematical genius, schizophrenia
patient, and 1994 Nobel Laureate, John Nash.
The book discussion group meets on the
third Thursday evening of each month.
Adults of all ages are welcome. Sponsored
by the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM:
HISTORICAL FICTION PANEL
Saturday, July 21, 1 - 2:30 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Local authors of historical fiction C.W.
Gortner, Vanitha Sankaran, Gillian
Bagwell, and Cecilia Holland will be at the
library to discuss their works and what they
love about historical fiction. Sponsored by
the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY:
SONGBIRD GARDENING WITH NATIVE
PLANTS, A TALk BY TOBY GOLDBERG
Thursday, August 9, 7 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Toby Goldberg is the programs coordinator
for the Santa Clara Valley chapter of The
Audubon Society. She’ll describe what spe-
cies of birds you can expect to see in the Bay
Area, and the specific, easy-to-grow native
plants that will attract them to your garden.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino
Library.
CUPERTINO LIBRARY CAREER
DEVELOPMENT SERIES
Saturdays, August 18 – September 15,
2 - 3 pm, Cupertino Community Hall
Topics to be covered include:
• Crafting a Resume that Sells
• Conducting job search using the Internet.
• How to Interview like a Professional
• Getting the Job Offer You Want
• Writing a Cover Letter that Gets Results
Visit the Library’s website:
www.sccl.org/cupertino for additional
information.
To see the programs and events offered at all Santa Clara County 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 Web site at: www.sccl.org
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adult 50 plus news
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
What is hot at the Senior Center
this summer?
We have packed the summer months with lec-
tures, activities and trips galore! Join us for
lunch, attend a lecture, take a trip, socialize
with your friends, take a Pilates class or just
sit and enjoy the cool air conditioning, while
enjoying a cup of coffee or tea.
Gift Checks
Need to find a gift for a parent or friend and
don’t know what they want. Cupertino Senior
Center offers gift checks redeemable toward
trips, special events, membership, or CSC
classes.
First Aid Presentation
Wednesday, July 11, 1:30 – 3 pm
Emergencies can happen without warn-
ing; do you know what to do? Andy Huang, a
trained First Aid instructor, will teach basic
first aid techniques, recognition of an emer-
gency or sudden illness, how to protect your-
self, things to know before providing care,
and when to call 911. This can be a life
saving lecture, come and be prepared for
the unexpected. Members free, senior guests
pay $5, please sign up at the lobby table.
Learn about the Senior Center
Thursday, July 12, August 9, 2 pm
Learn about senior center trips, classes,
events, volunteer program, and tour the cen-
ter. Please register at the front desk. Free
Event.
Fifty Days of Fun!
Ice Cream Social for Grandparents and
Grandchildren
Wednesday, July 18, 2 - 3 pm
Cupertino Senior Center and Cupertino Com-
munity Camp are pleased to present an “All
You Can Eat” ice cream parlor serving your
favorite sundaes and floats. Bring your grand-
children for an afternoon of fun. The cost is
$3 for members, $2 for members’ grandchil-
dren. Senior guests add $5 day pass. Pre-reg-
istration is required.
Diabetes Health Lecture
Monday, July 30, 1:30 – 3 pm
Barbara Stone is a nurse educator from the
Diabetes Society. She will discuss diabetes
in general, the disease, cause, prevention,
healthy diet, nutrition, and disease manage-
ment. Members free, senior guests pay $5 day
pass. Please sign up at the lobby table.
Hidden Treasures Wanted
Collecting August 1-October 19
Please donate your gently used jewelry, craft
items, and knick-knacks to our Hidden Trea-
sures fundraising event scheduled for Thurs-
day, October 25. We will start collecting
these items in August. The proceeds will
benefit our Case Management Program and
the Scholarship Fund. Thank you for your
continued support.
Fun Golf Tournament for the 50+
and August Social/Birthday Bash
Wednesday, August 8, 10 am - 1:30 pm
10 am – check in at Blackberry Farm
Golf Course
12:30 pm – Hot dog lunch at the
Blackberry Farm Picnic Ground
12 - 2 pm – August Social/Birthday Bash
Enjoy a fun morning of golf. With Bob’s
“Wacky Scoring Rules,” every golfer has a
chance to win. Cost includes green fees, hot
dog lunch, and prizes. After golfing, come
join us for lunch and to celebrate our August
birthdays! Members $20, senior guests $25.
Pickup and return the entry form to the se-
nior center by August 1.
If you decide not to do golf, you can join the
festivities of celebrating the birthdays that are
in August and a BBQ lunch which includes
all-you-can-eat beef franks with fixings,
watermelon, brownies, and lemonade. If you
would prefer a veggie burger, please specify
when you register. Members $6, senior guests
add $5 day pass. Pre-registration is required.
Bingo BBQ
Friday, August 17, 12 pm
Good Ol’ Burgers! This pre-bingo BBQ will be
a tasty serving of open flame cooking! Once
you have enjoyed the delicious meal you will
be ready for an afternoon of Bingo fun. 12
cash prizes will be awarded! Register at the
front desk. Members BBQ $5. Bingo cards
sold separately
Senior Center Closure –
Week of August 20 - 24
Cupertino Senior Center will be closed from
Monday, August 20 through Friday, August
24, for city staff to perform preventative and
general maintenance. Preventative main-
tenance will be done on kitchen equipment,
gas fireplace, hot water heater, and movable
walls. General maintenance will include re-
finishing wood floors, cleaning light fixtures,
and windows.
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.
ADULT 50 PLUS TRIPS
Call the Senior Center at 408.777.3150 for
reservations or more information on any trip.
TOURS
Discover Oregon’s Best, July 16 - 22, 2012,
$2453 double occupancy
Come enjoy Oregon’s pristine, beautiful coastline,
see miles of diverse terrain that changes from rug-
ged cliffs to evergreen forest to Sahara- like dunes
and boundless sandy beaches. Take in the best of
the Ashland Shakespeare Festival, and expansive
tour of Crater Lake, the exciting sights and sounds
of downtown Portland, and an unforgettable jour-
ney through the Columbian River Gorge.
Cruise the Mediterranean in Luxury, Venice
to Monte Carlo, August 6 - 16, 2012, From
$5840 double occupancy, includes flights
Silversea’s offers ultra-luxury 5-star cruising in
all-suite cabins with personal butler service
on a small ‘yacht-like’ cruise ship! Highlights
include Venice, Dubrovnik, Bari, Sicily, Sorrento,
Bonifacio, and Monte Carlo. Join us for the
trip of a lifetime! Please call 408.777.3150 for
information. Space is limited.
Gems of the Sierra, September 10 - 14,
2012, $1145 double occupancy
Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National
Parks will be some highlights of this trip including
Mono Lake, Tioga Pass, and Tuolumne Meadows.
Holidays in the Pacific Northwest!, Seattle,
Washington & Victoria, BC, December 5 - 9,
2012, $2284 double occupancy, includes flights
Highlights include the famous Pikes Place
Market, the Space Needle, Seattle Dinner Cruise,
Victoria City Tour, Butchart Gardens, High Tea at
the Empress Palace Hotel, and much more!
DAY TRIPS
Bells Are Ringing, Sunday, July 8, $94
John Muir Historic Home and Lindsay Wild-
life Museum with Gary, Friday, July 13, $78
Art Under The Oaks, Saturday, July 21, $52
Villa Montalvo Luncheon and Tour,
Wednesday, July 25, $88
Castles, Ghosts, and the Coast, Friday,
August 3, $98
Warhorse, Thursday, August 9, $159
SJ Giants Baseball and BBQ, Thursday,
August 16, $59
Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary,
Wednesday, August 29, $90
Heirloom Tomato Festival at Kendall Jackson
Winery, Saturday, September 15, $140
“Share Discovery Through Travel”
PC Googling
Tuesday, July 24 - August 14, 10 – 12 pm
Surf the net, ask questions, shop, shed light
on medical problems, and learn how to use
the computer to your advantage! Pre-requi-
site: Familiarity and prior knowledge of com-
puter basics.
Volunteers Needed
Monday, August 6, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Volunteers are needed for the annual Hidden
Treasures fundraising event. Come to this
planning meeting to find out how you can
help to make this fundraiser a great success,
as well as have fun. The proceeds from this
event will benefit our Case Management Pro-
gram, the Scholarship Fund, and many other
programs that benefit our members.
The Better Part
The programs listed below are aired on
Mondays at 4:30 pm on Channel 15.
Repeat showings are on Channel 15
at 7 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays.
JULY 2, 3 & 6
Formation of American Freedom – Well
known television anchorman Fred La Crosse
provides us with fascinating information about
our early democratic republic.
JULY 9, 10 & 13
Education of a Musician – Exploring the
education of musical prodigy Nathan Chan.
JULY 16, 17 & 20
Great Escapes in Northern California –
Wonderful trips you can take that are close to
home and within your budget.
JULY 23, 24 & 27
Colossal Sea Shell Collection – Come with
us to the world of sea shell collecting. Our
guest will share some of his 5,000 shells
from 1,000 species. It’s fascinating.
JULY 30, 31 AND AUGUST 3
Making Movies in the Classroom – Learn
how video is used to supplement ‘Reading,
Writing & ‘Rithmatic’ at Nimitz Elementary
School in Sunnyvale, California
For more information about The Better
Part please view their website, www.
thebetterpart.com, or call Diane Sparks at
408.564.7754. A selection of programs are
available at the Santa Clara County Library
and on YouTube. The group is always open
to new members, no experience is required.
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eco news | june
Compost Site – Open July 4
Weekend
The City’s free compost give-away site
located at 12100 Stevens Canyon Road
(across from the Stevens Creek Reservoir)
is open Friday and Saturdays from 8:30 am
- 11 am through October 20, 2012, including
the 4th of July and Labor Day weekend.
Yellow Pages Opt-Out
To find directions to Opt-Out of receiving
unwanted copies of the Yellow Pages Phone
Books visit www.yellowpagesoptout.
com . Opting out of unneeded phone books
helps conserve resources and prevent
excess waste. Old phone books can be placed
in your recycling cart.
The Citywide Garage
Sale Is Coming
Cupertino’s annual Citywide
garage sale will be held Sep-
tember 22 & 23 at individual
homes and private locations within the City.
Residents and community organizations
are invited to register on or after August
13th (www.cupertino.org/garagesale
or 408.777.3354). Free advertising and a
garage sale “How-to” kit will be provided
for all registered sellers. Sale participants
manage their own sales and keep the profits.
There is no fee to participate. The last day
to register if you want to be listed on the
City’s garage sale map and sale list is
September 7. The City’s goal in sponsoring
a Citywide Garage Sale is to prevent
usable items from being thrown away and
to encourage the community to have fun!
Computer Recycling
In addition to using WM At-Your-
Door special collection for house-
hold hazardous waste & e-waste
collection service (800.449.7487),
Cupertino residents may drop off
computers and other electronics for
free recycling, at 10300 Bubb Rd.,
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. from
8 am - 4:30 pm. Call 408.862.2667 for
recorded information.
Free Compost Classes in
Cupertino – August 13
Join a free “how-to” backyard compost work-
shop at Cupertino’s Community Hall, 10300
Torre Ave, Saturday, August 13, from 10 am
- 12 pm. To register, contact Recology at
408.725.4020. Cupertino residents
attending one compost workshop will
receive one free compost bin per household.
Visit www.reducewaste.org/classes,
to find additional Compost class.
» Eight Easy Tips for Preventing Waste
We Are All In This Together! Because overwatering and rain water may carry pollutants
into local creeks from everyday activities like cooking, gardening, maintaining your car,
and even cleaning your garage and medicine cabinet, it’s important to prevent pollution
at the source. Follow these tips to protect water quality every day.
• Reduce Use of Toxic Pesticides and
Landscape Chemicals. Use pesticides and
weed killers only when absolutely neces-
sary and choose the least-toxic product
available. Do not apply chemicals to imper-
vious ground surfaces, if rain is forecast,
or when you are watering, because the
run-off may contaminate local creeks, the
Bay and the Ocean. Visit www.mywater -
shedwatch.org for tips on safe and effec-
tive less-toxic pest control options.
• Properly Dispose of Household Hazardous
Waste. Contact Waste Management (WM)
At-Your-Door service to collect your house-
hold hazardous waste. An appointment for
collection can be made at www.wmaty-
ourdoor.com or by calling 800.449.7587.
• Don’t Flush Unwanted Medication.
Some pharmaceutical chemicals persist
through the wastewater treatment process
and will end up in the Bay, where they
may harm aquatic life. You may dispose
of your medications at the West Valley
Patrol Sub-Station, 1601 S. De Anza Blvd,
Cupertino 408.868.6600.
• Prevent Fats, Oil and Grease from Going
Down the Drain. Keep your pipes clog-free
by collecting fats, oil and grease in one-
gallon plastic containers with tight fitting,
screw top lids. (Milk and water jugs with
pop-on lids are acceptable.) Lids must be
taped securely! You may place up to two
one-gallon containers next to your recy-
cling bin on your recycling collection day.
• Don’t be a Litter Bug. Litter harms local
wildlife and aquatic animals. Dispose of
trash properly and recycle plastic bags in
your recycling cart or at major grocery
stores.
• Help Cupertino Shop Green! Take reus-
able bags when shopping. Fewer paper
bags will conserve trees and fewer plastic
bags will reduce the plastic litter in our
waterways, which threatens birds and
marine life.
• Wash your vehicle at a commercial car
wash. Washing your car on your driveway
or the street sends dirty water, soap, heavy
metals, oil and grease into the gutter which
eventually flows to local creeks and the Bay.
Instead, visit a car wash, where the drains
lead to the wastewater treatment plant. A
Watershed Watch Discount Card is avail-
able at www.mywatershedwatch.org.
• Compost food waste and use it as nutri-
ent rich soil for your garden & recycle!
Sunday, July 22 at Vasona Park
West Valley Community Services has seen
a drastic rise in the number of families
coming through their doors on a daily basis.
It is a growing problem that is affecting
many nonprofit agencies during the difficult
economic times. The West Valley Dash of
Hope 2012 will take place on Sunday, July
22 at Vasona Park in Los Gatos. New 5K
and 10K USATF-Certified courses, music
and post-race refreshments and raffle are on
the agenda for this year’s charity event. This
year’s focus is raising money for childhood
hunger services provided by West Valley
Community Services. In addition to raising
money to support the services provided to
low-income children, the WVCS Summer
Youth Volunteer Club will be collecting non-
perishable food donations at the event. For
more information and to register for this
event, visit www.wvdashofhope.com.
Free Summer Poetry
Workshops
Join Cupertino’s Poet Laureate David
Denny for an introductory-level writing
workshop. If you’d like to try your hand at
writing a poem, or if you used to write but
haven’t in a while, come on by the Cuper-
tino Library Story Room on any one (or all)
of the following Wednesday evenings this
summer: June 20, July 18, or August 15.
Each session will begin at 7 pm and be
finished by 8:30 pm. Denny will provide
some instruction and guidance on how to
write a poem, illustrated by published
models, and then a portion of the session
will be spent writing and (if you’re feel-
ing brave) sharing your writing with oth-
ers. Come with paper, pencil, and an open
mind; leave with an original poem com-
posed by you! These events are sponsored
by the City of Cupertino Poet Laureate and
are free to the public. Instruction is geared
towards adults of any age. Later sessions
will be geared towards youth and teens.
National Night Out
August 7, 2012
City Of Cupertino Joins Cities Nationwide
For ‘America’s Night Out Against Crime’
In partnership with Target, the City of
Cupertino will kick-off the 29th Annual
National Night Out crime and drug pre-
vention event in the Target of Cupertino
parking lot (corner of Stevens Creek Blvd
& Saich Way) on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 3 - 6
pm. Come and join us for free hot dogs,
children’s finger printing, face painting,
and games. Cupertino’s Neighborhood
Watch, Block Leader, Emergency Pre-
paredness, Sustainability and Parks and
Recreation programs will also be on hand.
Continue the celebration in your neighbor-
hood from 7 - 9 pm and spend the evening
outside with neighbors. Neighborhoods
throughout Cupertino are invited to turn on
porch lights and celebrate the event along
with 11,000 communities from all 50 states,
U.S territories, Canadian cities and mili-
tary bases around the world.
National Night Out (NNO) is designed
to: (1) Heighten crime and drug preven-
tion awareness; (2) Generate participa-
tion in the Neighborhood Watch program;
(3) Strengthen and promote spirit within
neighborhoods; and (4) Send a message to
criminals that neighborhoods are orga-
nized and fighting back.
Different ways neighborhoods can partici-
pate in NNO are to organize potlucks, cof-
fee, tea, and dessert exchanges, ice cream
socials, scavenger hunts for children, and
book swaps.
For more information or to register your
neighborhood for National Night Out visit
www.cupertino.org/nno
Cupertino Names
‘Distinguished Artist’ 2012
& ‘Emerging Artist’ 2012
The Cupertino Fine Arts Commission
has selected Carrie Zeidman as the 2012
“Distinguished Artist of the Year” and
Emily Wang as the 2012 “Emerging Artist
of the Year.” For more information on the
winners and the Distinguished Artist and
Emerging Artist program, visit www.
cupertino.org/DistinguishedArtist or
contact City Clerk’s office at 408.777.3223,
or cityclerk@cupertino.org.
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community calendar
Cupertino Las Madres*10 - 1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org
De Anza Kiwanis*7:15 am Intl. House of Pancakes 973.1832 classic.kiwanis.org
CCWG 6:30 - 8 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100
HP Communicater
Toastermasters
7:30 am 19483 Pruneridge Ave. HP
Building 48L
673.1820
Cupertino Coin Club 7:30 pm West Valley Pres. Church
6191 Bollinger Ave.
CupertinoCoinClub.com
De Anza Flea Market 8 - 4 pm De Anza College 864.8946 deanza.fhda.edu/
fleamarket/
PEP Class 9 am - 12 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100
Cupertino Kids Chess Club*10 am -
12:30 pm
10675 S. De Anza Blvd. # 4 996.1236 Albert Rich [cchesschampions@
yahoo.com]
Organization of Special Needs
Families*
2 - 4 pm 20920 McClellan Rd.996.0558 osfamilies.org/
Planetarium Shows*7 pm De Anza Planetarium 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 #3 374.6392 sccgov.org/portal/site/va
Viewfinders Digital Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center-In
Cupertino Room
996.0750 viewfindersclub.org
Cupertino-West Valley
Welcome Club
11:30 am 252.1529 newcomersclub.com
Cupertino Quota 12 - 1 pm The Blue Pheasant 252.8568 barbsbucket@comcast.net
Daughters of Norway 9:30 am Sunny View Retirement
Community
255.9828 daughtersofnorway.org
American Association of
University Women
11 am Sunnyvale Presbyterian
Church 728 West
Fremont Ave.
298.6560 eadorable@sbcglobal.net
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA*10 am -
1:30 pm
Creekside Park Hall 368.0357 www.hssus.org
Cupertino Odd Fellows*8 am 20589 Homestead Rd. 252.3954 cupertinoioof70.org
Fine Arts League 7 pm Community Center 863.9991
Ask for Janki
Chokshi
falc.org
Al-ANON Family Group*7 pm Bethel Lutheran Church,
940 S. Stelling Rd.
379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg
Cupertino Sanitary Dist*8 pm 20833 Stevens Creek #104 253.7071 cupertinosanitarydistrict.com/
De Anza Optimist Club*7:15 am Holder's Restaurant 863.0835 optimist.org
Cupertino Optimist Club*12:15 pm Blue Pheasant 255.3212 optimist.org
Tandem Toastmasters*12 - 1 pm HP Building 48L, Carmel
Conference Room 19483
Pruneridge Avenue
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 920.2224 cupertinorotary.org
Philotesian Rebekah #145 7:30 pm Cupertino Odd Fellows 252.3954 caioof.org/IOOF/CA_RA_
Officers.html
Cup. Symphonic Band*7 pm Monta Vista High School 262.0471 netview.com/csb/
Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club*7 pm Hyde Middle School 747.0943 krazydazys.org/
Cupertino Las Madres*10 - 1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org
Cup. Host Lions Club*7:15 pm Mariani's Restaurant 209.7251 cupertinohostlionsclub.org
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7 SAT
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JULY CLUB / ORGANIzATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
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De Anza Lions Club*6:45 am Holders Country Inn 255.3093 deanzalions.org/
Northwest Y Service Club*6:30 pm Northwest YMCA, 20803
Alves Drive
650.964.3734 scvymca.org
Cupertino Amateur Radio
Emergency Service (CARES)
7:30 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 345.8372 cupertinoares.org/
Connect Club I*Noon Holders Country Inn 252.7054 cupertino-chamber.org
Connect Club II*8 am Chamber of Commerce 252.7054 cupertino-chamber.org
Business Networking Intl.*7 am BJ's Brewery 996.9111 BNI.com
Overeaters Anonymous*7 pm Union Church 253.8394 oa.org
Food Addicts in Recovery (FA)*7 pm St. Jude's Church 354.8493 foodaddicts.org/
Embroiderers' Guild of America 7 pm Sunny View Retirement
Community
996.8119 ega-gpr.org
Cupertino Las Madres*10 - 1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org
Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 pm Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm. 267.3397 malihini.org
CERT/MRC 7 - 9 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100
Alcoholics Anonymous*
Women's Group
7 pm Bethel Luth. Church, 940
S. Stelling Rd.
374.8511 aasanjose.org
Al-ANON Family Group*5 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 10181
Finch Ave., Fireside Room
379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg
Cupertino Kiwanis*Noon The Blue Pheasant 252.3830 cupertinokiwanis.
homestead.com
Knights of Columbus 4981*7:30 pm 10201 Imperial Ave.296.8146 kofc.org/un/
Cupertino Men's Service*Noon The Blue Pheasant
Cupertino Sr. TV Production*9:30 am Senior Center 252.2667
Cupertino Las Madres*3 - 5 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org
Cupertino Quota 12 - 1 pm The Blue Pheasant 252.8568 barbsbucket@comcast.net
MAY CLUB / ORGANIzATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
Submit information about clubs and organizations meeting in Cupertino to Brittany Morales,
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.
JULY 3 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
JULY 5 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)9 am
JULY 5 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm
JULY 10 Planning Commission (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
JULY 11 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
JULY 12 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C)9 am
JULY 12 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
JULY 14 Parks and Recreation Commission (Senior Center-Bay Room)10 am
JULY 17 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
JULY 18 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
JULY 19 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)9 am
JULY 19 Audit Committee (Conf. Rm. A)4 pm
JULY 19 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm
JULY 24 Planning Commission (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
JULY 24 Fine Arts Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 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 MAY 15, 2012Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Sinks, Wong Council Members Absent: None
Appointed ENO Schmidt to a partial term on the Audit Committee
ending on January 2013
Took no action on the Successor to the Redevelopment Agency
Presented Proclamation to recognize and acknowledge Public
Works Week in Cupertino
Approved the April 17 City Council minutes
Approved the May 1 City Council amended minutes
Adopted Resolution No. 12-048 to accept Accounts Payable for
period ending April 27, 2012
Adopted Resolution No. 12-049 to accept Accounts Payable for period ending May 4, 2012
Accepted Application for Alcoholic Beverage License, Yang BBQ, Inc, 10831 N Wolfe Road
Accepted Application for Alcoholic Beverage License, Mama Chen’s Kitchen, 19052 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Adopted Resolution No. 12-050 to authorize the City Manager to
execute a funding agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Transpor-tation Authority (VTA) enabling the City to receive funds from the 2010 Vehicle Registration Fee
Adopted Resolution No. 12-051 to accept City of Cupertino Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Cancelled July 17 City Council Meeting
Conducted Second Reading as Revised and Enacted Ordinance of amending Chapter 6.24 (Garbage and Recycling Collection and
Disposal) of the Cupertino Municipal Code to address “Mandatory Recycling” requirements (AB 341) for multi-family and commercial business recycling Recommended Action: and enact Ordinance No.
12-2094 Requirements (AB 341) for multi-family and commercial business recycling adding Section 6.24.035 (Mandatory Recycling) and amending Section 6.24.020 (Definitions) and Section 6.24.300
(Unauthorized Garbage Collection)
Conducted Second Reading and Enacted Ordinance of amending
Cupertino Municipal Code 2.28:1 (removing the residency requirement for the city manager position; 2) amending the number of City Council votes required to remove the City Manager from a 4/5 vote to a
majority; and 3) deleting the resolution of intent and removal provisions Recommended Action: Conduct Ordinance No. 12-2093 Chapter 2.28
Conducted Second Reading and Enacted Ordinance No. 12-2095 Chapter 9.6 Municipal Code, entitled, “Massage Establishments and Services” to confirm to changes in the state law
Denied Appeal for Islands Restaurant Bar and Late Night Hours, Appli-
cation No. U-2012-01; Fancher Development (Byer Properties) 20750 Stevens Creek Blvd APN# 359-08-013, 359-08-006; Appeal Denied
Adopted Resolution No. 12-052 approving the petition and directed staff to refund the petition fee; heard the petition and upheld original approval of Bollinger Road project
Denied Appeal for Islands Restaurant Bar and Late Night Hours, Appli-
cation No. U-2012-01; Fancher Development (Byer Properties) 20750 Stevens Creek Blvd APN# 359-08-013, 359-08-006; Appeal Denied
Adopted Resolution No. 12-052 approving the petition and directed staff to refund the petition fee; heard the petition and upheld original approval of Bollinger Road project
• Approved the modification (M-2011-09) to the 2009 Master Use
Permit (U-2008-01), Master Site and Architectural Approval (ASA-2008-06) and Tree Removal Permit (TR-2008-08) based upon option A(1)-2 plan, dated April 30, 2012, to allow for a 180-Room Hotel,
260,000 square feet of Retail space, 143 Age-Restricted Senior Hous-ing units, A 0.80 acre Town Square, A 0.75 acre Park, and a Five-Level Parking Garage with two levels below ground; modification to the Master Site and Architectural Approval; and Removal of 61 Trees and
Relocation of 17 Trees.
• Approved the Architectural and Site Approval (ASA-2011-24) for Retail shops 2-5, Building Pad 3 and the Hotel.
• Approved the Tentative Map for five (5) lots and no Condominiums.
• Approved the 2012 Addendum to the final Environmental Impact Report.
• Revised Condition No. 3 to add that permits for phase I shall expire three (3) years after the approval of this modification; permits for phase II. shall expire four (4) years after the approval of this modifica-
tion. The park shall be completed to the satisfaction of the city within four (4) years from the date of approval of this permit.
• Revised Condition No. 10 on the vacation of Finch Avenue as follows (see below).
“The Vacation of Finch Avenue is necessary to support this develop-ment. The Vacation will be processed according to procedures set by the streets and Highways Code and the Municipal Code. A bond will
be required prior to issuance of permits for street modifications that will allow Finch Avenue to be reverted back to a standard city street in the case that the construction of the project is not completed. The
developer shall install and complete the street modifications within two (2) years of approval of the final map, or such longer period as may be specifically authorized in writing by the City Engineer. Public access
easements, for both Vehicular and Pedestrian travel, will be provided
across the improved site, to link Stevens Creek Boulevard with Vallco Parkway, as well as provide public access to the park and the “Town Center” plaza area. Failure to complete the improvements within the
specified time will result in the reversion of Finch Avenue to a standard city street and the ownership of the former Finch Avenue Right-of-Way shall revert back to the city. The reversion of Finch Avenue back to a
city street shall be subject to approval by the City Attorney and Director of Public Works.”
• Revised Condition No. 31. B.3 to say that hotel type as a Marriott Residence Inn is acceptable; however, the Architectural and Site Ap-proval Application for the interior and exterior design of the hotel must
return back to the City Council for review and approval. The exterior architectural design of the hotel shall be of the same quality and de-sign standard as the example provided by the applicant of the Marriott
Residence Inn in the Gaslamp District of San Diego.
• Retained the proposed retail pads in the Town Square at the sizes
proposed (1,500 square feet for the South pad and 2,000 square feet for the North pad) in site plan option A (1)-2 but required redesign of the pad buildings to be of a more open architectural style in keeping
with the Architectural Advisor’s Recommendations.
• Added a parking garage entrance and exit along the South side of the parking garage from the Stevens Creek Boulevard driveway entrance nearest to Tantau Avenue.
• Amending Condition No. 46 to add the following – Provide a minimum 20-foot wide landscape buffer along the West side of the
project site, adjacent to the Metropolitan mixed-use development site, and reduce the park size accordingly so that the buffer and park total 0.75 - Acres.
• Provide a retail building north of the retail shop 8 building between
the park and the Town Square.
• Revised Condition No. 23 on the construction phasing of the devel-
opment based on staff’s revised conditions (see below):
Phase I. shall include all buildings, except for the Park and the Senior Housing site.
Phase II. shall include the Park and Senior Housing.
A Performance Bond for the construction of the park (Not less than $1.125 million) shall be required in Phase I. The Applicant shall work with staff on the appropriate timing for acceptance of the Performance
Bond and completion of the Park. If the Park is not completed to the satisfaction of the City within four years from the date of approval of the permit, the city shall have the option of calling in the bond and
constricting the park.
A. Prior to granting a certificate of occupancy for the first of the hotel
or office buildings, the town square, street and sidewalk improvements along Finch Avenue loop, and the street and sidewalk improvements along the interior roadway connecting Finch Avenue loop to the office
parcel shall be completed to the satisfaction of the city.
B. Prior to granting a certificate of occupancy for the second of the ho-
tel or office buildings, certificates of completion for shell, core, exterior facades and related landscaping and improvements shall be obtained for at least 50% of the retail approved for phase 1 of the project.
C. Prior to granting a certificate of occupancy for the third of the hotel
or office buildings. Certificates of completion for shell, core, exterior facades and related landscaping and improvements shall be obtained for all the retail buildings located east of Finch Avenue loop.
13. The applicant is required to return to the City Council, no later than six months from the date of the project approval, to update the council
on the progress related to developing the senior housing apartments and discuss alternatives for the northwest corner of the site.
14. Removed the requirement for useable balconies on the hotel: Faux balconies are acceptable.
15. Removed the requirement for free VTA passes for seniors living in the senior housing complex.
16. Preserved the excising ash trees as the street tree along
Vallco parkway.
council actions news items
17. Modified condition No. 5 of the original 2009 master user permit conditions to allow A 6,500 square foot restaurant with
meeting space in the hotel in lieu of the former requirement for A 400-person banquet hall in the case that the hotel was built with more than 160 rooms.
Adopted Resolution No. 12-053 to vacate Finch Avenue, between Stevens Creek Boulevard and Vallco Parkway
REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2012Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Sinks, Wong Council Members Absent: None
Presented the Proclamations welcoming the Plane Tree Information Center to the Cupertino Library
Accepted presentation by Hsinchu Sister City Committee
Approved the May 8 City Council minutes
Approved the May 15 City Council minutes
Adopted Resolution No. 12-057 for Accounts Payable for period
ending May 11, 2012
Adopted Resolution No. 12-058 for Accounts Payable for period ending May 18, 2012
Adopted Resolution No. 12-059 for the Improvement Agreement, Sreenivasa Viswanadha and Alivelu Viswanadha, 22017 San Fernando Court, APN: 357-12-005
Adopted Resolution No. 12-060 for the Improvement Agreement,
Chakravarthy Parvathaneni and Rajitha Lanka, 10148 Prado Vista Avenue, APN: 342-14-093
Approved Application for Alcoholic Beverage License, Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks, 20750 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Adopted Resolution No. 12-061 for the Collection of the AB 939 Implementation and Household Hazardous Waste Fee
Adopted Resolution No. 12-062 for FY 2012-13 with direction to
staff to increase promotional effort to residents so that the program will not need to continue past FY 2012-13
Conducted second reading and enacted Ordinance No. 12-2096: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending Chapter 2.18 of the Cupertino Municipal Code regarding the City
Attorney position”
Continued to a City Council meeting in August-Consider a Develop-ment permit, Architectural Site Approval permit and implementing environmental documents for a new development project generally at the southwest corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Blaney
Avenue and an expansion at the Lake Biltmore Apartments at 10159 South Blaney Avenue
Conducted public hearing and continued item to June 19
Adopted Resolution No. 12-063 for annual approval and renewal of the collection of existing storm drain fees at no increase in rates for fiscal year 2012-2013
Item tabled-Objections to proposed removal of brush and other
abatement of potential fire hazard NOTE: County Fire inspected all properties again and they are all in compliance so there is no need for a hearing
Adopted Resolution No. 12-064 for Alternative Retirement System for Temporary and Part-time Employees
Designated Wong as voting delegate and Mahoney & Sinks as
Alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference September 5-7 in San Diego
Concurred to allow Rod Sinks to teleconference into potential closed session on June 20 unless session is moved to a different date that he can attend
Adopted amended teleconferencing resolution with following
changes to current policy: -Applies only to closed sessions -Must have prior approval by majority of Council at a previous
meeting -Policy goes into effect June 21 -Rest of policy stays the same
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Cupertino Alert System:
Do you know what’s going on?
Following the shooting and manhunt that took
place in and around Cupertino last fall, the City
of Cupertino has initiated a state-of-the-art alert
system for residents and businesses.
The Cupertino Alert System (CAS) will utilize
your preferences for notification in an emergen-
cy. Whether it is fire, medical, criminal, or oth-
er, only by subscribing to the system will you be
sure to receive a notice.
To celebrate the inauguration of this new sys-
tem and to encourage residents to sign-up, the
Cupertino Public Safety Commission will be
sponsoring a red, white and blue glow necklace
to each resident who signs-up during our up-
coming July 4th festivities. You can sign up dur-
ing the breakfast at the Quinlan center, lunch at
Blackberry Farm, as well as the evening events
at Creekside Park, Hyde Middle School, and
Sedgwick Elementary School. Volunteers from
the Cupertino Emergency Response Team
(CERT), Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), and Cu-
pertino Amateur Radio Emergency Services
(CARES) will be available at tables to assist the
sign-up process and the distribution of the glow
necklaces. To sign-up, each resident will need
to provide their name, their cell or alternative
phone number, as well as their address or zip
code in order to complete the process.
Cupertino is currently served by both the Coun-
ty alert system (AlertSCC), and the CAS. Regis-
tering at these events will insure that your infor-
mation is current in both alert systems.
We look forward to seeing you during the July
4th celebrations. Enjoy the red, white and blue
glow necklaces at night with your family as well
as the peace of mind that you will be alerted
during an urgent situation. Since the supplies
of the glow necklace are limited, please join our
sign-up as early as possible to receive your glow
necklace!
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