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HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene July 2012 - 07.01.2012Cinema at Sundown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Shakespeare in the Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 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. – continued on page 3 happenings in cupertino 2 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? 3 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. cupertino scene july / august 2012 volume xxxv number 6 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 cupertino scene july / august 2012 volume xxxv number 6 4 5 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 cupertino scene july / august 2012 volume xxxv number 6 7 6 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. cupertino scene july / august 2012 volume xxxv number 6 8 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. cupertino scene july / august 2012 volume xxxv number 6 10 11 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 6 FRI 7 SAT 9 MON 11 WED 12 THUR 14 SAT 15 SUN 16 MON 18 WED JULY CLUB / ORGANIzATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL 19 THUR 20 FRI 23 MON 24 TUES 26 THUR 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 cupertino scene july / august 2012 volume xxxv number 6 13 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 Submission deadline for the September edition is August 8. Have Something to Contribute? To submit information to “Cupertino Scene,” email: scene@cupertino.org Welcome New Businesses Anita Forever Beauty Salon 10029 Judy Ave Mobirocket, Inc 20813 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 200 Party City 20740 Stevens Creek Blvd Red Hot Wok 10074 E Estates Dr Xebew 1601 S De Anza Blvd Ste 213 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. 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