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Creek Clean Up Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Keep Storm Drains Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Car Washing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
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C O N T E N T S
A Monthly Publication of The City of Cupertino
Celebrate Cupertino Day at Blackberry Farm
May 5, 2012, 10 am - 6 pm,
21979 San Fernando Avenue
Cupertino Recognizes
Community Volunteers
Individuals and groups who have made out-
standing contributions to the city of Cupertino
will be honored Thursday, June 14.
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Bike to Work Day
May 10, 2012
Join the Cupertino Bicycle Pedestrian
Commission on Thursday, May 10 for the
18th annual Bike to Work Day!
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A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
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CREST Awards, continued from page 1
1) Harvey & Celia Barnett: Both Harvey and Celia
Barnett have been regular and dedicated volunteers
and supporters of West Valley Community Services and
always go above and beyond to help with various proj-
ects. With well-over 1000 hours of volunteer time that
they contributed to WVCS together, Harvey and Celia
are a force to reckon with! Having been a former presi-
dent of the WVCS Board of Directors and a weekly
volunteer at the food pantry, Harvey has dedicated his
time to help clients get the food and resources they
need every week. Celia has been a committed office
volunteer, always willing to lend her hand with different
programs and services that WVCS runs.
2) Lynn Ching: Lynn has been a member of the
Chamber of Commerce since 2005 and her involve-
ment in the Diwali Festival of Lights, Star Awards,
Lunar Luncheon and Taste of Cupertino has been
invaluable. She has also been a Cupertino Rotarian for
the last 10 years, and has been involved in the annual
Golf Tournament, Crab Feed, Eastern Elegance, Kids
Shopping Day, Kids Fishing Day, Operation Snow-
flake, Student Speech Contest and the Rotary Youth
Leadership Award. Lynn is also a member of the
Cupertino Historical Society and works with the City
of Cupertino on environmental issues.
3) Cupertino-Hsinchu Sister City Assoc.: The
Cupertino-Hsinchu Sister City Association is a key
outreach of our community beyond the city limits.
For almost 20 years, the Sister City Association has
promoted friendship and understanding between Cu-
pertino and its sister city, Hsinchu, Taiwan. Many hours
of activity, year round, go into planning the student
exchange program. Association members themselves
have to interview potential students, chaperones, and
host families, as well as arrange the outside visits.
4) Cupertino Kiwanis Club: The Cupertino Kiwanis
Club is an active force in the Cupertino community.
They sponsor many youth groups from Boy Scouts to
children’s camps, including Special Games. The Special
Games are similar to the Special Olympics for severely
disabled individuals. The Kiwanis Club also supports
the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at the
Cupertino Senior Center both financially and physi-
cally. The members provide all the food, prepare the
meal, serve and cleanup and have been doing so for
the past 28 years. They also sponsor the Key Clubs at
Monta Vista and Cupertino High Schools in which they
advise and chaperone their many events which include
fundraising, service and their annual convention.
5) Helene Davis: Helene has been very active
volunteering in the schools and has held many
positions at PTA. She is a Cupertino Rotarian and
has served on the board of the Cupertino Historical
Society, Board member of the AYSO and a member
of the Cupertino Educational Endowment Founda-
tion. She also works with the Cupertino Library
Foundation in setting up exhibits and speakers for
the California Western American collection.
6) Patrick Kwok: Patrick has been a Planning
Commissioner, City Councilmember and former Mayor
for the City of Cupertino. He served as
the co-chair of the Cupertino YMCA Triangle fundrais-
ing campaign and participated in a campaign effort in
successfully naming Cupertino Mary Avenue Pedestrian
Bridge after the late Cupertino Mayor Don Burnett.
Mr. Kwok also volunteers at St. Joseph of Cupertino
Church where he served on the Parish Finance
Committee, lector and Eucharistic minister as well as
serving in the Cupertino Rotary Club.
7) Beverly Lenihan: Beverly’s life is filled with service
to others, pro bono work and mentoring others as
well as building leaders for the future. She has served
as President of the Rotary Club of Cupertino and
has been active and involved member of both the
Cupertino Rotary Endowment Foundation Board and
Planned Giving Committee, providing these groups
her expertise in organizational and fund development.
Beverly is also an active member of the Cupertino
Library Foundation and she was one of the original
representatives who established the Cupertino Poet
Laureate search and organizing committee. Bev is also
involved in the PlaneTree Health Information Center
which provides multi-faceted, free health information
services for community members.
Dolly Sandoval: Dolly is a former Cupertino Council
member and Mayor of the City of Cupertino. She has
worked closely with the Senior Housing Solutions to
provide affordable housing in Cupertino. Ms. Sandoval
has also been active in West Valley’s Community
Services where she was part of the first ‘Taste of
Compassion’ annual event. Dolly volunteers her time
at the Cupertino-Sunnyvale League of Women Voters
by being the keynote speaker at the City’s Leaders
in Training and speaks regularly to classes at De Anza
College on civic engagement.
9) Don Staub: Over the last five years, Don has
contributed over 500 hours of his time to ensure that
clients at the West Valley Community Services are
served in a dignified and respectful manner in the food
pantry. His general responsibilities in the pantry are
to assist gleaners with daily donations of produce and
bread, to stock and label shelves, to assist clients and
to maintain a clean respectful pantry environment.
Don is also a member of the West Valley Community
Services Board of Directors and has served on a
plethora of committees including the executive, fund
development, program/strategic planning, administra-
tion, and public relations committee.
10) Judy Wilson: Judy currently serves as the Vice
President of the Fremont Union High School Founda-
tion and is chair of its Annual Crab Feed, bringing in
about $60,000 to support numerous programs includ-
ing theatre construction, robotics, Naviance college
and career planning, and School Loop, which gives
students and parents ongoing visibility on assignments
and grades. She is also a member of the Cupertino
Rotary Club and serves as co-chair of volunteers of the
Club’s Fall Festival, chair of the annual Rotary Speech
Contest for local high school students and until recently
the chair of the Club’s teacher mini-grant program.
This year, nine individuals and two organization listed below will receive the Cupertino
Recognizes Extra Steps Taken (CREST) Award. The awards ceremony and reception will
include a brief presentation by City Council members and will be held in the Cupertino
Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue on June 14 at 7 pm. The ceremony is free and
open to the public. This year’s winners are:
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The Cupertino Bicycle Pedestrian Commis-
sion (BPC) in conjunction with the Silicon
Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) and many
other community BPCs are encouraging
commuters and students to leave their cars
at home and join tens of thousands of their
fellow Bay Area residents in biking to work
or school.
Again this year, the Cupertino BPC will
set up an Energizer Station in front of
the Quinlan Community Center at 10185
North Stelling Road, operating from 6:30
- 9 am and serving both coffee and food
while dispensing information and encour-
agement to all passing cyclists.
Bike to Work Day (BTWD) is a community
event that encourages residents to try
bicycling as their mode of transportation to
get healthy exercise while relieving traffic
congestion, improving air quality, reducing
petroleum consumption, and saving money.
SVBC coordinates BTWD for Santa Clara
and San Mateo Counties. Bay Area-wide
BTWD contests challenge groups of
cyclists to form teams and submit
records of their bike commuting during
National Bike Month, which is the month
of May. Information can be found at
bikesiliconvalley.org/btwd/, the
SVBC website. Check the 511 website
at bicycling.511.org/ for information
to help map bike routes to work.
Cupertino had a very successful BTWD
last year with a count of 201 cyclists pedal-
ing past the Energizer Station, of which
79 stopped for coffee, cake, and a chat
about their commute.
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May
Black Berry Farm Cupertino Day, May 5, 2012
50% off a 10 pack of passes to Black
Berry Farm pool, May 5 - May 6, 2012
$50 off an annual membership at the
Sports Center
June
Summer Concerts in the Park
50 cent swim after 5 pm at Blackberry
Farm, June 7, 2012
50 cent Ice Cream Sundae Social,
Blackberry Farm, June, 22, 2012
Blackberry Farm Golf Course 7 day tourna-
ment awarding 7 sleeves of Titleist NXT Tour
golf balls per day, June 24 - June 30, 2012
July
July 4 Festivities
Concert in the Park - Blackberry Farm,
July 18, 2012
Cinema at Sundown - July 19 - August 2
Grandparents & Grandchildren Ice Cream
Social - Senior Center, July 18, 2012
Community Gardens at McClellan Ranch
Blackberry Farm, continued from page 1
Cupertino residents are invited to enjoy
and explore the Blackberry Farm. There
will be a BBQ lunch from noon to 1 pm
and residents can enjoy free swimming at
the pools from 10 am - 5:30 pm. Pools close
at 5:30 pm.
Celebrate
50 Days of Fun
In 2012
Cupertino Parks & Recreation
50th Anniversary Celebration
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How to Call for Help
in an Emergency
The best time to prepare for an
emergency is before it happens.
Prepare yourself by thinking about what information you will need to know
and provide. Make a list of critical information to have on hand for you and your children.
Who to Call – List of emergency medical services such as ‘911’ or in Santa Clara County
Dispatcher at 408.299.3233, poison control
center 800.222.1222, your hospital emergency room, your doctors, your personal emergency
contacts (cell and home numbers), and your pharmacy. Either program those numbers
in your phone and cell phone or keep the list
posted near the phone.
Critical Information – List any known
allergies (especially to any medication), medical conditions, medications and medical insurance
information. Also, include your address (in-cluding cross-streets) and phone numbers. You
would be surprised how many people forget this
simple information in a panic situation. List of any pets that first responders should be made
aware of and if they are or could be vicious. If you have a home alarm or entry codes, how to
deactivate or unlock them if required.
Nature of Emergency – Here you want to be
as specific as possible to help the first respond-
ers. For instance, just saying “Sent someone quick” does not divulge any information on who
to send and what they must prepare for. Saying, “My father is having a heart attack, grabbing
his chest and has stopped breathing. My wife
has started performing basic CPR a few minutes ago.” This says a lot about what has happened
and what the situation is now. The operator will know to send an emergency medical response
team. Do not hang up unless instructed to do so. The operator may be able to provide critical
life saving tips for you to help the victim until
the emergency response team arrives.
Cell Phones and Internet Phones in an
Emergency – The operator may not be able to locate where you are in an emergency so be
very specific on your location. Register your cell
phones and home internet-based phones with the local 911 service if they do not have ‘En-
hanced 911 service’. Program “ICE” (In Case of Emergency into your cellphone). This phone
number should be a trusted relative or friend who can give important medical information to
the emergency service personnel if you are un-
able to speak for yourself. EMS personnel are trained to look for the “ICE” in your cellphone
if needed. Remember that they cannot look for ICE numbers on password protected phones if
you are unable to speak.
Know Where You Are – It may seem silly, but in an emergency it is important to always
know exactly where you are so emergency responders can locate you in a disaster. Always
give the exact address of the emergency, including the room or area,( such as “the up-
stairs bedroom” or “the backyard”). They can’t
help you if they can’t find you! Some cell phone apps, such as SolarTimer, have an emergency
SMS feature to send responders and friends your exact GPS location, the nature of the prob-
lem, and other important medical information
in a disaster, such as a major earthquake.
Medical Alert Systems – For elderly and
disabled people who may not be able to get to a phone during an emergency there are a host
of Medical Alert Systems on the market. If you or your loved ones need one, do your research,
select the appropriate device, and get one. It
could save their life.
Reverse 911 - There may be times when Santa
Clara County Emergency Services may want to contact you during an emergency or disaster.
They have a system to automatically call the
people in the disaster area to give them impor-tant information about the situation. To be
included in this service, you can register your home and cell phone numbers by going online
to www.cupertino.org/alertscc.
Upcoming Public Training Sessions:
Earthquake Preparedness and Home
Safety – 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 afterward. Also, you
will learn valuable tips on how you can be safe at home during other disasters and about gen-
eral home safety. Contact the Cupertino Office of Emergency Services (OES) at 408.777.3335,
email OES@cupertino.org for more infor-
mation, or to request a class for your company, group or organization. Schedule your class now!
FREE! West Valley Personal Emergency
Preparedness (PEP) Course, 3 hours –
Learn how to prepare to be on your own for sev-
eral days after the next large disaster. Training includes disaster supply kit, home and workplace
preparedness, treating life threatening condi-tions, fire prevention, fire extinguishers and
hazardous materials. Saturday, April 11, 6 pm – 9 pm, Cupertino City Hall, EOC, 10300 Torre
Ave, Cupertino. For registration or questions
contact stephanie.morrison@cnt.sccgov.org or call 408.341.4422. Please provide your full
name, e-mail address, phone number and city of residence or workplace in the West Valley.
Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT) training schedule. Please look next month for information on the next class
schedule.
If you do only one thing to prepare
this month: Program your cell phones with
an “ICE” phone number (In Case of Emergency) in
the address book with your emergency contacts.
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b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r
Spring is a fun time for the Cupertino
Museum Traveling Trunk crew – Miss
Sonja, Mr. Sean, Miss Shari and Miss Gail.
Miss Sonja books all the engagements
requested by local teachers and even does
the presenting of home and farm artifacts
in a costume that has been worn by several
Cupertino Historical Society members over
the decades.
It is a real treat to watch the children as
they exclaim over the foreign looking ob-
jects that were used by our forebears in
their households and on the farms. One of
the most popular items is a red wool bath-
ing costume that never fails to bring hoots
of disbelief and laughter – most children
guess it is for a girl .... but it’s actually a
boy’s bathing suit. The girl’s pantaloons
and bloomers are also greeted with “Oh no!
They actually wore that!!”
Many guess that a large box camera is a
pencil sharpener and are fascinated with
the old camera that used rolls of film – film
is unknown to most of them and having to
send away to develop pictures is indeed a
peculiar idea.
In the spirit of sharing some of what the
Traveling Trunk crew does for its’ school
presentations, here are copies of some of
the objects advertised for sale in the big
old Sears-Roebuck catalogue of 1895 that
sits in the museum. Going through the
catalogue is a fascinating view into what
products were made and sold in the 19th
and early 20th centuries. The prices are
amazing. So enjoy and come to the museum
for a further look..
Fashions, Furniture and Fun at Local Schools
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cupertino library
The Cupertino Library will be closed
on the following dates:
Friday, May 11 for Staff Development Day
Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day
Programs for Children & Families
STORYTIME SCHEDULE
Cupertino Library Story Room
Bedtime Stories (3½ years and up)
Tuesdays at 7 pm
Baby Storytime (for non-walking babies)
Tuesdays at 11:30 am - registration is required
Stories for Ones (for walking babies under 2 years old)
Wednesdays at 11:30 am
Stories for Twos (for children 1½ to 2½ years old)
Thursdays at 10:15 am
Stories for Threes (for children 2½ to 3½ years old)
Wednesdays at 10:15 am
Stories for Fours (for children 3½ to 4½ years old)
Tuesdays at 10:15 am
Stories for Fives (for children 4½ to 5½ years old)
Mondays at 4 pm
LIBRARY DETECTIVE: FACT OR FICTION?
For students in 4 - 8 grades
Pick up your cluebook at the Children’s
Reference Desk. Complete a different
question each month and earn a Library
Detective sticker.
DREAM BIG – READ!
This summer, join the Children’s Summer
Reading Club at the Cupertino Library.
Register online at www.sccl.org starting
this June!
READING BUDDIES
Sign up to read to a therapy dog or cat! Chil-
dren currently in kindergarten to 5th grade
may register in person at the Children’s
Desk in the Library starting Monday, May
21 for one of our June Reading Buddies
programs. For more information, please call
the Children’s Desk at 408.446.1677 x3321.
CUPERTINO CINEMA CLUB
Thursday, May 10, 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
TEEN STUDY DAYS
Saturday, May 26, 12 – 5:45 pm
Sunday, May 27, 12 – 5:45 pm
Saturday, June 2, 12 – 5:45 pm
Sunday, June 3, 12 – 5:45 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Need a place to study for finals? A spot to
work on group projects? Join us for a study
session at Community Hall. Tables, chairs
and snacks will be provided. For teens ages
13 - 19. Co-sponsored by the Cupertino
Library and the Cupertino Parks and
Recreation Department. Underwritten by
the Friends of the Cupertino Library
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY FOR TEENS
Saturday, May 5, all day
Sunday, May 6, all day
Cupertino Library Teen Room
Celebrate “Free Comic Book Day” in the
Teen Area. Comic books will be available all
day, as supplies last, on Saturday and Sun-
day and are for Teens ages 13-19 to enjoy.
Programs for Adults
Bells and Whistles:
Bay area railroads ExHIBITION
January 3 – June 30
Cupertino Library Second Floor
Join the Cupertino Library, the Cupertino
Historical Society and the Cupertino Library
Foundation for the new Santa Clara Valley
History Collaborative exhibition: Bells and
Whistles: Bay Area Railroads.
CALIFORNIA READS EVENT
MOVIE SCREENING: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Saturday, May 5, 2 – 3 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
In the spring of 1942, more than 110,000
American citizens of Japanese ancestry
were uprooted from their lives and incarcer-
ated in desolate relocation camps. Without
hearings or trials, men, women and children
were evacuated under Executive Order
9066 – the Wartime Relocation Act.
Unfinished Business is the story of three
Japanese-American resistors – Gorden
Hirabayashi, Fred Korematsu, and Mino-
ru Yasui – who courageously defied the gov-
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
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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ernment order and refused to go, resulting
in their conviction and imprisonment. The
film interweaves their personal stories with
moving archival footage of wartime anti-
Japanese hysteria.
SPECIAL EVENT: PLANETREE HEALTH
INFORMATION CENTER LECTURE SERIES
Conducted in Mandarin, Sunday, May 6, 2 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
George Hsieh, M.D. will be speaking on
“Protecting and caring for your skin”. This
lecture is free and useful health handouts
and light refreshments will be provided. Co-
sponsored by the PlaneTree Health Informa-
tion Center at the Cupertino Library and the
S. Ku Foundation.
MASTER GARDENERS
GARDENING IN CONTAINERS:
ORNAMENTALS AND VEGETABLES
Wednesday, May 9, 7 - 8:30 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Learn how to grow ornamentals and edibles
successfully in containers. Workshop will in-
clude information on the types of plants that
are appropriate, best containers and potting
material to use, and fertilizing and watering.
CHINESE BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Conducted in Mandarin
Thursday, May 17, 10:30 am–12 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
The group will read and discuss Please Look
After Mom by Shin Kyung-Sook. The Chinese
Book Discussion Group meets every other
month. Adults of all ages are welcome. Spon-
sored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Thursday, May 17, 7 - 8:30 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
The group will read and discuss Catch Me
if You Can by Frank W. Abagnale. The book
discussion group meets on the third Thurs-
day evening of each month. Adults of all ages
are welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Cupertino Library.
CALIFORNIA READS EVENT
MOVIE SCREENING: RETURN TO THE VALLEY
Saturday, May 19, 2 - 3 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
At the conclusion of World War II, 120,000
men, women and children of Japanese
ancestry were released after three years of
imprisonment in internment camps. Each
was given just $25 and a train ticket home.
For many, home was California – the Santa
Clara or Salinas Valley or the Central
Coast. This poignant documentary tells
their stories of struggle, hardship and
triumph as they rebuilt their lives. Mike
Honda is a contributor.
CLARIFYING YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL
VISION Small Business Association:
Business Training Series
Wednesday, May 16, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Having trouble deciding between two or more
business ideas? If so, learn how to select,
evaluate and identify your business direction.
DEVELOPING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS PLAN
Small Business Association: Business Training
Series, Wednesday, May 23, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
A business plan helps you evaluate the
viability of your business idea and is a
roadmap to your success.
BUSINESS STRUCTURE 101 FINANCE SEMINAR
Small Business Association: Business
Training Series
Wednesday, May 30, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Do the words LLC, S-Corp and C-Corp intim-
idate you? Are you confused about business
structures? If you answered “yes” to any of
these questions, this is the class for you.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
Thursday, May 24, 7 - 8 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
A discussion of the issues facing voters in
this year’s June election, including redistrict-
ing, state propositions and local measures.
For Your Information:
THE FRIENDS OF THE CUPERTINO
LIBRARY BOOK SALE
The next used book sale will be held at
Community Hall on
• Saturday, May 12, 2012
• Sunday, May 13, 2012
THE FRIENDS OF THE CUPERTINO
LIBRARY BESTSELLER COLLECTION
Funded by the Friends of the Cupertino
Library, the Bestseller Collection is a special
browsing collection, designed to make it
easier than ever to find a bestseller when you
visit the Library. The books are available on
a first-come, first-served basis (no reserves).
All titles check out for one week.
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adult 50 plus news
Never Too Old to Play!
May is Older Americans Month, and the theme
of never too old to play puts a spotlight on the
important role older adults play in sharing
their experience, wisdom, and understand-
ing, and passing on that knowledge to young-
er generations in a variety of significant ways.
Lifelong participation in social, creative, and
physical activities has proven health benefits,
including retaining mobility, muscle mass, and
cognitive abilities. Come celebrate Older Amer-
icans Month at the Cupertino Senior Center
and remember you are never too old to play.
Booktalk with Cupertino Library
Tuesday, May 1, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Cupertino librarians will host a book talk.
Free for members, $5 day pass for senior
guests. Please sign up at lobby table.
Lunch with Friends
Wednesday, May 2, 12 pm
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a delicious
lunch while socializing with friends. Menu
will be Chicken Mole, rice, chips, salad, and
dessert. $6 for members, senior guests add
$5 day pass. Pre-registration is required
Sing-A-Long
Wednesday, May 2, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Bob Yee will play guitar and ukulele to lead
members to sing popular songs and old
favorites. Light refreshments will be
served. Members free, senior guests pay $5
day pass. Sign up at the lobby table.
Current Events Discussion Group
Thursday, May 3, 1:30 – 3 pm
Organized by Nick Szabo, former mayor of
Cupertino, come to discuss current events
that affect the 50+ adults. Members free,
senior guests pay $5 day pass.
May Monthly Social and
Birthday Bash
Wednesday, May 9, 12 pm
Gear up BBQ season, it is shish kabob time!
Enjoy chicken and vegetarian shish kabobs
while the Sizzling Seniors provide a lively
and fantastic dance performance. Members
with May birthdays will be honored. Mem-
bers $8, senior guests add $5 day pass.
Insiders Guide to the Senior Center
Thursday, May 10, 2 pm
Learn about senior center trips, classes,
events, volunteer program, and tour the center.
Please register at the front desk. Free Event.
Taste of Italy with Teens
Thursday, May 17, 5 - 7 pm
Enjoy a delectable Italian dinner prepared
by the Teen Commission. Dinner will be fol-
lowed by engaging fun activities. Limited space,
please register at the front desk. Members only.
Contact Justin at 408.777.3150 with questions.
Book Review Meeting
Friday, May 4, 1:15 - 3 pm
Book of the month: Little Bee by Chris Cleave,
reviewed by Judith McLaughlin. Enjoy the
stimulating monthly Book Review Meeting.
Learn about new books and meet new people
Members free, senior guests pay $5 day pass.
Ballroom Dance Social
Monday, May 14, 2:05 - 3:35 pm
Volunteers will play various music styles.
No instruction provided. Free for members,
$5 day pass for senior guests.
reconnect to life Support Group
Thursday, May 24, May 31, 10:30 am - 12 pm
Have you lost a loved one within the past
year? Are you looking for a safe place to share
your grief? And ways to reconnect to life?
Join the NEW support group. Members free,
senior guests pay $5 day pass. Facilitated by
Vivian I. Silva, MSW/Gerontologist. Sign up
at the lobby table.
Exercise Demonstration
50 Days of Fun
Wednesday, May 30, 1:30 - 3:30pm
Come to the senior center to sample some of
the exercise classes that are available. Are
you curios as to what Spring Chickens Fit-
ness class is all about? How about Tai Chi,
the Chinese exercise said to improve health,
balance, and flexibility; you are also wel-
come to our Ballroom Dance class to find
benefits from dance movements. This event
is free and open to people 50+.
CLASSES
Computer Savvy Seniors
Fridays, May 4 - 18, 9 - 11 am
Learn how to download and use fun
applications which will allow you to make
video calls, edit photos, listen to music
and much more. Member fee $22
Digital Camera Fundamentals
Wednesdays, May 9 - 23, 9 - 10:30 am
Learn basic camera operation and photo -
graphic concepts, photo composition, and
creative tools that can be used to take
control of your photography. Please bring
your camera and owner’s manual to class.
Member fee $30
Insiders Guide to the Senior Center
Thursday, May 10, 2 pm
Enjoy a freshly brewed cup of coffee, with
our wonderful volunteer Sandy, while you
tour the senior center learning about senior
center trips, classes, events, and volunteer
program.
Intermediate Mac
Thursdays, May 10 - June 7, 1 - 3 pm
If you feel comfortable with your Mac basics and
are looking for a more in depth learning experi-
ence, then this class is for you. Using iPhoto,
learn how to organize and share your photos.
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CUPERTINO SENIOR CENTER
ADDRESS: 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd.
OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
PHONE: 408.777.3150
EMAIL: seniorcntr@cupertino.org
WEB: www.cupertino.org/50plus
ADULT 50 PLUS TRIPS
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 coast-
line, see miles of diverse terrain that changes
from rugged 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 journey 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 cruising in
all-suite cabins with personal butler service
on a small ‘yacht-like’ cruise ship! Highlights
include Venice, Dubrovnik, Bari, Sicily,
Sorrento, Bonifacio, Monte Carlo, and 5-
star service. 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.
DAY TRIPS
Golden Gate Fields Friday, May 4,
$78 includes lunch
Pebble Beach and 17-Mile Drive, Tuesday,
May 8, $120 includes lunch
Greystone Culinary Institute and Oxbow
Market - Napa, Wednesday, May 16, $118
includes lunch
Redwood Canopy Tour by Zipline,
Tuesday, May 29, $154 includes lunch
Mystery Trip in Barb’s “Coastal Hood”,
Wednesday, June 6, $84
Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary
with Gary, Tuesday, June 12, $90
Gardens Galore, Thursday, June 21, $87
Out-to-Lunch Bunch Chili’s, Tuesday, June 26
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, $85
“share discovery through travel”
You’ll organize your photos using events, albums,
faces, flags, and places. Once they’re organized,
you’ll share them via email, and/or by creating
your own slideshow, calendar, card or photo book.
Member fee $28
Mah Jong Class-Chinese Style
Friday, May 11 - June 1, 11 am - 12 pm
This tile game originated in China, it is fun, yet
challenging with varieties of formations. Come
and learn how to play the game, and then join the
Friday afternoon playing groups. Member fee $15
Pilates Demonstration
Tuesday, May 15, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Come and find out what Pilates is, experience
the movements and see if this is for you.
Members free, senior guests pay $5 day pass.
Please sign up at the lobby table.
Healthy Meal Supper Group
Monday, May 21, 5:30 - 7 pm
Stuffed zucchini, mushroom lasagna with
a white light sauce, and mock Cannoli the
Italian way. Healthy Eating with Berna has
some fun, new recipes that are very low-fat and
easy to cook and bake. Learn healthy cooking
and have a delicious meal. Materials included.
Member fee $40 each night
Pilates Exercise Class
Tuesday, May 22 - July 17, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
This is a whole body exercise that is relative-
ly safe, low impact and appropriate for anyone,
the movements strengthen the core, improves
balance, increases coordination and decreases
stress. Please wear comfortable clothing and a
mat. Member fee $35
Greeting Cards Available
Mother’s day approaches, time to celebrate
moms and all they have given us. Our volunteer
Greeting Cards Committee has been working
many hours to organize and create unique greet-
ing cards to sell. Purchase your Mother’s Day
greeting cards from the Cupertino Senior Center
to benefit the Case Management and Bingo
programs. The display is located at the front
reception desk and the cards are 2 for $1.00.
Rhythmaires Band
A group of senior musicians and singers, serves
to provide musical programs for the enjoyment
of the public, especially for seniors in nursing
homes, senior care facilities and similar audienc-
es. They also provide musical programs for spe-
cial functions at the Cupertino Senior Center. The
Rhythmaires hold open practice at the Cupertino
Senior Center, feel free to stop by. If you would
like to book the Rhythmaires Band for your event
please contact Jack Peters at 408.252.4534.
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eco news | may
Public Input on Environmental
Impacts of Bag Ban
Cupertino is joining other cities in evalu-
ating the environmental impacts of a ban
on plastic carryout bags at retail stores.
Please attend a meeting on May 2, 2012 at
6 pm in the Campbell Library, 777 Harri-
son Ave, to provide input to the scope of the
Environmental Impact Report (EIR). For
additional information and meeting dates,
contact environmental@cupertino.org
Free Cupertino Compost Class
Saturday, May 5
Free “how-to” backyard
compost workshop at
Cupertino’s Commu-
nity Hall, 10300 Torre
Ave, Cupertino, Satur-
day, May 5th from
10 am – noon. To register, call Recology at
408.725.4020. For future compost classes,
visit www.reducewaste.org/classes.
Cupertino residents attending a Compost
Workshop will receive a free Home Com-
posting Bin within two weeks after the
class. Only one free bin per household.
Environmental Recycling &
Document Shredding Day –
Saturday, May 19
Cupertino’s Environmental Recycling &
Document Shredding Day will be held
on May 19 from 9 am – 1 pm at De Anza
College in parking lot “A.” Recology offers
this free drive-through, drop-off service for
Cupertino residents to encourage product
re-use and to prevent valuable resources
from being sent to the landfill. Accepted
items are: Electronic Waste (e.g., computers,
monitors and printers), batteries, cell
phones, all fluorescent bulbs, gently used
furniture and clothing (in good condition),
and confidential shredding of residential
documents (2-box limit). Look for more
event details at www.cupertino.org, or
www.recologycupertino.com.
Creek Clean Up Event
Saturday, May 19
The City of Cupertino will host a volunteer
litter cleanup on National River Day,
Saturday, May 19, from 9 am to noon at
Creekside Park, 10455 Miller Avenue.
Gloves, trash grabbers and bags will be
provided. Volunteers are encouraged to
dress for safety; wear old shoes or rain
boots, long sleeves, long pants and sun-
screen. Do something good for your com-
munity and enjoy free refreshments and
fun; make it a family event! Call Cupertino
Public Works at 408.777.3354 to register or
email environmental@cupertino.org.
Help Keep Our Storm Drains
and Creeks Clean
Sweeping and piling debris, leaves, or
branches into the street or storm drain not
only clogs the drain, but can cause serious
environmental harm. Water in the storm
drain empties to a local creek and the San
Francisco Bay. Too much leafy debris can
upset the ecology of local streams and hurt
fish. Pesticides, fertilizers and other pollut-
ants from yard waste are washed into the
creeks as well. Please place all yard trim-
mings in your yard cart. Thank you for
doing your part to keep our storm drains
clean and the environment safe.
Car Washing Tips to Save
the Bay
Wash cars on an unpaved surface where
dirty water won’t flow into a driveway,
street, gutter or storm drain. Empty your
bucket of soapy water into a sink or toilet.
Minimize soap and water use. Even bio -
degradable soap is toxic to wildlife. Clean
brake dust off of wheels with paper towels,
and dispose of towels in the trash. Wash
your car at a professional car wash where
rinse water is recycled. A Watershed Watch
Discount Card is available at
www.mywatershedwatch.org.
Dispose of Pet Waste Properly
Pet waste is among the common stormwater
pollutants that contaminate creeks. The
storm drainage system is a network of gut-
ters, pipes and open channels designed for
flood control. It directs runoff – untreated
– from streets and parking lots to our
local creeks.
Polluted stormwater degrades our water
quality and can kill or damage plants,
fish and wildlife. In your yard or walking
your dog, it’s easy to do the right thing.
Please bring a dog
duty bag or a used
plastic bag on walks
and always pick up
after your pets.
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news items
End Cigarette Litter or Pay the Price
Cigarette butts are one of the most costly forms of litter. The City of
Cupertino is preparing to adopt an ordinance and fine litterers for their
damage to the environment and the expense they bring to the City.
Cigarettes are thrown from cars, discarded in parking lots and
anywhere else outside. It is illegal (the driver may be fined
up to $1,000) to throw anything from a moving vehicle,
including cigarettes! When tobacco products are disposed
in the environment they usually make their way to the
storm drain system and into local creeks and the Bay.
In fact, 32% of the litter found in drain inlets is tobacco
products. Cigarette litter is unsightly and expensive for
our city to clean up and it’s hazardous to waterways and
wildlife. Cigarette filters are composed of cellulose acetate,
a form of plastic which persists in the environment. Ciga-
rette butts release toxic chemicals into the water and animals
and marine life often mistake cigarette filters for food. If you
smoke, please do your part. Always use your car ashtray, carry a
pocket ashtray, or seek out a public ashtray or cigarette receptacle.
Cupertino Host Lions to
Hold Wild Game Feed
The Cupertino Host Lions Club will
host its annual “Wild Game Feed” on
Thursday, June 14, 2012, at Napredak
Hall, 770 Montague Expressway, San
Jose, The event will begin at 5 pm
with appetizers; dinner will be served
at 7:15 pm followed by a raffle with
over 100 prizes. The appetizers will
feature pheasant, calamari, wild boar
ribs, shellfish, and other items. Dinner
will include roasted wild boar, venison
stew, octopus, crab, salmon and other
dishes. Proceeds support the many
charitable activities sponsored by the
Lions Club – including scholarships,
used item collection for needy Native
Americans in Arizona and New Mexico,
VIA Crippled Children’s’ Camp, Lions
Blind Center, Fishathon for blind and
handicapped, vision care for needy
children and adults, City of Hope,
and many other local charities.
Tickets are $50 for entry and all you
can eat or $80 which includes all you
can eat, a beer mug, selected drinks
and general raffle tickets. Tickets will
not be sold at the door, but you may
purchase them from any Lions Club
member, or call Howard Jensen at
408.209.7251
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community calendar
Cupertino Las Madres*10 to 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 p.m West Valley Pres. Church
6191 Bollinger Ave.
CupertinoCoinClub.com
De Anza Flea Market 8 to 4 p.m 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 to
12:30pm
10675 S. De Anza Blvd. # 4 996.1236 Albert Rich [cchesschampions@
yahoo.com]
Organization of Special
Needs Families*
2 to 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
252.2667 viewfindersclub.org
Cupertino-West Valley
Welcome Club
11:30 a.m 257.6136 newcomersclub.com
Cupertino Quota 12 to 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 to 1:30 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 to 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 to 1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org
Cup. Host Lions Club*7:15 pm Mariani's Restaurant 209.7251 cupertinohostlionsclub.org
4 FRI
5 SAT
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MON
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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.
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18 FRI
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MON
22 TUES
24 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 to 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 to 5 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org
Cupertino Quota 12 to 1 pm The Blue Pheasant 252.8568 barbsbucket@comcast.net
MAY CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
MAY 1 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
MAY 2 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A)7 p.m
MAY 2 Library Commission (EOC)7 pm
MAY 3 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)9 am
MAY 3 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall)***7 pm
MAY 3 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm
MAY 8 Planning Commission (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
MAY 10 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C)9 am
MAY 10 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
MAY 15 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
MAY 16 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm
MAY 17 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)9 am
MAY 17 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm
MAY 22 Planning Commission (Community Hall)***6:45 pm
MAY 22 Fine Arts Commission (Conf. Rm. C)7 pm
MAY 23 Teen Commission Meeting (Quinlan Con. Rm.)6:15 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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REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012 Council Members Present:
Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Sinks, Wong Absent: None
Conducted Work Program and gave directions
to staff
Gave Directions to staff and no action taken
Approved March 6 City Council minutes
Adopted Resolution No. 12-025 for Accounts
payable for period ending February 17, 2012
Adopted Resolution No. 12-026 for Accounts
payable for period ending February 24, 2012
Adopted Resolution No. 12-027 for Accounts
payable for period ending March 2, 2012
Adopted Resolution No. 12-028 for Accounts
payable for period ending March 9, 2012
Approved Application for Alcoholic Beverage
License, One Eyed Spirits, 19200 Stevens Creek
Boulevard, Suite 200
Approved Application for Alcoholic Beverage
License, Ludlow, 21265 Stevens Creek Boulevard,
Suite 205 (Japanese restaurant in the Oaks
shopping center replacing Sushi Ya)
Approved Municipal Improvements, 21600
Rainbow Drive
Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and
execute a contract with a recruiting firm to conduct
the City Manager recruitment
Adopted Resolution No. 12-029 with amended
hearing date of May 1
Approved Submission to HCD
Chose option 2 and directed staff to look into an
infraction for littering and possible ban on plastic
rings from cans and polystyrene as well
Authorized execution of the agreement in amount
of $1,000,000 annually
Adjourned to Tuesday, March 27 at 5 pm for a
closed session on public employee appointment
(Government Code 54957); title: City Manager
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012
Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney,
Santoro, Sinks, Wong
Council Members Absent: None
Postponed Proclamations recognizing students
who have been awarded the Organization of
Special Needs Families (OSF)
Present check for Japanese Earthquake Relief to
Toyokawa Sister City Committee in the amount of
$11,350
Presented Proclamation honoring retired City
Manager David Knapp
Approved the March 20 City Council minutes
Approved the March 27 City Council minutes
Authorized the City Manager to execute an agree-
ment with Maze and Associates to provide financial
auditing services
Adopted Resolution No. 12-030 for Assembly Bill
1816 Tax Equity Allocation Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 12-031 endorsing the
HEAL program in concept
Accepted City Project, 2011 Pavement Mainte-
nance Project, Project No. 2011-04
Conducted first reading and enacted ordinance
with modification to include language for appeal to
City Manager
Conducted public hearing and continued to May 1
for second public hearing and final approval
Adopted Resolution No. 12-033 with the following
amendments:
* Remove RHS designation for master storm
drain area fees for low-density residential
* Freeze mobile vendor permit at zero and bring
back to council for further discussion
* Lower heritage tree designation to $100
* Change table regarding new construction plan
check fees, inspection fees, and consolidated fees
for garages to take out 40-400 square feet project
size and add under miscellaneous category
* Bay window (structural ) fee corrected to $799
* Lower golf fees for residents by $ 1
* Leave massage therapist permit fee temporarily
frozen at current level and bring back to con-
sider a two-tier system
Concurred and gave direction to staff following:
* Move environmental education center & site
plan to tier two
* Move McClellan barn evaluation & renovation
plan to tier three
* Move Blacksmith shop relocation & Renovation
to tier two
* Have historical significance assessment of Mc-
Clellan Ranch structures & Snyder Hammond
home be evaluated by Cupertino Historical
Society but keep door open to other actions
* Put site plan for Simms, Stocklmeir, and McClel-
lan Ranch into one document and add to tier two
* Put possible extension of Stevens Creek trial to
Linda Vista on CIP List
* Rename McClellan Ranch Park to McClellan
Ranch preserve and Simms property as
McClellan Ranch West
Authorized execution of employment agreement
Tabled considering cancelling April 17 City Council
meeting
council actions
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The Better Part
The programs listed below are aired on
Mondays at 4:30 pm on Channel 15.
The repeat showings are on Channel 15
at 7 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays.
MAY 7, 8 & 11
Pros and Cons of June Ballot Propositions
– A discussion of Propositions 28 and 29 by
the League of Women Voters.
MAY 14, 15 & 18
Silicon Valley Rotating Shelter – Men look-
ing to get back to permanent housing and a
sustainable lifestyle are assisted by the faith
community and other volunteers. The Execu-
tive Director tells how this program works and
the impact it has had.
MAY 21, 22 & 25
Saving a Home for the National Register
– An interview with an ambitious couple
who moved and restored a home in Camp-
bell that is now on the US National Regis-
ter of Historic Places.
MAY 28, 29 & JUNE 1
Adventures in Flying Light Sport Aircraft
– We visited the Hollister Municipal Airport
to talk to members of the Experimental
Aircraft Association Chapter 110 about their
participation in flying light sport aircraft.
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.
Submission deadline
for the June edition is May 7.
Area Code Overlay Approved
for 408 Area Code
To ensure a continuing supply of telephone
numbers, the 669 area code will be added
to the area served by 408. This is known as
an area code overlay. Get ready to change
the way you dial your calls. Important
things to remember about Area Code
Overlay implementation:
• Existing customers will not be required
to change their area code or telephone
numbers.
• Beginning October 20, 1+10-digit dialing
will become required for all customer
direct dialed calls made within the
408/669 area codes and between other
area codes. This includes 1+10-digit
dialing for local calls; even next door.
• Customers can begin using the new
dialing plan April 21 and may need to
reprogram their auto dialers, personal
phones, etc. to add 1+area code+number
for their calling/contact list.
Permissive Dialing begins - April 21, 2012
Mandatory Dialing begins - October 20, 2012
New 669 Area Code Numbers may be
assigned – November 20, 2012
Block Leader Training Connects
Neighbors, Increases Safety
May 31
Residents who want to acquaint neighbors
and increase safety in the neighborhoods
are invited to Block Leader Training on
Thursday, May 31 from 6 to 8:30 pm at
Cupertino Community Hall. Dinner will
be provided.
Training features overviews of the city’s
block party, Neighborhood Watch and
emergency preparedness programs. Par-
ticipants will learn how to plan activities
that help neighbors to communicate and
work on shared interests. Each attendee
will receive a guidebook that includes tips
on how to introduce themselves to neigh-
bors, sample fliers, and details on how to
plan their first neighborhood gathering.
The Block Leader Program helps to build
community among residents and connects
the city with the neighborhoods. 350
residents volunteer as Cupertino block
leaders. To register for training, e-mail
communityrelations@cupertino.org
or call 408.777.3331. For more info
on Block Leader program visit www.
cupertino.org/blockleader
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