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HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene September 2012 - 09.01.2012Diwali Festival of Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Citywide Garage Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Silicon Valley Fall Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Commission Vacancy Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Leveraging Ethnic Diversity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 Eco News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Household Hazardous Waste. . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Free Compost Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Document Shredding Event. . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Need to Drain Your Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Professional Green Gardeners . . . . . . . . . . .10 Do-it-Yourself Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Fine Arts League Art Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Cupertino Quota’s Community Service . . . . . . .11 Community Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 City Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Council Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Celebrate 50 Days of Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 The Better Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Public Hearing Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 New Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 C O N T E N T S A Monthly Publication of The City of Cupertino Silicon Valley Fall Festival September 22, 2012, Memorial Park, 10 am - 5 pm Join us for a fun and educational community event for the entire family.– see page 3 A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO cupertino IN THIS ISSUE volume xxxv no.7 | september 2012 Diwali – Festival of Lights Celebration The Tenth Annual Diwali-Festival of Lights will be held at Memorial Park in Cupertino on Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 10 am - 5 pm. – continued on page 2 Citywide Garage Sale September 22 and 23, 2012 Cupertino’s Annual Citywide Garage Sale will be held September 22 and 23 at individual homes and other private locations in the city. – continued on page 2 happenings in cupertino 2 Diwali Festival, continued from page 1 10th Annual Diwali – Festival of Lights Celebration Saturday, October 13, 2012 The Tenth Annual Diwali-Festival of Lights will be held at Memorial Park in Cupertino on Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 10 am until 5 pm. Presented by the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce and its Asian Ameri- can Business Council (AABC), festivities will include a wonderful feast of food, business, and craft booths, music and dance, including a traditional Rangoli display. Admission to the festival grounds is free with plenty of free parking available at De Anza College. Diwali – Festival of Lights marks the beginning of the new business year in In- dia and it is a festival of joy, splendor, bright- ness, happiness and prosperity. Celebrated throughout the world, typical Diwali tradi- tions include exchanging gifts, new clothes, meeting new and old friends, offering tradi- tional sweets and wishing each other a prosperous new year. Visitors to the festival will be treated to a fes- tive atmosphere of sari festooned trees, spec- tacular lanterns, and a cultural kaleidoscope of activities and performances. The festival will begin at 10 am with the popular “Kids Zone” art show and grand opening ceremony. At 12 pm Cupertino Mayor Mark Santoro and elected leaders will arrive in native Indian clothing. The festival appeals to all senses Indian food, music, and dancing, featuring classical “Kathak” and “Bharatanatyam” to folk “Koli”, to popular “Bollywood” dances. Attendees may get decorative “mehendi” tattooed on the palm of their hands or attend the booths with ethnic Indian art, clothing, jewelry, children’s books and toys. The elabo- rate and exciting Kids Zone will be packed throughout the day with activities for chil- dren including a magic show, petting zoo, pony rides, Jump abouts, wood workshop, face painting and coloring contests. For more information about the festival or membership in the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce and the Asian American Business Council, please contact the Chamber in Cu- pertino at 408.252.7054 or visit the Chamber’s website www.cupertino-chamber.org Citywide Garage Sale, continued from page 1 Cupertino’s Annual Citywide Garage Sale will be held September 22 and 23 at individual homes and other private locations in the City. All residents and community organizations are invited to register on-line at the city’s website, www.cupertino.org/garagesale, through Friday, September 7. For those who do not use a computer, call 408.777.3354. All registered sellers will receive free advertising. On September 13, a list and map of all registered sale locations will be published on the City’s website. Printed copies will be available on September 19 at City Hall, Quinlan Community Center, Cupertino Senior Center and the Cupertino Library. Online viewers will be able to electronically search the list for desired items. The City’s goal in sponsoring a Citywide Garage Sale is to prevent usable items from being thrown away as garbage. Cupertino Citywide Garage Sale September 22 and 23, 2012 cupertino scene september 2012 3 Silicon Valley Fall Festival, continued from page 1 The Silicon Valley Fall Festival will take place on September 22 at Cupertino Memorial Park. The educational activities will start with the Earth Zone, providing tips and information on sustainability, wellness, and emergency preparedness. Businesses and non-profits will display the latest in energy saving programs, alternative vehicles, and other green activities. The learning and fun will continue in the Cultural Fair area where cultures from countries around the world will display information to help bring us closer together through displays and interactive activities. The amphitheater stage will highlight musical and dance performances from around the world. The fun will be enhanced this year with an expanded Kids Zone with rides, jump houses and crafts, as well as a kids’ petting zoo, designed for learning as well as fun. Other key enhancements this year will be the addition of the Greensteaders’ Tomato Bash. Local high schools will be featuring Jamnesty, an educational program to raise awareness of key human rights issues facing us in the world today. A variety of international food trucks will add to the festivals experience as well. The festival is a joint venture between the Rotary Club of Cupertino and the World Journal, with support from the City of Cupertino and the Cupertino Union School District. For more information, visit www.sv-fallfestival.com. Unscheduled Commission Vacancy Notice Notice is hereby given that the City of Cupertino is accepting applications for one unscheduled vacancy on the Fine Arts Commission and one unscheduled vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission Fine Arts Commission Unscheduled Vacancy The vacancy occurred when Commissioner Marvin Spielman resigned. The term of this unscheduled vacancy expires in January of 2015. This vacancy is open until filled. For more information, contact staff liaison Kimberly Smith at 408.777.3217. Parks and Recreation Commission Unscheduled Vacancy The vacancy occurred when Commissioner Marcia St.Clair resigned. The term of this unscheduled vacancy expires in January of 2016. The vacancy is open until filled. For more information, contact staff liaison Mark Linder at 408.777.3110. Applications can be downloaded from the website at www.cupertino.org/vacancies. For more details on commissions visit www.cupertino.org/commissions, or call the City Clerk’s Office at 408.777.3223. Leveraging Ethnic Diversity Workshop Please join the city of Cupertino discussing how our community can continue to Leverage Ethnic Diversity (LED). On Thursday, September 20, from 10:30 am until 2 pm at the Cupertino Community Hall, the Mayor will sponsor a public discussion on how multiculturalism shapes our community, and how we can continue to build on our current success. This workshop is open to the public and will involve presentations and facilitated dis- cussions about current programs and future opportunities in our community. This free event will include lunch. Seating is limited so please RSVP to www.cupertino.org/LEDregistration. For more information on this event, call Laura Lee at 408.777.3331. volume xxxv number 7 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 | september Be Prepared for any DisasterHow can you make sure you have the essen- tials if a disaster strikes? Ask yourself these simple questions: a. What would I need to last 3 days without food or potable water? b. What if I could not go home from work because my home was involved in a wildfire or earthquake?c. What if I had five minutes to evacuate in an emergency? The answers would be easy if you had an emergency pack in your car or easily accessible place. There are five essential supplies you need in your pack or emergency box. 1. Water – You should have enough for three days (one gallon per person per day). If this seems too heavy or too bulky consider purchasing a water purifier, or water purification tablets. 2. Food – This could be MRE (Meals-Ready-to-Eat) or dried fruits and nuts or energy bars. Anything you want and would be comfortable eating cold. I prefer good tasting granola bars. Make sure there is enough per person for 3 days. 3. Flashlight and extra batteries – In an emergency, the chances of no power is high therefore a flashlight is needed for safety at night. There are a variety of inexpensive LED flashlights and crank up flashlights available. Also, it is not a good idea to keep the batteries in the flashlight as they may corrode and render the flashlight useless. 4. Portable Radio and batteries – It is important to know what is going on in an emergency such as evacuation announce- ments and routes, shelter locations, and when the emergency or danger is over. 5. First Aid Kit – Usually a disaster is accompanied by injuries so a basic first aid kit is an essential item. Other important items you may want to include: - Prescription medicines (a 3 day supply)- Copies of ID’s and important papers - Pictures of family and pets (used to help locate the missing) - Assistive devices including spare glasses, canes, etc. - Cash (Small bills and change) - Blankets and a spare set of clothes- Personal Toiletries (hand sanitizer, spare toothbrush and toothpaste, toilet paper, etc. Place these items in a backpack or small easy to carry bag in your car trunk or easily accessible place in your home. The location should be one which is accessible if you need to evacuate in a hurry or your home is damaged by an earthquake. An outside shed is a great location or vermin proof box. Don’t forget your pets!You also need to prepare a to-go pack for your pets as well. Pets will be just as panicked as you in an emergency. The pet pack should include food, water, bowls, a leash or carrier, toys, poop bags, soft muzzle for canines, and a copy of your latest vaccination records. It is always a good idea for your pet to have ID tags and to have your pet micro-chipped or tattooed as well. Your Upcoming Public Training Calendar: For Groups By Appt - 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. You will also 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! Weswt Valley Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) - FREE! Thursday, September 6th, 6-9pm, Police Operations Building, 15900 Los Gatos Blvd, Los GatosLearn 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, treating life threatening conditions, fire prevention, fire extinguishers and hazardous materials. For registration or questions contact info@cnt.sc-cgov.org or 408.341.4422. Please provide your full name, e-mail address, phone number and city of residence or workplace in West Valley. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) AcademyThis is your chance to be part of the Cupertino disaster response solution. This is an inten- sive training session on preparedness and helping others during a disaster. Participants must be able to attend all classes for gradua-tion. Classes are on Sept 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 from 6 pm – 9 pm and on Sept 15 from 10 am – 1 pm at the 485 West Sunnyoaks Ave, If you do only one thing to prepare this month: Start your own emergency pack or to-go box by gathering the 5 essential sup- plies in the list above. continued on page 14 cupertino scene september 2012 4 roots | b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r Nowadays school starts in August. In the old days, when Cupertino was all orchards and farms, all the fruit had to be picked and processed first, so school started in Septem- ber - but every year starting day was differ- ent, depending on when the last of the fruit was done. The Cupertino Union School District is one of the largest in California. It’s interesting to look at the names of the schools and learn a little bit about their histories and who or what they were named after. Eaton School was named after C.B. Eaton who retired in Cupertino, after coming down from San Francisco at the age of 62 in 1947. He a partner in a S.F. construction company called Eaton & Smith. The company had large heavy machinery and built high- ways, dams and bridges. Mr. Eaton worked with the City Engineer of San Francisco in 1912 during the beginning work on the Hetch Hetchy Water System which carries water from Hetch Hetchy Dam in the Sierra Nevadas to the City of San Francisco. Mr. and Mrs. Eaton built their home on 55 acres in Cupertino and also purchased the property which is now the site of Eaton School. Blue Hills School was named, along with the subdivision and shopping center area, after the foothills to the west. The architect put in panoramic windows so all could see the hills and on a very clear day the green hills look somewhat blue and early settlers in the area called it Blue Hills. De Vargas School was named after Manuel De Vargas, one of the first school masters and principal in a granary school in the valley. Governor Sola, at the capitol in Monterey (in 1815) said all the children must learn. Manuel De Vargas took this advice and stressed learning out this first school in San Jose. Faria School was named after William Faria, the first casualty from Cupertino in World War II. He was killed in Saarbrucken, Germany during the war. Lt. Faria was raised in Cupertino, attended Cupertino Elementary School, Fremont High School and San Jose State College. He was out- standing in both scholarship and citizenship. R. Ivan Meyerholz was born in Cupertino in the late 1800’s and passed away in 1967. His great interest was in the water develop- ment for Santa Clara Valley and he submit- ted his first report for development of Stevens Creek water to the Cupertino Improvement Club in 1913. This report was the fore- runner to the water conservation movement in the Valley. Mr. Meyerholz held offices in many civic organizations. Meyerholz School is named after him. Joaquin Miller was the pen name of the American poet Cincinnatus Hiner Miller. He once wrote an article in defense of the Mexican bandito, Joaquin Murietta. When he published his first book he took the name Joaquin as a pen name. He is best remem- bered for his poem, “Columbus”. At the age of 15, Miller ran away from his Oregon home. He lived in various mining camps and with some of the Native Americans in California. He was adopted by one of the tribal groups and married a chief’s daughter. After she was killed in an accident, Miller returned to Oregon in about 1860 and became a lawyer, however he spent much of his time writing. The school bear- ing his name was built and occupied in 1959-60. It is now called Miller Middle School. Murdock-Portal School is named after Carol Murdock, one of Cupertino’s finest early teachers. She was also principal of Laura B. Stichter School. She also served as an admin- istrator for the visually handicapped for the Cupertino School District. She firmly believed in the importance of learning about heritage as part of a child’s character development. Louis Portal was a Frenchman who came to San Francisco during the Gold Rush and prospered there. He moved to the Cupertino area and bought 400 acres. The school is on part of the original Portal property. Mr. Portal’s ranch featured barns, a blacksmith shop, winery, cooperage and a state-of-the- art underground irrigation system. His 18 room house had stained glass windows and was topped by a prominent tower with an encircling porch, from which Mr. Portal could watch his workers with a spy-glass telescope. These are just a few of Cupertino’s many schools. For historical vignettes of each school in the district, visit the Cupertino Museum at the Quinlan Center. Resource: Cupertino Schools by Betty Sellers Schoolhouse Stories Collins School – 1921 volume xxxv number 7 5 cupertino library THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 FOR LABOR DAY Programs for Children & Families The Cupertino Library presents a wide variety of programs for children of all ages. For more information on all of our children’s programs, in- cluding our Storytimes, please visit the Events section of the Library’s website at www.sccl.org, or stop by the Children’s Desk in the Library. 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. Teen Programs PSAT PRACTICE ExAM Saturday, September 29, 10 am Cupertino Community Hall Get ready for the SATs by practicing with the PSAT’s. Take the full length test then come back a week later for the review ses- sion to learn how to raise your score. Space is limited. Registration is required. Please sign up online through the Santa Clara County Library District website beginning on September 1. A review session is sched- uled for Sunday, October 7 at 1 pm at Cupertino Community Hall. Adult Programs CUPERTINO LIBRARY’S CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORkSHOPS If you’re job hunting, changing careers or starting your career, our Career Develop- ment Series can help you get your dream job. This series is offered in collaboration with California South Bay University. • Job Searching Using the Internet Saturday, September 1, 2 pm Cupertino Community Hall • How to Interview Like a Professional Saturday, September 8, 2 pm Cupertino Community Hall •Getting the Job Offer You Want Saturday, September 15, 2 pm Cupertino Community Hall AUTHOR NICOLE kWAN: Hong kong under War, Revolution and Capitalism –the creation of the Hang Seng Index and other untold stories Sunday, September 2, 2 pm Cupertino Community Hall Nicole Kwan who co-authored The Dragon and the Crown – Hong Kong Memoirs with her uncle, the late Stanley Kwan, will talk about their book and share her discover- ies about Hong Kong. The memoir recount- ed the heart wrenching experiences of Mr. Kwan and his family during the upheavals of war and the Communist revolution in Hong Kong and mainland China, as well as the story of Hong Kong’s spectacular economic growth after the war. Mr. Kwan created the Hang Seng Index (the equivalent of the Dow Jones) in 1969, and the Hong Kong market has never looked back. AUTHOR TIM STANLEY: The Last of the Prune-Pickers: A Pre-Silicon Valley Story Monday, September 10, 7 pm Cupertino Community Hall Saratoga-native Tim Stanley discusses his book The Last of the Prune-Pickers: A Pre-Silicon Valley Story. Mr. Stanley’s engaging presentation will explore the ag- ricultural history of the area, focusing on the orchards that defined the region and led to its being called the “Garden of the World.” Join us for an interesting look into the area’s agricultural past in this 45-minute talk, followed by a question and answer session. MASTER GARDENERS: COOL SEASON VEGETABLE GARDENING Wednesday, September 12, 7 pm Cupertino Community Hall Learn how easy it is to grow vegetables to harvest in fall and winter in Santa Clara County. Late summer is the time to get started. Master Gardener Laura Monczynski will talk about which vegetables do well during the cool season, and how to grow them successfully. 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 cupertino scene september 2012 6 CHINESE BOOk DISCUSSION GROUP Thursday, September 13, 10:30 am Cupertino Community Hall The group will read and discuss Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson. This program is conducted in Mandarin Chinese. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. LEARN HOW TO USE THE MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT RESEARCH CENTER Thursday, September 13, 7 pm Cupertino Story Room Learn how to use and navigate the Morning- star Investment Research Center database, which is free with your Santa Clara County Library District card. This resource analyz- es funds, stocks, ETF’s, CEFs and markets, calculators, and educational resources to help investors make informed decisions. PLANETREE HEALTH LECTURE: AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS Sunday, September 16, 2 pm Quinlan Center, Cupertino Room Presented by Shirley L. Long, Ed. D, an au- tism specialist with offices in Cupertino and Oakland. Dr. Long will conduct this lecture in Mandarin. Handouts will be available in Chinese and English. Sponsored by the PlaneTree Health Information Center and the S. Ku Foundation. ADULT BOOk DISCUSSION GROUP Thursday, September 20, 7 pm Cupertino Library Story Room The group will read and discuss Gap Creek by Robert Morgan. 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. BECOME A SAVVY STOCk INVESTOR Saturday, September 29, 2 pm Cupertino Community Hall Learn how to find stock/ industry reports and key information using Standard & Poor’s NetAdvantage, Morningstar, and Valueline, all resources available electroni- cally through the Library. LOCAL JAPANESE AMERICANS REMEMBER WORLD WAR II A Santa Clara Valley History Collaborative Panel Discussion Sunday, September 30 Reception: 12:45 pm Panel Discussion: 1:30 - 3 pm Cupertino Community Hall Moderator: Darcy Paul, Board Member for the Cupertino Historical Society and Museum Panelists: • Aki Okuno: Aki was born in Gilroy Cali- fornia, where her father farmed. Aki was 15 when her family was sent to the Poston Internment Camp in Arizona for the duration of World War II. After the war she spent time in San Francisco and Richmond before moving to the South Bay. • Tom Taniguchi: Tom grew up in Win- ters, California. He and his family were sent to an internment camp in Gila River, Arizona. Tom was drafted into the US Army out of camp and eventually ended up in the US Military Intelligence Service (MIS) and was sent to be trained in prepa- ration for the invasion of Japan. At the end of the War he was sent to Japan as part of the US Occupation Forces. He has lived in Cupertino since 1958. • Its Uenaka: Its grew up in Hayward, Cali- fornia. When Its was 11, he and his family were imprisoned in camps at Topaz, Utah and later at Tule Lake, California. After the war his family started a nursery in Cupertino. Subsequently, Its started and ran his own successful business for many years. Also at the Cupertino Library kNITTING AT THE L IBRARY Every Tuesday from 4 – 6 pm Cupertino Library Story Room Bring your needles and yarn to the library every Tuesday and join the drop-in knitting program. Knitters of all skill levels and ages are welcome. For Your Information: THE FRIENDS OF THE CUPERTINO LIBRARY BOOk SALE The next used book sale will be held at Community Hall on • Saturday, October 13, 2012 • Sunday, October 14, 2012 volume xxxv number 7 7 adult 50 plus news September is National Senior Center Month! Senior centers are the place to make a connec- tion through art, movement, technology, and interaction between friends! For detailed in- formation about the Cupertino Senior Center, please call us at 408.777.3150, visit our web- site at www.cupertino.org/senior or drop by our center at 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. SOCIALS AND EVENTS Hidden Treasures! Thursday, October 25, 9 am – 2 pm The Cupertino Senior Center is soliciting do- nations of new or gently used jewelry, kitchen ware, knick-knacks, china, and small items for our annual Hidden Treasures fundraising event, scheduled on October 25, Thursday, from 9am - 2pm. The proceeds from the sale will benefit our Social Services Program and the Scholarship Fund. Please bring your con- tribution to the senior center, 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd.; we are open from 8am-5pm on week days. This event is open to the public; please plan on attending this sale, a perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind gifts for the holiday season. Sandlot Social Thursday ,September 13, Free Preview Thursdays September 20 – November 8, 9 am – 12 pm Softball day play in beautiful Memorial Park will be open to all participation levels. Par- ticipants will play on different teams each week. Knowledgeable volunteers will put the teams together so that the teams are bal- anced competitively. Batting practice begins about 9:00am and games start promptly at 10:00am. Participants wishing to play should be on the field and ready prior to 9:45am to ensure placement on one of the teams. Please register at the senior center front desk. Mem- ber fee $12. Monday Night Football Social Mondays, September 10, 4 - 9:30 pm Watch the game and partake in a fun-filled evening with the rest of the sports crowd. Great game prizes awarded every quarter. Soft drinks and dinner will be served. Mem- bers $8, senior guests add $5 day pass. September Social and Birthday Bash Wednesday, September 12, 12 pm This lunch will knock your socks off. NASA Speakers Bureau will present “How NASA Improves our Quality of Life” after you enjoy grilled pork chops with Neely’s BBQ sauce, lemon and garlic green beans, and a French roll to soak up every drop of flavor from the plate. Members with September birthdays will be honored. Member fee $8. Senior guest add $5 day pass. Living Well with Arthritis Monday, September 17, 10 - 11:30 am A speaker from the Arthritis Foundation will discuss arthritis in general: types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and ways to live with the disease. Members free senior guests pay $5 day pass. Signup at the lobby table. Sing-A-Long Wednesday, September 19, 1:30 - 3 pm Sing - A-Long to popular songs and old favor- ites while accompanied by guitar and ukulele. Members free, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Sign up at the lobby table. Cooking Demonstration-Finger Foods Tuesday, September 25, 2 - 4 pm Chef Mao is an experienced chef and food col- umnist. She will show you how to make easy and healthy tortilla wraps and cucumber cups. Members free, senior guests add $5 day pass. Please sign up at the lobby table. Movie of the Month Wednesday, September 26, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Lemonade and popcorn will be served. Mem- bers free, senior guests pay $5 day pass. This month feature will be Joyful Noise 2012, a comedy starring Queen Latifah. The story of a small town choir trying to win a national music competition against all odds. Health Lecture- Parkinson’s Disease Monday October 1, 10 - 11:30 am Dr Melanie Brandabur, Clinic Director at The Parkinson’s Institute and Clinical Center, will give an overview of Parkinson’s disease, then discuss latest research and treatment options. Members free, senior guests add $5 day pass. Age Well, Drive Smart Senior Driver Safety Seminar Wednesday, October 3, 9 am – 1 pm This seminar is presented by the Califor- nia Highway Patrol. Topics covered include: myths about older drivers, compensating for age-related changes, rules of the road, safe driving tips, and much more. The course includes a certificate of completion, some insurance companies have accepted this for a discount, but it varies depending on the company. Members free, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Please sign up at the lobby table. CLASSES Brain Gym Wednesday, September 19 - November 14, 10 - 11:30 am Learn to play games, puzzles, brain exercis- es and group activities that will stimulate cupertino scene september 2012 8 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 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. 3-Day Mystery trip with Barb and Sandy - Celebrate Our Golden State, October 17-19, 2012, $699 double occupancy. Join the excite- ment to see what they will come up with next! Holidays in the Pacific Northwest! Seattle, Washington and 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 Heirloom Tomato Festival at Kendall Jackson Winery, Saturday, September 15, $140 Redwood City and San Mateo with Gary, Thursday, September 20, $86 Redwood Forest Canopy Tour by Zipline Wednesday, September 26, $155 Lighthouses of San Francisco Bay, Tuesday, October 2, $133 A Chorus Line, Saturday, October 6, $109 Monterey’s Path of History, Tuesday, October 9, $66 Petaluma River Delight, Wednesday, October 24, $118 Mare Island Historic Park, Wednesday, October 31, $75 Dinner Cruise on the SF Bay, Thursday, November 8, $161 Tale of Two Cities with Gary, Thursday, November 13, $78 Smuin’s A Christmas Ballet, Thursday, November 29, $148 and improve mental functions, and keep the brain young. No class October 24. Member fee $20 Pilates Exercise Class Tuesday, September 25 - November 13, 1:30 - 2:30 pm This is a whole body exercise that is low impact and appropriate for anyone. The movements strengthen the core, improve balance, increase coordination, and decrease stress. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat. Member fee $35. Conversational Mandarin Thursday, September 27 - November 15, 9 - 10:30 am Mandarin I- Learn vocabulary building, phrases and basic sentences. Acquire skills for basic daily conversation. Mandarin III– For advanced students, instructions may be in Mandarin. NEW! Friday, September 28 - November 16, 10 - 11:30 am Mandarin II– Acquire more vocabulary, improve listening skills, and construct sentences. The textbook is the Integrated Chinese Level I for all three levels, different chapters will be taught at different levels. Member fee $35 each class. TECHNOLOGY CLASSES Digital Camera Fundamentals Wednesdays, September 12 – October 3, 9 - 10:30 am This class will cover basic camera operation and photographic concepts, photo composition, and creative tools that can be used to take control of your photography. This class ex- plores how to utilize tools and features avail- able on your camera to create better pictures. No “post-processing” steps are covered in this class. Please bring your camera and owner’s/ operation manual to class. Member fee $40. Maintain Your PC Tuesdays, October 2 - 23, 1 – 3 pm This is quite possibly the most important course a computer user can take to learn to prevent computer catastrophes –how to re- pair problems that occur – how to energize your computer by deleting unnecessary files. Learn how to defrag, scan hard drive, and clean the registry. Lots of ‘How-To’ handouts included. ***Pre-requisite: This course is for the student familiar with using the Internet VOLUNTEER CORNER Volunteers Needed Sandlot Social Planning Meeting Wednesday, September 5, 10 – 11 am The Sandlot Social is seeking volunteers to start and run a social softball program in beautiful Memorial Park. This program will meet on Thursday mornings at 9 am for player sign up and batting practice, then form teams to play a game or two. Open to all participation levels. Please RSVP to Justin Cecil 408.777.3150. volume xxxv number 7 eco news | september Dispose of Household Hazard- ous Waste with WM At-Your- Door Service To conveniently dispose of household haz- ardous waste, contact WM’s At-Your-Door Service for Cupertino residents instead of using the County’s drop-off program. WM will mail you instructions and a sturdy bag with a one-way seal. The bag will be picked up at your door as opposed to the curb, even if you are not home. Unlimited pickups are available. Make an appointment at www. wmatyourdoor.com or call 800.449.7587. Schedule your appointment now, to get rid of the hazardous waste you might find when clearing your house out for the City- wide Garage Sale! Free Compost Class in Cuper- tino, October 6 Join a free “how-to” backyard compost workshop on October 6, at Cupertino’s Quin- lan Community Center 10185 North Stelling Road, 10 am – 12 pm. Register: County of San- ta Clara www.reduce - waste.org/classes. Cupertino residents attending one compost workshop will receive one free compost bin per household. Document Shredding Event– Saturday, October 27 The next Environmental Recycling Day & Document Shredding event will be held Oc- tober 27, 9 am – 1 pm in parking lot “A” of De Anza College. The City of Cupertino & Recology offer this free, drive-through, drop-off service for Cupertino residents three times a year to encourage extended use of products and to prevent valuable re- sources from being sent to the landfill. Ac- cepted items are electronic waste (e.g., com- puters, monitors and printers) batteries, cell phones, CFLs, fluorescent tubes, reus- able furniture, clothing (for donation; no dirty, stained or torn furniture and no mat- tresses), and residential documents (2 box maximum for confidential shredding). Re- cycling Day compliments the FREE e-waste drop off location offered for residents of Cu- pertino on M,W,F by Apple Computer at 10300 Bubb Rd. Find more information on the City’s website www.cupertino.org under “Calendar of Events” or contact Re- cology at 408.725.4020. Need to Drain Your Pool? Residents that need to drain their pool or spa this season should be aware of steps that must be taken to protect the creeks. Don’t drain pool water to the streets. If pool water is pumped directly into the gutter, it will flow into a storm drain and into one of Cupertino’s beautiful creeks. Chlorine and pool chemicals in pool water are a threat to aquatic life in the creeks. Draining into the gutter is prohibited by City ordinance. Pool water must be discharged to landscap- ing or pumped into a sanitary sewer “clean- out.” Before a pool is drained to a sanitary cleanout, the pool owner should call the Cu- pertino Sanitary District at 408.253.7071. District staff can provide assistance in finding the home’s “clean-out” and can answer questions about the appropriate flow rate, technique, and the right time of day to drain a pool. To obtain guidance for the pool draining process, visit www. OurWaterOurWorld.org, or call the City at 408.777.3354. Professional Green Gardeners Is Your Gardener a Green Gardener? Residents, ask your yard maintenance professional to become a Green Gar- dener. Cupertino has gone “Green.” Gar- deners who attend a ten-week class will learn to conserve water, protect soil, reduce waste and improve the health, appearance and value of landscape while reducing tox- ic chemical runoff that impacts our creeks. Gardeners who successfully complete the hands-on training will be certified as Santa Clara Valley Green Gar- deners and will benefit from free on-line adver- tising and promotions encouraging residents to hire a Green Garden- er. Visit www.mywatershedwatch.org/ findgardener.html Classes begin Sep- tember 12 at Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult Community Education, 591 West Fremont Ave, Sunnyvale. Registration fee is $120 (Scholarships of $80 are available upon re- quest for individuals who work for or own landscape businesses). The City of Cuper- tino will pay the remaining $40 for garden- ers that show proof of working in the City of Cupertino. Register at 408.522.2700 or www.MyWatershedWatch.org. cupertino scene september 2012 10 » Saving Energy and Water - as Easy as Checking Out the Latest Bestseller from the Cupertino Library! The City of Cupertino and the Cupertino Library, a member of the Santa Clara County Library District, have teamed up to bring you a new, free, eco-friendly service – the Green@Home Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Toolkit! This kit makes cutting energy and water costs at home as easy as checking out a book from the library. Launching in September 2012, Cupertino Library patrons will be able to check out a Green@Home DIY Toolkit for one week and use the kit’s tools to install a range of FREE utility conserving devices, also provided in the kit (the devices are yours to keep!). Users can expect to save, on average, $200 per year after installing the DIY Toolkit’s equipment, which includes CFL light bulbs, faucet aerators, a low-flow shower head, weather strip- ping, and more. The Green@Home DIY ToolKit also includes an easy “how-to” installation guide, complete with short URLs and QR Code links to interactive videos, to help residents navigate points of action in their homes, as well as tips on decoding utility bills and how to calculate your savings. Swing by the Cupertino Library in September to check out the kit and start saving energy, water and costs in your home! Fine Arts League of Cupertino Art Show The Fine Arts League of Cupertino (FALC) will be holding their annual member show September 22-23, 10 am to 5 pm at the Cupertino Senior Center located at 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd., by Memorial Park. The show will be part of the Silicon Valley Fall Festival and is sponsored by Rotary Club of Cupertino and the City of Cupertino. There will be approximately 75 pieces of art in vari- ous media including oils, watercolors, acryl- ics, mixed media and photography from local artists. The art exhibit will also include art- work by the Cupertino Distinguished Artist and Emerging Artist of the year. The recep- tion will be held Friday, September 21, 8 - 9:30 pm and will include the award ceremony and art auction. The art show and reception are open to the public. Proceeds from the auction will go to the School Garden Project for the Cupertino Union School District. FALC is a nonprofit group founded in Cupertino in 1963.FALC offers an opportu- nity for local artists to volunteer, get together to socialize and to exhibit their work in several annual art shows. For more info on FALC please visit our web site at www.falc.org Cupertino Quota’s Community Service As one of the international service clubs in Cupertino, Quota has raised over $22,000 last year. This money came from various fundraisers, donations, sponsorships, part- nerships and service grants. On Septem- ber 22, Quota’s Garage Sale will be held at 19112 Tilson Ave near Sedgwick Elementary School. Cupertino Quotarians welcome everyone to come and buy from 9 am - 4 pm. Purchases will add to Cupertino Quota’s ability to help the needy. Cupertino Quota also participates in local service projects like Kiddies Holiday Shopping, gifts for a battered women’s shelter, school supplies for kids’ BackPacks, and the Cupertino Cancer Society Relay for Life. For more information, email cupertino.quota@ yahoo.com or call 408.252.8568. volume xxxv number 7 11 community calendar 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.EOC Cupertino Kids Chess Club*10 - 12:30pm 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 Las Madres* 10 - 1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lamdres.org De Anza Kiwanis*7:15 am Intl. House of Pancakes 973.1832 classic.kiwanis.org CCWG 6:30 - 8 pm City Hall Mtg. EOC 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 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 - 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 Quinlan 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, Caml Conference Room 19483 Pruneridge Avenue 447.0797 tandemtoastmasters. vsgcorp.com Macintalkers Toastmasters*5:30 pm Apple Computer, 1 Infinite Loop macintalkers.com vppr@ macintalkers.com Cupertino Rotary Club* Noon Quinlan 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 lamdres.org Cup. Host Lions Club*7:15 pm Mariani's Restaurant 209.7251 cupertinohostlionsclub.org 1 SAT 3 MON 5 WED 7 FRI 13 THUR 15 SAT 16 SUN 17 MON 19 WED 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. cupertino scene september 2012 20 THUR 21 FRI 24 MON 25 TUES 27 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. EOC 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 lamdres.org Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 pm Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm. 267.3397 malihini.org Montevideo premiere at BlueLight Cinemas see showtimes 21275 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino 255-2552 bluelightcinemas.com CERT/MRC 7 - 9 pm City Hall Mtg. EOC 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 Rm 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 lamdres.org Cupertino Quota 12 - 1 pm The Blue Pheasant 252.8568 barbsbucket@comcast.net MAY CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL SEPT 4 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm SEPT 5 Technology, Info & Communication Committee (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm SEPT 5 Library Commission (EOC) 7 pm SEPT 6 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9 am SEPT 6 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C)5 pm SEPT 6 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall)*** 7 pm SEPT 11 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm SEPT 13 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C)9 am SEPT 13 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A)7 pm SEPT 18 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm SEPT 19 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm SEPT 20 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9 am SEPT 20 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm SEPT 25 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm CITY MEETINGS Unless otherwise noted, all City Council and commission meetings are held at 10350 Torre Ave. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm; Fridays, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm *** These meetings will be seen live via webcast at www.cupertino.org, or on The City Channel, Cable 26. For all city meetings’ agenda and minutes go to www.cupertino.org/agenda volume xxxv number 7 13 REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2012 Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Sinks, Wong Absent: None Study session on Litter Reduction Plan with a recom- mended action to direct staff to agendize an item for a City Council meeting in January 2013 to consider a single-use carryout bag ban ordinance, staff will also bring for Council’s consideration an anti-littering ordi- nance with education components, Staff will provide Council an annual cost for inlet screens (grates) and additional street sweeping Closed session conference with legal counsel – an- ticipated litigation; significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov’t Code 54956.9(b). Received briefing from counsel no action was taken Received presentation of a check reimbursing the City for monies not used from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Presented proclamation to Maya Varma for winning awards at the California State Science Fair Approved the July 3rd City Council minutes Approved the June 26th City Council minutes Adopted Resolution No. 12-079 to accept Accounts Payable for period ending June 29, 2012 Adopted Resolution No. 12-080 to accept Accounts Payable for period ending July 13, 2012 Adopted Resolution No. 12-082 to accept Accounts Payable for period ending July 20, 2012 Approved Budget Adjustment for Mid-Year Budget Adjustment No. 2 Approved Application for On-Sale Beer and Wine for Shanghai Dim Sum Inc. 19066 Stevens Creek Boulevard Approved Application for Off-Sale Beer and Wine for Vikhar Inc. 1699 S. De Anza Boulevard Accepted Report on Treasurer’s Investment and Bud- get Report for Quarter Ending June 2012 Adopted Resolution No. 12-084 to accept destruc- tion of records from Human Resources and City Clerk departments Postponed a first amendment to Insight agreement to a date uncertain Adopted Resolution No.12-085 granting easement to Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) for utility purposes on parcel of lands at the N. end of the Don Burnett Bridge Adopted Resolution No.12-086 to accept appoint- ment of City Manager and approval of employment contract Accepted Municipal Improvements, 10207 Orange Avenue Adopted Resolution No. 12-087 to accept Improve- ment Agreement, Jatin Parikh and Jayesh Parikh, 10571 San Leandro Avenue Accepted Project for the City, Blackberry Farm Infra- structure Upgrade, Project No. 2010-9135 Conducted the second reading and enacted Ordinance No. 12-2097, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Amending Chap- ter 2.28.040(D) regarding the City Manager duties, removing the City Council closed hearing option for Department Directors” Approved application MCA-2012-01 regarding politi- cal signs placed in the right-of way and conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 12-2098 amending Cupertino Municipal Code 19.104 with the following amendments: Allow political signs in the park strip in the public right-of-way only residential zones with adjacent property owner or resident consent, Political signs placed without consent in the park strip may be removed and disposed of by the adjacent property owner or resident, Modify the definition of “Signs of De Minimus Value” to exclude political signs, change enforcement process to: provide two (2) business days for correction of violation, Hold signs for 20 days; Adopted Resolution No. 12-089 to accept the Fee Schedule to add a fee regarding a new sign recovery fee for political signs at $3 per sign to be assessed when a political sign is retrieved, the revised Fee Schedule will go into effect on October 6, 2012 Adopted Resolution No. 12-088 to accept amend- ment to waive the fee of $250 for parcel No. 326-43- 045, property owners Janice and Kerry Hoctor council actions Simply Safe, continued from page 4 Campbell (behind Sunnyoaks Fire Station) in Campbell. The cost is $35 for all classes. This course is primarily intended for indi- viduals that live within the communities of Cupertino, Campbell, Saratoga, Los Gatos and Monte Sereno. If you have questions contact: info@sccfd.net or 408.341.4486. For registration: www.cupertino.org/ emergency. September 50% off of all drop in aerobic class passes at Quinlan Community Center, September 4 - September 8, 2012 Monday Night Football Kick-off – 50 fun football facts Senior Center, September 10, 2012 Blackberry Farm Golf Course 50% off for people in their 50’s, September 10 - September 13, 2012 October Cinema in the Shadows at Memorial Park, October 26, 2012 50% off 5 personal training visits with Erika at the Cupertino Sports Center Hidden Treasures – special 50 cent table at the Senior Center, October 25, 2012 November Teen Commission – Host a get-together at the Teen Center for youth in 6th-12th grade National Caregiver Month- 50 ways to help care for yourself and family, Senior Center November 8, 2012 50% off a Single Monthly Membership to the Sports Center Tree Lighting, Quinlan Community Center, November 30, 2012 Celebrate 50 Days of Fun In 2012 Cupertino Parks & Recreation 50th Anniversary Celebration cupertino scene september 2012 14 news items Submission deadline for the October edition is September 4. Welcome New Businesses Bambu Desserts and Drinks 10963 N Wolfe Rd Barak Goldman Screenwriting 19925 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 100 George K. Hair Salon 20580 Valley Green Dr 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. SEPTEMBER 3, 4 & 7 Life Changing Story‐Ana Maria Sanchez – Meet the author of a bestselling autobiog- raphy, Girl from the Hood Gone Good. Her career is dedicated to empowering people to live the lives they deserve. SEPTEMBER 10, 11 & 14 Licensed Midwifery Care – Our guest is a licensed Midwife, Doula and Midwifery Educa- tor. She shares her passion of her career, volun- teering with the organization MamaBaby Haiti, and excellent information about midwifery. SEPTEMBER 17, 18 & 21 Voice Acting As A Second Career – Life after retirement! How one man turned his unique gift into a second career after he retired. What’s your unique gift to explore in your later years. SEPTEMBER 24, 25 & 28 Sports & Recreation for Everyone – You are in for a treat with Tom Beggs as the host and Justin Cecil as his guest. Justin shares his passion for sports and recreation. His new position as the Recreation Coordinator at the Cupertino Senior Center has him busy with several classes and special activities for its members. Public Hearing Notice – Green Building Ordinance City Council Meeting, September 4, 2012, 6:45 pm, Cupertino Community Hall The Cupertino City Council announced its intention to adopt a new Green Building Ordinance introduced as a draft in 2011. The Draft Ordinance will be considered by the City Council at its September 4, 2012 public hearing. The Draft includes some minor amendments proposed by staff to simplify requirements. Residents, business owners and interested parties are encouraged to attend this meeting to provide their input and feedback. The goal of this draft ordinance is to support use of healthy building materials and construc- tion methods and promote resource efficiency and conservation through the design, construction, retrofit, operation and demoli- tion of new buildings and existing buildings undergoing renovations. For more information or questions, please contact Aki Honda Snelling, Senior Planner, at akis@cupertino.org or 408.777.3313 or visit www.cupertino.org/greenbuilding. Public Hearing Notice – Main Street City Council Meeting, September 4, 2012, 6:45 pm, Cupertino Community Hall The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider applications to modify, a previously approved Master Use Permit, Architectural and Site approval and Tentative Map for a mixed-use project consisting of retail, hotel, office and residential development, including consideration of removal of the age-restric- tion on the market-rate residential units and modifications to the parking garage, retail and the tentative map. The project includes the approval of a second addendum to the 2009 Final Environmental Impact Report. Residents, business owners and interested parties are encouraged to attend this meeting to provide their input and feedback. For more information or questions, please contact Aki Honda Snelling, Senior Planner, at akis@cupertino.org or 408.777-3313 or visit www.cupertino.org/mainstreet. volume xxxv number 7 15 p o s t a l c u s t o m e r PRSRT-STD U.S. Postage PAID Cupertino, CA Permit No. 239 ECRWSS CUPERTINO SCENE Cupertino City Hall 10300 Torre Ave. Cupertino, CA 95014 www.cupertino.org THE SCENE IS PRINTED ON 40% POST-CONSUMER WASTE RECYCLE PAPER WITH SOY INK Block Leader Program: cupertino.org/blockleader Building Department: cupertino.org/building Cupertino Website: cupertino.org Cupertino Facebook: cupertino.org/facebook Cupertino Twitter: cupertino.org/twitter City Channel: Comcast 26, U-verse 99, cupertino.org/citychannel Code Enforcement: cupertino.org/codeenforcement Commissions: cupertino.org/commissions Emergency Preparedness: cupertino.org/emergency Job Opportunities: www.cupertino.org/jobs Neighborhood Watch www.cupertino.org/neighborhoodwatch Planning Department: cupertino.org/planning Public Works: www.cupertino.org/publicworks Radio Cupertino: 1670 AM cupertino.org/radio Access City online at www.cupertino.org/access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Main Line 408.777.CITY 408.777.3200 City Clerk 408.777.3223 cityclerk@cupertino.org Finance 408.777.3220 finance@cupertino.org Parks & Recreation 408.777.3120 parks@cupertino.org Planning/Community Development 408.777.3308 planning@cupertino.org Public Information 408.777.3262 pio@cupertino.org Public Works 408.777.3354 publicworks@cupertino.org Sheriff Services 408.868.6600 www.sccsheriff.org CITY DIRECTORY CITY SERVICES