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HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene April 2011 - 04.01.2011cupertino a m o n t h l y p u b l i c a t i o n o f t h e c i t y o f c u p e r t i n o IN THIS ISSUE v o l u m e x x x i v n o . 3 a p r i l 2 0 1 1 Cherry Blossom Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Big Bunny Fun Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Cupertino Earth Day Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Volunteers Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Walk-One-Week Bay Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Friendly Golf for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Simply Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Cupertino Symphonic Band Spring Concert . . . . . . .5 Cupertino Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Childrens’ Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Adult, Teen and Family Programs . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Library Programs and Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Free Citizenship Practice Interview Class . . . . . .7 Adult 50 Plus News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Adult 50 Plus Programs/Trips . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 The Better Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Swim & Racquet Club Celebrates 40 Years . . . . .9 Eco News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 Compost Available Again . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Create A Healthy, Sustainable Garden . . . .10 Creek Clean Up Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 New Recycling & Composting Services . . . .11 Used Motor Oil Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Hats Off to You Luncheon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Community Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 First Aid Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Taste of Cupertino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Council Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15 New Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Teen Commission Vacancy Notice . . . . . . . . . . .15 City Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 C O N T E N T S Cupertino Sister Cities Japan Relief Fund – More info on Page 2 2nd Annual Earth Day Film & Fun Festival April 9, 10 am – 2 pm, City Hall Plaza Please join us to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the event that signified the birth of the modern environmental movement in the United States. – continued on page 3 Cherry Blossom Festival Blooms in Cupertino Memorial Park April 30 and May 1, 2011, 10 am - 5 pm The City would like to invite everyone to the 28th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival honoring Cupertino’s sister city relationship with Toyokawa, Japan. – continued on page 2 Big Bunny Fun Run Saturday, April 23 9 am, Cupertino Civic Center Get ready to kick-off spring at the 2011 Big Bunny Fun Run. Join countless others in our community for an event that celebrates fun, fitness, and family. – continued on page 2 happenings in cupertino The festival offers a wide selection of Jap- anese food and beverages, entertainment, demonstrations, cultural exhibits, art, crafts and clothing for sale. A special chil- dren’s section will feature activities, hands- on arts & crafts, and a petting zoo. During the festival, a series of cultural displays and demonstrations will be featured inside the Cupertino Senior Center and outdoors in Memorial Park. Indoor cultural exhibits and demonstrations include bonsai, various Japa- nese dolls and doll making demonstrations, ikebana, Suiseki (Japanese stones), origami (paper folding), shodo (calligraphy), Japanese swords, and sumi-e (brush painting). Out- door displays will include a demonstration of Japanese kite flying (Sunday only), and Akita and Shiba Inu dogs. All-day outdoor entertainment takes place in the park amphitheater. Among the sched- uled events are Taiko groups, Japanese dancers, various martial arts, children and adult musical performances. Food and drink offerings include gyoza (meat in Japanese pastry), chicken salad, tempura, yakisoba, mochi, teriyaki hot dogs, fruit-on-a-stick, shaved ice, coffee, smoothies, beer, sake, plum wine, sodas, bottled wa- ter and lemonade. The food court will be in the parking lot of the Senior Center. Craft booths throughout the park will offer a wide variety of items for sale, including cards, paper sculptures, pottery, jewelry, washi eggs and dolls, Japanese antiques, clothing, paintings, candles, photos, hand crafted wood items and T-shirts. The festival benefits the nonprofit Cupertino Sister City Committee, which promotes friendship and conducts an annual middle school student exchange program with Toyokawa, Japan. The 200 Cherry trees and the two traditional stone lanterns in the park were gifts to the City of Cupertino from Toyokawa. Local nonprofit organiza- tions that provide support services for disadvantaged, youth sports, student service groups, and music and language programs will have booths with a variety of activities. Parking is available at nearby De Anza College. Purchase a one-day parking permit for $2.00 (exact amount required) from machines in the lot. For further information about the Cherry Blossom Festival, call the Cupertino- Toyokawa Sister Cities Committee Presi- dent, Asif Kausar, at 408.940.5287 or visit www.cupertinotoyokawa.org. Cherry Blossom Festival, continued from page 1 The Big Bunny Fun Run will take place on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at the Cupertino Civic Center beginning at 9 am. No matter your fitness level there is something for everyone at the Big Bunny Fun Run. More competitive ath- lete will find the 5K run challenging, while others will en- joy the leisurely paced 2.5K walk. Also, children will have a blast participating in the Huntington Learning Center’s Kids Run, where everyone is a winner. Registration is now open and make sure to sign up by April 4 to get the best rate. We hope to see you and your family on April 23, 2010; together we can create a positive, healthy, and connected community. For more information on the Big Bunny Fun Run visit www.cupertino.org/bigbunny or contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 408.777.3120 Big Bunny Fun Run, continued from page 1 Cupertino Sister Cities Japan Relief Fund The Cupertino Toyokawa Sister City is raising funds to help with the national relief efforts in Japan. All funds collected will be sent to Japan in care of the City of Toyokawa. Please send checks to: Cupertino Sister Cities, P.O. Box 742, Cupertino, CA 95014 Your support for this effort is greatly appreciated. cupertino scene april 2011 2 Friendly Golf for Everyone The Hackers Golf Club at Blackberry Farm golf course starts in April and new members are invited. Players of all levels meet on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 6:30 pm for fun golf games. Free games are given as prizes for lowest putts, closest to pin, and best net scores (after handicap). Monthly social events are held at the Blue Pheasant restaurant and lounge, with discounts on food. Several fun 18-hole tournaments including Pacific Grove, Boulder Creek, and Los Lagos, ‘Beat the Pro’ are planned. The first tournament is the Get Acquainted Tournament on April 30. The club accepts all levels from beginners to expert and uses appropriate handicaps so all players are winners and have a great time. The annual membership is $65 for new members and $60 for existing members. For more info, email fairon@aol.com or call Ron Fairchild at 408.253.4611. Cupertino’s 2011Earth Day Festival Saturday, April 9, 10 am - 2 pm, Civic Center Plaza Please join us for a day of celebration, education, and action to grow a sustainable community. Admission is free and the festival is conveniently located right next to the Cupertino library. YOU can help protect our planet by joining these fun, hands-on activities: • Do-It-Yourself by joining our home energy conservation workshop, pre-registration required by email: debk@acterra.org • Craft an awesome gift with reclaimed fabrics & materials • Purchase the world’s tastiest heirloom tomatoes • Listen to eco-poetry inspired by local students • Discover emerging solar PV & electric vehicle technologies • Meet & greet live animal guests • Transform into your favorite animal at the face painting studio • Explore the world of green heroes with live story time adventures • Test ride cool commute electric bikes & motorcycles • Shop our local, organic and way yummy farmers market • Transform a T-shirt into a uniquely-you-enviro-tote bag OR attend a 1/2 hour community workshop: 10 am: Native Plants, happy critters 11 am: GO SOLAR & here’s how 12 pm: COOL CITIES mini-film-festival 1 pm: Organics 101, easy as can be Earth Day Festival, continued from page 1 FREE ADMISSION! Let’s Walk-One-Week WOW Bay Area! Join the Bay Area Walk-One-Week (WOW) from March 30 - April 13, 2011. WOW is a fun and exciting activity that motivates kids to walk to school and win fun prizes. This year many local elementary and middle school are participating in this fun activity that reduces gas usage, air pollu- tion, wasteful consumption and celebrates Earth. For more information, visit www.walkoneweek.org. Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed to help conduct mock citizenship interviews for Sunnyvale- Cupertino Adult and Community Education’s ESL/Citizenship Interview Preparation Class. This is a commitment for one morning only, Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 9 - 11:30 am. This one-day class gives students an opportunity to practice for their citizenship interview in a relaxed and friendly setting. If you are interested, please call Linda Brummer at 408.522.2733. volume xxxiv number 3 3 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 | april Is It Time To Get Prepared? It has been over 100 years since the mag- nitude 7.8 earthquake hit San Francisco affecting the whole Bay Area. Since then many smaller quakes happen every day, in the Bay Area – the most memorable the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989. Most earthquakes cannot be felt and thus people in the Bay Area have developed a ho-hum attitude toward earthquake preparedness. That is, until the next big one happens! We are now in the 75-200 year window for the next big earthquake in the Bay Area. No one can predict when it will happen. That is why it is important to BE PREPARED. If you consider how many people will need help if a large earthquake hits and then con- sider the limited resources in the Cupertino area, you can easily conclude that you will be on your own for a while. There is a federal mandate which states that the emergency resources will be allocated “to do the greatest good for the greatest number”. There may be dangers of uncontrolled fire, flood from a dam breaking, or a danger of sewage failure caus- ing water contamination and other health concerns. You will need to have enough clean water and other supplies to last three or more days. You may need to put out small fires yourself, turn off your own gas lines, and make minor damage repairs for the sake of safety. Also, the electricity may not be work- ing, so keeping battery-operated lamps and flashlights on hand is a good idea. It would be wise, as well, to have a good first aid kit to handle any minor injuries. A good portable AM radio (tuned to Cupertino Radio 1670 AM) would be an excellent idea if you wanted to know what is going on. If it happens in the middle of winter, your only option for warmth and food may be evacuation. The good news is that in these types of disasters, people come together and help each other. The bad news is that there are not enough residents who know what to do. Where do I go for help? Again, help will be very limited, at least for the first few days after a major earthquake. In Cupertino, there are special places, called ARKs, where you can go to report damage, request minor assistance, and find out infor- mation. They do not carry a supply of food or water for residents, but do have supplies for trained volunteers to help others. They will have communications set up to contact the Cupertino Emergency Operations Center for life threatening needs. Always, keep in mind that help is based strictly on priority. The volunteers can only do what they are trained to safely do, and there may not be enough people to help you in a timely manner. Again, the best strategy is for you to get trained to know what to do. What can I do? You may ask, “How do I get prepared?” The best way is to sign up for one of the Free Emergency Preparedness courses offered by the City of Cupertino. You can request an introductory one-hour Earthquake Prepared- ness and Home Safety course which can be given to your Business, Church Group, Social Group, Neighborhood Group, or just a group of your friends. There is also a regularly sched- uled 3-hour Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) Workshop offered in the Cupertino City Hall. Or you can really get involved and take the Cupertino Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, to get yourself prepared and be trained to help others as well. Other related volunteer opportunities are available. Upcoming Classes: FREE! Personal Emergency Preparedness Workshop. April 8, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, May 9, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Topics include: how to com- municate when phones don’t work, where to receive accurate information from the City, first aid techniques that save lives before the ambulance arrives, when and how to turn off natural gas, water and electricity, how to use a fire extinguisher, emergency supply suggestions – and more! Kaleidoscope Public Safety Training for young adults grades 6-12. April 18-22, 9 am - 1 pm. Topics include: CPR, first aid, fire safety, earthquake preparedness, law enforcement. Tour of the County Communi- cations (9-1-1) facility in San Jose. $65 res/$75 non-resident. FREE! Earthquake Preparedness and Home Safety. The FREE class is one hour and is scheduled on request for Cupertino businesses or social groups of 8 or more. This class can come to you. Contact the Cuper- tino Office of Emergency Services (OES) at 408.777.3335, email OES@cupertino.org to request a class. If you do only one thing to prepare this month… Purchase a 24 bottle case of bottled water for every person in your home, plus one extra case and store them in a cool, dark place in case of a disaster. To keep it from expiring (generally one-year), you can use it for work, travel, school lunches, or just watching TV every month. When one case is gone, purchase one more and begin using up one of the other older cases. cupertino scene april 2011 4 roots | California, Quicksilver and the Civil War Sometimes, it’s the little things – not huge battles, rockets or bombs - that mark turning points in history. Take cinnabar and quicksilver, for example. Cinnabar is a red rock that the local Native Americans used to use to paint their faces. (Now we know this is not a safe practice because of mercury poisoning, but unfortunately, this fact was not known then). Arrowheads found in considerable numbers around the New Almaden area indicate that battles used to be fought over the “Red Cave” where the cinnabar ore was found. In the 1820’s, early Spanish explorers found holes 40 to 50 feet deep where the natives had mined their “moketka” or “red earth”. Sometime later, around 1845, a Captain Andres Castillero con- ducted an experiment by heating some cinna- bar in a flask and al- lowing the vapor to con- dense, thus producing a few drops of that odd- est of elements... liquid metal called quicksil- ver...because of its silver color and malleability. Castillero was no doubt elated by his find, as the quicksilver mines of Almaden, Spain and also mines in Mexico were at the time, the only known sources for this wonderful liquid metal which was highly prized because both gold and silver will amal- gamate with quicksilver out of crushed ore. The early methods and machines used in this part of the mining process were crude, so while it was possible to recapture the mercury (quicksilver) by cooling and condensation, in actual practice most of it went up the smelter chimneys or out through cracks in the masonry, contributing nothing helpful to the environ- ment. However, in the 1840’s environmental concerns were not a high priority and the new discovery site, named New Almaden, was the first producing quicksilver mine in all of North America. It was actually the first mine of any consequence in California; discovered 27 months before the Coloma gold strike in 1849. The discovery of mercury/quicksilver in New Almaden broke an international monopoly, which would have crippled the Gold Rush into the western territory then controlled by Mexico. The future of California as part of the U.S. might have looked much different than it does today. But with quicksilver in California, gold hunters by the thousands came west and in two short years, California had enough people in it to apply for statehood in 1850. So how do the California Gold Rush and the New Almaden Quicksilver mine connect to the U.S. Civil War which raged on the other side of the continent? The gold and silver from the mines in California and Nevada helped finance the Union side in the war in the 1860’s. However, there were many Confeder- ate sympathizers out West as well. Leaders for both the Union and the Confederacy wanted these two western states in their respective folds and emotions ran high on both sides. (During the Civil War unscrupulous New York financiers persuaded President Lincoln to order the mines seized by federal troops, an action that would likely have resulted in tipping sympathies in the two states towards the Confederacy. At the last minute, Lincoln rescinded the order.) California and Nevada remained Union states supplying the means to finance the Union cause and hasten the end of the bloody war and slavery, According to San Jose historian Clyde Ar- buckle, the quicksilver mine at New Almaden was California’s richest single mine ever, hav- ing produced at least $70 million in quicksil- ver. (The only gold or silver mines that exceed- ed that output were clusters of mines) The nearby town of New Almaden is on the National Historic Register and is well worth a visit. Picturesque trails take hikers up and down the hills that were once teeming with Mexican, American and Chinese miners, their families and respective small enclaves in the hills. Schools and churches provided cultural life for each group. Very little remains of the huge mine works, but here and there are rem- nants of the past. It is estimated that there are more than 100 miles of underground tun- nels and shafts, the deepest reaching 2500 feet down. Spring is a lovely time to visit this historic site, and speaking of spring, a very Happy and blessed Easter season to you all. b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r Quicksilver furnaces at New Almaden, circa 1880s (Winn-Bulmore) Cupertino Symphonic Band Spring Concert The Cupertino Symphonic Band will present its annual free Spring Concert on Saturday, May 7, 2011, 3 pm at Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Rd. The band will play Popular Marches, Puccini, show songs, Vaughan Williams, and lively Russian music. Donations of canned food for West Valley Community Services are welcome. For more info call 408.262.0471 or call www.netview.com/csb. volume xxxiv number 3 5 cupertino library STORyTIME HOURS Cupertino Library Story Room: Bedtime Stories 3 years old and up .................Tuesdays, 7 pm Stories for Ones 1 year old and walking .....Thursdays, 11:30 am Stories for Twos 2 years old .......................Thursdays, 10:15 am Stories for Threes 3 years old .......................Wednesdays, 10:15 am Stories for Fours 4 years old .............................Wednesdays, 4 pm Stories for Fives Preschool, 5 years old ...............Mondays, 4 pm Programs for Children & Families BE A LIBRARy ExPLORER WEE ExPLORE PROGRAM Learning the Library Together! For children ages 2 to 5 and their parents. Pick up a Wee Explore Passport at the Children’s Reference Desk or in the Par- ents Corner. Children and parents receive a sticker for their Wee Explore Passport for each activity they complete together. LIBRARy ExPLORER: SUPER CHALLENGE! For students, 4th - 8th grades Pick up a Super Challenge Passport at the Children’s Reference Desk. Complete a different Super Challenge question each month and earn a Library Explorer Pass- port sticker. CUPERTINO CINEMA CLUB Thursday, April 14, 4 pm, Cupertino Library Story Room School-aged children are invited. Programs for Teens CELEBRATE NATIONAL POETRy MONTH April 1- 30 Teens are invited to enter this year’s Poet- ry Contest. One winner from middle school and high school will walk away with a cash prize. Please visit the Cupertino Library Teen Area or www.santaclaracountylib.org/ teen/poetry contest/ for an entry form and contest rules. Programs for Adults VISIT THE CUPERTINO LIBRARy’S BOOTH AT THE EARTH DAy FESTIVAL Saturday, April 9, 2011, Cupertino Civic Plaza (next to the Cupertino Library) The Cupertino Library Staff will co-host a booth with the Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County. Drop by for some great tips on eco-friendly gardening practices you can implement at home! HEALTHy GARDENS HEALTHy CREEkS Monday, April 11, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall Speaker, Joshua Fodor, will provide informa- tion on beautiful California Native Plants that you can grow successfully in different home garden situations. GET HEALTHy @ THE LIBRARy PRESENTS: FOOT HEALTH – WHAT yOU NEED TO kNOW Wednesday, April 14, 12 - 1 pm followed by free foot screenings Cupertino Community Hall Brought to Cupertino by the PlaneTree Health Library and the Santa Clara Coun- ty Library. Learn about common and less common foot concerns and what to do about them. Leslie Oldenbrook, D.P.M, presents an engaging talk and slides on how to keep your LIBRARy INFORMATION | 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino LIBRARY OPEN HOURS Mon – Tues ........................................1 to 9 Wed – Thurs ...................................10 to 9 Fri – Sat ...........................................10 to 6 Sunday ............................................12 to 6 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 PROGRAMS AND EVENTS 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.santaclaracountylib.org The Library will be closed on Sunday, April 24 for Easter holiday. cupertino scene april 2011 6 feet healthy, happy, and on the move. Dr. Oldenbrook and his associate will provide free foot health checks after the talk for the first 60 participants. BOOk DISCUSSION GROUP Thursday, April 21, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Library Story Room The group will read and discuss Mao’s Last Dancer by Li Cunxin. The book discussion group meets on the third Thursday evening of each month. Adults of all ages are welcome. MASTER GARDENERS LECTURE: SHRINk yOUR L AWN Wednesday, April 27, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall Learn how easy it is to reduce the size of your lawn and add beautiful low-water using native and Mediterranean plants. You can also plan for year-round bloom, an attrac- tive arrangement that provides food for birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Also in the Cupertino Library kNITTING AT THE LIBRARy Every Tuesday, 4 – 6 pm Cupertino Library Story Room Bring your needles and yarn to the library every Tuesday and join the drop-in knit- ting program. Knitters of all skill levels and ages are welcome. Individual or Small Group Programs by Appointment INTERNET BASICS FOR ADULTS Beginning classes on how to use the Internet are available by appointment. Participants must be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse. To schedule an appointment, please call the Library’s Reference Desk at 408.446.1677 ext. 3372. INTERNET CLASSES IN MANDARIN Beginning classes on how to use the Inter- net are available in Mandarin, by appoint- ment. Participants must be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse. To schedule an appointment, please call the Library’s Reference Desk at 408.446.1677 ext. 3372. TEEN DATABASE CLASSES Database instruction for teens, ages 13 to 19, is available at the library, by appointment. To schedule an appointment to learn about the library’s subscription databases, please call the Library at 408.446.1677 ext. 3372. For more information on any of the Cuperti- no Library’s adult programs, please call the Reference Desk at 408.446.1677 ext. 3372. For your Information DATABASES AND RESEARCH TOOLS Santa Clara County Library subscribes to online databases for adults and children, on a variety of subjects, including business, science and literature. Go to the library’s webpage at www.santaclaracountylib. org, click on Electronic Library 24/7, and enter your library card and PIN number to access a database. You can research your family history using Heritage Quest, access full-text product reviews from Consumer Reports, search the Encyclopaedia Britan- nica Online, and much more. If you have any questions about the databases, please call the Reference desk, at 408.446.1677. THE FRIENDS OF THE CUPERTINO LIBRARy BOOk SALE The next used book sale will be held at Community Hall on: • Saturday, May 14, 2011 • Sunday, May 15, 2011 Free Citizenship Practice Interview Class On Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 9:30 - 11:30 am, Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult and Community Education will be offer- ing a free special one-day class, ESL/ Citizenship Interview Preparation, to help prospective citizens prepare for their interview. Volunteers from the community will act as interviewers. At this class there will also be an immigration expert who will talk about the interview process and answer questions. The class will meet in the Training Center at the Adult Education Center, 591 W. Fremont Avenue, Sunnyvale. Students should register in class. For more information about this class, please call 408.522.2700. volume xxxiv number 3 7 cupertino scene june 2009 adult 50 plus news Spring has sprung, and we have planned many educational and fun activities at the Senior Center, come to our Insiders Guide to the Senior Center on Thursday, April 14, 2 pm, to see what we have to offer. Hearing Tests Wednesday, April 27, 9 - 11am Hearing tests will be provided by San Jose State University audiology students, with instructor supervision. Please register at the front desk. Space limited, members only. Benefits of Bingo Fridays, 1 - 3:30 pm Bingo is a fun game to play that improves hand-eye coordination and may also increase speed and mental agility. This is a perfect opportunity to socialize and meet new people. The refreshments provided are pretty good, too! Game cards start at $4. $5 day pass for senior guests. Friday, April 8, 12 pm Lunch prior to Bingo. Penne Pasta mari- nara and meatballs. Members $3, senior guests add $5 day pass. Additional fee for bingo cards. Pre-registration is required. Fire and Fall Prevention Monday, April 4, 10 am – 12 pm Learn practical tips that will keep you safe! Gina Cali from the Santa Clara County Fire Department will provide useful infor- mation to prevent both fire and falls. Sign up at the lobby table. Open to the public. VTA Photo Session Friday, April 1, 10 am Valley Transit Authority will be at the senior center to take photos for the Regional Transit Connections (RTC) Discount Card. Must be 65+. $3 Thermometer Exchange Monday, April 4, 10 am - 12 pm This project is sponsored by the City of San Jose, Environmental Services Depart- ment, Watershed Protection, and Pollution Prevention. Please double bag your mer- cury thermometers in plastic, bring to the center and exchange for safer digital thermometers. How to Become a U.S. Citizen Monday, April 11, 9:30 - 11:30 am Learn how to apply for U.S. citizenship from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immi- gration Services. Please sign up at the lobby table or call 408.777.3150 to register. The presentation will be in English with Mandarin translation. This event is free and is open to the public. Wii Lunch with Friends Wednesday, 12 - 1:30 pm April 6 – Chili con carne (mild) April 20 – Tuna noodle casserole Socialize and enjoy a fantastic lunch with a choice of playing bowling, ping pong, and archery among other games on the Nintendo Wii. Wii play will be first come first serve. Members $8, senior guests add $5 day pass. Pre-registration is required. April Birthday Bash and Social Wednesday, April 13, 12 noon This month we will have “Magic of the Mind.” Ralph Dean will offer a number of demonstrations that guarantee to amaze, entertain… and raise a few laughs. Come for fun and intrigue, plus a delicious lunch with stuffed sole, steamed vegetables, roll, and dessert. We will honor members with April birthdays. Members $8, senior guests add $5 day pass. Pre-registration is required. Lunch with Friends Wednesdays, 12 pm Join us for lunch and socialize over a homemade, healthy meal. Members $6, senior guests add $5 day pass. Pre- registration is required. April 6 – Chili con carne with beans and tomatoes (mild), corn bread, salad and dessert. April 20 – Lemon-caper tuna noodle casserole, vegetables, roll, and dessert. Insiders Guide to the Senior Center Thursday, April 14, 2 pm Are you a new member of the senior center or new to the area and thinking of joining? Come to the “Insiders Guide to the Senior Center” and get acquainted with our cen- ter. Learn about our many classes, trips, socials, luncheons, and volunteer opportu- nities. We will show a sample of program- ming presented by our center’s all volun- teer TV production group, “The Better Part.” Please sign up at the front desk to attend this free event. The “Little” Big Band Dance Social-Live Music Tuesday, April 19, 1:30 – 3 pm The Rhythmaire’s Band will play dance music for an afternoon of fun, come to dance or just listen to the great music! Light refreshments will be served. Free for members, $5 day pass for senior guests. cupertino scene april 2011 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 Waves, Wine, and Wonder, A 3-day Mystery Trip, May 17 -19, 2011, $582 Double Oc- cupancy Great Lodges of Glacier National Park, July 5-10, 2011, $2789 Double Occupancy Southeast Alaska, August 19-27, 2011, $4995 Double Occupancy, All Inclusive Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, October 7 - 13, 2011, $2149 double occupancy Experience the colorful balloons from around the world, and then enjoy yours of Old Town Albuquerque, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Santa Fe City tour, Taos Pueblo and much more! Call the Senior Center for more information. New Orleans Holiday, November 29 - December 3, 2011, $1699 double occu- pancy Join us as we celebrate the holidays New Orleans style! Tour includes four nights in the French Quarter, walking tours, School of Cook- ing tour, Garden District, Oak Alley Plantation, and much more. Call for more information. DAy TRIPS Hidden Villa Heyday, $61, April 20 All Aboard for Beans and Beer, $95, May 9 Jack London Square and the Oakland Museum with Gary, $99, May 27, 2011 Forbes Island Dinner and the Palace of Fine Arts, $92, June 2, 2011 49-Mile Scenic Drive with Gary, $97, June 22, 2011 Music of the Spheres, June 25, 2011 Masterpieces by Picasso, $99, June 30, 2011 Lend me a Tenor, July 16, 2011 New Almaden and Hayes Mansion Dinner with Gary, July 22, 2011 Portola Valley Wonders Revisited, $63, July 29, 2011 Teatro ZinZanni, $144 August 14, 2011 Billy Elliot, August 31, 2011 Santa Cruz Follies, $83 September 14, 2011 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. APRIL 4, 5 & 8 – DAVE THE PLUMBER Learn more about what your plumber knows. APRIL 11, 12 & 15 – HAM RADIO Two very experienced amateur radio operators explain how ham radio works. APRIL 18, 19 & 22 – A KOREAN BOY’S STORY Hear the story of a Korean boy’s experience during the Japanese occupation of Korea. APRIL 25, 26 & 29 – SENIORS ON THE INTERNET Are seniors too old to learn how to use a computer and the internet? DVD or VHS copies of programs can be purchased by visiting: www.thebetterpart.com. Copies of past programs can also be found in the Santa Clara County Library System and on YouTube. Want to join the group who produces these programs? Call 408.252.2667. Cupertino Hills Swim and Racquet Club Celebrates 40 years The Cupertino Hills Swim and Racquet Club (CHSRC) at 22090 Rae Lane, is celebrating 40 years of family recreation. This beautiful three-acre facility offers six tennis courts, two pools, a playground, table tennis, and an activity center that can be reserved for private parties. The club also hosts a competitive youth swim team, “the Sharks,” which has won first place in the swim league for eight of the last ten years. A binder containing histor- ical photos and articles was recently discovered which chronicles the journey the club founders took to find land, gain city approval, and enlist members, before the club opened its doors in late 1970. View photos and articles at: www.cupertinohills.org. They have two events planned for the community: CHSRC Family Day Sunday, April 10, 12 Noon - 4 pm CHSRC Flea Market Sunday, May 15, 1 - 4 pm For more info, contact Rommy Zapp at cuphill@gmail.com or call 408.253.3483. volume xxxiv number 3 eco news | april Compost Available Again The City’s compost site is opening again on Stevens Canyon Road (across from the dam) and will be open to Cupertino residents for free bulk compost pickup on Friday and Saturday mornings from 8:30 - 11 am from March 25 through October 22. No appointments are necessary. The site is closed on holiday week- ends, during rainy weather or if the site is muddy from previous rains. If it is rain- ing or drizzling anywhere in Cupertino or at the com- post site, the compost site must close. If there are mud puddles at the compost site during sunny weather, the site must be closed to com- ply with State stormwater mud-tracking prevention requirements. Please abide by the following rules. • Only Cupertino residents may take free compost. Please bring a driver’s license or identification and proof of residency. • If sending your gardener, the resident must accompany their gardener when picking up free compost. • Please bring adequate shovels and peo- ple to help; there will not be any staff at the site to assist in shoveling compost or moving bags. • Bring containers, such as an old trash- can, a tarp or bags to hold your compost. Two bags per car will be provided upon request. • Residents are limited to 15 minutes of shoveling & loading when other cars are waiting in line. • Bring a tarp and tie-down ropes to cover truck loads. State law requires that loads of loose material be covered while trucks are traveling on streets and highways. View the compost site schedule and infor- mation at www.cupertino.org/compost. For recorded information call 408.777.1320, or city offices at 408.777.3354. Create A Beautiful, Healthy, Sustainable Garden & Learn to Compost Too Green your garden and earn a free compost bin by attending any one of these upcoming hands- on workshops (Only one free bin per household, Cupertino residents only): Compost Workshops: Visit the City’s website www.cupertino.org/compost for the 2011 schedule and registration information. Each class lasts about 2 hours and there is no charge to attend. Bay-Friendly Gardening Basics: April 16 & July 9, Palo Alto – This workshop will provide an overview of design and maintenance considerations and practices that will help you make smart choices in your garden. Bay Friendly Gardening from the Ground up: May 7 & August 20, Palo Alto – Composting, sheet mulching basics and other soil building techniques will be covered. Bay-Friendly Gardening to Manage Pests Naturally: May 21, Palo Alto – Discover less- toxic methods for managing common garden pests such as snails, slugs, and aphids. Bay-Friendly Let Worms Eat Your Garbage: April 9 & August 27, San Jose – Small on space and big on benefits – worm compost- ing is a great way to recycle kitchen scraps into a fantastic organic fertilizer. Registration: To register for all above listed Bay-Friendly Gardening workshops visit www.bayfriendlycoalition.org or call 408.918.4640. Creek Clean Up Event, Saturday, May 21 The City of Cupertino will host a com- munity cleanup as part of National River Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 9 am - 12 pm at Creekside Park, 10455 Miller Avenue, Cupertino. Volun- teers and City staff will clean up areas surrounding Calabazas Creek by Creek- side Park. Gloves, trash grabbers and other tools will be distributed. Volunteers are encouraged to dress for safety; wear old shoes, long sleeves, pants and sun- screen. Free refreshments will be offered. Do something good for your community and have fun, make it a family event! To register to volunteer please contact the Public Works Dept at 408.777.3354 or email environmental@cupertino.org. For more information call the number above or visit the City’s website at www.cupertino.org. cupertino scene april 2011 10 » Are y ou Participating in the New Recycling & Composting Services for Cupertino Residents? Recology and the City of Cupertino recently rolled out its new recycling and composting programs, which includes food waste with yard waste collection for composting, household hazardous waste door- to-door pickup, used cooking oil collection and in- creased recycling services. We encourage you to par- ticipate in these programs. Used Motor Oil Proper Disposal Did you know used motor oil and oil filters are recyclable? Used motor oil can be re-refined into new oil. Recology will collect your used motor and cooking oil by disposing it in one-gallon plastic containers with tight fitting, screw top lids. (Milk and water jugs with pop-on lids are acceptable.) Lids must be taped secure- ly. You may place up to two one-gallon containers next to your recycling bin for pickup. You can dispose of your used oil filters by placing fully drained filters in a sealed, leak-proof, plastic bag at curbside next to your recycling bins. Or, dispose of used motor oil and filters at State Certified Centers throughout the County, such as Jiffy Lube, Oil Changer, SpeeDee Oil Changer, PEP Boys, Kragen’s, Firestone’s, and many other automotive shops. These Certified Centers will accept uncontami- nated used motor oil for free. Some stores will accept oil filters for free from residents in the County. Check with individual stores for their policy on accepting oil filters. Please, drop off your used motor oil and oil filters only during business hours. For the location of the nearest Certified Used Oil Collection Center to you call 408.299.7300 or visit www.HHW.org Food Scrap Recycling Program The food scrap recycling program collects food scraps and food-soiled paper to be “recycled” into compost instead of going into the garbage. Residents can collect food scraps and paper items in the kitchen pitcher provided by Recology, or their own designated container, and transfer them to their yard waste cart for weekly collection. To avoid the possibility of odor, bugs, rodents and possible mess in your yard waste container, wrap food scraps in a paper bag, newspaper, paper towel, or a compostable bag, when transport- ing your food waste from your pitcher to the yard waste container. Paper products not only absorb moisture and odor, they compost nicely. Please do not place your food waste in a plastic bag. Plastic will clog up the processing machine. Also, please keep your yard waste container lid closed. Cooking Oil Cooking oil, in a 1-gallon clear plastic container with a closed screw-top lid, will be collected on regularly scheduled residential service days. Closed containers should be placed curbside between your garbage and recycling cart. Door-to-Door Household Hazardous Waste Program Call Curbside Inc. 800.449.7587, or visit curbsideinc.com, to set up an appointment for Residential Pickup of Electronic Waste, Sharps and Household Chemicals, such as house- hold cleaners, paint, fertilizers, thermometers, propane tanks, paint, pool and spa chemi- cals. Pharmaceuticals will not be collected in the City’s door-to-door collection program at this time. You can dispose of your medications at West Valley Patrol Sub- Station, 1601 S. De Anza Blvd, Cupertino 408.868.6600. For more info, visit Recology’s website at www.recologycupertino.com or call 408.725.4020. Hats Off to you Luncheon The Luncheon will be held at Quinlan Center on Thursday, April 28 and the fun begins at 11:45 am. Tickets are just $15 per person for the delicious catered Lunch from Outback Steak House. Quota will raise funds at Hat’s Off for its various charitable pro- grams including: underprivi- leged women and children, the hearing impaired, West Valley Community Services programs. Reservations are a must, so please contact any Quota member, or call 408.255.9463, to reserve your place. volume xxxiv number 3 11 community calendar 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 12:30 pm 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 Sunnyvale Art Gallery, 251 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale 650.492.0859 Ask for Dorothy Liu cupertino.freetoasthost.net TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)* 6:30 pm First Baptist Church, 10505 Miller Ave. 725.0380 tops.org American Legion Post 642 7 pm 10201 Imperial Avenue #3 374.6392 sccgov.org/portal/site/va C.A.R.E.S 7:30 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 345.8372 cupertinoares.org/ 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 Cupertino Coin Club 7:30 p.m West Valley Pres. Church 6191 Bollinger Ave. CupertinoCoinClub.com Daughters of Norway 9:30 am Sunny View Retirement Community 255.9828 daughtersofnorway.org 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, 10181 Finch Ave. 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 252.3336 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 Viewfinders Digital Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center - In Cupertino Room 252.2667 viewfindersclub.org Cup. Host Lions Club*7:15 pm Mariani's Restaurant 209.7251 cupertinohostlionsclub.org De Anza Lions Club*6:45 am Holders Country Inn 255.3093 deanzalions.org/ Cupertino-West Valley Welcome Club 11:30 a.m 257.6136 252.1529 newcomersclub.com 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 2 SAT 4 MON 7 THUR 8 FRI 9 SAT 10 SUN 11 MON 13 WED 14 THUR APR CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL cupertino scene april 2011 12 Submit information about clubs and organizations meeting in Cupertino to Kirsten Squarcia, City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, 408.777.3212, kirstens@cupertino.org Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number for details. 14 THUR 15 FRI 18 MON 19 TUES 26 TUES 27 WED 28 THUR 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/ 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 African Violet Society 12:30 pm Sunny View Lutheran Home 736.9262 avsa.org Los Gatos Camel Herders 6:30 pm Holder's Restaurant 482.0147 The Powerful Pens 7 pm 18000 Chelmsford 626.9784 Embroiders' Guild of America 7 pm Sunny View Retirement Community 873.1190 ega-gpr.org Quota Service Club* (Aids hearing & speech impaired) Noon Blue Pheasant 252.8568 quota.org Rolling Hills 4H Club 6:30 pm Monta Vista Recreation Center clubs.ca4h.org/santaclara/ rollinghills West Valley Republican Women 11:30 am 252.6312 westvalleyrepublican womenfederated.org APR CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL First Aid Seminar Know the basics of first aid? Want to learn how to respond to emergencies? Come attend the First Aid Seminar held by the American Red Cross at the Cupertino Quinlan Center on Sunday, April 3 from 10 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm. There will be a half-hour information session followed by five demon- strations on scrapes, slings, chocking rescue, poison, and burns. Refreshments will be provided, and each participant will receive a complimentary raffle ticket for a raffle at the end. To reserve a place, please call 408.799.4652 or send an email to mvredx1011@gmail. com . Space is limited, so reserve your spot as soon as possible. For more infor- mation on American Red Cross visit www.redcross.org. Taste of Cupertino Saturday, April 16, 2011, Vallco Shopping Mall You are invited to come and enjoy tastes from Cupertino’s finest restaurants including Arya Global Cuisine, Baja Fresh, BJ’s Brewhouse, Bowlmor Lanes, Fontana’s Italian, Hobee’s, Dynasty Restaurant, Fresh Choice, Park Place, Rio Adobe, Merlion, Tatami Seafood Buffet, and TGI Friday’s. There will be music, wine, beer and raffle prizes. Tickets are $30 per person until April 15, 2011 and $40 at the door. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Cupertino Chamber at 408.252.7054 or visit www.cupertino-chamber.org volume xxxiv number 3 13 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING TUESDAy, FEBRUARy 15, 2011 Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Wang, Wong Council Members Absent: None Obtained the briefing from Legal Counsel for Initiation of Litigation and took no action Gave direction to Real Property Negotiator for property at 10800 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014 and took no action Met with legal counsel on Significant Exposure to Litigation and took no action. Presented the Proclamation recognizing the Santa Clara County Library, the Friends of the Cupertino Library, and the Cupertino Library Foundation for their support of the 9th Annual Silicon Valley Reads Received the Presentation about the local branch of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) Recognized the City of Cupertino Finance Depart- ment for its excellence in operating budgeting for Fiscal Year 09-10 and presented the award from the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) Approved the January 18 City Council minutes Approved the January 24 City Council minutes Approve the January 25 City Council minutes Adopted Resolution No. 11-017 to accept Ac- counts Payable for period ending January 28, 2011 Adopted Resolution No. 11-018 to accept Payroll for period ending February 4, 2011 Accepted the Treasurer’s Investment and Budget Report for quarter ending December 2010 Adopted Resolution No. 11-019 to approve the Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer Appointments Adopted Resolution No. 11-020 to authorize the Grant of Easement for Sidewalk Purposes for Apple Inc., 19333 Vallco Parkway, APN(s) 316-20- 075 and 316-20-076 Approved the list of recommended changes to the Development Permit Process with the following amendments: Public Engagement Policy: Increase the notification threshold for the “collaborate level” to 25 residential units, Project Approval Thresholds: Council to approve projects with >50 residential units, 50,000 sf. of commercial/office/ non-residential or 100,000 sf. of industrial space, discuss keeping the current noticing RADII for minor general plan amendments and zoning ap- plications, Initiate a separate, limited review of the R1 ordinance related to design review, story poles and noticing Conducted a hearing and adopted Resolution No. 11-021 to deny the Petition for reconsideration of the City Council’s January 4, 2011 decision to deny an appeal of a Director’s Approval for a parking pad to be located at a duplex located at 965-967 Miller Avenue Conducted a hearing and adopted Resolution No. 11-022 to deny the Petition for reconsideration of the City Council’s January 4, 2011 decision to deny an appeal of a personal wireless service facility at the Results Way Office Park Adopted Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 11-01 and City Council Resolution No. 11-023 to approve the Loan and Repayment Agreement between the City of Cupertino and the City of Cupertino Redevelopment Agency Adopted Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 11-02 and City Council Resolution No. 11-024 to approve the Agreement between the Housing Trust of Santa Clara County, the Cupertino Rede- velopment Agency (RDA), and the City of Cuperti- no for the use of housing funds; and increased the RDA Housing set-aside fund expenditure budget by $1,000,000 Adopted Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 11-03 and City Council Resolution No. 11-025 Public Infrastructure Agreement with the Cupertino Redevelopment Agency, City of Cupertino, and Vallco Shopping Mall Adopted Resolution No. 11-026 to amend the Grant Agreement between the City of Cupertino and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) to allow the City to purchase two Storm Sewer Trash Capture Devices; directed staff to agendize a discussion on the process for filing petitions for reconsiderations and to add a link on the website to the State Mining Board (page where Lehigh material is located) SPECIAL JOINT MEETING TUESDAy, MARCH 1, 2011 Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Wong Council Members Absent: Wang Met with Real Property Negotiator for 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014. No action taken. Met with Legal Counsel regarding Significant Expo- sure to Litigation. No action taken. Presented the proclamation recognizing the Homestead High School Future Business Leaders of America’s Community Service Project Received the presentation from the Library Com- mission of 2010 accomplishments Approved the February 1, 2011 City Council minutes Adopted Resolution No. 11-027 to accept Ac- counts Payable for period ending February 4, 2011 Adopted Resolution No. 11-028 to accept Ac- counts Payable for period ending February 11, 2011 Accepted the bench donation in honor of Hazel Fretwell from the Cupertino Historical Society Authorized the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement between Fremont Union High School District, Cupertino Union School District, and City of Cupertino council actions cupertino scene april 2011 14 Welcome New Businesses • Cupertino Liquors 7335 Bollinger Rd Ste F • Faithful Realty & Financial 20480 Pacifica Dr Ste A • Gopa IT Consulting Inc 19925 Stevens Creek Blvd • I Love Bento 10129 S De Anza Blvd • Insite Partners LLC 21060 Homestead Rd Ste 226 • Kiddie Academy of Cupertino 19875 Stevens Creek Blvd • Wingcho Fung (Acupuncture) 21801 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 7 Have Something to Contribute? To submit information to “Cupertino Scene,”email: scene@cupertino.org. Submission deadline for the May edition is April 6. Approved the Alcoholic Beverage License ap- plication for On-Sale General for Bona Fide Public Eating Place for Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas at 19980 Homestead Road (Oakmont Shopping Center @ Blaney) Approved the Alcoholic Beverage License for On- Sale Beer and Wine for Bona Fide Public Eating Place for Guan Dong House at 10851 North Wolfe Road (Cupertino Village) Approved the application for Alcoholic Beverage License for On-Sale Beer and Wine for Bona Fide Public Eating Place at Gyu-Kaku Cupertino, 19620 Stevens Creek, Suite 150 (Marketplace) Accepted the Planning Commission recommenda- tion to select Winnie Lee as the Environmental Review Committee representative Accepted the Municipal Improvements Agreement at 10205 Imperial Avenue, APN 357-18-007 Accepted City Project No. 2008-9126 at Sterling Barnhart Park Adopted Resolution No. 11-029 to accept the Quit- claim Deed and Authorization for Underground Water Rights at 19050 Pruneridge Avenue, APN 316-06-033 Adopted Resolution No. 11-030 to accept the Quit- claim Deed and Authorization for Underground Water Rights at 10108 South Tantau Avenue, APN 375-07-040 Adopted Resolution Nos. 11-031 and 11-032, authorizing applications for grant funding from the Santa Clara Valley Water District’s Clean Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Program of 2000 for Stevens Creek Corridor Park Phase II, Project 9136 Conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 11-2074 with the following exceptions: (1) Remove the word aircraft and its definition; (2) Amend section 19.100.030(a) (d), first two sentences, to read as follows: All vehicles must be parked on a permanent impervious or semi-pervious surface. Semi-pervious surfaces include unit pavers, turf block, brick, cobbles, pavers, gravel, or other like materials, and must allow for partial infiltration of water and must prevent direct contact with soil. Authorized the City Manager to execute a one year lease with the Coffee Society, with the option granted to the Coffee Society to extend this initial term with two additional one year periods Received the report of the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)/ Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)- Sustainable Communities Strat- egy and the Subregion Regional Housing Needs Allocation (Sub RHNA) Process and took no action. Set a deadline date for Teen Commission applica- tions, due in the City Clerk’s Office Fri, May 13 and selected the date for interviews to be held begin- ning at 3:30 pm Wed, May 25 (and Thurs, May 26 as needed). Teen Commission Vacancy Notice Cupertino teens are encouraged to apply for five vacancies on the Teen Commission. The application deadline is 4:30 pm on Friday, May 13, 2011. Council will conduct interviews beginning at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, May 25 and continue inter- views on Thursday, May 26 (if necessary). Teen Commissioners are interviewed and appointed by the City Council, and may serve a total of one 2-year term. The commission consists of nine members, with the intention, if possible, to include at least one person from each public middle school and public high school in Cupertino. Membership on the Commis- sion is limited to Cupertino residents. Members may attend schools outside of the city limits, or be schooled at home. Commissioners must be in 8th through 12th grade. Teen Commissioners serve two-year staggered terms. The powers and functions of the Teen Commission are to advise the City Council and staff on issues and projects important to youth. For more information on teen commission and programs, call staff liaison Lauren Phillips, 408.777.3134, or visit the city website at www.cupertino.org/teen. volume xxxiv number 3 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 City Directory 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 — Sheriff Services 408.868.6600 www.sccsheriff.org Access City online at www.cupertino.org/access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week City Meetings Apr. 5 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm Apr. 6 Library Commission (EOC) 7 pm Apr. 6 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm Apr. 7 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am Apr. 7 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm Apr. 7 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall) 7 pm Apr. 12 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm Apr. 13 Teen Commission (QCC) 6:30 pm Apr. 14 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C) 9 am Apr. 14 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm Apr. 19 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm Apr. 20 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm Apr. 21 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am Apr. 21 Audit Committee (Conf. Rm. A) 4 pm Apr. 21 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm Apr. 26 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm Apr. 28 Disaster Council (EOC) 2 pm 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 THE SCENE IS PRINTED ON 40% POST-CONSUMER WASTE RECYCLE PAPER WITH SOY INK www.cupertino.org