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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CUPERTINO SENIOR CENTER
ADDRESS: 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd.
OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
PHONE: 408.777.3150
EMAIL: seniorcntr@cupertino.org
WEB: www.cupertino.org/50plus
ADULT 50 PLUS TRIPS
Call the Senior Center at 408.777.3150 for
reservations or more information on any trip.
TOURS
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.
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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.
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» 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.
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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
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THUR
APR CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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