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IN THIS ISSUE
v o l u m e x x x i v n o . 1 0
d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 1
Serve on a City Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Community Tree Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Breakfast with Santa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Cupertino Election Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Sports Center Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Cupertino Symphonic Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Project Sentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Simply Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Cupertino Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Childrens’ Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Adult, Teen and Family Programs . . . . . . .6-7
Adult 50 Plus News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Adult 50 Plus Programs/Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
The Better Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Eco News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Recycling During the Holidays . . . . . . . . . . .10
Extra Holiday Trash? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Use Reusable Shopping Bags . . . . . . . . . . .11
Environmental Recycling Day . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Community Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Cupertino 2012 Silicon Valley Reads . . . . . . . . .13
Council Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
New Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Commission Seeks Public Input . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult
and Community Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
City Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
C O N T E N T S
Would You Like To Serve on a City Commission?
Cupertino residents are encouraged to
apply for City commissions and commit-
tees with openings in January 2012.
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Sports Center Open House
The City of Cupertino invites you to an Open
House of the Cupertino Sports Center on
January 14, 2012, at 21111 Stevens Creek
Blvd. Cupertino, from 8:30 – 11: 30 am.
Check out the Best Special of the Year and
join us for free activities and gifts.
– see ad on page 3
Recycling During the Holidays
Almost Everything Can Be Recycled or Composted
Have an environmentally Smart and Green
Holiday Season!
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happenings in cupertino
City Commission, continued from page 1
Would You Like To Serve
on a City Commission?
Cupertino residents are encouraged to
apply for City Commissions with open-
ings in January 2012. On January 24
and 25 beginning at 6 pm, the City
Council will interview applicants for
these groups: Bicycle Pedestrian
Commission; Fine Arts Commission;
Housing Commission; Library Com-
mission; Parks & Recreation; Planning
Commission; Technology, Information,
and Communications Commission.
Applications can be downloaded from
the website www.cupertino.org/
vacancies. For more details, please
see the website or call the City Clerk’s
Office at 408.777.3223. The deadline
to apply is 5:30 pm on Wednesday,
January 12, 2011.
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CUpERTINO ELECTION RESULTS
For two open seats for City Council, Gilbert
Wong and Rod Sinks received the most votes
Percent Votes
GILBERT WONG 21.86% 4,022
ROD SINKS 21.09% 3,879
HOMER TONG 18 .03% 3,316
MARTY MILLER 17 .51% 3,221
DONNA AUSTIN 15 .74% 2,895
CHRIS ZHANG 5 .77% 1,062
Measure C, Transient Occupancy Tax passed,
as more than 82% of the voters were in favor .
This tax will go in effect from January 2012
and would increase the City’s Transient
Occupancy Tax, commonly known as the
“hotel tax,” from 10% to 12% .
Percent Votes
YES 82.49% 8,088
NO 17 .51% 1,717
The swearing-in ceremony for the new
council members is scheduled for Tuesday,
December 6, at 6:45 pm in the Cupertino
Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue . The
public is welcome to attend, and the event
will also be televised live on Comcast
Channel 26 and ATT U-Verse Channel 99,
and the live webcast can be viewed at
www.cupertino.org/webcast .
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Cupertino Symphonic Band
Brings Christmas Cheer
December 18, 3 pm, Quinlan Community
Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road, Cupertino
Join us for Charlie Brown’s Christmas
and a lot of other joyous traditional music.
The concert is free but donations of canned
goods for West Valley Community Services
are appreciated. For more information call
408.262.0471 or visit the website at
www.netview.com/csb.
project Sentinel
Counseling and Mediation Services
to help Cupertino Tenants.
Project Sentinel has provided free counsel-
ing and dispute resolution services for
tenants and landlords, co-tenants and
roommates in Cupertino since 1976.
Without taking sides, Project Sentinel’s
staff of experienced counselors answers a
wide range of questions about rights and
responsibilities of tenants and landlords,
and offer options for dispute resolution.
Typical issues raised by clients include
security deposits, non-payment of rent,
privacy, evictions and repairs. Counselors
also offer an array of referral information
if needed.
The agency’s primary dispute resolution
service is mediation. Once the parties
agree to mediate, a trained impartial
mediator helps them look at the problem
and reach a mutually satisfying solution
by providing a problem solving structure
and process.
Project Sentinel is certified by Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) to provide
counseling and assistance for home owners
who are experiencing problems with mort-
gage payment or have general questions
about their mortgages. For homeowners
who are behind in their mortgage payments,
agency counselors work with lenders to
arrange solutions to help bring mortgage
current. The agency’s also provides first
time homebuyer, foreclosure prevention
and reverse mortgage assistance.
For more information call the Sunnyvale
office at 408.720.9888 ext. 14 or visit
their website at www.housing.org/
sunnyvale.htm.
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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 | december
Candles Light the Holiday
Candles brighten up the holidays and send
scents of holidays through the air. There is
nothing that makes a house smell more
festive than a pine-scented candle. The
holiday table filled with food is always
made visually more appetizing when
accompanied by candlelight. The holiday
season certainly is a time when candle
usage increases dramatically and is also
a time when the number of house fires due
to careless candle usage almost doubles.
To keep you and your family safe from a
fire due to candle mishaps, here are a few
safety tips.
• Always use sturdy candle holders that
will not tip or burn.
• Burn candles on uncluttered surfaces and out of the reach of small children.
• Keep burning candles at least one foot away from combustibles such as holiday trees and curtains.
• Trim the candle wick before lighting to one-quarter of an inch.
• When lighting candles keep your hair and clothing away from the flame and make sure the match is completely cold before throwing it out.
• Gently blow out or extinguish the candles when they burn to within two inches of
the holder. And be careful not to splatter hot wax when extinguishing.
• Do not use candles in sleeping areas where one could fall asleep and inadver-tently knock it over during the night.
• Do not place candles in windows or door-ways where the drafts could affect the flame.
• Store candles, matches, and lighters in a safe place away from little children.
• Do not leave candles unattended. When you go out or go to bed, blow it out!
• Consider battery-operated artificial can-
dles when possible.
Give a Holiday Gift of Safety
Wondering what gift to give that special
person who has everything? How about
safety supplies? I know it is unconvention-
al, but it may just save the life of a friend
or loved one. Add these items to your Holi-
day gift list: fire extinguisher (“ABC” type),
Safety to-go pack, LED flashlight, battery
or hand-crank emergency radio, first aid
kit, hard hat, smoke detector, CO2 detec-
tor (now required by CA law). Give yourself
and family the gift of safety by attending
one of the classes below.
Have A Safe And Fun Holiday!
From the staff and volunteers at Cupertino Emergency Response Team, the Medical Reserve Corps, and the Cupertino Amateur
Radio Emergency Service.
Upcoming public Sessions:
FREE! Earthquake preparedness and
Home Safety. This one-hour class is sched-
uled on request by Cupertino businesses,
churches, or social groups of 8 or more. The
class can come to you! Contact the Cuper-
tino Office of Emergency Services (OES) at
408.777.3335, email OES@cupertino.org
for more information, or to request a class
for your company, group or organization.
FREE! personal Emergency preparedness
Workshop (pEp). Earthquake safety, disaster
preparation, disaster communication tips,
first aid techniques that save lives, home
safety, fire safety including how to use a fire
extinguisher, emergency supply suggestions
- and more. The next two PEP classes are
on Tuesday, December 6, 6 - 9 pm, Saratoga
Community Center (Arts & Crafts Room),
19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, and Monday,
January 9, 6 - 9 pm, Cupertino City Hall,
10300 Torre Ave, Cupertino. For registration
email stephanie.morrison@cnt.sccgov.org
or call 408.341.4422.
Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT). Learn to be part of the disaster
response solution. This is an intensive train-
ing session on preparedness and helping
others during a disaster. Must be able to at-
tend all classes for graduation. Classes are on
January 12, 19, 26, February 2 & 9 (Thursday
evenings, 6 - 9 pm) and February 11 (Saturday
morning, 9 am - 1 pm), Cupertino City Hall,
10300 Torre Ave, Cupertino. The cost is
$35 for all classes. If you have questions
contact: miguel.grey@cnt.sccgov.org or
call 408.341.4486. For registration, visit
www.cupertino.org/emergency.
CpR. Learn to save a life! Monday, January
23, 6 - 10 pm, McCormack Training Center,
485 West Sunnyoaks Ave, Campbell.
Registration fee is $55. For questions email
tony.madieros@cnt.sccgov.org
or call 408.341.4435, registration at
www.cupertino.org/emergency.
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If you do only one thing to prepare this month…
Replace old retro large bulb Christmas Lights with mini-lights or low
voltage LED lights to save on electricity and improve fire and child safety.
roots | Winter Memories
b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r
Back in the Mid-West, after the colorful
fall leaves have flown and the bare branches
on trees look stark and black against the
pale sky, winters can be long and cold with
much snow and ice. It’s a season to stay
indoors. In the middle of the last century,
when both my paternal grandmother and
her sister had lost their husbands, Aunt
Eunice used to come out from Missouri
every winter to stay in sunny California with
her sister, my Grandma Posie. They would
putter around the small house, feeding the
chickens in the back yard,
pulling weeds and taking
short walks when it was sunny
outside. They would tell us kids
stories of their lives on the farm
back in Lewis County when
they were growing up and
since these were pre-TV days,
these stories took us back to
another era in our imagina-
tions, and we could see the
farm and their parents and
siblings - the dogs and horses
and cattle and they would show
us pictures from the old family
albums; some photos from as
far back as the mid-1800’s.
They lived in a very rural area
in a time when hunting, fishing, growing
and canning much of your own food was the
way life was lived on a family farm. In the
summer there were ice cream socials and
box suppers at the church - where the young
men bid on the young ladies’ decorated
boxes - filled with good homemade food –
and then sat and ate with the lady whose
box they had won.
In Grandmother’s living room, the double
windows faced east and the light was good.
Dad built the ladies a wooden quilting frame.
In the morning and early afternoon hours
they cut and sewed by hand the fabric blocks
they had saved from old cut up shirts, pants,
aprons, dishtowels, and assorted pieces they
had collected the past year. Once they had
enough sewn-together blocks they would
use an old sheet for backing and put some
batting in between the top and bottom layers.
The layers would be attached to the quilt
frame and bit by bit it all would be hand sewn
together and as each section was finished, the
frame roller would be turned and present an-
other section to be stitched together. Usually
they would finish one quilt each winter before
Eunice would board the train in late spring for
the journey back to her farm in Missouri.
Recently I followed a quilter friend around
a fabric store in Pacific Grove. I am a con-
firmed non-sewer but the colorful bolts and
packages of cotton fabric on shelves and in
bins looked like candy on display. Obviously
quilting has come a long way from the pieces
of worn out clothing sewn into blocks and
patterns from yesteryear. Finding a little
book near the cash register, I amused myself
as my friend shopped. The book held fas-
cinating stories on the history and lore of
quilting. One chapter listed pattern names:
“Double Wedding Ring”, “Irish Chain”,
“Mariner’s Compass”, “Bear’s Paw”, “Log
Cabin”, “Fox and Geese”, “Barbara Fritchie”
and even “Carrie Nation”.
Names and patterns used over
the years reflected experiences,
memories, religion, history,
philosophies, births, and deaths
– whatever message the quilter
wished to convey. “Jacob’s
Ladder” for instance, became
important not only for its’ Bib-
lical reference, but also in its’
practicality for those seeking
freedom through the Under-
ground Railroad during slavery
times. The quilts with this
pattern were placed on a tree
or fence outside a home. When
noticed by those escaping
slavery, its’ message was that in this house
there was sanctuary and safety on the
journey towards freedom. The pattern of the
ladder meant another step towards earthly
freedom and eventually heavenly freedom.
For cold winter nights, a much loved family
quilt is more than just a warm covering. In
the sleepy darkness the family stories that
come with the quilt and the love and care
that went into its’ making warm as much
as the quilt itself. A Kentucky woman called
Aunt Jane said it best... “I’ve been a hard
worker all my life,” she said, “but most all
my work has been the kind that ‘perishes
with the usin’, as the Bible says. That’s the
discouragin’ thing about a woman’s work.
Why, if a woman was to see all the dishes
that she had to wash before she died, piled up
right before her, she’d lie down and die right
then and there. When I’m dead and gone
there ain’t anybody goin’ to think o’ the floors
I’ve swept and the tables I’ve scrubbed and
the old clothes I’ve patched and the stockins
I’ve darned. But when one o’ my granchilins
or great-granchillins see one o’ these quilts,
they’ll think of old Aunt Jane and wherever
I am then, I’ll know I ain’t forgotten”.
Stay warm and well this winter season.
A blessed and happy Christmas to all.
Sources: Quilting book resource by John L. Oldani,
Ph,d. Folklore of the American Quilter
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cupertino library
programs for Children & Families
STORYTIME HOURS
Cupertino Library Story Room
Storytimes will take a break from December 18 to
January 2. Storytimes will resume on Tuesday, January 3.
Bedtime Stories (3½ years and up)Tuesdays at 7 pm
Baby Storytime (for non-walking babies)Tuesdays at 11:30 am - registration is required
Stories for Ones (for walking babies under 2 years old)
Wednesdays at 11:30 am
Stories for Twos (for children 1½ to 2½ years old)
Thursdays at 10:15 am
Stories for Threes (for children 2½ to 3½ years old)
Wednesdays at 10:15 am
Stories for Fours (for children 3½ to 5½ years old)
Tuesdays at 10:15 am
Stories for Fives (for children 4½ to 5½ years old)
Mondays at 4 pm
WEE ExpLORE pROGRAM
LEARNING THE LIBRARY TOGETHER
For children ages 2 - 5 and their parents
Pick up a Wee Explore Passport at the
Children’s Reference Desk or in the Parents
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 dif-
ferent Super Challenge question each month
and earn a Library Explorer Passport sticker.
CUpERTINO CINEMA CLUB
Thursday, December 8, 4 pm
Thursday, January 12, 4 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
School-aged children are invited. Patrons
may call 408.446.1677 x3321 for the free
movie title. This program is sponsored by
the Friends of the Cupertino Library
programs for Adults
Bells and Whistles: Bay area
railroads ExHIBITION
January 1 – June 30
Cupertino Library Second Floor
Join the Cupertino Library, the Cupertino
Historical Society and the Cupertino
Library Foundation for the Santa Clara
Valley History Collaborative’s new exhibition:
Bells and Whistles: Bay Area Railroads.
ART LECTURE: Paris & her Painters
Wednesday, December 7, 7 – 8:30 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Take a visual journey through Fin de Siècle
Paris as portrayed both by the Impression-
ists, and Academy painters. The talk will
also include the Parisian photography of
Atget and Zola. Lecture by De Young
Museum docent, Kay Payne.
CALIFORNIA NATIvE pLANT SOCIETY: a
thriving ecosystem in your garden
Monday, December 12, 7 – 8:30 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Jim Howard of the California Native Plant
Society will present on habitat gardening.
Convert your garden into a wildlife habitat,
and watch how quickly local wildlife will
make it their favorite spot! Find out how
easy it is to get started at this interesting,
informative talk.
BOOk DISCUSSION GROUp
Thursday, December 15, 7 - 8:30 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
The group will read and discuss The
Marriage Bureau for Rich People by
Farahad Zama. The book discussion group
LIBRARY INFORMATION | 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino
LIBRARY OPEN HOURS
Mon – Tues ......................................10 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, December 25 for the Christmas holiday
Monday, December 26 for the Christmas holiday
(observed)
Sunday, January 1 for New Year’s Day
Monday, January 2 for New Year’s Day (observed)
Monday, January 16 for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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meets on the third Thursday evening of
each month. Adults of all ages are welcome.
CRAFT: DECORATIvE CHINESE LANTERN
Wednesday, January 4, 7 - 8 pm
Cupertino Story Room
Come celebrate the Year of Dragon by
making this fun craft with us. All
supplies will be provided for the first
25 adult participants.
WELLNESS RECOvERY IN MENTAL ILLNESS
Sunday, January 8, 1:30 - 4 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
This program will be conducted in
Mandarin Chinese. Please call the
Library for more details.
MASTER GARDENERS:
rose-Pruning and Winter care
Wednesday, January 11, 7 – 8:30 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
A glorious flush of spring bloom and
healthy growth all begin months before
with winter care. Learn how to prune,
fertilize and mulch your roses to reduce
diseases from Master Gardener, Pau-
la Larkin-Hutton. Your reward will be a
beautiful spring and summer rose garden.
CHINESE BOOk DISCUSSION GROUp
Thursday, January 12, 10:30 am – Noon
Cupertino Community Hall
The group will read and discuss (Youth)
by (Han Han). This program is conducted
in Mandarin Chinese.
BOOk DISCUSSION GROUp
Thursday, January 19, 7 - 8:30 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
The group will read and discuss The White
Queen by Phillippa Gregory. The book dis-
cussion group meets on the third Thursday
evening of each month. Adults of all ages
are welcome.
ART LECTURE: golden dreams:
the california exPerience
Sunday, January 22, 1 – 2:30 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Paintings, prints, and vintage photographs
illustrate the California story, which has
enticed the world with ideals of health, fun,
freedom, riches, youth, adventure, beauty,
spectacular scenery, fascinating history
and intriguing inhabitants. Lecture by
De Young Museum docent, Kay Payne.
BOLLYWOOD MOvIE NIGHT
Thursday, January 26, 7 - 9 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Rancho (Aamir Khan), Raju (Sharman
Khureshi), Farhan (Madhavan). Rascal,
Joker, Dreamer. Genius. You’ve never met
a college student quite like Rancho. From
the moment he arrives at India’s most
prestigious university, Rancho’s outlandish
schemes turn the campus upside down along
with the lives of his two newfound best
friends. Directed by: Rajkumar Hirani.
Rated PG-13.
THE SANTA CLARA vALLEY HISTORY
COLLABORATIvE WELCOMES ROD
DIRIDON, SR.
Saturday, January 28, 2 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Mr. Rod Diridon, Sr., has served as execu-
tive director of the Mineta Transportation
Institute since 1995, and has chaired more
than 100 international, national, state and
local programs, most related to transit and
the environment. He frequently provides
legislative testimony on sustainable trans-
portation issues and is regarded by many
as the “father” of modern transit service in
Silicon Valley. Mr. Diridon has chaired nine
successful rail system development project
boards. Upon his retirement from public of-
fice, Santa Clara County renamed its main
train station “San Jose Diridon Station.”
Mr. Diridon will be sharing his insights on
the Bay Area’s transportation systems.
Teen programs
TEEN STUDY AFTERNOONS
Saturday, December 3 from 12 – 5:45 pm
Sunday, December 4 from 12 – 5:45 pm
Saturday, December 10 from 12 – 5:45 pm
Sunday, December 11 12 – 5:45 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Join us at Community Hall to study for
finals or work on your group projects.
Tables, chairs and snacks will be provided.
For teens ages 13 - 19. Co-sponsored by the
Cupertino Library and the Cupertino Parks
and Recreation Department. Underwritten
by the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
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adult 50 plus news
Holidays in Hawaii
Tuesday, December 13, 1:30 - 3 pm
Sway with our own Aloha Nani Hula dancers
as they celebrate the holidays with Hawaiian
songs and dances.
Light refreshments will be provided. Please
sign up at the lobby table. Members are free,
senior guests pay $5 day pass.
Holiday Luncheon and
Birthday Bash
Tuesday, December 20, 12 - 1:30 pm
Celebrate the holiday season with delectable
food and great entertainment. The menu will
be crab, pasta, sourdough bread, salad, and
dessert. Johnny Fabulous will sing holiday
songs and Santa will visit-if you are good.
Members with December birthdays will be
honored. Members $10, senior guests add
$5 day pass. Pre-registration is required.
Holiday Bingo Lunch
Friday, December 2, 12 pm
The Cupertino Senior Center’s Bingo Pro-
gram will be holding their annual holiday
luncheon the first Friday in December. Come
enjoy a festive lunch with friends and Bingo
players. A flyer will be available October 24
with the menu selection. Members $5, senior
guests add $5 day pass. Pre-registration is
required. Stay and play. Bingo for an addi-
tional fee of $4 - $7.
Big Band Dance Social-Live Music
Monday, December 12, 2 - 4 pm
The Dick McConville Swing Quintet will
play live music for this pre-holiday special
event. Light refreshments provided. Mem-
bers are free, senior guests pay $5 day pass.
Please sign up at the lobby table.
Home Sharing
Monday, December 5, 1 - 2:30 pm
Interested in sharing your home for addition-
al income? Need to know your obligations as
a landlord or tenant?
Want to discuss benefits, DO’S and DON’Ts?
Project Sentinel, a non-profit Housing Urban
Development approved housing agency and
landlord/tenant mediation agency, is available
to address your questions and help guide you
to a successful rental experience. Open to the
public, please sign up at lobby table.
vTA photo Session
Wednesday, December 21, 10 am
Valley Transit Authority will be here to take
photos for the Regional Transit Connections
(RTC) Discount Card. No appointment is nec-
essary. $3, must be 65+.
Book Review Meeting
Friday, December 2, January 6, 1:15 - 3 pm
Learn about new books and meet new people.
Members free, senior guests pay $5 day pass.
Ape House by Sara Gruen, reviewed by
Alice Perkins
Current Events Discussion
Group
Thursday, December 1, January 5,
1:30 - 3pm
Organized by Nick Szabo, former Cupertino
mayor, to discuss current events that affect
the 50+ adults locally, state wide, and
nationally. Free for members, senior guests
pay $5 day pass.
Cooking with Suzanne
Wednesday, December 14, 10 am - 1 pm
Eating more whole grains and fiber may help
reduce the risk of many cancers. Different
grains and cooking methods will be covered
and dishes such as Buckwheat Noodle Soup,
Spice Crusted Chicken Strips on Quinoa
Salad with Avocado Sauce, Scottish toasted
Oatmeal Trifle, and Lemon Barley Lemon-
ade will be made in class. After this class,
you will be inspired to bring nutritious and
healthy dishes to your dinner table at home.
Member fee $55
How to Become a U.S. Citizen
Tuesday, January 10, 10:30 am - 12 pm
Officers from the Bureau of Citizenship and
Immigration services will be on hand to
discuss the naturalization process, qualifica-
tions and requirements. They will also
conduct a mock interview. The officers will
answer general questions. Please sign up
at the lobby table or call 408.777.3150.
This event is open to the public. Mandarin
translation will be provided.
January Birthday Bash and Social
Wednesday, January 18, 12 pm
Those with January birthdays will be recog-
nized. Members $8, senior guest add $5 day
pass. Space is limited, please sign up early.
karaoke New Year party
Wednesday, January 25, 12 - 4:30 pm
Celebrate the New Year with a Chinese
lunch, Karaoke sing songs and dance.
Members $8, senior guests add $5 day pass
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CUpERTINO SENIOR CENTER
ADDRESS: 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd.
OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
pHONE: 408.777.3150
EMAIL: seniorcntr@cupertino.org
WEB: www.cupertino.org/50plus
ADULT 50 pLUS TRIpS
Call the Senior Center at 408.777.3150 for
reservations or more information on any trip.
TOURS
Discover Oregon’s Best!
July 16-22, 2012, $2153 double occupancy
Come and enjoy Oregon’s pristine, beautiful
coastline, see miles of diverse terrain that
changes from rugged cliffs to evergreen forest
to Sahara-like dunes and boundless sandy
beaches. Take in the best of the Ashland Shake-
speare Festival, and expansive tour of Crater
Lake, the exciting sights and sounds of down-
town Portland, and an unforgettable journey
through the Columbian River Gorge. Travel
presentation on January 20, 9 am.
Cruise the Mediterranean in Luxury - venice
to Monte Carlo, August 7-16, 2012, From
$5798 double occupancy, includes flights
Silversea’s offers ultra-luxury cruising in all-suite
cabins with personal butler service on a small
‘yacht-like’ cruise ship! Highlights include Ven-
ice, Dubrovnik, Bari, Sicily, Sorrento, Bonifacio,
Monte Carlo, and 5-star service. Join us for the
trip of a lifetime!
Gems of the Sierra, September 10-14, 2012,
$1145 double occupancy
Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National
Parks will be some highlights of this trip including
Mono Lake, Tioga Pass, and Tuolumne Meadows.
Travel presentation on January 20, 9 am.
Caregiver’s Support Group
Thursday, December 8, January 12, 3 - 4:30 pm
Provides a safe place for family caregivers
to share their experiences and challenged.
Having a circle of understanding and
encouraging friends and family helps
caregivers maintain their health. Senior cen-
ter membership is required.
Ballroom Dance Social
Monday, January 9 & 23, 2:05 - 3:35 pm
Volunteers will play various music styles.
No instruction provided. Members free,
$5 day pass for senior guests.
Movie of the Month
Wednesday, January 25, February 29,
1:30 - 3:30 pm
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the
Cupertino Parks and Recreation, we will
show The Lawrence of Arabia, the most popu-
lar movie from 50 years ago. Lemonade and
popcorn will be served. Members free, senior
guests pay $5 day pass
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.
DECEMBER 5, 6 & 9
Senior Olympics Champion – Ninety-five year
old Senior Olympics champ, Don Pellmann,
describes his adventures setting world records
and winning over 800 medals since he began
competing at the age of 70.
D ECEMBER 12, 13 & 16
Saving Energy for Fun and Profit - You really
can save dollars on your energy bills, electricity
and gas. Just follow some of the tips or partici-
pate in one of the programs discussed by our
guest. Great for you and the environment.
DECEMBER 19, 20 & 23
A Christmas Story for Children - Camel Lot is a
musical story performed by the Fourth Grade
class of St. Joseph’s of Cupertino school.
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
408.257.0284.
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eco news | december
Christmas Trees: Christmas trees will be
collected at homes in Cupertino on regular
collection days during the month of Janu-
ary. Cut trees into 5-foot lengths, with all
decorations and stands removed. Place
trees in your brown yard waste cart or at
the curb. Trees will be picked up at apart-
ment and condominium complexes during
the same period. Managers should call
Recology Cupertino at 408.725.4020 when
the complex is ready for tree pick-up.
Flocked trees are accepted for composting.
Corrugated Cardboard: Corrugated card-
board can be placed in the blue recycling
cart or flattened and placed alongside your
recycling cart. Boxes must be flattened and
cut into 3-ft by 3-ft pieces. If desired, large
quantities can be taken to the Sunnyvale
Recycling Center at the north end of
Borregas Ave. Call 408.752.8530 for details.
Styrofoam: Blocks of Styrofoam and
Styrofoam “peanuts” will no longer be
accepted with the City’s recycling pro-
gram. UPS Stores will accept Styrofoam
“peanuts” for recycling. Closest stores are
at 20660 Stevens Creek Blvd. 408.213.219
and 1072 S. De Anza Blvd. 408.253.6561.
Wrapping paper: Gift wrapping paper can
be included with other recycling in your
curbside recycling container. (Most apart-
ment and condominium complexes have re-
cycling containers.) Plastic-coated and foil
wrapping paper, ribbons and bows cannot
be recycled.
No Limit: Remember that there is no limit
to the amount of recyclables that can be set
out on your collection day. Extra recycla-
bles can be placed in boxes or clear plastic
bags and set next to the recycling cart.
produce Less Waste and Smart Holiday
Shopping: Avoid producing unnecessary
waste that needs to be recycled or disposed
of this holiday season. Make these practic-
es part of your holiday routine:
• Give an experience and create a cherished
memory, such as tickets to a movie,
sporting event, stage play, restaurant,
salon spa, and manicure/pedicure. The
choices are endless!
• Package gifts in reusable
gift bags
• Bring your own reusable
bags to the store
» Extra Holiday Trash?
On-Call Disposal Days: Residents (with garbage can service) are reminded that they have
the option of using their two free On-Call Disposal Days for disposal of large amounts of
trash. Schedule a Disposal Day by calling Recology Cupertino at 408.725.4020. For details,
visit Recology’s website at www.recologycupertino.com.
Extra Bag Tags: Another option for residents who periodically generate extra garbage
is “Extra Bag Tags.” Tags cost $6.29 each or 10 for $59.78 and have no expiration date.
Place extra trash in plastic trash bags and attach
a tag to it where your garbage collector picks up.
Bags cannot be larger than 32 gallons or weigh more
than 25 pounds. Tags are available by calling
Recology at 408.725.4020.
» Recycling During the Holidays
Every year during the period from Thanksgiving to New Years, Americans
generate an extra one million tons of trash per week. That’s not too hard to believe
considering all the cards, ribbons, wrapping paper, packaging, and food waste
that make its way to garbage cans this time of year. By practicing simple, earth-
friendly behaviors, we can significantly reduce the amount of garbage that is land
filled during the festive season. Here are some recycling and garbage reminders:
Be creative and have fun.
Have an environmentally SMART and “GREEN” Holiday Season!
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Start Shopping with Reusable
Bags Now
San José customers will
soon be shopping greener
than ever. All grocery and
retail stores in San José can
no longer provide single-use
carryout bags at checkout
beginning January 1, 2012.
Consumers will have the
option to bring or purchase their own
reusable bags or purchase recycled content
paper bags at checkout.
A high-quality reusable bag has the
potential to replace over 600 single-use
plastic bags over its lifetime. Plastic bags
are one of the most common litter items
found in creek cleanups. Paper bags are
just as problematic taking 14 million trees
each year in the United States to produce
a year’s supply for retail use. Shopping
with reusable bags is a great way to take
part in reducing litter and conserving
natural resources. Consider the following
to help you avoid the bag charge in San
Jose and to continue the growing reusable
bag trend in Cupertino:
• Start shopping with a reusable bag now.
• Keep reusable bags by the door, in your
car, or near car keys so you always
remember them. Keep foldable bags in
pockets, backpacks, or your purse.
• Give your friends and family a reusable
bag, and encourage them to start shop-
ping with them today.
Environmental Recycling Day
& Document Shredding Event
Saturday, January 21
The next Environmental Recycling Day &
Document Shredding Event will be held on
January 21 from 9 am - 1 pm. at De Anza
College, parking lot “A”. The City of
Cupertino & Recology offer this free drive-
through, drop-off service for Cupertino
residents at least twice a year to encourage
extended use of products and to prevent
valuable resources from being sent to the
landfill. Accepted items are: Electronic
Waste (i.e., computers, monitors and print-
ers), U-Waste (batteries, cell phones, CFLs
and fluorescent tubes), reusable furniture,
clothing (for donation; no dirty, stained or
torn furniture, and no mattresses), and
residential documents (for confidential
onsite shredding; two (2) box limit).
Recycling Day compliments the FREE
e-waste drop off location offered weekly by
Apple Computer for residents of Cupertino.
Look for more details on this event on the
City’s website www.cupertino.org, visit
“Calendar of Events” or contact Recology
at 408.725.4020.
Library News, continued from page 7
TEEN BOOk DISCUSSION GROUp: the
maze runner BY JAMES DASHNER
Wednesday, December 21, 2 – 3 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
Pick up your book at the Adult Reference
Desk on the 2nd floor, starting November 15.
Snacks will be provided. This program is
sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino
Library
TEEN MOvIE AND pIzzA
Wednesday, December 28, 2 - 4:15 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
Join us for free pizza and watch a popular,
recently released movie just for teens. This
program is sponsored the Friends of the
Cupertino Library
Also in the Cupertino Library
SELF DEFENSE WORkSHOp WITH UNITED
STUDIOS OF SELF DEFENSE
Wednesday, January 18, 4 - 5:30 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Learn basic self-defense and safety tips,
along with peaceful tai chi breathing
exercises. Please wear comfortable clothes
and shoes. No registration required. This
program is for ages 12 and up.
THE FRIENDS OF THE CUpERTINO
LIBRARY BOOk SALE
The next used book sale will be held at
Community Hall on:
• Saturday, February 11, 2012
• Sunday, February 12, 2012
2012 Annual STAR Awards
Nomination
The Cupertino Chamber of Commerce is currently
accepting nominations for the 2012 STAR Awards
recipients . The award is given to individuals, organiza-
tions and Cupertino businesses . The categories of
the STAR Awards are: Business of the Year– Large,
Business of the Year – Small and Citizen of the Year .
The Annual Star Awards are given in recognition of
outstanding service to the Cupertino community .
When nominating your selection, please note the
civic involvement, history of service and leadership
skills . The nomination form can be downloaded from
www.cupertino-chamber.org/files/nominationform.doc
and send to info@cupertino-chamber .org or faxed to
408 .252 .0638 no later than 5 pm, Wednesday, December
14, 2011 . For more info, please contact Cupertino
Chamber of Commerce at 408 .252 .7054 .
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community calendar
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
HP Communicater
Toastermasters
7:30 am 19483 Pruneridge Ave.
HP Building 48L
673.1820
Cupertino Coin Club 7:30 p.m West Valley Pres. Church
6191 Bollinger Ave.
CupertinoCoinClub.com
De Anza Flea Market 8 to 4 p.m De Anza College 864.8946 deanza.fhda.edu/
fleamarket/
PEP Class 9 am-12 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100
Cupertino Kids Chess Club* 10 to
12:30pm
10675 S. De Anza Blvd. # 4 996.1236 Albert Rich [cchesschampions@
yahoo.com]
Organization of Special Needs
Families*
2 to 4 pm 20920 McClellan Rd. 996.0558 osfamilies.org/
Planetarium Shows*7 pm De Anza Planetarium 864.8814 planetarium.deanza.edu
Cupertino Toastmasters* 6:30 pm Saint Joseph of Cupertino
School-Science Room,
10110 N. De Anza Blvd.
650.492.0859
Ask for
Dorothy Liu
cupertino.freetoasthost.net
American Legion Post 642 7 pm 10201 Imperial Avenue #3 374.6392 sccgov.org/portal/site/va
Viewfinders Digital Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center –
In Cupertino Room
252.2667 viewfindersclub.org
Cupertino-West Valley
Welcome Club
11:30 a.m 257.6136 newcomersclub.com
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,
940 S. Stelling Rd.
379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg
Cupertino Sanitary Dist* 8 pm 20833 Stevens Creek #104 253.7071 cupertinosanitarydistrict.com/
De Anza Optimist Club* 7:15 am Holder's Restaurant 863.0835 optimist.org
Cupertino Optimist Club* 12:15 pm Blue Pheasant 255.3212 optimist.org
Tandem Toastmasters* 12 to 1 pm HP Building 48L, Carmel
Conference Room 19483
Pruneridge Avenue
447.0797 tandemtoastmasters.
vsgcorp.com
Macintalkers Toastmasters* 5:30 pm Apple Computer, 1 Infite
Loop
macintalkers.com vppr@
macintalkers.com
Cupertino Rotary Club* Noon Community Center 920.2224 cupertinorotary.org
Philotesian Rebekah #145 7:30 pm Cupertino Odd Fellows 252.3954 caioof.org/IOOF/CA_RA_
Officers.html
Cup. Symphonic Band* 7 pm Monta Vista High School 262.0471 netview.com/csb/
Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club*7 pm Hyde Middle School 747.0943 krazydazys.org/
Cupertino Las Madres* 10 to 1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org
Cup. Host Lions Club*7:15 pm Mariani's Restaurant 209.7251 cupertinohostlionsclub.org
De Anza Lions Club*6:45 am Holders Country Inn 255.3093 deanzalions.org/
Northwest Y Service Club* 6:30 pm Northwest YMCA, 20803
Alves Drive
650.964.3734 scvymca.org
Cupertino Amateur Radio
Emergency Service (CARES)
7:30 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 345.8372 cupertinoares.org/
Connect Club I*Noon Holders Country Inn 252.7054 cupertino-chamber.org
Connect Club II*8 am Chamber of Commerce 252.7054 cupertino-chamber.org
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Business Networking Intl.* 7 am BJ's Brewery 996.9111 BNI.com
Overeaters Anonymous* 7 pm Union Church 253.8394 oa.org
Food Addicts in Recovery (FA)* 7 pm St. Jude's Church 354.8493 foodaddicts.org/
Embroiderers' Guild of America 7 pm Sunny View Retirement
Community
996.8119 ega-gpr.org
Cupertino Las Madres* 10 to 1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org
Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 pm Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm. 267.3397 malihini.org
CERT/MRC 7-9 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100
Alcoholics Anonymous*
Women's Group
7 pm Bethel Luth. Church, 940
S. Stelling Rd.
374.8511 aasanjose.org
Al-ANON Family Group* 5 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 10181
Finch Ave., Fireside Room
379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg
Cupertino Kiwanis*Noon The Blue Pheasant 252.3830 cupertinokiwanis.
homestead.com
Knights of Columbus 4981* 7:30 pm 10201 Imperial Ave. 296.8146 kofc.org/un/
Cupertino Men's Service* Noon The Blue Pheasant
Cupertino Sr. TV Production* 9:30 am Senior Center 252.2667
Cupertino Las Madres* 3 to 5 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org
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
DEC CLUB / ORGANIzATION TIME LOCATION pHONE WEB/EMAIL
Submit information about clubs and organizations meeting in Cupertino to Brittany Morales,
City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, 408.777.1312, brittanym@cupertino.org
Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number for details.
City Facilities Closure for Christmas and New Year’s Holidays
city hall: Closed on Friday, December 23 through Monday, January 2
Quinlan community center: Closed on Friday, December 23 through Monday, January 2
cupertino senior center: Closed on Friday, December 23 through Monday, January 2
cupertino sports center: Closed on December 24, 25, 31 and January 1
Blackberry farm golf course: Closed on Sunday, December 25
Cupertino 2012 Silicon valley Reads
Wednesday, March 3, 1:30 – 3:30 pm, Cupertino Community Hall
Two books about what it is like to be both Muslim and American have been selected for
Silicon Valley Reads 2012, the regional program that asks everyone in Santa Clara
County to read the same books, at the same time, and talk about them. The Cupertino
event will feature: Sumbul Ali-Karamali, author of The Muslim Next Door, and G.
Willow Wilson, author of The Butterfly Mosque in a conversation moderated by De Anza
College President Brian Murphy.
To kick-off the event in Cupertino, the Cupertino Library Foundation is sponsoring an
essay contest on the books with two categories, adults and teens, each eligible for two
Grand Prizes of $500 and two 2nd Place Prizes of $300. For more information on the
essay contest rules and deadlines visit www.cupertinolibrary.org/SVRCupertino.
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REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2011
Council Members present:
Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Wang, Wong
Council Members Absent: None
A moment of silence in memoriam of the lives lost
at Lehigh Cement Plant
Received Video presentation on Steve Jobs
Approved the October 4 City Council minutes
Adopted Resolution No. 11-177 to accept Accounts
Payable for period ending September 30, 2011
Adopted Resolution No. 11-178 to accept Accounts
Payable for period ending October 7, 2011
Adopted Resolution No. 11-179 obsolete records
destruction from City Clerk and Parks & Recreation
(Senior Center) departments
Adopted Resolution No. 11-180 accepting
Improvement Agreement, Four Point Holdings,
LLC a California limited liability company, 10218
& 10228 Orange Avenue, APN 357-18-031
Adopted negative declaration and Resolution
11-181 for GPA-2011-01; conducted first reading
of Ordinance No. 11-2083 which
A) Repeals certain conditions referenced in Ordi-
nance No. 360: #13, #14, #15, and #19 found in
Planning Commission Resolution No. 406 and
Planning Commission Resolution No. 409 in its
entirety; and
B) Modifies exhibit “C” by adding:
1) Ancillary general commercial uses as
a permitted use;
2) Technical colleges & existing churches
approved with a cup as a conditional use
3) Daycare centers, schools, convalescent
centers, & other sensitive receptors as
prohibited uses;
C) Amends chapter 19.60 (Light industrial (ML)
Zones) of the Cupertino Municipal Code,
related to the streamlining and codification
of the ML-RC (West Valley Light Industrial)
Zoning Regulations
Conducted first reading of Ordinance No. 11-2084
Approved use Permit, File No U-2011-01
Approved exception for shared parking, File No.
EXC-2011-01
Conducted First Reading of Ordinance No. 11-2085
“An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cu-
pertino amending various Chapters including Title
19, and the addition of up to four chapters including
Title 19, and the addition of four Chapters to sim-
plify the Development Permit Process and improve
readability”, and Adopted Resolution No. 11-182
Scheduled Review for December 6th from 4-6pm
Conducted second reading of Ordinance No. 11-
2081: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Cupertino amending Chapter 2.08 of the Cuper-
tino Municipal Code regarding City Council rules and
conducts of meetings and enacted the Ordinance
Conducted second reading of Ordinance No. 11-
2082: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Cupertino Amending Section 11.20.020 of the
Cupertino Municipal Code relating to vehicular stop
required at certain intersections; Apple Tree Lane at
Vista Drive” and enacted Ordinance
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, NOvEMBER 1, 2011Council Members present:
Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Wang, Wong Council Members Absent: None
Received the Presentation from the Tobacco Free
Coalition of Santa Clara County in appreciation for
adopting a smoke-free recreational areas ordinance
Received the Presentation from the Cupertino-
Hsinchu Sister City Association
Received the Presentation from Cupertino-Toyokawa
Sister City
Approved the October 18 City Council minutes
Accepted Treasure’s report, except for table on
page 18 titled, “Highmark Capital Management”,
which will be brought back before Audit Committee
Adopted Resolution No. 11-183 to accept Accounts
Payable for period ending October 14, 2011
Adopted Resolution No. 11-184 to accept Accounts
Payable for period ending October 21, 2011
Cupertino Village Development Approval Extensions
Approved Extensions for two years from November 1,
2011 including the following:
1.) Remove the parallel parking on the main
driveway going to Cupertino Village from
Pruneridge across from Bank of the West
2.) Convert the egress into an appropriate
ingress-egress driveway immediately north of
the duke of Edinburg along Wolfe Road, and
reduce the retail square footage accordingly
but maintain same width of existing driveway
3.) Increase the monetary contribution to the
“Welcome to Cupertino” Sign from $10,000
to $35,000
4.) Increase the monetary contribution to a
traffic signal modification improvements
from $75,000 to $85,000 at the intersection
of Homestead Road and Wolf Road
Directed Staff to research effectiveness of Tobacco
Retail License Ordinances and let Council know
through City Manager weekly notes; encouraged
staff to work with the Chamber of Commerce to
provide outreach to businesses in the Community
for a possible voluntary program
Cancelled December 20th and January 3rd City
Council meetings
Conducted second reading and enact Ordinance
No. 11-2083: “An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Cupertino which repeals certain condi-
tions referenced in Ordinance No. 360: #13, #14,#15
and #19 found in Planning Commission Resolution
No. 406 and Planning Commission Resolution No.
409 in its entirely; and modifies Exhibit “C” by add-
ing: ancillary general commercial uses as a permitted
use; technical colleges & existing churches approved
with a conditional use permit as conditional uses;
and daycare centers, schools, convalescent centers
& other sensitive receptors as prohibited uses; and
amends Chapter 19.60 (Light Industrial (ML) Zones)
of the Cupertino Municipal Code, related to the
streamlining and codification of the Ml-rc (West Val-
ley Light Industrial) Zoning regulations” and;
Conduct second reading and enact Ordinance No.
11-2084: “An Ordinance of the Cupertino City Council
rezoning a parcel of 1.612 acres and its fronting half-
street of 0.189 acre located at 10340 Bubb Road, APN
357-20-019” and enacted Ordinances
Conducted second reading and enacted ordinance;
directed staff to post agendas and decisions for
Administrative hearings on Cupertino website
council actions
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Welcome New Businesses
• Cort Furniture Rental
19885 Stevens Creek Blvd
• Cupertino Oral Surgery And Dental
20530 Town Center Ln
• I Feel Better Therapeutic Massage
21801 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 4
• Kenneth Y Chiu
10455 Torre Ave
• Mysats
20065 Stevens Creek Blvd Bldg B Ste 2C
• Nancy S Hendrix
10601 S De Anza Blvd St 211
• R & R Collett
20863 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 510
• Roamware Inc
20401 Stevens Creek Blvd
• Unwiredsoft, Inc
20401 Stevens Creek Blvd
Commission Seeks Public Input
The Technology Information and Commu-
nication Commission (TICC) is chartered
by the City Council to support the City
Council, city staff, and other commissions
in the area of technology. TICC has five
appointed commissioners with varying
expertise in technology and have a range
of industrial, academic, and governmental
experience.
As this year’s work plan is being developed,
the TICC Commission is looking for com-
munity input into its operations. Areas of
interest include, but are not limited to
telecommunications (all forms including
wireless), environmental/green/sustainabil-
ity issues, and technological means of
interaction between the City of Cupertino
and its residents (City website and emerg-
ing social technologies).
City Council, staff recommendations,
monthly meetings, city and state round
tables, and an annual survey are the typi-
cal method by which TICC receives input.
The Commission meets first Wednesday
of the month at City Hall, Conf Room A,
at 7 pm. During these meetings the time
is reserved for oral communications from
persons wishing to address the commission
on any matter not on the agenda. Cupertino
residents may also raise issues and ask
questions of the TICC by emailing at
TICC@cupertino.org.
Cupertino is home to many pioneers in the
information technology and we are fortu-
nate to have a vital resource of highly
educated and technology savvy residents.
We welcome public participation in any
form regarding our work as a volunteer
City Commission.
Main Street Project Update
Sand Hill Property Company received
their approvals from the City for the Main
Street project in early 2009. After about
2 years of active marketing efforts, Sand
Hill is expected to submit a planning ap-
plication for revisions to the approved proj-
ects at the end of November 2011. These
revisions include the possible relocation
of some of the approved buildings/uses on
site, an alternate scheme with residential
(rental) units, and square footage adjust-
ments of the original approval.
Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult
and Community Education
Free ESL/Citizenship Interview Preparation,
Saturday, December 10, 2011, 9:30 - 11:30 am
This class will help prospective citizens to
prepare for their interview. Volunteers from
the community will act as interviewers.
An immigration expert 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 can register
online at www.ace.fuhsd (course code 144000)
or by calling 408.522.2700. Students may
also register in class.
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to help conduct mock
citizenship interviews for the Sunnyvale-
Cupertino Adult and Community Education’s
ESL/Citizenship Interview Preparation
Class. This is a commitment for Saturday,
December 10, 2011, from 9 - 11:30 am. As a
volunteer, you will ask prepared questions
and dictate prepared sentences, thus simu-
lating an actual interview. Training for
volunteers will be done on the morning of
the class. If you are interested, please call
Linda Brummer at 408.522.2733.
Have Something to Contribute?
To submit information to “Cupertino Scene”, email: scene@cupertino.org.
Submission deadline for the February edition is January 11.
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Cupertino, CA 95014
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Main Line 408.777.CITY 408.777.3200
City Clerk 408.777.3223 cityclerk@cupertino.org
Finance 408.777.3220 finance@cupertino.org
Parks & Recreation 408.777.3120 parks@cupertino.org
Planning/Community Development 408.777.3308 planning@cupertino.org
Public Information 408.777.3262 pio@cupertino.org
Public Works 408.777.3354 publicworks@cupertino.org
Sheriff Services 408.868.6600 www.sccsheriff.org
CITY SERvICES
www.cupertino.org
Unless otherwise noted, all City Council and commission meetings are held at 10350 Torre Ave.
City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm; Fridays, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
*** These meetings will be seen live via webcast at www.cupertino.org,
or on The City Channel, Cable 26.
For all city meetings’ agenda and minutes go to www.cupertino.org/agenda
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Block Leader Program: cupertino.org/blockleader
Building Department: cupertino.org/building
Cupertino Website: cupertino.org
Cupertino Facebook: cupertino.org/facebook
Cupertino Twitter: cupertino.org/twitter
City Channel: Comcast 26, U-verse 99,
cupertino.org/citychannel
Code Enforcement: cupertino.org/codeenforcement
Commissions: cupertino.org/commissions
Emergency Preparedness: cupertino.org/emergency
Job Opportunities: www.cupertino.org/jobs
Planning Department: cupertino.org/planning
Public Works: www.cupertino.org/publicworks
Radio Cupertino: 1670 AM cupertino.org/radio
CITY MEETINGS
Dec. 1 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9 am
Dec. 1 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
Dec. 1 Parks and Recreation Commission (Community Hall)*** 7 pm
Dec. 6 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
Dec. 7 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm
Dec. 7 Library Commission (EOC) 7 pm
Dec. 8 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C) 9 am
Dec. 8 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm
Dec. 13 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
Dec. 14 Teen Commission (QCC) 6 pm
Dec. 15 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9 am
Dec. 15 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
Dec. 20 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)***(Cancelled) 6:45 pm
Dec. 21 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm
Access City online at www.cupertino.org/access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week