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v o l u m e x x x i v n o . 6
j u l y / a u g u s t 2 0 1 1
4th of July Celebrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Cupertino Historical Society Fundraising BBQ . . . .2
Cinema at Sundown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Shakespear in the Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Annual National Night Out in Cupertino . . . . . . .3
West Valley Fundraiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Cupertino Host Lion Charities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Simply Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Cupertino Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Childrens’ Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Adult, Teen and Family Programs . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Library Programs and Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Adult 50 Plus News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Adult 50 Plus Programs/Trips . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Eco News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Compost Site Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Hazardous Waste in your home? . . . . . . . . . . .10
Citywide Garage Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Free Compost Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Litter Cleanup Volunteer Opportunity . . . . .10
Ten Easy Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Community Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Council Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
The Better Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
New Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
City Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
C O N T E N T S
Shakespeare in the Park
August 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28
Memorial Park Amphitheater, 7:30 pm
Cupertino teams up with the San Francisco
Shakespeare Festival to present Free Shake-
speare in Memorial Park. Bring the family to
enjoy a free evening of great entertainment
under the stars.
July 4 Festivities
The City of Cupertino is pleased to announce
the schedule for the annual July 4th festivities.
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Cinema at Sundown
8:30 pm, Memorial Park Amphitheater
Cupertino presents the free outdoor
film series Thursday nights in July
and August. Bring the family for great
entertainment.
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happenings in cupertino
4th of July Celebrations, continued from page 1
The City of
Cupertino is
pleased to an-
nounce the sched-
ule for the annual
July 4th festivi-
ties. The De Anza
Optimists will
start the morning
with a traditional
pancake breakfast at the Quinlan Communi-
ty Center. Breakfast begins at 7 am. At 9 am
the flag will be raised at Veteran’s Memorial
located in Memorial Park. At 9:30 am, the
line-up for the children’s parade will take
place by the Memorial Park ball field, and at
10 am, the children’s parade will begin. The
parade will wind through Memorial Park,
ending at the Memorial Park Amphitheater.
Once the parade ends, there will be a family
concert by The Peelers. Pack a picnic and
enjoy the music.
Don’t forget to come back in the evening
for more July 4th activities. Come join us
at Creekside Park, Hyde Middle School, or
Sedgwick Elementary School. Evening activi-
ties begin at 6:45 pm, with musical entertain-
ment by the Magnolia Jazz Band. Fireworks
will begin at 9:30 pm and will be launched
from Cupertino High School.
For safety reasons, there will be no public
access to the Cupertino High School campus.
Finch Avenue and Tilson Street will be
closed to traffic from 6 pm to midnight.
Handicap accessible parking location will be
available at Creekside Park. For questions,
please call 408.777.3110 or 408.777.3120.
Daytime Program at Quinlan
Community Center and Memorial Park
7 - 11 am: De Anza Optimist Pancake Breakfast
(Quinlan Community Center’s Cupertino Room)
9 am: Flag Raising (At the Veteran’s Memorial)
9:30 am: Line up for Children’s Parade
10 - 10:30 am: Children’s Parade starting at the
Memorial Park ball field and proceeding to the
Memorial Park Amphitheater
10:30 am – 12 pm: Concert in the Park by
“The Peelers”
July 4th Fun at Blackberry Farm
10 am - 4 pm: Free Swimming
12 pm – 2 pm: BBQ Lunch
(limited to the first 800 people)
12 pm – 3 pm: Live Music by
“The Groove Kings”
Evening Program
Come early and bring your picnic to
Creekside Park, Hyde Middle School,
or Sedgwick Elementary School
Handicap parking will be available at
Creekside Park
6:45 - 9:15 pm: Music and games at all
three locations
9:30 pm: Fireworks set off at Cupertino
High School
No pets, no portable barbeques,
no alcohol
Street Closures to Vehicles and
Pedestrians – 6 pm - Midnight
For safety during the fireworks launch,
street closures will be enforced on July 4,
between 6 pm and midnight on:
• Finch Ave.
• Calle De Barcelona (between Miller Ave. and
Finch Ave.)
• Tilson Ave. (between Finch Ave. and Tantau Ave.)
• Phil Lane (between Miller Ave. and Tantau Ave.)
• Stendhal Lane (between Shadygrove Dr. and
Phil Ln.)
• After 6 pm, there will be NO pedestrian
or vehicle access.
• From 6 pm to midnight, there will be
No parking on Finch Ave. and Tilson
Ave. (between Finch Ave. and Tantau Ave.) and
No parking on Miller Ave. (between
Greenwood Dr. and Howard Ct.)
• Vehicles will be towed.
Cupertino Historical Society
Fundraising BBQ
The Cupertino Historical Society
(CHS) presents its annual fundraising
BBQ, A Sip of History on Sunday, June
26, 2011 from 5 – 8 pm at Picchetti
Winery, 13100 Montebello Road, Cu-
pertino. There will be wine pairin, live
auction and tours of winery. The cost
is $50 per person and $10 for children
under 12. Please respond by June 17,
2011. All contributions to Cupertino
Historical Society are tax-deductible to
the extent allowed by law. CHS Federal
tax ID # 94-2694547. For more infor-
mation call 408.973.1495 or visit
www.cupertinohistoricalsociety.org.
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Shakespeare in the Park, continued from page 1 Annual National Night Out
in Cupertino
On Tuesday, August 3 from 7 – 9 pm
neighborhoods throughout Cupertino are
invited to turn out the outside light and
spend the evening outside with the neigh-
bors for the 27th Annual National Night
Out. The event is sponsored by National
Association of Town Watch and is designed
to heighten crime and drug prevention,
generate support for and participation in
Neighborhood Watch and strengthen and
promote Cupertino neighborhoods.
West Valley Fundraiser
West Valley Community Services presents
Taste of Compassion hosted by Sushi Hana
in Cupertino on Monday, June 27 and
Tuesday, June 28. Tickets are $24 in
advance, $26 at the door. 50% of proceeds
directly benefit services to prevent hunger
and homelessness in Cupertino.
Visit www.tasteofcompassion.org
or call 408.255.8033 ext. 152 for more
information.
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July 14 - “How to Train Your Dragon”
Directed by Dean DeBlois and
Chris Sanders
Rated PG, 98 minutes, 2010
Set in the mythical world of burly Vikings
and wild dragons, and based on the book by
Cressida Cowell, this action comedy tells
the story of Hiccup, a Viking teenager who
doesn’t exactly fit in with his tribe’s long-
standing traditions of heroic dragon slayers.
Hiccup’s world is turned upside down when
he encounters a dragon that challenges him
and fellow Vikings to see the world from an
entirely different point of view.
July 21 - “The Sandlot”
Directed by David M. Evans
Rated PG, 100 minutes, 1993
“The Sandlot” is a comedy about a summer
of friendship and adventure during which
one boy becomes part of a team. Nine boys
become best friends and their leader
becomes a legend by confronting the
terrifying mystery beyond the left field
fence. Ruff! Ruff!
July 28 - “Iron Man”
Directed by Jon Favreau
Rated PG-13, 126 minutes, 2008
After an accident, billionaire industrialist
Tony Stark creates a suit that sustains his
life. When he heals, he decides to use his
technology to fight crime and leads a dou-
ble life as Iron Man in this comic book ad-
venture.
August 4 - “National Treasure”
Directed by Jon Turteltaub
Rated PG, 131 minutes, 2004
Benjamin Franklin Gates comes from a
long line of archaeologists who are search-
ing for a secret stash of cash hidden by Jef-
ferson, Washington and Franklin to help
finance the Revolutionary War. Gates has
determined that the clue may lie on the
back of the original Declaration of Inde-
pendence. He plots to steal it to find this
war chest but he must also battle the FBI
who have been tipped off to the hunt in
this intelligent action adventure.
Cinema at Sundown, continued from page 1
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Written by William Shakespeare
Presented by the San Francisco
Shakespeare Company
August 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28
Shows begin at 7:30pm
Memorial Park Amphitheater
Follow Princess Innogen on her search
for reconciliation against the backdrop
of a colorful and magical journey.
Forbidden love, mistaken identities,
banishment and a magic potion -
Shakespeare combines multiple styles
in this endlessly inventive fairy tale!
Bring your family, friends, a
blanket and a picnic to enjoy
FREE professional theater in a
beautiful park setting!
Cupertino Host Lions Charities will hold
a Corn, Chicken and Sausage Feed on
Saturday, August 8, 2011, at Blackberry
Farm in Cupertino. There will be corn,
calamari and other hors d’ouvres begin-
ning at 4 pm, with dinner of chicken,
Italian sausage, potato salad, chili and
garlic bread starting at 5:30 pm. The price
is $25 per person – children 10 and under
are free. Cupertino Host Lions Charities
uses all proceeds for community service
projects including the Lions Eye Founda-
tion, aid to the Native Americans in the
Southwestern United States, the Fishathon
for disabled children and adults, scholar-
ships, aid to Camp Costanoan, and Guide
Dogs for the Blind. Tickets can be pur-
chased at chickenandcornfeed.event -
brite.com or by calling 408.209.7251.
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 | june
Enjoy the Heat but Keep
Your Cool
This summer it’s bound to get hot and with
heat comes the danger of heat exhaustion.
If untreated it could become heat stroke
which is life threatening. When outdoors
(or indoors without air conditioning) in the
hot weather, you should know the warning
signs and be prepared to avoid heat exhaus-
tion. Heat exhaustion is brought on when the
body’s natural sweating cannot cool the body
down enough and this causes overheating.
The signs and symptoms are pale moist skin
cool to the touch, profuse sweating, muscle
cramps, feeling faint or dizzy, headache, over-
all weakness, thirst, nausea or vomiting, core
body temperature over 100° F, and increased
pulse rate. Some people may have any or all
of the signs and symptoms above, depend-
ing on the person and severity of the heat ex-
haustion. The treatment is to cool down the
body by going into the shade or air condition-
ing, drinking water or commercial electrolyte
drink, and stop all strenuous activity.
Here are some tips to keep you and
others safe:
• Plan ahead when going hiking, picnick-
ing, to the beach or sporting events, even
if you are just an observer. Bring and
drink lots of water or electrolyte drink.
There are lots of recipes on the web for
make your own sports drinks or you can
buy the commercial ones.
• Don’t forget your pets! They need to drink
plenty of water on hot days too.
• Check the weather report and plan ac-
tivities on extremely hot days early in the
morning or later at night when it is cooler.
• The young and elderly are more at risk,
so check on them frequently during peri-
ods of extreme heat. Bring an older neigh-
bor a cold glass of lemonade!
• Avoid alcohol or caffeine drinks during
heat spells as they increase water loss.
• Wear light colors and loose fitting clothing
when it is really hot and going out for ex-
tended periods. Bring along a water mis-
ter or fan. There are some great battery
operated ones out there. Check the sport-
ing goods stores to purchase one.
• Break up exposure to extreme heat with
stops in shady areas or air-conditioned
places. I am always up for a stop for ice
cream!
• Be aware of the signs and symptoms of
heat exhaustion and don’t be shy about
pointing it out to someone who you feel
may be experiencing heat exhaustion, no
matter how mild.
Summer Camping and Hiking
‘Bite’ Safety
In addition to bringing plenty of water with
you to prevent heat exhaustion, beware of
the snakes and ticks. Like in the ‘Old West’
movies, Northern California parks and wil-
derness trails also have a danger of running
into rattlesnakes, the most common ven-
omous snake in California. Avoid walking
where you cannot see the ground in front
of you and if you see a rattlesnake give it a
wide berth. If you do get bit, seek help im-
mediately. Another stealthier pest in the
wild is the ticks. With some ticks you run
the risk of contracting Lyme disease. If you
are bitten by a tick, gently grasp the tick
with tweezers close to the skin and pull the
tick out slowly. If you don’t have tweezers,
use your fingers protected with a tissue or
rag. Remove any mouth parts left behind,
wash with soap and water, and apply a mild
antiseptic. If the tick has been feeding for
a day or so, save the removed tick alive or
in alcohol in case it needs to be tested for
Lyme disease later. Most people who have
contracted Lyme disease become ill within
one to two weeks after being bitten. Seek
medical attention if you think this has hap-
pened to you.
Upcoming Public Sessions:
FREE Personal Emergency Prepared-
ness Workshop (PEP) Earthquake safety,
Disaster preparation, Disaster communi-
cation 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
PEP classes are on:
• July 7, 6 – 9 pm, Saratoga Community
Center (Patio Room), 19655 Allendale
Ave, Saratoga
• August 15, 6 - 9 pm, Monte Sereno City
Council Chambers, 18041 Saratoga-Los
Gatos Rd.
FREE Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT)
Learn to be part of the disaster response so-
lution. This is an intensive training session
on preparedness and helping others during
a disaster. Must be able to attend all classes
for graduation.
• July 21 - August 18, 6:30 - 9:30 pm,
Thursday nights at Cupertino City Hall/
EOC
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roots | Some Thoughts on the 4th of July
b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r
Someone sent me an email recently – one of
those that make you stop and think about
the message. Memorial Day is past and
Veteran’s or Armistice Day doesn’t come
until November – so thought it would be
appropriate to share it for 4th of July.
In thinking about the foundational roots
of our country – the people who braved
unimaginable hardships to cross oceans
in tiny ships in conditions that are nearly
beyond our comprehension - we owe a debt
of thanks to those who survived and carved
out the beginnings of this United States of
America. We also owe a huge debt of thanks
to those who fought to separate this new
land from the old one so far away and the
documents they gave us that to this day al-
low us all to live in the land of the free and
home of the brave. We owe thanks to all
those who have fought down through the
years to preserve the freedoms that all who
are here now enjoy.
When we have our picnics and BBQ’s this
4th of July - when we watch fabulous fire-
works and hear stirring music, let’s all give
a thought to all those who have come before
us... who gave so much so that we all can
enjoy what they preserved for us.
A Tribute
It is the veteran, not the politician, who
has preserved for us the right to vote.
It is the veteran, not the lawyer, who has
preserved for us the right to a fair trial.
It is the veteran, not the campus organizer,
who has preserved for us the right to
assemble.
It is the veteran, not the preacher, who
has preserved freedom of religion for all.
It is the veteran, not the poet who has
preserved freedom of speech.
It is the veteran, not the reporter, who
has preserved freedom of the press.
Take some time this 4th of July to read the
Declaration of Independence. Look up the
names of the men who signed this foun-
dational document and read about their
lives and what it cost them to attach their
names to this historic paper.
Happy 4th of July, everyone!
• August 20, 9 am – 1 pm, Saturday
(graduation) at Cupertino City Hall/EOC
Kaleidoscope Public Safety Training for
young adults grades 6-12. July 11 - 15,
9 am - 1 pm. Topics include: CPR, first aid,
fire safety, earthquake preparedness,
law enforcement. Tour of the County
Communications (9-1-1) facility in San
Jose. $65 resident/$75 non-resident
FREE Earthquake Preparedness and
Home Safety.
The class is one hour and is scheduled on
request for Cupertino businesses, churches,
or social groups of 8 or more. This class
can come to you!
Contact the Cupertino Office of Emergency
Services (OES) at 408.777.3335, email
OES@cupertino.org for more informa-
tion, to sign-up for scheduled class or to
request a class for your company, group or
organization.
If you do only one thing to
prepare this month…
Purchase an insulated water bottle or an
insulated cover for a 12 oz water bottle.
Then you will be able to bring it with you
whenever you go out in the extreme heat.
Try freezing the 12 oz plastic water bottles
first and you can sip cold water for most of
the day. Use the frozen bottles instead of
ice in your coolers for picnics or camping.
Once most of the ice in the bottles melts
you have ice cold water to drink.
Simply Safe is a monthly article to
inform the community about emergency
preparedness, training schedules and
volunteer opportunities. Register for
scheduled classes through the Cupertino
Parks & Recreation website or fill out
a registration form at Quinlan Center,
City Hall or the Cupertino Library.
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cupertino library
SUMMER READING FUN AT THE
CUPERTINO LIBRARY
Families in Cupertino enjoy Summer
Reading Club at the library every year.
Join us at the Cupertino Library for this
year’s program, One World, Many Stories!
Besides being fun and free, some other
important benefits of the Summer Reading
Program include:
• Helping children gain knowledge and
skills during the summer, instead of los-
ing them. Last summer, the President’s
Let’s Read, Let’s Move Challenge re-
vealed that reading just 5 books over
the summer can help prevent summer
learning loss, instead helping children
to sharpen their skills and be ready for
school in the fall.
• As children change from “learning to
read” to “reading to learn,” they can use
their reading skills for studies and recre-
ational reading. Free reading allows kids
to choose materials they enjoy – popular
items they can discuss with their peers.
They become better readers, writers, and
spellers without a school setting.
• Libraries host performers and craft pro-
grams as well as literary events in the
summer, many of interest to reluctant
readers. This also brings new library us-
ers, previous non-readers, and pre-read-
ers to the library.
Parents can enjoy an opportunity to explore
the Cupertino Library when they bring
their children to summer programs and
find things for themselves also, including
bestselling fiction, non-fiction, and DVD’s.
Library cardholders can also access a wide
variety of services from home; you can
browse our catalog or download eBooks,
audiobooks, videos, music, and much more!
Programs for Children & Families
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
SUMMER FUN PROGRAMS FOR
SCHOOL-AGE KIDS
Wednesdays at 3 pm,
July 6, 13, 20, 27 & August 3, 10,
Cupertino Community Hall
Kids in kindergarten and older are invited
to experience magic, music and more at
performances. Sponsored by the Friends
of the Cupertino Library.
SUMMER READING CLUB FOR PRE-
SCHOOL - 8TH GRADE
Sign up online from home or in the library
through August 31.
Set your own goal. Finish your goal by
July 31st to receive your free paperback
book and certificate on August 10. Last
day to pick up your free book and cer-
tificate is August 31. Sponsored by the
Friends of the Cupertino Library.
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 Par-
ents Corner. Children and parents receive
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 Monday, July 4
for Independence Day.
The Library will be closed on Tuesday, August
23 for scheduled computer maintenance.
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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.
FAMILY MOVIE:
HARRY POTTER DOUBLE FEATURE
Thursday, July 14
Cupertino Library Story Room
1 - 3:30 pm
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
3:45-6:15 pm
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Refreshments will be provided while
supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends
of the Cupertino Library.
CUPERTINO CINEMA CLUB
Thursday, August 11, 4 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
School-aged children are invited.
SUMMER FUN PROGRAMS
Wednesday, June 22, 3 pm,
Cupertino Community Hall
Wednesday, June 29, 3 pm,
Cupertino Library Story Room
School age children, kindergarten and
older are invited to join us for our Summer
Fun programs.
Programs for Teens
The Cupertino Library offers a Summer
Reading program for teens. Register
online at www.santaclaracountylib.org
or stop by the Cupertino Library for more
information. Sponsored by the Friends of
the Cupertino Library.
INTERNATIONAL CANDY TASTING CONTEST
Saturday, July 9, 2 - 3 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
For ages 12 and up. Join us to taste candy
and sweets from all parts of the world. See if
you can guess where the candy is from and
vote for your favorite one! All materials will
be provided while supplies last. Sponsored by
the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
TEEN B OOK CLUB : The e nemy BY
CHALES H IGSON
Tuesday, August 9, 2 - 3:30 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
Space is limited to 18 teens, grades 8 and
up. Sign up in person at the Adult refer-
ence desk on the second floor and pick up
you book beginning on June 16. Sponsored
by the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
Programs for Adults
The Cupertino Library offers a Summer
Reading program for adults. Register on-
line at www.santaclaracountylib.org or
stop by the Cupertino Library for more in-
formation. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Cupertino Library.
THE VALLEY OF H EART’S D ELIGHT
ExHIBITION
June 13 – December 31
Cupertino Library Second Floor
Join the Cupertino Library, the Cupertino
Historical Society and the Cupertino Library
Foundation for their kick-off exhibition,
The Valley of Heart’s Delight highlighting
one hundred years of growing and produc-
ing fruit in the Santa Clara Valley.
CHINESE BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Thursday, July 7, 10:30 - 12 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
The group will read and discuss The Help
by Kathryn Stockett. This program is
conducted in Mandarin Chinese. Sponsored
by the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
MASTER GARDENERS PROGRAM:
COOL SEASON VEGETABLES
Wednesday, July 20, 7 - 8:30 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Here in Santa Clara County we can grow
food year round. July is the time to plan
and begin planting for a cool season harvest.
Join Sue Zaslaw, UC Cooperative Extension
Master Gardener, for a presentation covering
the types of vegetables that grow here
during the cool season as well as tips on
growing them. Suggestions for container
planting will be included. Sponsored by
the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
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adult 50 plus news
July is Parks and Recreation
Month
Children, adults and seniors all benefit from
the wide range of services, facilities, and pro-
grams offered by Cupertino Parks and Rec-
reation Department. The Adult 50+ Program
is one of many programs at Cupertino Parks
and Recreation Department that strengthens
community image, increases cultural unity,
and provides opportunities that encourage
healthy activities. Since July 2011 is “Parks
and Recreation Month”, we urge you to use
and enjoy the local parks and many recre-
ational opportunities this month and all year
long.
Hidden Treasures Wanted
Collecting August 1 - October 21
Please donate your gently used jewelry,
craft items, and knick-knacks to our Hidden
Treasures fund raising event scheduled for
Thursday, October 27. We will start collect-
ing these items in August. The proceeds will
benefit our Case Management Program and
the Scholarship fund. Thank you for your
continued support.
PRESENTATIONS AND SERVICES
US History Presentations
Join Reno Di Bono, a long time history
instructor, in discussing these important
periods of our country’s history. Free for
member, senior guest pay $5 day pass.
Articles of Confederation and
Constitution Presentation
Tuesday, August 2, 1:30 – 3 pm
Join us as we welcome back Reno Di Bono for
yet another amazing history lesson on the
problems of union versus state sovereignty, the
Hamilton plan strong union, arguments for
and against the constitution, and much more.
Foundations of American
Foreign Policy
Tuesday, August 30, 1:30 – 3 pm
Should the U.S. have allies or be neutral in
foreign affairs? Join Mr. Di Bono in discuss-
ing the foundations of American foreign
policy, in which he will speak about the
war with France and England, and about
Anglo-American, “The Monroe Doctrine”.
Women’s Suffrage Slide
Presentation
Wednesday, July 6, 2 - 3 pm
October hails the 100th Anniversary of
Women’s Suffrage in California. In celebra-
tion, Darlene Thorne, a California native,
and a 45 year resident of Cupertino, has
prepared a 40-minute Power Point program
using her vast collection of vintage postcards.
“In Their League” chronicles the obstacles,
strategy and hard work these brave woman
exhibited to gain the vote for women in
California and finally the nation. Free for
members, senior guests pay $5 day pass.
Humane Society Silicon Valley
Presentation
Monday, July 11, 1 – 2 pm
Pets are not only our best friends; they are
also our stress reducer, walking companion,
and social ice-breaker. Bridget Keenan, the
Director of Development, will share several of
their programs that are of benefit to seniors.
Learn about the Pet Guardianship Program,
where you can plan for the future of your pet,
you can also learn about their “Golden Pet”
program, where both pets and people in their
golden years are matched for a happy future
together. Please bring your old towels, and
blankets to donate.
Nutrition, Medications and
Older Adults
Monday, July 25, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
A speaker from the Pathways, will provide
tips for healthy eating, menu planning,
older adult dietary guidelines and food
options. She will also talk about the impor-
tance of taking medications as prescribed,
and keeping an up to date list in case of an
emergency. The information provided at this
presentation is not medical advice; always
speak to your doctor regarding questions or
concerns regarding your medications. Free
for members, senior guests pay $5 day pass.
Health Care Reform
Tuesday, July 26, 2-3 pm
This presentation is presented by HICAP, a
non-profit organization, regarding Medicare
or other health insurance plans. It presents
the high level view of the recent health care
reform bill (aka, Obama Care,) implemen-
tation time line, who will be affected, and
potential impacts to you; what is the State
Health Insurance Exchanges, who will need
this, and what helps are available for low
income folks and qualified seniors. Open to
public. Sign up at the lobby table
VTA Photo Session
Friday, August 5, 10 am
Valley Transit Authority will be at the
Senior Center to take photos for the
Regional Transit Connections (RTC)
Discount Card. No appointment is
necessary. $3, Must be 65+.
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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
Southeast Alaska, August 19-27, 2011
$4995 Double, All Inclusive
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, October 7 - 12,
2011, $2149 Double includes flights
Experience the colorful balloons from around the
world, then enjoy tours of Old Town Albuquer-
que, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Santa Fe City
tour, Taos Pueblo and much more! Call for more
information.
New Orleans Holiday, November 29-Decem-
ber 3, 2011, $1699 Double includes flights
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.
Treasures of Ireland, March 26-April 3,
2012, $2999 Double includes flights
From the moment you check in at the Clontarf
Castle for your first night in Ireland, you’ll begin
to understand why Ireland is so famous and
popular. Your tour includes nights in Dublin
and Killarney, visits to Old Jameson Whiskey
Distillery, Cliffs of Moher and Ring of Kerry,
Blarney Castle, Muckross House and Gardens
and much more.
DAY TRIPS
Lend me a Tenor – Shakespeare, $98,
July 16
Portola Valley Wonders Revisited, $63,
July 29
Teatro ZinZanni, $144, August 14
Billy Elliot, $148, August 31
S.J. Giants, $69, September 2
Santa Cruz Follies, $83, September 14
Sausalito Floating Homes Tour, $105,
September 17
Quilting in the Garden and Lunch in the
Vineyard, $63, September 24
Tale of Two Neighborhoods with Gary,
$99, September 28
“Share Discovery Through Travel”
Asian Art Museum Presentation
Bali: Art, Ritual, Performance
Tuesday, August 9, 1:30 – 3 pm
Hard to travel to San Francisco for special
exhibits? We will bring the museum to you!
Yvonne Cheng, the docent from the museum
will bring a power point presentation of their
current exhibit on Bali, come to explore the
Balinese culture and rituals. Free for mem-
bers, senior guests pay $5 day pass.
Rebuilding Together Presentation
Wednesday, August 10, 2-3 pm
Come join us for a presentation by Rebuilding
Together, Silicon Valley. It will focus on the
different array of services offered by this
organization. The program helps to ensure
safety, mobility/accessibility, and energy
efficiency for qualify homeowners. These
services include installing grab bars, wheel-
chair ramps, simple changes to door, window or
light bulb to save energy, etc. Open to public.
Tips for Meaningful Visits to
People with Dementia
Monday, August 15, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Have you stopped visiting a friend or a
loved one because they have dementia? A
speaker from Pathways, a non-profit orga-
nization, will provide tips for you to enjoy
your visit. Free for members, senior guests
pay $5 day pass.
SOCIALS
4th on the 1st and Birthday Bash
Friday, July 1, 11:30 am
Independence Day is coming to the Cuper-
tino Senior Center early- come get patriotic
with us. Wear your Red, White, and Blue!
On July 1st we will celebrate our nation’s
birthday as well as honor members with
July birthdays, with American themed mu-
sic by the Rhythmaires Band and BBQ’d
burgers with all the fixings. Members $10,
senior guest add $5 day pass. Pre-registra-
tion is required.
Ice Cream Social for Grandpar-
ents and Grandchildren
Wednesday, July 20, 2 – 3 pm
Cupertino Senior Center and Cupertino
Community Service Camp are pleased to
present an “All You Can Eat” ice cream
parlor to serve up to order, your favorite
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eco news | july
Compost Site – Closed July 4
Weekend
The City’s Compost site located at 12100
Stevens Canyon Road (across from the Ste-
vens Creek Reservoir) will be closed dur-
ing the 4th of July weekend. The Compost
site will be open on Friday and Saturdays
from 8:30 – 11 am, including Labor Day
weekend through October 22, 2011.
Do you have Household
Hazardous Waste Material
in your home?
Door-to-Door Household
Hazardous Waste Program
Call WM Curbside
800.449.7587, or visit curb -
sideinc.com, to set up
an appointment for Residential Pickup
of Electronic Waste, Sharps and House-
hold Chemicals, such as household clean-
ers, paint, fertilizers, thermometers, pro-
pane tanks, paint, pool and spa chemicals.
Pharmaceuticals will not be collected in
the City’s door-to-door collection program
at this time. You can dispose of your med-
ications at West Valley Patrol Sub-Sta-
tion, 1601 S. De Anza Blvd, Cupertino
408.868.6600. For more info, visit Recolo-
gy’s website at www.recologycupertino.
com or call 408.725.4020.
The Citywide Garage Sale
Is Coming
Cupertino’s annual City-
wide Garage Sale will be
held September 24 & 25 at
individual homes and pri-
vate locations within the
City. The City is inviting
residents and community
organizations to register, starting August
15, and will provide free advertising and
a garage sale “How-to” kit, for all regis-
tered sellers. On August 15, participants
may register on-line at the City’s website,
www.cupertino.org/garagesale or by
calling 408.777.3354. The last day to regis-
ter to be listed on the City’s advertisement
is September 9. The City’s goal in sponsor-
ing Cupertino’s Citywide Garage Sale is
to prevent usable items from being thrown
away, if they can be re-used by someone
else – and to have fun!
August 13 -Free Compost
Classes in Cupertino
The City will hold a free “how-to” backyard
compost workshop at Cupertino’s Commu-
nity Hall, 10300 Torre Ave, Saturday, Au-
gust 13, from 9:30 - 11:30 am. To register,
please contact Recology 408.725.4020. Cu-
pertino residents attending one Compost
or Bay Friendly workshops will receive a
free compost bin. Only one compost bin per
household. Visit www.reducewaste.org,
for more info.
Ten Easy Tips
1. Reduce What You Buy
When you reduce what you
buy, you reduce the pollu-
tion generated in the pro-
duction and transportation
of products. That may not seem substan-
tial, but for every can of trash produced in
the U.S., there are an average of 7 cans of
trash produced to manufacture it.
2. Reduce Use of Toxic Pesticides and
Landscape Chemicals
Our Water Our World program has many
tips for do-it-yourself bay-friendly garden-
ing. Remember, use pesticides and weed
killers only when absolutely necessary and
choose the least-toxic product available. If
you decide to hire a pest control operator,
hire one that has been certified by Eco-
Wise, visit www.ecowisecertified.org
for more info.
3. Properly Dispose of Household
Hazardous Waste
Batteries, fluorescent bulbs, mercury-
containing devices like thermostats and
thermometers, pesticides and fertilizers,
automotive waste like used motor oil and
antifreeze should be dropped off at your
county facility. Residents can also dispose
of their hazardous waste through the
Santa Clara County Hazardous Waste
Program. To find the date and location
of the next event, and schedule an appoint-
ment, please call 408.299.7300 or visit
www.hhw.org.
4. Don’t Flush Unwanted Medication
Some pharmaceutical chemicals persist
through the wastewater treatment process
and can end up in the Bay, where they may
harm aquatic life. You can dispose of your
medications at West Valley Patrol Sub-
Station, 1601 S. De Anza Blvd, Cupertino
408.868.6600.
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5. Prevent Fats, Oil and Grease from
Going Down the Drain
We know saturated fats, like bacon grease
can clog pipes, but so can vegetable oils.
Keep your pipes clog-free by collecting fats,
oil and grease in one-gallon plastic con-
tainers with tight fitting, screw top lids.
(Milk and water jugs with pop-on lids are
acceptable.) Lids must be taped securely!
You may place up to two one-gallon contain-
ers next to your recycling bin for pickup.
6. Swap Out Mercury-Containing Devices
for Digital Ones
Mercury spills from thermometers,
thermostats, certain kinds of switches
and blood pressure cuffs can pollute the
Bay. Throwing them in the trash is no
longer allowed either, because mercury
from broken devices can vaporize into the
air. Contact WM Curbside 800.449.7587, or
visit curbsideinc.com, for more info.
7. Buy Rechargeable Batteries
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive
metals that can contaminate landfills and is
no longer legal to throw them in the
garbage. Reduce the number of batteries
you use by selecting rechargeable ones,
which last 10 times longer than single-use
batteries. Place your batteries and CFL’s
in separate clear, sealed plastic bag and
set on ground next to the recycling cart.
8. Don’t be a Litter Bug
Trash can harm local wildlife and aquatic
animals. In some areas of the Pacific Ocean,
plastic debris outweighs plankton 6 to 1.
Dispose of trash properly and recycle
plastic bags in your recycling cart or at
major grocery stores.
9. Wash your car at a commercial car wash.
Washing your car on your driveway or the
street sends dirty water laden with soap,
heavy metals, oil and grease into the
gutter which eventually leads to local
creeks and the Bay. Instead, go to a car
wash, where the drains lead to the waste-
water treatment plant. A Watershed
Watch Discount Card is available at
www.mywatershedwatch.org.
10. We’re All In It together!
Because wastewater and stormwater can
carry pollutants from everyday activities
it’s important to prevent pollution at the
source. Follow these tips yourself and let
your friends and neighbors know about how
to protect the Bay and Ocean every day.
sundaes and floats. Bring your grandchil-
dren for an afternoon of fun. The cost is
$3 for members, $2 for member’s grandchil-
dren. Senior guests add $5 day pass.
Pre-registration is required.
Fun Golf Tournament for the 50+
Monday, August 8, 10 am - 1:30 pm
10 am check in at Blackberry Farm Golf Course
12:30 pm Hot dog lunch at the senior center
Enjoy a fun morning of golf. With Bob’s
“Wacky Scoring Rules,” every golfer has a
chance to win. Cost includes green fees, hot
dog lunch, and prizes. Member $20, senior
guests $25. Pickup and return the entry form
to the senior center by August 1.
August Social and Birthday Bash
Wednesday, August 10, 12 Noon
Enjoy The Urban Folksinger, One Man
Show. Bob La Beau has been tickling, teas-
ing, amazing and mystifying a multitude of
audiences for many years. His vast and varied
repertoire, fast wit, and masterful command
of number of instruments allow for a sponta-
neous performance. Celebrate this fun pro-
gram of music with a Mediterranean Salmon,
rice, salad, and dessert. Senior members
with August birthdays will be honored.
Members $8, senior guest add $5 day pass.
Pre-registration is required, space is limited.
Family Picnic at Blackberry Farm
Wednesday, August 17, 12 - 2 pm
Bring your children and grandchildren to
our annual BBQ at the Blackberry Farm
picnic area. Play bocce ball, and stroll along
the Stevens Creek Trail, kids will enjoy
watching the farm animals! BBQ lunch will
include all-beef hot dogs with all the fixings,
If you would prefer a veggie burger, please
specify when you register. Member $6,
grandchildren $4, senior guests add $5 day
pass. Pre-registration is required.
NEW CLASSES
Art Workshops by Zoya
Copy a Master in Just One day! Acrylic
Workshop , Wednesday, August 3, 9 am - 2 pm
Abstract Painting with Acrylic- Cultivating
Your Imagination through Painting
Wednesday, August 10, 9 am - 2 pm
Tape and Spray Watercolor Floral
Wednesday, August 17, 9 am - 2pm
Member fee: $55 for 1 workshop, $85 for
2, $125 for all 3 sessions.
All levels welcome. Bring a brown bag lunch.
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community calendar
De Anza Flea Market 8 to 4 pm 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 Northwest YMCA, 20803
Alves Dr., Cupertino
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
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,
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
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
Business Networking Intl.*7 am BJ's Brewery 996.9111 BNI.com
2 SAT
4 MON
7 THUR
8 FRI
9 SAT
10 SUN
11
MON
13
WED
14
THUR
JULY CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
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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.
14 THUR
15 FRI
18 MON
19
TUES
26 TUES
27
WED
28 THUR
Overeaters Anonymous*8 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
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
JULY CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL
Book Discussion Group
Thursday, July 21, 7 - 8:30 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
The group will read and discuss Half Broke
Horses by Jeannette Walls.
Thursday, August 18, 7 – 8:30 pm
Cupertino Library Story Room
The group will read and discuss Look Me
In the Eye by John Elder Robinson.
The book discussion group meets on the
third Thursday evening of each month.
Adults of all ages are welcome. Sponsored
by the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
California Native Plant Society:
Reimagining the California Garden
Monday, August 8, 7 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Join us for an informative discussion
about California native plants by David
Fross. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Cupertino Library.
The Cupertino Library Welcomes
Author, Ying Ying Chang
Saturday, August 27, 1 - 3 pm
Cupertino Community Hall
Author Ying Ying Chang discusses the ac-
complished life, the passionate pursuit of
truth and justice, and the tragic suicide of
her daughter, Iris Chang. Ms. Chang was a
renowned author, journalist and historian.
ALSO AT THE CUPERTINO
LIBRARY
Knitting at the Library
Every Tuesday from 4 – 6 pm,
except August 23
Cupertino Library Story Room
Bring your needles and yarn to the library
every Tuesday and join the drop-in knitting
program. Knitters of all skill levels and
ages are welcome.
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REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY,
MAY 3, 2011
Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney,
Santoro, Wang, Wong
Council Members Absent: None
Conducted the interviews and appointed
Rajeswari Mahalingam to an unscheduled vacancy
on the FAC, with a partial term ending January
2013 and Marvin Spielman to an unscheduled
vacancy on the FAC, with a full term ending Janu-
ary 2015; and appointed Reena Nadkarni to an
unscheduled vacancy on the TICC, with a partial
term ending January 2012
Heard the briefing and gave instruction to real
property negotiator (Gov’t Code 54956.8)
Received the Report for the Proclamation recog-
nizing the “Smarty Six” at Regnart School, and no
action was taken
Presented the Proclamation declaring May 2011 as
Foster Care Month in Cupertino
Received the Presentation from the Teen Commission
Approved the April 6 City Council minutes
Adopted the Resolution No. 11-056 to accept Ac-
counts Payable for period ending March 25, 2011
Adopted the Resolution No. 11-057 to accept
Payroll for period ending April 1, 2011
Adopted the Resolution No. 11-058 to accept
Accounts Payable for period ending April 1, 2011
Adopted the Resolution No. 11-059 to accept
Accounts Payable for period ending April 8, 2011
Adopted the Resolution No. 11-060 to accept
Accounts Payable for period ending April 15, 2011
Adopted the Resolution No. 11-061 to accept
Payroll for period ending April 15, 2011
Adopted the Resolution No. 11-062 to approve
destruction of records from the Finance and Code
Enforcement Departments
Accepted the Report for the Treasurer’s Investment
and Budget Report for quarter ending March 2011
Adopted the Annual City Investment Policy
Adopted the Resolution No. 11-063 to accept
the Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Un-
derground Water Rights, Jagriti Mukherjee and
Aniruddha Mukherjee, 21856 Hermosa Avenue
Accepted the Municipal Improvements, Kong-Yen
Han and Sue-Jane Han, 21881 Dolores Avenue
Adopted Resolution No. 11-064 for the Improve-
ment Agreement, Jagriti Mukherjee and Anirud-
dha Mukherjee, 21856 Hermosa Avenue
Adopted Resolution No. 11-065 to accept the
Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Under-
ground Water Rights, Vinod Balakrishnan and
Rajan, 10447 North Blaney Avenue
Adopted Resolution No. 11-066 to accept the
Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Under-
ground Water Rights, Taiping Wang and Meichuan
Sun, 19089 Tilson Avenue
Adopted Resolution No. 11-067 authorizing alloca-
tion of Transportation Development Act Article 3
Pedestrian/ Bicycle Project Funding
Adopted Resolutions Nos. 11-068 and 11-069
for the Agency Agreement for the Countywide
AB939 Implementation Fee and the Agreement
for Countywide Household Hazardous Waste Col-
lection for FY 11-12
Adopted Resolution No. 11-070 setting a voluntary
expenditure cap of $28,000 for the election of 2011
Adopted Resolution No. 11-071 approving the
allocations for the use of the 2011-2012 CDBG
program and human services grant as detailed
in Attachment B; Conducted the Hearing for the
Block Grant (CDBG) funds, Human Service Grants
and FY 2011 Annual Action Plan
Council provided the following directions and
requested that the draft ordinance come back to
Council on one year to be reviewed and consid-
ered for adoption:
1. Exempt all residential (single-family and multi-family)
new construction developments of less than 9 units
2. Modify the mixed use language in section 16.58.220
(table 101.10) of the draft ordinance to read: for new and
renovation/addition projects with residential and non-
residential components, the use shall comply by either:
1. Meeting the applicable requirements for each use; or
2. Meeting the applicable requirements for the use that
comprises the majority of the projects square footage
3. Modify the fee schedule for third party certification to
reflect the following:
4. Place the draft ordinance on the city’s website and con-
duct additional public education and public outreach to allow
the public to review and comment on the draft ordinance
Adopted Resolution No. 11-055 to approve the
2011 Cupertino Bicycle Transportation Plan;
amended by Council including a section that the
city will collaborate with De Anza College toward
better integration of the plan with routes through
the college
Conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 11-
2077 of the City of Cupertino adopting Chapter
10.90 of the City municipal Code to prohibit
smoking and tobacco use in recreational areas;
council amendments to strikeout the references to
“electronic cigarette vapors” and “non-smoking
tobacco products,” and to add “25 feet around
the area boundary except where it encroaches on
private property”
Set the Budget Study Session on Monday, May
23, 3:00 P.M., in City Council Chambers, and the
City Manager Evaluation will immediately follow, in
conference room A.
Conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 11-
2078, Relating to Establishment of All Directional
Vehicular Stop required at certain intersections;
Bandley Drive at Mariani Avenue
Adopted Resolution No. 11-2079 clarifying the
conditions under which teleconferencing may be
used in City Council Meetings
council actions
Project Type Required Deposit
Single-Family $2/sq. ft., max $1,000
Multi-Family Residential $2/sq. ft., min. $2,000/max. $40,000
Non-Residential $2/sq. ft., min. $35,000/ max. $75,000
cupertino scene july 2011
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Welcome
New Businesses
• Bay Area Yakiniku, LLC
19620 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 150
• C. Alexandra Chang, D.D.S, M.S.
19280 Stevens Creek Blvd
• Pacific Gold
10123 N Wolfe Rd
• Seagate Technology LLC
10200 S De Anza Blvd
• Serene Orchids
10525 S De Anza Blvd 115
• Shanghai Garden Restaurant
20956 Homestead Rd Ste A2 & A3
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REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2011
Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney,
Santoro, Wang, Wong
Council Members Absent: None
Cancelled for Lack of Business: Conference with Real
Property Negotiator (Gov’t Code 54956.8); Property:
10346 Scenic Circle Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014;
Negotiator: Carol Atwood; Under negotiation terms
Presented the Proclamation recognizing May
15-21, 2011 as National Public Works Week
Received the Presentation from the Cupertino-
Hsinchu Sister City organization about the student
exchange program
Received the Presentation from the Public Safety
Commission
Adopted Resolution No. 11-075, to accept
Accounts Payable for period ending April 22, 2011
Adopted Resolution No. 11-076, to accept
Accounts Payable for period ending April 29, 2011
Adopted Resolution No. 11-077, to accept
Accounts Payable for period ending May 6, 2011
Adopted Resolution No. 11-078, to accept Payroll
for period ending April 29, 2011
Adopted Resolution No. 11-079 to declare brush grow-
ing on certain properties a public nuisance and set hear-
ing date for June 7 for objections to proposed removal
Accepted Municipal Improvements, James R.
Courtright and Pamela L. Courtright, 21914
Hermosa Avenue, APN 357-16-048
Accepted Municipal Improvements, Stephen Fung,
21900 Alcazar Avenue, APN 357-14-034
Awarded contract to J.J.R Construction Inc. for the Gar-
den Gate Sidewalk Installation Project No. 2009-9549
Received the Report on the Golf Course Irrigation
Upgrade – Stevens Creek Corridor Park, Phase II
Trail & 8th hole Conflict Mitigation Alternatives
Authorized Design and Grant on the Stevens
Creek Corridor Project, Phase II –Funding Report
and Authorization to Continue Design
Conducted second reading and enacted Ordinance
No. 11-2077: to regulate smoking in recreational areas
Received the Report on the Pavement Management Pro-
gram, Street Conditions, and Preventative Maintenance
SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2011
Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney,
Santoro, Wang, Wong
Council Members Absent: None
Directed staff to write letter to the commission not-
ing that Map 1 is preferred, Map 3 and 4 are accept-
able, and council strongly opposes Map 2 and 5
Adjourned to Monday, May 23 at 3:00 in the emer-
gency operations center for a budget study session
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.
JULY 4, 5 & 8 - VETERAN OF FOREIGN W ARS
Annapolis graduate and academic executive,
naval Captain Charles Merdinger, describes
his military service during World War II, Korea,
and Viet Nam.
JULY 11, 12 &15 - DISCOVERING THE SAN
ANDREAS F AULT
Few of the major population centers of
California are very far removed from an active
fault. Visit the San Andreas Fault with us, and
see how geologists can determine exactly
where it is in our area.
JULY 18, 19 & 22 - 54TH COAST ARTILLERY
REGIMENT
The last remaining soldiers of the black 54th
Coast Artillery Regiment which protected our
West Coast during WW II describe the recent
unit celebration at Santa Cruz.
JULY 25, 26 & 29 - SHOCK TEENS SOBER
Every 15 minutes, someone dies in an alcohol
related accident. Here is a program that
vividly alerts teens to the consequences of
driving under the influence, DUI. A vivid
display of an accident and its implications
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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City Meetings
July 5 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
July 6 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm
July 6 Library Commission (EOC) 7 pm
July 7 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
July 9 Parks and Recreation Commission (Bay Room Senior Center) 10 am
July 12 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
July 14 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C) 9 am
July 14 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm
July 19 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
July 20 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm
July 21 Audit Committee (Conf. Rm. A) 4 pm
July 21 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm
July 26 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm
July 26 Fine Arts Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm
July 28 Disaster Council (EOC) 2 pm
Unless otherwise noted, all City Council and commission meetings are held at 10350 Torre Ave.
City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm; Fridays, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
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