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Home My WebLink AboutScene October 2011 - 10.01.2011cupertino a m o n t h l y p u b l i c a t i o n o f t h e c i t y o f c u p e r t i n o IN THIS ISSUE v o l u m e x x x i v n o . 8 o c t o b e r 2 0 1 1 Cupertino Tournament of Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Citywide Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Cupertino Non-smoking Ordinance . . . . . . . . . .3 Gandhi Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Diwali Festival of Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 The Better Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Election News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Cupertino Budget Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-14 Quinoa: Information and Recipes . . . . . . . .15-16 Apple Campus 2 Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Parking Permit Renewals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Viewfinders Digital Video Club . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Adult Education Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Eco News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19 Recycling Day & Document Shredding . . . .18 Water Monitoring Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Free Compost Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Pesticides & Water Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Flood Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Community Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21 Council Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 New Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Ordinance Amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 City Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 C O N T E N T S Cupertino Budget Report - See Pages 11 - 14 Cupertino Budget Report 2011 The City of Cupertino’s Budget Report with overview of City’s anticipated revenues and expenditure for Fiscal Year 2011 – 2012.– see pages 11-14 Citywide Exercise October 21 and 22, 2011 Community Preparedness: What’s Your Role? Take part in the October City-wide Exercise for Emergency Preparedness. Cupertino High School Tournament of Bands October 8, 2011 The Cupertino High School Pioneer Marching Band will kick off the 41st annual Cupertino Tournament of Bands, on October 8, 2011. The parade begins at 10 am on Stevens Creek Boulevard on the South side between Finch and Miller. – continued on page 2 – continued on page 2 budget edition SCHEdUlE Of EvENTS happenings in cupertino 2 Citywide Exercise, continued from page 1 If an earthquake of 7.5 magnitude hit on the Hayward Fault, how can you and your family stay safe, how will you survive until downed services are restored, what is your plan for recovery, and what part can you play in help- ing others? If you do not know the answers to these questions, you need to take action and find out more. The City of Cupertino, Cuper- tino schools, many Cupertino businesses, and many residents have already taken a proac- tive approach and have a plan. If you do not have a plan yet, you can find out more at the Cupertino Citywide Exercise on October 21 and 22. On these dates, Cupertino will simulate a major earthquake and test the City Emergency Response Plan by setting up an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and opening the Emergency Reporting Stations around the City know as ARKs. Each of the ARKs will be staffed by trained Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers, Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Service (CARES) volunteers, and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteers. Residents visiting their local ARK’s information stand will receive valuable information on how to prepare for a disaster in the form of personal discussions with the volunteers. Residents can also participate as incident reporters or as a spontaneous volun- teer to experience how they could be part of the solution. The focus of information for 2011 will be on proper methods of purifying water, how to get water from the water heater, how to turn off water and natural gas, how to use a fire extinguisher, and even pet prepared- ness. In addition, there will be emergency preparation handouts, informative posters, and information on locally available emergen- cy training courses. Business owners and schools are asked to voluntarily participate by staging a duck & cover drill and orderly evacuation with certain exits simulated to be blocked by debris. Residents are asked to voluntarily simulate loss of electricity, water, and inter- net for two hours. Those two hours would be a good time to visit the local ARK. For ARK locations and activation times, visit www.cupertino.org/emergency or call the Cupertino Office of Emergency Services (OES) at 408.777.3335. The Cupertino Tournament of Bands has marked the beginning of the fall marching band competition in Northern California for more than 40 years. Participating high school bands come from around Northern California to participate in the parade and field show competitions. The eighteen participating bands begin the field shows at 4:30 pm at the Cupertino High School stadium. Please join us in supporting a tradition in the City of Cupertino and supporting high school music programs around Northern California. For information regarding The Cupertino Tournament of Bands or Cuper- tino High School’s Marching Band please visit, www.tinoband.org – Tournament of Bands, continued from page 1 10 am........... Parade competition begins on Stevens Creek Boulevard. 1:30 pm ....... Drill-down competition begins in stadium. 2 pm ............Parade awards in stadium. 4 pm ............ Stadium gates open for field show competition. 4:30 pm ........Field show competition begins. 9:30 pm .......Field show awards cupertino scene october 2011 3 diwali Saturday, October 8, 2011, 10 am – 5 pm The Cupertino Chamber of Commerce is proud to present its 9th annual Diwali Festival of Lights on Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 10 am – 5 pm. The purpose of this festival is to bring people together and celebrate intercultural understanding that promotes economic prosperity. Diwali, the Festival of Lights marks the beginning of the new business year in India and it is a festival of joy, splendor, brightness, happiness and prosperity. Celebrated throughout the world, typical Diwali traditions include exchanging gifts, new clothes, meeting new and old friends, offering traditional sweets and wishing each other prosperous new year. Visitors to the festival will be treated to a festive atmosphere of sari festooned trees, spectacular lanterns, and a cultural kaleidoscope of activities and performances. Beginning at 10 am with the popular “Kids Zone” art show and grand opening featuring community and elected leaders in traditional Indian clothing, the festival appeals to all senses. The festival will feature Indian food, music and dance like classical “Kuchipudi” and “Kathak” to folk “Koli”, and “Innal Kolatam” to popular “Bollywood” dances. Attendees may get decorative “mehendi” tattooed on the palm of their hands, learn their future with a visit to the fortune teller’s stall or attend the bazaar with ethnic Indian art, clothing, jewelry, children’s books and toys. The elaborate and exciting Kids Zone will be packed throughout the day with children visiting the magic show, petting zoo, pony rides, face painting and coloring contests. Cupertino Library & Cupertino Library Foundation GANdHI dAY World Non-violence & Peace day Celebrating the 142nd anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi Sunday, October 2, 2011 Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue 12 to 4:30 pm There will be art, fancy dress & essay contests for children, prizes, a raffle drawing and refreshments. Enjoy the music and dance performances. Children are encouraged to wear Gandhi costumes for fancy dress. Info: Sam Rao 510 789 6182 Ravi Pathak 408 393 4882 Mahesh Nihalani 408 806 9142 Join us for this free event! This cultural event is organized and supported by www.nonviolencepeaceday.org WElCOME www.santaclaracountylib.org www.cupertinolibrary.org/foundation/ Cupertino Ordinance No. 11-207 prohibits smoking and tobacco use in recreational areas. Any person smoking in any outdoor area operated by the City and open to the general public for recreational purposes (including parking, streets and sidewalks adjacent to a recreational area) will be subject to a $100 fine. Help us create a positive, healthy, connected community by keeping our parks smoke-free. For questions, please call us at 408.777.3120 or send us an e-mail at parks@cupertino.org Cupertino Ordinance No. 11-207 prohibits smoking and tobacco use in recreational areas. Any person smoking in any outdoor area operated by the City and open to the general public for recreational purposes (including parking, streets and sidewalks adjacent to a recreational area) will be subject to a $100 fine. Help us create a positive, healthy, connected community by keeping our parks smoke-free. For questions, please call us at 408.777.3120 or send us an e-mail at parks@cupertino.org Cupertino Ordinance No. 11-207 prohibits smoking and tobacco use in recreational areas. Any person smoking in any outdoor area operated by the City and open to the general public for recreational purposes (including parking, streets and sidewalks adjacent to a recreational area) will be subject to a $100 fine. Help us create a positive, healthy, connected community by keeping our parks smoke-free. For questions, please call us at 408.777.3120 or send us an e-mail at parks@cupertino.org Cupertino Ordinance No. 11-2077 prohibits smoking and tobacco use in recreational areas. Any person smoking in any outdoor area operated by the City and open to the general public for recreational purposes (including parking, streets and sidewalks adjacent to a recreational area) will be subject to a $100 fine. Help us create a positive, healthy, connected community by keeping our parks smoke-free. For questions, please call us at 408.777.3120 or send us an e-mail at parks@cupertino.org Made possible by funding from the Department of Health and Human Services volume xxxiv number 8 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 | october Take Part in the October Citywide Exercise for Emergency Preparedness On October 20 & 21 Cupertino will simulate a major earthquake on the Hayward Fault and exercise the activation of the City Disaster Plan for assessing the damage, dealing with the high volume of calls for help, and putting the City services back in normal operation. When a major disaster happens, the resources of the Fire Department, Police Department, Public Works Department and area utilities will be severely overloaded. Calls to 911 for emergencies will be queued to the “serve the greatest good for greatest number”. Individu- als are expected to be left to survive on their own for days without food, water, gas or elec- tricity. How will you and your family do? You can learn how to cope with a major disas- ter with the help of Cupertino training by vis- iting the nearest emergency reporting station known as an ARK during the Citywide Ex- ercise on October 20 or 21. There will be in- formative demonstrations by the local Scouts and steps you can take to get prepared. Free safety giveaways will be available to those who visit the ARKs. Visit the www.cupertino. org/emergency website or call 408.777.3335 to find out more about ARK locations and ac- tivation times. The key is preparation and training to help yourself, your neighbors, and others. The City of Cupertino urges every res- ident to take one of the Free Classes offered on Emergency Preparedness. If you want to be part of the solution, you can be a Commu- nity Emergency Response Team (CERT) vol- unteer, a Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergen- cy Service (CARES) volunteer, or a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteer. Other specif- ic volunteer opportunities are available as an animal shelter volunteer, a search & rescue team member or a language translator. Halloween Safety On October 31 children will take to the streets again for the house-to-house Trick- or-Treat. As they are gathering candy and other goodies, they are not always as careful as they could be. We encourage every parent to drive extra carefully on this eve- ning and to outfit their trick- or-treaters with flashlights or safety flashers on their clothing. A lim- ited number of safety flashers will be avail- able during the October Citywide Exercise at the ARKs. Upcoming Public Sessions: 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 information, or to request a class for your company, group or organization. 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 class is on Wednesday, October 12, 6 – 9 pm, Campbell Community Center (Roosevelt Room), 1 West Campbell Ave # C31, Campbell. For Registration contact: stephanie.morrison@cnt.sccgov.org or call 408.341.4422. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training schedule. Learn to be part of the disaster response solution. This is an intensive training session on preparedness and helping others during a disaster. Must be able to attend all classes for graduation. Classes start Saturday, November 5, 9 am - 1 pm, Town of Los Gatos and run through November 19. The cost is $35 for all classes. For If you have questions contact: miguel.grey@cnt.sccgov.org or call 408.341.4486. For registration visit www.cupertino.org/emergency. If you do only one thing to prepare this month… Visit your local ARK on October 20 & 21 from 10 am until 5 pm to find out more about how you can be prepared for emergencies at home and work. Also, discuss how you can become part of the solution in a disaster. To find out ARK activation days and hours visit www.cupertino.org/emergency or contact the Cupertino Office of Emergency Services (OES) at 408.777.3335. Simply Safe is a monthly article to inform the community about emergency prepared cupertino scene october 2011 4 roots | Early Childhood Education b y G a i l fr e t w e l l - H u g g e r Last month we looked at the early schoolhouses in Cupertino and the teachers’ duties to their students when our area was rural and agricultural. This month, we’ll take a look at what children were taught in the ear- ly days of our country and our community. In 1833, a small publishing company called Truman and Smith, in Cincinnati, Ohio was scouting for an eminent educa- tor who could create a series of readers for children. They found their man in the Rever- end William Holmes McGuffey, a staunch Calvinist. The Rev. McGuffey had already planned a series of readers and had published his first book. This first reader introduced children to McGuffey’s ethical code. The child modeled in this book is prompt, good, kind, honest and truthful. The book con- tained 55 lessons. The Second Readers followed the same pattern. It contained reading and spelling with 85 lessons and 16 pictures. It outlined history, biology, astronomy, zoology, botany, table manners, behavior towards family, attitudes toward God and teachers, the poor, the great and the good. Much em- phasis was placed on the duties of youth. Millions of pioneer men and women were alumni of this second reader, learning to read and write English. The Third Reader was more formal, containing rules for oral reading, fewer pictures and was designed for a more mature mind corresponding to a junior high level today. The Fourth Reader introduced good literature– including British poetry and selections from the Bible. It discussed Napoleon Bonaparte, the Puritan fathers, women, God, education, religion and philosophy. The book was designed for the highest school grade.The Fifth Reader was ordered for elocutionary exercises to increase articulation, inflection, pitch, accent, rate, emphasis and gesture. It contained works by major poets. The Sixth and final Reader of 1885 included 186 selections, 111 great authors such as Shakespeare, Long- fellow, Dick- ens and Addison. The theme of the selec- tions included several forms of composi- tion, description, narration, argumentation and exposition. There were 17 selections from the Bible and the works stressed good morals. Probably more than any other series of books, McGuffey’s Readers were used in nearly every schoolhouse from the mid 19th to mid 20th century. At least 120 million copies were sold between 1836 and 1960. No other textbook bearing a single person’s name has come close to that mark. The content of McGuffey’s Readers changed considerably in later editions after the author died in 1879. The books became more secularized, though the Readers were still published under his name in formats that he had not approved. A changing society sought less moral and spiritual content in their school texts and publishers realized there was more profit in consumable workbooks. Interestingly, McGuffey’s Readers never entirely disappeared and today are widely used by some schools to encourage and strengthen children’s reading and associat- ed skills and give them a sense of history. Almost every public library carries at least one of McGuffey’s Readers. These early texts have a lasting place in the fabric of American educational history. volume xxxiv number 8 5 cupertino library Programs for Children & families NEW STORYTIME SCHEdUlE Cupertino library Story Room 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 Cancelled on Monday, October 31. HAllOWEEN PUPPET SHOW ANd COSTUME PARAdE Monday, October 31, 3 pm, Community Hall Children are invited to attend the Halloween festivities, which will include a puppet show by Images in Motion. 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 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 Wee Explore Passport at the Children’s Reference Desk or in the Par- ents Corner. Children and parents receive a sticker for their Wee Explore Passport for each activity they complete together.. CUPERTINO CINEMA ClUB Thursday, October 13, 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. Teen Programs TEEN REAd WEEk: PICTURE IT Teen Read Week Activities will include: Top 10 Books: Vote for your Top Ten Books by October 22. Pick up your ballot in the Cupertino Library. One ballot per person; all ballots will be entered into a prize drawing. Manga Art Contest: Submit original art- work by October 10; entry forms are avail- able in the Cupertino Library. Winners will be voted on by the public. All entries will be displayed in the Teen Area from October 15th- 31st. This contest is open to teens in grades 6-12. Winners will receive a $25 gift card. TEEN MANGA WORkSHOP Saturday, October 22, 2011, 2:30 – 5 pm Cupertino library Story Room Professional manga inspired artist and illustrator, Karen Luk, will reveal her secrets for designing manga characters. Basic drawing skills are helpful, but not required for participation. More advanced teen artists are encouraged to bring their own work for review. This program is open to teens aged 13 and older. Sign up in per- son at the adult reference desk. Note: there are a limited number of spaces available for this program. Karen Luk has been self- publishing her comics online and in print since 2003. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. lIBRARY INfORMATION | 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino NEW LIBRARY HOURS Mon – Thurs ........................10 am – 9 pm Fri – Sat ...............................10 am – 6 pm Sunday ................................12 pm – 6 pm TELEPHONE NUMBERS General Library Number .....408.446.1677 Adult and Teen Reference ............408.446.1677, ext. 3372 Children’s Reference ............408.446.1677, ext. 3373 Accounts, Billing ..................800.286.1991 TeleCirc ................................800.471.0991 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 cupertino scene october 2011 6 Programs for Adults THE vAllEY Of HEART’S dElIGHT 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 100 years of growing and producing fruit in the Santa Clara Valley. ART lECTURE: A DAy in the Life of the RenAissAnce Saturday, October 1, 11 – 12:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall In a “you are there” experience, take a journey back in time and imagine yourself in Renaissance Florence and Venice, participating in the sights and sounds of everyday life, viewing contemporary works of art by Da Vinci, Botticelli, and Raphael. Lecture by Docent Kay Payne. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. AdUlT BOOk dISCUSSION GROUP Thursday, October 20, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino library Story Room This month, the Cupertino Library Adult Book Discussion Group will read and discuss Whose Names Are Unknown by Sanora Babb. Written in 1939, this novel is about the poor but proud Dunne family, who, like the Joads of Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath flee the dustbowl in 1930’s Oklahoma. They find more disappointment than opportunity in the supposed “promised land” of California. The Adult Book Discussion Group meets on the third Thursday evening of each month in the Library Story Room. Adults of all ages are welcome. Please call 408.446.1677 ext 3372 if you have any questions Also at the Cupertino library kNITTING AT THE lIBRARY Every Tuesday from 4 – 6 pm Cupertino library Story Room Bring your needles and yarn to the library every Tuesday and join the drop-in knit- ting program. Knitters of all skill levels and ages are welcome. Individual or Small Group Programs by Appointment INTERNET BASICS fOR AdUlTS Beginning classes on how to use the Internet are available by appointment. Participants must be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse. To schedule an appointment, please call the Library’s Reference Desk at 408.446.1677 ext. 3372. INTERNET Cl ASSES IN M ANdARIN Beginning classes on how to use the Inter- net are available in Mandarin, by appoint- ment. Participants must be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse. To schedule an appointment, please call the Library’s Reference Desk at 408.446.1677 ext. 3372. T EEN dATABASE Cl ASSES Database instruction for teens, ages 13 to 19, is available at the library, by appointment. To schedule an appointment to learn about the library’s subscription databases, please call the Library at 408.446.1677 ext. 3372. for Your Information dATABASES AN d RESEARCH T OOl S Santa Clara County Library subscribes to online databases for adults and children, on a variety of subjects, including busi- ness, science and literature. Go to the library’s webpage at www.sccl.org and click on Electronic Library 24/7, and enter your library card and PIN number to access a database. If you have any ques- tions about the databases, please call the Reference desk, at 408.446.1677. T HE fRIENdS O f THE CUPERTINO lIBRARY B OOk SAlE The next used book sale will be held at Community Hall on: • Saturday, October 15 • Sunday, October 16 T HE fRIENdS O f THE CUPERTINO lIBRARY B ESTSEllER C O llECTION Funded by the Friends of the Cupertino Library, the Bestseller Collection is a spe- cial browsing collection, designed to make it easier than ever to find a bestseller when you visit the Library. The books are avail- able on a first-come, first-served basis (no reserves). All titles check out for one week. volume xxxiv number 8 7 adult 50 plus news Make a Connection Senior centers are the place to make a connection through art, movement, technology, and interaction between friends. The Cupertino Senior Center provides the perfect environ- ment for you to get connected! As part of the Parks and Recreation Department, the Senior Center also shares the vision of “creating a positive, healthy, connected community.” We encourage you to participate in all the activi- ties and programs designed with you in mind Hidden Treasures Thursday, October 27, 9 am - 2 pm Hundreds of items have been donated to the Senior Center for this meaningful fund-rais- ing event. This is the perfect opportunity to hunt for those one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. We are accepting donations of new or gently-used jewelry, china, kitchenware, and small knick- knacks until October 21. The proceeds from Hidden Treasure will directly benefit our Case Management Program and The Scholarship Fund. Thank you for your continued support. This event is open to the public. Please come and shop to support our senior center. Snack Bar Hours: 10 am - 1 pm Coffee, tea, sandwiches, cookies, and snacks for sale. Take a break-we will have live music to entertain you. Oktoberfest Wednesday, October 19, 12 pm Join us as we celebrate this German festival with a Northern German meal of bratwurst, sauerkraut, potato salad, and dessert. Be en- tertained by the Valderais Band’s German music. Members $8, senior guests add $5 day pass. Please register in advance. Monday Night football Social Mondays, 5:15 - 9:30 pm October 3 - Chicken wings and salad October 17 - Lasagna and salad Watch the game and partake in a fun-filled evening with the rest of the sports crowd. Great game prizes awarded every quarter. Soft drinks and snacks will also be served. Pre-registration is required. Members $8, senior guests add $5 day pass. Medicare 2012 update Tuesday, October 18, 2 - 3:30 pm The enrollment period for 2012 Part D Plans begin October 15, 2011 and end December 7. To learn the latest updates regarding Medi- care and the Part D plans for 2012, join us for the presentation from HICAP. Please sign up at lobby table. Open to the public. Jazz It Up October Monthly Social and Birthday Bash Wednesday, October 12, Noon Please join us in welcoming back Jim and Aimee Wu on sax and piano. This husband and wife team brings back the smooth sounds of the 30’s and 40’s. Enjoy a delicious meat- loaf lunch with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. A vegetarian selection will also be available. Members with October birthdays will be honored. Members $8, senior guest add $5 day pass. Limited space available, please sign up early. vTA Photo Session friday, October 14, 10 – 12 noon Valley Transit Authority will be at the Senior Center to take photos for the Regional Tran- sit Connections (RTC) Discount Card. No ap- pointment is necessary. $3, Must be 65+. Check Us Out Senior Center is on facebook! Facebook is a fun and easy way to keep up on things and people that are impor- tant to you. If you are not a Facebook member, but would like to check out our senior center Facebook page, visit www.cupertino.org/seniorcenterfacebook. There you will see photos and information about daily events. Healthy Body, Healthy Brain Monday, October 17, 10 - 11:30 am Come to this Alzheimer’s Association pre- sentation, discussing steps you can take to help keep your brain healthier as you age and stave off dementia. Free for members, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Please sign up at the lobby table. Safe to be Home Alone? Wednesday, October 12, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Do you know someone who maybe home alone and at risk? Janeen Pratt, MA Gerontolo- gy, Community Outreach Coordinator from Pathways Home Health, Hospice and Private duty, will discuss what to look for and how to address your concern before it becomes and emergency. A home and garden safety check- list will be given to each attendee. Free, open to the public. cupertino scene october 2011 8 CUPERTINO SENIOR CENTER AddRESS: 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. OffICE HOURS: Monday - friday, 8 am - 5 pm PHONE: 408.777.3150 EMAIl: seniorcntr@cupertino.org WEB: www.cupertino.org/50plus AdUlT 50 PlUS TRIPS Call the Senior Center at 408.777.3150 for reservations or more information on any trip. TOURS Albuquerque Balloon fiesta, October 7 - 12, 2011, $2149 double includes flights Experience the colorful balloons from around the world, and then enjoy tours of Old Town Albuquerque, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Santa Fe City tour, Taos Pueblo and much more. Call for more information. New Orleans Holiday, November 29 - december 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. Call for more information. 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 Out-to-lunch Bunch at Mimi’s Café, fee: lunch, October 5 49-Mile Scenic drive with Gary, $97, October 19 Golden Gate fields, $65, November 4 Silicon valley Pioneers, $63, November 10 San francisco’s Marina district with Gary, $79, November 21 Carols in the California, $92, December 17 “share Discovery through travel” 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. OCTOBER 3, 4 & 7 - COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS A professional photographer and reporter de- scribe their jobs with community newspapers, and explain how those publications operate. OCTOBER 10, 11 & 14 - F ORMATION OF AMERICA FREEDOM Well known television anchorman Fred La Crosse provides us with fascinating informa- tion about our early democratic republic. OCTOBER 17, 18 & 21 - CUPERTINO PATCH This program will introduce the viewer to a new on-line medium called ‘Cupertino Patch’ specializing in current news and events happening in and around Cupertino. OCTOBER 24, 25 & 28 - KIDNEY TRANS- PLANTS: ONE DONOR GIVES TWO NEW LIVES – Recipients tell their own stories. OCTOBER 31 & NOVEMBER 1 & 4 - CAROUSEL HORSES OLD AND NEW – Jim Sugai is a 25 year volunteer at the W. E. Mason Carousel in Los Gatos. Loretta Brainard paints and decorates hobby carousel horses into beauti- ful art pieces for the home. 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. volume xxxiv number 8 Cupertino November Election Information On November 8, 2011, there will be an election for ballot Measure C and to fill the council seats of Ms. Kris Wang and Mr. Gilbert Wong. Council members are elected to four-year terms, and can serve up to two full terms in a row. Ms. Wang will be termed out, but Mr. Wong is eligible for election for another term. There will be six candidates on the ballot: Donna M. Austin, Marty H. Miller, Rod G. Sinks, Homer Tong, Gilbert Wong and Chris Zhang. Information about the candidates and the elections process is available on www.cupertino.org/elections , and will include candidate photos, biographies, statements of qualification, and links to short video statements. Check the election page for updated info. Candidate forum There will be a Candidate Forum for Cupertino City Council on Monday October 10, 2011 from 7 - 9 pm at Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave, Cupertino. This event is sponsored by League of Women Voters. There are six candidates vying for two seats on the Council. This event will be televised and webcast will be available at www.cupertino.org/webcast. November Election Information on Measure C Measure C on the November 8, 2011 ballot asks Cupertino voters to consider increas- ing the existing transient occupancy tax paid by guests staying in City hotels from 10% to 12% of the room charge. Measure C will provide funds that maintain gener- al City services such as library services, neighborhood police patrols, City street maintenance, rapid 9-1-1 emergency response times, current levels of police officers, and school traffic safety and cross- ing guards. The hotel tax in Cupertino will be lower than San Jose which is at 14%. Measure C provides local funds for local needs; this money cannot be taken away by the State. Given the State’s budget problems, the measure ensures local control of revenues for Cupertino residents and helps to maintain local services. Measure C will generate additional revenue of $450,000 per year that will help offset some of the $1,000,000 per year that will be lost from Hewlett-Packard leaving the City. For fiscal accountability, all expenditures from the hotel tax are subject to annual audit. If you or your group would like more factual information about Measure C, please contact the City by calling 408.777.3280, emailing totmeasure@ cupertino.org, or by visiting www.cupertino.org/measureC. election news cupertino scene october 2011 10 cupertino budget report To the Residents of Cupertino: The Budget at a Glance provides an overview of the City’s anticipated revenues and expen- ditures as contained in our Fiscal Year 2011-12 Adopted Budget. The budget is the business plan for the City and documents the priorities, programs and services funded for the coming fiscal year. Overarching priorities for this year’s budget were to maintain services, and maintain financial stability. Cupertino’s budget is balanced, not only for this fiscal year, but for the next four years, and maintains healthy reserves. Last year, the bud- get projected a net loss in the General Fund of $1.4 million due to the recession. Our financial position has improved in Fiscal Year 2011-12 but departments continue with their modest budgets designed to maintain public services and keep costs down. As a result, Cupertino is in a positive financial position when most cities throughout the state are cutting services and experiencing layoffs. To ensure Cupertino’s financial health, the City will continue to improve revenue composition, streamline operations, and control costs. To that end, I recommended, and City Council supported, the following actions consistent with our Fiscal Strategic Plan: • Proposed a 2% increase in our Hotel Tax • Seek equity for our property tax allocations (Cupertino receives less than the vast majority of cities) • Streamline operations through e-services • Continue a selective hiring freeze I am pleased to report a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2011-12 and beyond. We are currently managing the economic downturn by carefully controlling expenses and have been able to meet our operational and capital needs. National economic forces and our dependence on business-to-business sales tax producers require that we remain committed to fiscal prudence. This means continually seeking ways to deliver excellent service more efficiently, supporting economic development, and developing new revenue. Respectfully submitted, David W. Knapp City Manager CONTACT INfO To obtain additional information regarding the City’s complete budget, capital improvement program, or other services provided by the City: Email the City at: finance@cupertino.org or visit the city website at www.cupertino.org. Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012 volume xxxiv number 8 11 cupertino budget report Budgeted Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2011/12 General Government – General Government: $3.399 Million – Provides funding for Council and management activities, Legal, and Public/ Environmental Affairs. Sheriff: $8.980 Million – Provides Police Services. Public Works: $12.211 Million – Provides for the General Fund portion of Public Works Administra- tion, Street Maintenance, Tree Maintenance, Street Sweeping, and maintenance of the parks and public facilities. Parks and Recreation: $4.244 Million – Provides for Recreation programs. Community Development: $4.134 Million – Provides for Building, Planning, and Economic Development. Administrative Services: $4.542 Million – Provides funding for Finance, Human Resources, City Clerk, Disaster Preparedness and Code Enforcement activities. CIP/Retiree Medical/Debt Service/Other: $6.431 Million – Represents payment for debt service, capital project costs and retiree medical obligations. A portion is funded out of the General Fund reserves. TOTAL CITY EXPENDITURES for fiscal year 2011/12 are estimated at $67,417,000. Governments categorize revenues into different fund types depending on revenue restrictions. Our General Fund, which is used for the general operation and ad- ministration of the City, represents 65% of total expenditures with revenues largely from property and sales taxes. Other types of funds include revenue that can only be used for specific programs. The City’s General Fund budget for fiscal year 2011/12 is $43,942,000, allocated as follows: BUdGETEd ExPENdITURES for fiscal Year 2011/12 Parks & Rec Community Development Administrative Services CIP/Retiree Medical/ Debt Service Public Works Sheriff General Government Total City full Time Positions Salary and benefits represent 57 % of our General Fund expenditures. The City has 162.75 full time positions and hires approximately 200 part-time employees for summer park and recreation programs. cupertino scene october 2011 12 Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012 Estimated Revenue Resources for Fiscal Year 2011/12 Approximately 61% of the General Fund’s rev- enues are from sales and property taxes. Sales taxes are budgeted at $14,283,000 for 2011/12. Our three largest sales tax producers are Apple, HP and Insight, representing 67% of revenue received in this category. Property taxes are estimated at $11,951,000. The City receives $0.05 out of each dollar paid as shown below: Cupertino Elementary .................................$ 0.24 County Bond ..............................................$ 0.21 Fremont High School Maintenance ..............$ 0.17 Santa Clara County Fire District ...................$ 0.15 Mid Peninsula Open Space & Various Agencies ....................................$ 0.07 Foothill Community College Maintenance ..................................$ 0.07 County Library Retirement ..........................$ 0.04 City of Cupertino ......................................$ 0.05 TOTAL ......................................................$ 1.00 TOTAL CITY REVENUES for fiscal year 2011/12 are expected to be $62,976,000, a decrease of .7% from the prior year. This decrease is primarily due to one-time grant monies received for various capital projects and the Stevens Creek Corridor Park. For the General Fund, the City’s forecast shows an anticipated $42,893,000 in revenue, for the fiscal year 2011/12. ESTIMATEd REvENUE RESOURCES for fiscal Year 2011/12 Property Tax Sales Tax License & Permits Hotel Tax Charges for Services Franchise Fees Interest/Rental Income Other Taxes Utility Tax Misc. & Other Revenue Fines Inter-Governmental volume xxxiv number 8 13 Managing Our Finances Some of the more significant CIP projects adopted by Council in the past and current years include: Prior Years: Mary Avenue Bicycle Footbridge .........$14,800,000 Blackberry Farm Restoration (Phase I) ..13,809,000 Streetlight & Irrigation Conservation .......2,134,000 Current Year: Pavement Management ......................$ 1,450,000 Blackberry Farm/ Stevens Creek Trail (Phase II) .................1,200,000 Fenced Dog Park .....................................250,000 Curb, Gutter & Sidewalk Repairs ...............215,000 Quinlan Center Upgrades ..........................200,000 The City of Cupertino is recognized for its excellent financial management and has maintained a strong AA+ bond rating. The Annual Adopted Budget and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report have received awards for excellence the past 17 years. The City continues to actively maintain 142 miles of streets, 21,000 street trees, 13 public buildings and 22 parks/sports fields. Our Capital Improvement Program (CIP) totals $3.8 million this year for streets ($1.7 million), parks ($1.6 million) and public facilities. Population .................................................58,300 Average Household Income ....................$161,000 Median Age ......................................................39 Area .............................................13 Square Miles Unemployment Rate ......................................6.7% Homes Valued Over $750,000 ........................60% Number of Sheriff Officers .................................30 Acres of Parks/Open Space .............................163 Number of Households ...............................22,000 Major Employers ............................Apple, ArcSight, ...............................................DeAnza College Most Educated Population ..................Ranked 18th .......................................................in the U.S. Highest median Income from ‘The Best Places to Live’ in 2006 by Money Magazine .....................Ranked #2 Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012 CAPITAl IMPROvEMENT PROGRAM CITY dEMOGRAPHIC INfORMATION Streets $1,665,000 Storm Drains $75,000Building $300,000 Traffic Facilities $170,000 Parks $1,575,000 cupertino scene october 2011 14 Quinoa Healthy food with a funny name “I have cooked a very healthy dinner for you today… it is Quinoa Pilaf and tomato soup” Quipped Gauri, my niece as my family trudged in from a fun but tiring sightsee- ing trip to the Highlands five years ago. As a graduate student in Edinburgh, Gauri had found ways to eat healthy on a budget. The pilaf was the most unusual food that I had tasted. It was small beige grain with a nutty but earthy flavor with a weird sounding name Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wah). I eyed the plate with a little apprehension, but to my surprise the pilaf was tasty. Ancient in its origins, Quinoa has been a staple food of millions for almost 5,000 years, and is know with great respect as the “Mother Grain.” Although new to North Americans, it has been cultivated in the South American Andes, since at least 3,000 B.C. The ancient Incas called it “the mother grain” and revered it as sacred. Quinoa is billed as a grain, but it’s actually a high-protein, gluten-free, super-nutritious seed that is as tasty and versatile as it is healthy. The quinoa seed is high in protein, calcium and iron, a relatively good source of vitamin E and several of the B vitamins. It contains an almost perfect balance of all eight essential amino acids needed for tissue development in humans. One researcher has said, “While no single food can supply all of the essential life- sustaining nutrients, Quinoa comes as close as any other in the vegetable or animal kingdoms.” Quinoa is a small seed that in size, shape, and color looks like a cross between sesame seed and millet. It is disk shaped with a flattened band around its periphery. It is usually a pale yellow color but some species may vary from pale yellow through pink, orange, or red to purple and black. In its uncooked state, it takes the form of small off-white disks. It swells when it’s cooked and has a lightly nutty, slightly earthy flavor – very mild but distinct, and much more interesting than rice or couscous. As soon as I returned from Scotland, I ventured into a health store and discovered this grain in the health store and made the Quinoa pilaf in my kitchen. But to my sur- prise the pilaf was very bitter and inedible. I decided that Quinoa is not for me and threw the box of Quinoa in the garbage Five years rolled by. Recently I was rein- troduced to Quinoa at a food sampling in a health store. It was delicious. I decided to give it another try. I picked up a box of Quinoa and followed the instructions very carefully this time The Quinoa pilaf was not bitter this time. I discovered that the key factor in making good quinoa is to wash it several times in water. Quinoa seeds are covered with saponin, a resin-like substance that is ex- tremely bitter and forms a soapy solution in water to make the seed edible; the saponin must be removed, tradition- ally done by hand-scrubbing and adequate rinsing. Quinoa is usually pale yellow. The disk shaped seed has a band about its periph- ery. As the grain cooks, this band partial- ly separates from the seed but retains its curved shape. In appearance cooked qui- noa looks liked cooked couscous sprinkled with little spirals or crescent moons. Quinoa is as easy to cook as rice. In fact, it’s cooked exactly like rice, though it needs to be rinsed first. Just throw it in a fine sieve / colander and run it under some cold water, or swish it around in a bowl of water and then drain it. To cook it, use two parts liquid to one part quinoa. The grain itself seems to melt in your mouth. But the tiny bands offer just enough tooth resistance to create a minute crunch, affording a varied and pleasant sensation. Quinoa has a very light, fluffy texture and a mild taste that easily takes on other flavors. If you’ve never had quinoa before, then I recommend starting simple. The next time you’re tempted by couscous or rice, try boiling up some quinoa, but there’s a whole world of quinoa to explore out there: quinoa biryani, quinoa kithcidi quinoa kheer, quinoa salad and the list goes on.. It’s healthy, it’s yummy and it’s fun to say. – Continued on page 16 chat room volume xxxiv number 8 15 • ½ cup Quinoa • 2 cups milk • 2 cups carrot (shredded) • 1 cup boiling water • ½ cup sugar (as per taste) • 5-6 almonds, chopped • ½ teaspoon orange extract – Quinoa, continued from page 15 MASSAlA QUINOA My childhood friend Jayashri Chari made a delicious masala Upma for me when she was visiting me last month . I substituted Quinoa for cream of wheat that she used . • 1 cup quinoa • 1 teaspoon oil • 1-2 green chilies • 1 cup cabbage (finely shredded) • ½ teaspoon sambhar powder • 2 ¼ cups water • 1 teaspoon limejuice • ¾ teaspoon salt (as per taste) • ¼ cup cilantro • ¼ cup almonds (chopped) QUINOA PUddING Here is a pudding that tastes great and does wonders for your health too . Wash and rinse Quinoa three times . Drain and keep aside Heat milk in microwave and keep aside . In a pan add washed quinoa and dry roast for a minute Add a cup of hot milk, cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes Place shredded carrots in a bowl . Add water to carrots and cover for five minutes . Drain the carrots . In a blender make a smooth puree of 1 cup of milk and carrots . Add the pureed carrots to cooked quinoa . Mix in sugar, almond and cook for 5 more minutes finally add orange extract and remove from heat . Serve piping hot or chilled . Heat a pan, add the washed quinoa and roast for 3-4 minutes Heat a pot with teaspoon oil . Add chilies and sauté for a minute . Add shredded cabbage and sauté for 2 min- utes . Add water, sambhar powder salt and sugar . Bring it to a boil . Throw in the toasted quinoa and stir . Lower heat, cover with a tight fitting lid . Cook for 15 minutes . Finally add limejuice, cilantro and almonds . Mix it gently and fluff the grains Serve piping hot with a bowl of plain yogurt Hema’s Hints: This cold pilaf makes an excellent lunch too. Apple Campus 2 Update Apple Inc. has submitted a development proposal to replace existing office and research buildings to create its new Apple Campus 2. Most of the 175 acre area is located on the former Hewlett Packard (HP) campus and propertied around it. The City of Cupertino is currently soliciting com- ments regarding the environmental topics and alternatives that should be evaluated in the environmental impact report. Submis- sion of any comments or input regarding the environmental topics must be received by the City no later than October 5, 2011. For comments, additional information, updates and meeting schedules on the project, please go to www.cupertino.org/applecampus2 or www.cupertino.org/access and select “Apple Campus 2”, then “EIR Questions”. Parking Permit Applications & Renewals Cupertino residents living in permitted parking areas will need to apply for a new or renewed parking permit from the Public Works Department. Current permits expire December 31, 2011. The new parking permits will be valid between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2013. Residents will receive a parking permit for each vehicle (including motorcycles), and two guest permits per address. New residents will be required to submit one form of proof of address (utility bill or car registration bill). Beginning November 1, 2011, residents may apply for new or renewed parking permits on-line at www.cupertino.org. Please contact Public Works at 408.777.3354 if you have any questions regarding parking permits. cupertino scene october 2011 16 viewfinders digital video Club Cupertino has a club for video-making enthusiasts that has been in existence since 1995. Originally meeting at the Cupertino Senior Center, it moved to Quinlan Community Center’s Cupertino Room in search of a space to accommodate its growing membership, currently at 38 members. The Viewfinders Digital Video Club meets every month, except December, to show- case videos produced by Club members, to hear lectures about video making and video equipment by professionals in the field, and to see demonstrations of vari- ous video techniques by Club members. The Club was recently recognized by Con- gressman Mike Honda for its communi- ty outreach work along with an August “Comcast Newsmaker” interview of Past President Bob Meacham by Jack Hansen, longtime local news anchor. If you are interested in this Club you are invited to attend any of its monthly meetings (7:30 - 9:30 pm) at Cupertino’s Quinlan Community Center. The meeting schedule is posted on the website. Refreshments are served mid-program. You can learn more about this Club at its website www.viewfindersclub.org or by contacting current Vice President Bill Mannion at 408.252.2667 or email www.billmannion@sbcglobal.net Cupertino Home Tune-Up Workshop – Energy Upgrade California Wednesday, November 2, Community Hall, 6 – 8 pm - light Refreshments Served RSVP by emailing: Greenteam@cupertino.org Interested in learning how to cut your util- ity bills, implementing advanced energy and water saving technologies, and im- proving your home’s environment? If so, please join the Energy Upgrade California (www.sccgov.org/portal/site/scceu/) Homeowners Workshop, where friends and neighbors will share experiences and contractors will be on-hand to fast-track Cupertino’s residents through this new state-funded energy assessment and ret- rofit-focused program. Eligible Cuperti- no homeowners can access up to $25,000 for energy-saving projects like insulation, heating and cooling systems, and solar panels. This workshop will show you how take advantage of this program by access- ing rebates, which are only available for a limited time, and implement measures that will lower your bills and increase your home’s comfort and efficiency. Growing fruits and Berries Sustainably AdUlT EdUCATION COURSES – fAll 2011 Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County See mastergardeners.org for details and info on how to register • Part I: Pome fruits (apples, pears, …) and stone fruits (apricots, peaches, plums, …) 3 weeks: Tuesdays, September 27 – October 11, 7 – 9 pm $40 / $35 residents Campbell Community Center, 1 West Campbell Avenue, C-31, Campbell • Part II: Citrus, berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, …) 3 weeks: Tuesdays, October 25 – November 8, 7 – 9 pm $40 / $35 residents Campbell Community Center, 1 West Campbell Avenue, C-31, Campbell Gardening questions? Call our hotline at 408 .282 .3105 or send email via http://mastergardeners.org/email.html volume xxxiv number 8 17 eco news | october Environmental Recycling day& document Shredding Event Saturday, October 22 The next Environmental Recycling Day & Document Shredding Event will be held on October 22 from 9 am - 1 pm at De Anza College, parking lot “A”. The City of Cu- pertino & Recology offer this free drive- through, drop-off service for Cupertino residents 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 printers), 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). 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. last Chance for Compost This Year The City’s compost site will be open through October 22 on Friday and Saturday mornings from 8:30 am - 12 pm at the Stevens Creek Quarry site on Stevens Canyon Road across from the dam. The site will then close for the win- ter months. To participate, bring your own shovels and containers and proof of Cuper- tino residency. The Compost Site will reopen on March 30, 2012. Watch for notices in the Scene when the site reopens on March 30, weather permitting. Call the compost hotline at 408.777.1320 for more information. volunteers Needed for World Water Monitoring day Saturday, October 15, 10 am – 12 pm Blackberry farm in Cupertino free event, Pre-registration required Have you given much thought to the quality of water in Stevens Creek? On Saturday, October 15, the City of Cupertino and the Stevens & Permanente Creeks Watershed Council invite you to volunteer in our local World Water Monitoring Day event at Blackberry Farm. The monitoring activities are easy and fun to carry out. Volunteers will perform tests for dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity (clarity) and tem- perature. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to do a bit of bio- monitoring by looking at which creek bugs live in Stevens Creek – finding too many pollution tolerant bugs may indicate a pollution problem. Results from our moni- toring will be shared with communities around the world. While participating in this event, volun- teers can learn more about the watershed in which they live, how watersheds work and what they can do to protect important creek habitat. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, although children need to be accompanied by an adult. Due to space limitations, we need to limit participation in this free event to the first 80 volunteers who sign up. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register to be a volunteer, please contact programs@spcwc.org. free Compost Classes in Cupertino The City will hold a free “how-to” back- yard compost workshop at Cupertino’s Community Hall, 10300 Torre Ave, Saturday, October 22 from 9:30 – 11:30 am. To register, please contact Recology at 408.725.4020. Cupertino residents attend- ing one Compost or Bay Friendly work- shops will receive a free compost bin with- in two weeks after the class. Only one compost bin per household. Copper in Brake Pads Most brake pad material has a high per- centage of copper. As the pads wear down, the copper dust collects on the inside of the wheel wells. Some of the dust drops onto the road, but some stays in the wheel well. When you wash your car, please do not hose out your wheel wells. It’s best to take your car to a commercial car wash, where the wash water is sent to a treatment plant and the copper can be filtered out before discharging to the Bay. Copper has been shown to be a threat to lower forms of aquatic life, like algae. Residents may want to ask their automobile maintenance representative if brake pads without copper are available. Pesticides and Water Quality Did you know that whatever flows into the storm drain flows untreated into our urban creeks and bay? This includes pesticides cupertino scene october 2011 18 used to control pests in and around buildings and homes as well as in lawns and gardens. Washed away by rain water and irrigation water runoff, these pesticides and herbicides may end up flowing into the storm drains, creeks, and bay. Pesticides can adversely affect water quality in our City and beyond. Very small amounts of some pesticides can be toxic to aquatic life, and pesticides can also impact our drinking water supplies. Urban sources of pesticides are threats to human health and the health of our watershed, but you can do simple things to help make a difference in protecting water quality. • Prevent Pesticide Pollution by using alternative approaches such as Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques, before turning to pesticides and herbicides, visit www.mywatershedwatch.org. There you’ll find fact sheets that are listed by the pest or problem, that explain effective and less-toxic ways to deal with specific problems, or about IPM in general. • Pesticide Disposal – Pesticides are toxic chemicals and should always be disposed of safely. Never pour unused pesticides outdoors or down storm drains, and do not pour pesticides down indoor drains such as sinks, toilets, and showers. • Instead, all unused pesticides should be properly disposed of through contacting WM At Your Door Special Collection Services 800.449.7587 or visit www. wmatyourdoor.com to set up an appointment for Residential Pickup. You can also bring your items to the County Household Hazardous Waste Program. To schedule an appointment: 408.299.7300 or www.hhw.org . » flood Preparation As this year’s rainy season begins, resi- dents should check to be sure that they’re prepared for the possibility of flooding in their neighborhoods. Those with property located in a flood zone especially should be aware that standard homeowner’s insur- ance policies do not cover losses caused by floods or mudslides. Property owners can protect against potential flood damage by purchasing flood insurance and by prepar- ing a family disaster plan. According to the Santa Clara Valley Water District, some areas in Cupertino along Calabazas Creek are considered at risk for flooding; property near Stevens Creek is also at risk, but to a lesser degree. The City provides the following services to help residents prepare for potential flooding: 1. Residents can find out if their property is in a flood zone by visiting the Cuper- tino Public Works Department (call 777.3354 for details). The Public Works Department also offers elevation certifi- cates for new buildings constructed in the floodplain. 2. The City’s Building Department has a booklet called “What You Should Know Before You Hire a Contractor”. Booklets are available at the downstairs counter at City Hall. 3. Other information on flood preparedness is available on the Cupertino website at www.cupertino.org/emergency. 4. Additional flood protection information and assistance can be obtained on the FEMA website at www.fema.gov. 5. The Cupertino Library also holds publications for flood preparedness. The City’s storm drainage system is com- posed of street gutters, the storm drain sewer inlets (at street corners), and the pipes that connect the inlets to local creeks. This system drains street runoff into the creeks and channels on the valley floor. Residents can assist the City, and help protect their immediate neighborhood from localized flooding, by sweeping gutters regularly and checking that nearby storm drain grates are not covered with leaves or litter. Residents should abide by street sweeping/no parking signs to allow the city to keep the gutters clean and the storm drain system flowing. The city routinely sweeps the gutters in residential areas twice a month and in commercial areas once a week. In the fall, before the rains start, a city con- tractor vacuums out city storm drain inlets, and checks for any evidence of hazardous materials in the drains. This cleaning pre- vents any illegally dumped materials that may be sitting in the inlets, from washing into our creeks with the first rains. It is illegal to dump anything into a creek or a storm drain. Residents can report dumping incidents to the City by calling 408.777.3269 during office hours and 911 after hours and on weekends. volume xxxiv number 8 19 community calendar De Anza Flea Market 8 to 4 p.m De Anza College 864.8946 deanza.fhda.edu/fleamarket/ PEP Class 9 am-12 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 Cupertino Kids Chess Club*10 to 12:30 pm 10675 S. De Anza Blvd. # 4 996.1236 Albert Rich [cchesschampions@yahoo.com] Organization of Special wNeeds 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 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 jwassocs.com 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/ Viewfinders Digital Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center - In Cupertino Room 252.2667 viewfindersclub.org De Anza Optimist Club*7:15 am Holder's Restaurant 252.3336 optimist.org Cupertino Optimist Club*12:15 pm Blue Pheasant 255.3212 optimist.org Tandem Toastmasters*12 to 1 pm HP Building 48L, Carmel Conference Room 19483 Pruneridge Avenue 447.0797 tandemtoastmasters. vsgcorp.com Macintalkers Toastmasters*5:30 pm Apple Computer, 1 Infite Loop macintalkers.com vppr@ macintalkers.com Cupertino Rotary Club*Noon Community Center 920.2224 cupertinorotary.org Philotesian Rebekah #145 7:30 pm Cupertino Odd Fellows 252.3954 caioof.org/IOOF/CA_RA_ Officers.html Cup. Symphonic Band*7 pm Monta Vista High School 262.0471 netview.com/csb/ Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club*7 pm Hyde Middle School 747.0943 krazydazys.org/ Cupertino Las Madres*10 to 1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org 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 Overeaters Anonymous*7 pm Union Church 253.8394 oa.org 1 SAT 3 MON 6 THUR 7 fRI 8 SAT 9 SUN 10 MON 12 WEd 13 THUR OCT ClUB / ORGANIZATION TIME lOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIl cupertino scene october 2011 20 13 THUR 14 fRI 17 MON 18 TUES 25 TUES 26 WEd 27 THUR 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 OCT ClUB / ORGANIZATION TIME lOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIl Submit information about clubs and organizations meeting in Cupertino to Brittany Morales, City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, 408.777.1312, brittanym@cupertino.org Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number for details. Cupertino transferred funds totaling $28,500 in the care of its Sister City – Toyokawa, Japan, following the devastating March earthquake and tsunami. The Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities Committee served as the custodian and collection focal point for these private, small organization, and school community donations. Funds were collected through a variety of events including direct donations, school projects, T-shirt sales, and the annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival. Toyokawa was fortunate to not suffer the direct physical impact of the natural disaster and will assist in disbursing the funds to those in need. A ceremony is planned to present the mural along with the check for $28,500 that was raised for the March 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami Relief fund. The student delega- tion visiting from Toyokawa will accept the gifts on behalf of the city of Toyokawa. The mural is composed of 1,000 origami cranes, each individually folded by members of the Cupertino community. The designs depict the logos of sister cities – Cupertino, CA and Toyokawa, Japan. In Japan, the tradition of folding 1,000 cranes is done when someone has a wish – be it for peace, health or luck. It is believed that the more people involved, the stron- ger the wish – so it’s fitting that these were folded by many com- munity members. Cupertino Raises $28,500 for Japan’s Earthquake & Tsunami Relief volume xxxiv number 8 21 SPECIAl MEETING TUESdAY, AUGUST 2, 2011 Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Wang, Wong, Santoro Council Members Absent: None Authorized the Mayor to send the letter and if appropriate send delegates to say all Cupertino should be together on one district; add the words “Supportive of the redistricting commis- sion concept of communities of interest” REGUlAR MEETING TUESdAY, AUGUST 2, 2011 Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Wang, Wong, Santoro Council Members Absent: None Conference with legal counsel – Significant Exposure to Litigation (Gov’t Code 54946.9(b)(1)) and obtained a briefing and gave direction to staff Obtained a briefing from legal counsel and gave direction to staff (Gov’t Code 54956.9(a)) Presented the Proclamation recognizing Angela Zhang and Natalie Ng of Monta Vista High School for their award from Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (SCVSEFA) Postponed the Proclamation recognizing Stephanie Wang and Jennifer Wang for starting and running the Cooper’s Dream dog rescue group Received the Presentation from Santa Clara County Fire Chief Ken Kehmna Approved the June 15 City Council minutes Approved the July 5 City Council minutes Adopted Resolution No. 11-114 to approve Accounts Payable for period ending June 30, 2011 Adopted Resolution No. 11-115 to approve Accounts Payable for period ending July 1, 2011 Adopted Resolution No. 11-116 to approve Accounts Payable for period ending July 8, 2011 Adopted Resolution No. 11-117 to approve Accounts Payable for period ending July 15, 2011 Adopted Resolution No. 11-118 to approve Accounts Payable for period ending July 22, 2011 Adopted Resolution No. 11-119 to approve Payroll for period ending July 8, 2011 Adopted Resolution to approve Payroll for period ending July 22, 2011 Accepted the Report for the Treasurer’s Investment and Budget Report for Quarter Ending June 2011 Adopted Resolution No. 11-120 to add Roth 457 Option to the ICMA Deferred Compensation Plan Authorized the City Manager to sign letters responding to three Civil Grand Jury reports Approved the Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Adopted Resolution No. 11-121 to accept the Grant of Easement for Roadway Purposes, Rajiv Pendyala and Sudharani Pendyala, 10566 Santa Lucia Drive, APN 342-16-039 Adopted Resolution No.11-122 to accept the Grant of Easement for Roadway Purposes, Jagriti Mukherjee and Aniruddha Mukher- jee, 21856 Hermosa Avenue, APN 357-16-052 Adopted Resolution No. 11-123 to accept the Improvement Agreement, Rajiv Pendyala and Sudharani Pendyala, 10566 Santa Lucia Drive, APN 342-16-039 Accepted the Municipal Improvements, Hsuehli Joseph Yeh and Hsiaowen Tung, 10131 Santa Clara Avenue, APN 326-24-050 Accepted the City Project, Reconstruction of Curbs, Gutter, and Sidewalks Project No. 2010-05 Accepted the City Project, Scenic Circle Access, Project No. 2010-9136 Accepted the City Project, 2010 Pavement Maintenance Project No. 2010-04 Adopted Resolution No. 11-124 to accept Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Underground Water Rights, Rajiv Pendyala and Sudharani Pendyala, 10566 Santa Lucia Drive, APN 342-16-039 Adopted Resolution No. 11-125 to accept Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Underground Water Rights, Boyer Family Part- nership I, L.P., 20605 Lazaneo Drive, APN 326-33-096 Adopted Resolution No.11-126 to accept Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Underground Water Rights, Bruce C. Steakley and Joyce M. Steakley, 21750 Rainbow Drive, APN 366-03-064 Adopted Resolution No. 11-127 to accept Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Underground Water Rights, Da-Yuan Tung and Hsin-Ning Keng, 10611 Culbertson Drive, APN 375-36-025 Adopted Resolution No. 11-128 to accept Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Underground Water Rights, Shih Yu Lo and Pei Ting Chung, 18780 Pendergast Avenue, APN 375-27-028 Adopted Resolution No. 11-129 to accept Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Underground Water Rights, Kee Yun Hwang, 10037 Bret Avenue, APN 375-11-019 Adopted Resolution No. 11-130 to accept Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Underground Water Rights, Ronsdale Manage- ment LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, 10483 Mira Vista Avenue, APN 357-04-080 Approved the Negative Declaration EA-2011-05 Approved MCA-2011-03 with the following conditions: A. Accepted the Planning Commission recommendations regard- ing ordinance readability and consistency, public noticing require- ments, story pole requirements, and development standards for sloped lots with the following modification: i. Public noticing materials, Site sign-changed color perspective rendering to black and white perspective rendering B. Amended the Planning Commission recommendation for two- story design review with the following: i. Design review shall be required if exceeding 66% second floor to first floor ratio and/or if second story setbacks are less than 15 feet to the side property line ii. The 66% trigger for design review would not apply to homes developing on building pads/graded areas with actual slopes of over 20%, however, design review would apply if second story setbacks are less than 15 feet to the side property line C. Remove the second story exposed all and second story setback surcharge rules D. Conducted first reading of Ordinance No. 11-2079 Adopted Resolution No. 11-131 for the Assessment of fees on private parcels for the annual weed abatement program Conducted the first reading of the Ordinance to “Opt in” to an Alternative Voluntary Redevelopment Program under ABx1 27, the Voluntary Program Act REGUlAR MEETING TUESdAY, AUGUST 16, 2011 Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Wang, Wong, Santoro Council Members Absent: None Presented the Proclamation recognizing Jennifer Wang and Samantha Wang for starting and Running Copper’s Dream Animal Rescue Presented the Proclamation recognizing Relay for Life of Cuper- tino Received the Presentation from the Technology, Information, and Communication Commission (TICC) council actions cupertino scene october 2011 22 Welcome New Businesses • Acuenergy Health Center 10601 S De Anza Blvd Ste 305 • AutoLand, Inc 19960 Stevens Creek Blvd • Chien & Co DBA Bar Code 10619 S De Anza Blvd • Fiberton Technology 10080 N Wolfe Rd Ste SW3-301 • Internright 19925 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 119 • Meliora Law LLC 19925 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 100 • Sunflower Art Studio 10601 S De Anza Blvd STE 208 • Tutorbuddy 19925 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 119 • USA Prancer Development DBA Yuan Da 10675 S De Anza Blvd Ste 3 • Van’s Nail & Spa 1655 S De Anza Blvd Ste 3 Received the Presentation from the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Approved the August 16 City Council minutes-Regular meeting Approved the August 16 City Council minutes-Special meeting Adopted Resolution 11-133 to accept Accounts Payable for period ending July 28, 2011 Adopted Resolution 11-134 to accept Accounts Payable for period ending August 5, 2011 Adopted Resolution 11-135 to accept Payroll for period ending August 5, 2011 Adopted Resolution 11-136 to amend the Examination and Eligibility List sections of the Administrative Rules and Regulations of the Personnel Code Adopted Resolution 11-137 extending the City of Cupertino’s participation in the Santa Clara County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority (AVASA) Accepted the $31,500 Community Energy Champions Grant and the $30,340 Obesity Prevention Policy Development and Implementation Grant Adopted Resolution No.11-138 consider establishing a sister city relationship with Bhubaneswar, India, and endorse the creation of a Bhubaneswar Sister City Committee with the condition that the sister city finishes meeting all the requirements Approved the Alcoholic Beverage License Application for on-Sale Beer and Wine, Pho Licious, 21271 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Suite 410 (Oaks Shopping Center) Adopted Resolution No. 11-139 for Improvement Agreement, Qingxiang Li and Lixin Chen, 10170 Amelia Court, APN 326- 17-013 Adopted Resolution No. 11-140, accepting Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Underground Water Rights, Lora Rabbitt, 10656 Larry Way, APN 316-02-033 Adopted Resolution No. 11-141, accepting Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Underground Water Rights, Subir K. Sengupta and Elena Herrera, 21150 Grenola Drive, APN 326-28-059 Adopted Resolution No. 11-142, accepting Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Underground Water Rights, Weigang Zhang and Songyan Wu, 854 Lily Avenue, APN 359-03-039 Adopted Resolution No. 11-143, accepting and Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Underground Water Rights, Lili Zhu and Louis Tseng, 18900 Stevens Creek Boulevard, APN 375-11-073 Adopted Resolution No. 11-144, accepting and Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Underground Water Rights, Qingxiang Li and Lixin Chen, 10170 Amelia Court, APN 326-17-013 Adopted Resolution No. 11-145 for Stormwater Management Facilities Operation and Maintenance Agreement, Byer Properties, L.P., 20730 Stevens Creek Boulevard, APN 359-08-020 Adopted Resolution No. 11-146 for Stormwater Management Facility Easement Agreement, Byer Properties, L.P., 20730 Ste- vens Creek Boulevard, APN 359-08-020 Approved two charging stations on Rodrigues after funding is secured; reserve one space initially for electric vehicles and leave it up to staff to reserve the other one as well or keep it open park- ing depending on usage Tabled Ordinance to “Opt in” to an Alternative Voluntary Redevel- opment Program under ABx1 27, the Voluntary Program Act Conducted second reading and enacted Ordinance No. 11-2079 as amended Adopted Resolution No.11-04 for the Redevelopment Agency Enforceable Obligations Payment schedule Have Something to Contribute? To submit information to “Cupertino Scene,”email: scene@cupertino.org. Submission deadline for the November edition is October 5. The City Council will be considering Ordinance amendments to various chapters of the Cupertino Municipal Code, including the addition of new chapters, to simplify the development permit process and improve readability on October 18, 2011. The proposed changes have been previously considered by Planning Commission on November 16, 2010 and by the City Council on February 15, 2011. The Planning Commission last heard the item on March 22, 2011 and forwarded its recommendation at that time. 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