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HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene September 2011 - 09.01.2011cupertino 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 . 7 s e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 1 Silicon Valley Fall Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Cupertino Citywide Garage Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Diwali Festival of Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Apple Campus EIR Scoping Meeting . . . . . . . . . . .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 Cupertino Carnival 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Eco News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 Free Compost Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Proper Battery Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Creek Cleanup Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Free Compost Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Document Shredding Event . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Need to Drain Your Pool? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Professional Green Gardener Training . . . . .10 Block Leaders Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Cupertino November Election Information . . . . . . .11 Community Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 Armenian Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Council Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 New Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 City Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 C O N T E N T S “Diwali – Festival of Lights” Celebration Memorial Park, Saturday, October 8, 2011, 10 am – 5 pm The Eighth Annual Diwali-Festival of Lights will be presented by the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce and its Asian American Business Council (AABC). – see page 3 Citywide Garage Sale September 24 - 25, 2011 Cupertino’s annual Citywide Garage Sale will be held September 24 and 25 at individual homes and other private locations in the city. Silicon Valley Fall Festival September 10, 2011, Memorial Park, 10 am - 5 pm The Silicon Valley Fall Festival will take place at Cupertino Memorial Park. The festival is an evolution of Oktoberfest, Cupertino Jubilee and Fall Festival that has been held for the past 28 years. – continued on page 2 – continued on page 2 happenings in cupertino 2 Silicon Valley Fall Festival, continued from page 1 Citywide Garage Sale, continued from page 1 Silicon Valley Fall Festival Memorial Park, September 10, 2011, 10 am – 5 pm Join us for a fun and educa- tional community event for the whole family. The festival is a joint venture between the Rotary Club of Cupertino, and the World Journal, with support from the City of Cupertino and the Cupertino Union School District. For more info visit www.sv-fallfestival.com. The City is inviting residents and community organizations to register. The City is currently registering participants through September 9, and will provide free advertising for all registered sellers. Register on-line at the city’s website, www.cupertino.org/garagesale. For those few that do not have access to a computer call 408.777.3354. The last day to register to get on the City’s official list is September 9. On September 21, a list and map of all registered sales will be published on the City’s website, and printed copies of the list and map will be available at City Hall, Quinlan Community Center, Cupertino Senior Center and the Cupertino Library. On-line viewers will be able to electronically search for specific items on the list by using the “Search” function. Block sales and multi-family sales will be highlighted. The City’s goal in sponsoring a Citywide Garage Sale is to prevent usable items from being thrown away as garbage. Cupertino Citywide Garage Sale September 24, 25, 2011 cupertino scene september 2011 Diwali Festival, continued from page 1 3 “Diwali – Festival of Lights” Celebration Memorial Park, Saturday, October 8, 2011, 10 am – 5 pm The Eighth Annual Diwali Festival of Lights will be presented by the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce and its Asian Amer- ican Business Council (AABC). Festivities will include a wonderful feast of food, business and craft booths, music and dance including a traditional Rangoli decorative floor art display. Admission to the festival grounds is free with plenty of free parking available at De Anza College. Diwali – Festival of Lights marks the beginning of the new business year in India and it is a festival of joy, splendor, bright- ness, happiness and prosperity. Celebrated throughout the world, typical Diwali tradi- tions include exchanging gifts, new clothes, meeting new and old friends, offering tradi- tional sweets and wishing each other a prosperous new year. Visitors to the festival will be treated to a festive atmosphere of sari festooned trees, spectacular lanterns, and a cultural kalei- doscope of activities and performances. Beginning at 10 am with the popular “Kids Zone” art show and grand opening ceremo- ny at 11:30 am featuring Mayor Wong and elected leaders, in native Indian clothing. The festival appeals to all senses. Indian food, music and dancing, featuring classical “Kathak” and “Bharatanatyam” to folk “Koli”, to popular “Bollywood” dances. Attendees may get decorative “mehendi” tattooed on the palm of their hands or at- tend the booths 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, Jump abouts, wood workshop, face painting and coloring contests. For more information about the festival or membership in the Cupertino Cham- ber of Commerce and the Asian Ameri- can Business Council, please contact the Chamber in Cupertino at 408.252.7054 or visit the Chamber’s website www.cupertino-chamber.org. The City of Cupertino will be the lead agency and will prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Apple Campus 2 Project located on an approximately 176-acre site bounded by East Homestead Road on the north; properties adjacent to Tantau Avenue on the east; Interstate 280 on the south; and Wolfe Road on the west. The City of Cupertino will be hosting a public meeting to receive input on the scope of the EIR. The purpose of the meeting will be to gather questions to be studied as part of the environmental review process. Due to limited seating, the City will be providing a live broadcast. Those unable to attend can also provide comments via the city website listed below. For comments, additional information, updates and meeting schedules on the project, please go to www.cupertino.org/applecampus2 or contact the Planning Department at 408.777.3308 or planning@cupertino.org CITY OF CUPERTINO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SCOPING MEETING FOR THE APPLE CAMPUS 2 PROJECT EIR Scoping Session Thursday, September 8, 2011 6:30 pm. to 8:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue (next to the library) LIVE Web Cast: www.cupertino.org/webcast volume xxxiv number 7 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 | september How Safe Are You in Your Own Home? I am sure all of you feel safe and secure in your own home, but are you really? Once a year or more you should do a ‘home safety check’. With the onset of fall and winter, this is a great time. First let’s look at electrical safety. Check all of you outlets and look for signs of char- ring shown by black marks around the outlet holes. Next, if you use any ex- tension cords for lamps, com- puters, chargers, or small ap- pliances, check the cords for signs of fraying and replace cords with any suspicious wear. If you have any fixed lights or wall switches which spark when turned on or off or light fixtures which don’t always work properly, have an electrician to repair or replace them. Make sure all outlets near sinks, showers, tubs or other wet areas have a Ground Fault Inter- rupter or GFI outlet installed. Next, let’s look at fire safety. Do you have enough smoke detectors in your home and have you changed the battery lately? Ac- cording to the National Fire Prevention As- sociation there should be a smoke detector on every level of the house and outside every bedroom. Smoke detectors need to be mount- ed on the ceiling at least 4 inches away from any wall. Batteries should be replaced at least once a year or when the smoke detector starts ‘chirping’ to warn of low battery power. Also, if your smoke detector is more than 10 years old, it should be replaced. Additionally, a new California law states that all homes must be equipped with a carbon monoxide (C0) detector as of July 1, 2011. Yes, if you don’t have one, you are in violation of the law. Carbon monoxide is known as the ‘silent killer’ because you can’t see it or smell it. Failure to comply with the law could mean a fine of up to $200, but owners will have 30 days to correct the problem first. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends it be located near the sleeping area or bedroom, where it can wake you if you are asleep and placing one on every other level of your home pro- vides extra protection against carbon monoxide poisoning. CO monitors should be placed at mattress level or in a lower electrical outlet. Fall is a great time to do a garage and walk- way clean out to remove dangerous clutter which could cause injury, become a health or fire hazard. Be sure to clean the area around your water heater and furnace of any com- bustibles which could be a fire hazard as cold- er weather arrives. Also, it is a good time to shake up any powder based fire extinguish- ers to keep the powder from settling to the bottom and compacting and next check the gauge on your fire extinguishers to see if it needs replacing. If you do not have a home fire extinguisher, now is a good time to buy one. Look for one which covers ‘A, B, & C’ class fires and is at least a 5 pound size for the kitchen area and 10 pound for garage or home workshop use. Remember Cupertino CERT teaches classes on emergency preparedness including how to keep safe at home. Help in the Upcoming Citywide Exercise for Emergency Preparedness On October 21 - 22 Cupertino will conduct a citywide emergency preparedness drill. The purpose is to see how prepared we are for a large scale emergency, such as a large earth- quake or weather related emergency. The city has ARKs (reporting stations) around the City to report incidents and get emergency information and some basic assistance. During the drill it would help if untrained residents go to the ARKs to find out what is available and maybe even have some fun reporting a ‘fake’ incident (person trapped, fire, gas leak, etc) so the CERT member can practice how to handle the situation. There is still time to get trained to help out. Contact Cupertino Office of Emergency Services (OES) at 408.777.3335, or email OES@cupertino.org. Put the date on your calendar and pitch in. More information will be available as the date comes closer. Upcoming Public Sessions: FREE! Personal Emergency Prepared- ness Workshop (PEP) Earthquake safety, Disaster preparation, Disaster communica- tion tips, First Aid techniques, Home Safety, Fire Safety including how to use a fire extin- guisher, Emergency supply suggestions – and more. The next PEP class is on Saturday, September 24, 9 am – noon, Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Ave. For registration con- tact: 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 continued on page 11 cupertino scene september 2011 4 roots | Back to School b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r Summer is winding down – school is in session - corridors and classrooms are full of energetic students. Many years ago, the beginning of school in September depend- ed on the prune harvest. All the prunes in the valley had to be picked, dipped, dried and gathered in before school could com- mence. Children worked alongside par- ents and hired workers to get the prune harvest done. Sometimes school started a little after Labor Day... sometimes a week or two weeks later, depending on how soon the prunes were ready to be picked and processed. Let’s look at Cupertino’s earliest schools. The State School Act of 1885 stipulated that schools were to be at least 2 miles apart and Cupertino was apportioned 4 schools: San Antonio, Lincoln, Collins and Doyle - K through 8th grade. The only sur- vivor of the original 4 is Collins School on the corner of Homestead Rd and Sunnyvale- Saratoga Rd. It is now the home of the Cupertino De Oro Club. Collins school was named after one of Cupertino’s many retired ship captains. Lincoln School was named in memory of President Abraham Lincoln, shortly after his assassination in 1865. There is a funny story about the little one story original Lincoln School. At first it sat on the prop- erty of S. P. Taylor - on the southeast corner of Prospect Rd and Mt. View-Saratoga Rd (also known as Sunnyvale-Saratoga Rd, old Highway 9 and in Cupertino it is now called De Anza Blvd). Across the road lived anoth- er rancher, Peter Ball. Mr. Ball felt he had a more desirable location for the school and rivalry developed. One day when Mr. Taylor was away in San Jose, Mr. Ball hitched up his team of draft horses. With the help of several neighbors, ropes and rollers, the little schoolhouse was moved across the road to Mr. Ball’s property. Although Taylor was dismayed to lose the prestige of having the school on his land, he reluctantly gave in and later on Mr. Ball built a new and spacious two story schoolhouse, finishing it in 1878. The present day Abraham Lincoln School sits on McClellan Road in the Monta Vista area of Cupertino. Although not one of the original 4, the longest running school on its’ original site is tiny Montebello School, built in 1892 and situated high above the valley on Montebello Road. It was in continuous op- eration for well over 100 years. Sadly the little school closed its’ doors a few years back because of declining enrollment. There just weren’t enough students in the foot- hills anymore to warrant keeping it open. The early schoolteachers for these one- room schools taught between 20 and 40 students. It was not unusual to have an 18 year old in the 5th grade as many stu- dents could only attend school when work on the farms and ranches permitted. The teachers were proficient in all subjects and great emphasis was placed on spelling and penmanship (a lost art these days). Their salaries were $85.00 a month. The women teachers wore starched shirtwaists, high collars and their floor length skirts covered their 12 button high shoes. The children wore home-made clothes, including undergarments fashioned out of made-over flour, sugar and feed sacks, accompanied by droopy cotton stockings. Boys wore knickers or denim overalls and heavy boots known as “clodhoppers”. In rainy weather the students had coats made of rubberized cloth. Girls helped their mothers make their school dresses on old fashioned treadle sewing machines after selecting patterns from the Delineator Pattern Books and buying cotton cloth at the dry goods store. At noon the children got their home-made food out of handy lunch pails which in- cluded lard pails, emptied tobacco tins or pasteboard boxes with imitation leather handles. Outside the school, boys played baseball; other games played were marbles, spinning tops, flying kites and tag. After the noontime recess, the teacher rang a bell and all the students trooped back into the schoolroom. Older children often helped the younger students with their lessons while the teacher worked with other children. Next month we’ll take a look at the subjects and books students used in these early schools. Collins School Doyle School Lincoln School volume xxxiv number 7 5 cupertino library Programs for Children & Families STORYTIME HOURS Cupertino Library Story Room 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 1 to 2 years old) Thursdays at 10:15 am Stories for Threes (for children 2 to 3 years old) Wednesdays at 10:15 am Stories for Fours (for children 3 to 5 years old) Tuesdays at 10:15 am Stories for Fives (for children 4 to 5 years old) Mondays at 4 pm WEE ExPLORE PROGRAM LEARNING THE LIBRARY TOGETHER For children ages 2 - 5 and their parents Pick up a Wee Explore Passport at the Children’s Reference Desk or in the Par- ents Corner. Children and parents receive a sticker for their Wee Explore Passport for each activity they complete together. LIBRARY ExPLORER: SUPER CHALLENGE For students, 4th - 8th grades Pick up a Super Challenge Passport at the Children’s Reference Desk. Complete a dif- ferent Super Challenge question each month and earn a Library Explorer Passport sticker. CUPERTINO CINEMA CLUB Thursday, September 8, 4 pm Cupertino Library Story Room School-aged children are invited. Patrons may call 408.446.1677x3321 for the free movie title. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. Programs for Teens SAT – READING AND WRITING STRATEGIES Provided by the Princeton Review Friday, September 24, 1 - 3 pm Cupertino Community Hall Programs for Adults T HE 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 exhibi- tion, The Valley of Heart’s Delight highlight- ing one hundred years of growing and producing fruit in the Santa Clara Valley. CHINESE BOOk DISCUSSION GROUP Thursday, September 8, 10:30 am - 12 pm Cupertino Community Hall The group will read and discuss Taibei ba ba, Niuyue ma ma by JunZhi Chen. This program is conducted in Mandarin Chinese. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. ARGENTINE TANGO: A LECTURE AND DANCE DEMONSTRATION Wednesday, September 14, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall Argentine tango culture is a unique phenomenon that arose in the harbor cities of Buenos Aires and Montevideo at the beginning of the 20th century. Join us for a discussion of the roots and history of Argentine tango dance and music accom- panied by a live presentation. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. BOOk DISCUSSION GROUP Thursday, September 15, 7 - 8:30 pm Cupertino Library Story Room 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, September 5 for Labor Day. cupertino scene september 2011 6 The group will read and discuss Rooftops of Tehran by Seraji Mahbod. This group meets on the third Thursday evening of each month. Adults of all ages are welcome. Copies of this novel will be available at the August book group meet- ing or at the Adult Reference Desk after August 18. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. MASTER GARDENERS PROGRAM – FALL IN THE ORNAMENTAL GARDEN Wednesday, September 21, 7 – 8:30 pm Cupertino Community Hall Fall is the best time to garden in our mild winter climate. This is a great time to evaluate your landscape and your plants and make the changes to improve your garden. Instructor Roberta Barnes will help you learn how to care for your plants and keep them healthy and beautiful. Get ready for Spring Blooms! Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. GANDHI DAY CELEBRATION Saturday, October 1, 10 am – 4 pm Cupertino Community Hall Celebrate the 142nd anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth with a special speaker, Indian dance performances, arts and crafts activities, and refreshments for the entire family. Sponsored by the Cupertino Library Foundation. 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 CLASSES IN MANDARIN Beginning classes on how to use the Inter- net are available in Mandarin, by appoint- ment. Participants must be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse. To schedule an appointment, please call the Library’s Reference Desk at 408.446.1677 ext. 3372. TEEN DATABASE CLASSES Database instruction for teens, ages 13 to 19, is available at the library, by appointment. To schedule an appointment to learn about the library’s subscription databases, please call the Library at 408.446.1677 ext. 3372 For more information on any of the Cupertino Library’s adult programs, please call the Reference Desk at 408.446.1677 ext. 3372. For Your Information DATABASES AND RESEARCH TOOLS Santa Clara County Library subscribes to online databases for adults and children, on a variety of subjects, including business, science and literature. Go to the library’s webpage at www.sccl.org and click on Electronic Library 24/7, and enter your li- brary card and PIN number to access a database. You can research your family history using Heritage Quest, access full- text product reviews from Consumer Re- ports, search the Encyclopaedia Britannica Online, and much more. If you have any questions about the databases, please call the Reference desk, at 408.446.1677. THE FRIENDS OF THE CUPERTINO LIBRARY BOOk SALE The next used book sale will be held at Community Hall on: • Saturday, October 15, 2011 • Sunday, October 16, 2011 THE FRIENDS OF THE CUPERTINO LIBRARY BESTSELLER COLLECTION 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 7 7 adult 50 plus news Fall is upon us, and an array of exciting classes and activities await you at the Cupertino Senior Center. Check out all our great activities (sam- pling below) in our senior center newsletter – available in Cupertino at the senior cen- ter, Quinlan Community Center, City Hall, Sports Center, library; or access our website: www.cupertino.org/senior. Do your good deed - donate to our Hidden Treasures once-a-year fundraiser, to be held on October 27! Gently used knick-knacks, no longer used jewelry, attractive bric-a- brac, good condition house wares, and gift- type items are welcome. The proceeds from the sale will benefit our social services and scholarship fund. Thank you for your contin- ued support. Insiders Guide to the Senior Center Thursday, September 8 Learn about senior center trips, classes, events, volunteer program, and tour the center. Please register at the front desk. Free Event. Cool Season Vegetable Gardening Tuesday, September 13, 1:30 - 3 pm Learn how easy it is to grow plants in fall and winter conditions. Master Gardener Laura Westley will discuss soil prep, which vegetables to plant and when to plant, how much to plant, succession planting and harvesting tips. September Social and Birthday Bash Wednesday, September 14, 12 Noon Accordionist Reno Di Bono will entertain you with the sounds of Italy. Come enjoy an afternoon of music and song with a delicious lunch of Penne Pasta, garlic bread, salad and dessert. Those with September birthdays will be recognized. Members $8, senior guest add $5 day pass. Swinging Harmonikatz Concert Tuesday, September 20, 1:30 - 2:30 pm Enjoy live music and dance; come to the Swinging Harmonikatz in live concert with the Ukulele No Ka ‘Oi Band and Hula Danc- ers. Light refreshments. Free for members, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Lunch with Friends Enjoy a healthy and delicious lunch while socializing with friends. $6 for members, senior guests add $5 day pass. Pre-registration is required. 9/21 - Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetable en Papillote, couscous, and dessert 9/28 - Roasted chicken Marsala, rice, vegeta- bles and dessert. Wii Lunch with Friends Wednesday, September 21 & 28, 11:30 am – 1 pm Enjoy a great lunch and play Nintendo Wii games, your choice of bowling, ping pong or archery. Members $8, senior guests add $5 day pass. Please pre-register. Drug Disposal and Thermom- eter Exchange Tuesday, September 20, 1-3 pm Please bring unused and expired drugs for safe disposal, participate in free mercury thermometer exchange, and receive reusable bags and grease scrapers. This event is spon- sored by the City of San Jose, Environmen- tal Services Department; the event is open to the public. Health Lecture Minor Emergencies, Prevention and Care Wednesday, September 28, 2 - 3:30 pm Do you know what to do for minor injuries? Join Dr. Roy, a Kaiser physician specializ- ing in Occupational Medicine as he share his knowledge of minor injuries, treatment, and prevention. Free for members, senior guests pay $5 day pass. Sign up at the lobby table. There’s lots more! For the art lovers, our center offers watercolor, oil, acrylics, Chinese brush painting and Chinese calligraphy. All art classes are held at our bright and spacious Arts and Crafts room, the cost is reasonable, instructors are great, and fellow students friendly – a perfect place to develop your talent. Join the fun! If fitness is part of your plan for a healthy life style, we have a variety of exercise class- es. Some of the most popular classes are Tai Chi, Yoga, Line Dance, and Zumba Gold. Tai Chi is low impact, offering gentle, flow- ing movements without stressing the joints. Yoga classes provide a great way to unwind after a stressful day with mild, relaxing stretches. With Zumba Gold, you exercise to lively, graceful Latin-style music, which is easy to learn and a lot of fun. Or dance your way to health with Line Dance. Many of these classes are conveniently held in the evening, for those too busy during the day- time. Balance Training Research Study cupertino scene september 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! 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 San Jose 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 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 “Share Discovery Through Travel” for Healthy Older Adults (60 - 80 yrs) Using Nintendo Wii Fit The study will be held at B.E.S.T. Physical Therapy at 1601 South De Anza Blvd, Suite 111, Cupertino until November 2011. Par- ticipants will be needed for 2 days a week (Tuesdays & Thursdays or Wednesdays & Fridays) for 40-50 minutes. This study needs an 8-week commitment. Contact Ramonda at WiiFitBalanceStudy@gmail.com Or Call 408-257-2225 for more information. 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. SEPTEMBER 5, 6 & 9 - SCIENCE IS ELEMENTARY The Silicon Valley non-profit, Science is Elementary, provides science and technology professionals to turn kids on to science with hands-on experiments September 12, 13 & 16 #930 Vietnamese Cooking with Chef Steve – The popular Bay area chef, Chef Steve, teaches how to cook a 3-course Vietnamese meal SEPTEMBER 19, 20 & 23 - CELEBRATING 50 YRS OF CUPERTINO LITTLE LEAGUE Cupertino Little League coaches describe the history of Little League baseball in Cupertino, the joys of coaching and their love for the game SEPTEMBER 26, 27 & 30 - POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER: A Vietnam veteran describes his struggle for 35 years with PTSD and ultimate recovery through veteran support groups 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. Cupertino Carnival 2011 The Cupertino Carnival is a three-day festival featuring live music, entertain- ment, real amusement rides, games for kids of all ages, arts and crafts, karaoke, a wide variety of food and more. Admission is free. It takes place Friday, September 30, 5 - 10 pm, Saturday, October 1, 11 am - 10 pm, and Sunday, October 2, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm at St. Joseph of Cuper- tino School, 10120 N. De Anza Blvd, in Cupertino. A gourmet coffee shop, silent auction, kid zone, and huge rummage sale will be open throughout the festival. For more info, visit www.sjcschool.org/carnival or call 408.252.6441. volume xxxiv number 7 eco news | september October 22, Free Compost Classes in Cupertino The City will hold a free “how-to” backyard compost workshop at Cupertino’s Community Hall, 10300 Torre Ave, on Saturday, October 22 from 9:30 – 11:30 am. To register, please contact Recology at 408.725.4020. Cupertino residents attending one Compost or Bay Friendly Workshops will receive a free compost bin within two weeks after the class. Only one compost bin per household. Proper Placement of Batteries and CFL’s at Curbside Batteries contain toxic and corrosive metals that can contaminate landfills. It 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. Place the bag on top of your recycling cart or on the ground next to the cart. You may also call WM At Your Door Special Collection Services 800.449.7587, or visit curbsideinc.com, to set up an appoint- ment for Residential Pickup of Electronic Waste, Sharps and Household Chemicals, such as household cleaners, paint, fertilizers, thermome- ters, propane tanks, paint, pool and spa chemicals. Compost Site Open During Labor Day weekend The City’s Compost site located at 12100 Stevens Canyon Road (across from the Ste- vens Creek Reservoir) will be open during the Labor Day weekend. The Compost site will be open on Friday and Saturdays from 8:30 – 11 am through October 22, 2011. Creek Clean Up Event – Saturday, September 17 Cupertino will celebrate International Coastal Clean Up Day by hosting a Community Cleanup on Saturday, Sep- tember 17, from 9 am to 12 pm at Creek- side Park, 10455 Miller Avenue, Cupertino Volunteers and City staff will clean up areas surrounding Calabazas Creek, which runs through Creekside Park. Gloves, trash grabbers and other tools will be distributed. Volunteers are encouraged to dress for safety; wear old shoes, long sleeves, pants and sunscreen. Do some- thing good for your community and have fun, make it a family event! To learn more about Cupertino’s Creek Cleanup Day, please contact the Public Works Depart- ment at 408.777.3354. 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". Contact Recology at 408.725.4020 for more info. Need to Drain Your Pool? Residents that need to drain their pool or spa this season should be aware of steps that must be taken to protect city creeks. Don’t drain pool water to the streets. If pool water is pumped directly into the gutter, it will flow into a storm drain, and straight into one of Cupertino’s creeks. The chlorine and pool chemicals in pool water are a threat to aquatic creatures in the creeks – so draining into the gutter is prohibited by City ordinance. Pool water must be discharged to landscap ing or pumped into the home’s sanitary sewer “clean-out.” Before a pool is drained, the pool owner or the pool technician should call the Cupertino Sanitary District at 253-7071. District staff can provide assistance in finding the home’s “clean-out” and answer questions about the appropriate pumping flow rate and technique, and the right time of day to drain the pool. To obtain a brochure to guide you through the pool draining process, visit www. cupertino.org/environmental, and click on Stormwater Runoff Pollution Preven- tion, or call the City at 408.777.3354. Professional Green Gardener Training Is Your Gardener a Green Gardener? Residents, ask your yard maintenance professional to become Green Gardener certified. Gardeners, who attend a ten week series of classes, will learn the key principles of Sustainable Landscaping by practicing water conservation, soil enhancement and toxic- chemical reduction in your garden. For more info on Green Gardener Program visit www.watershed watch.org. cupertino scene september 2011 10 Simply Safe, Continued from page 4 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 questions, contact: miguel.grey@cnt.sccgov.org or 408.341.4486. Register at www.cupertino.org/emergency. FREE! Earthquake Preparedness and Home Safety. The class is one hour and is scheduled on request for Cupertino business- es, churches, or social groups of 8 or more. This class can come to you! Contact the Cu- pertino 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. September is National Preparedness Month - Get Prepared by Taking a Class If you do only one thing to prepare this month… Stop by the CERT booth at the Cuper- tino Rotary Fall Fest at Memorial Park, September 10 from 10 am until 5 pm to find out more about how you can be prepared for emergencies at home and work. Discuss how you can become part of the solution in a disaster. 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. Block Leaders Training Connects Neighbors, Builds Community September 8, 2011 Residents who want to help acquaint neighbors and increase safety in the neighborhoods are invited to Block Leader Training on Thursday, September 8 from 6 to 8:30 pm at Cupertino City Hall. Dinner will be provided. Training features an overview of the city’s block party, Neighborhood Watch and emergency preparedness programs. Partici- pants will learn how to plan activities that help neighbors to better communicate and work together. Attendees will each receive a guidebook that includes tips on how to introduce themselves to neighbors, sample event fliers, and other ideas for neighbor- hood gatherings. Cupertino block leaders also receive pertinent neighborhood information from the city. Currently 350 residents volunteer as block leaders. To register, e-mail communityrelations@cupertino.org or call 408.777.3331. Cupertino November Election Information On November 8, 2011, there will be an elec- tion for a ballot Measure C and to fill the council seats of Ms. Kris Wang and Mr. Gilbert Wong. Council members are elect- ed 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. Six candidates have qualified for 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 will be updated throughout the summer and fall at 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 about the ballot Measure C. Voter Information You must be registered by Oct. 19 to vote in the November election. Please note that you must re-register if you have moved. You can request a voter registration form from the County’s website at www.sccvote.org, find out more about becoming a permanent absentee voter, or get information about working at the polls. Candidate Forum There will be a Candidate Forum for Cupertino City Council on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 starting at 11:30 am at Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave, Cupertino. This event is sponsored by the Cupertino Rotary. There are six candidates vying for two seats on the Council. NEWS ITEMS volume xxxiv number 7 11 community calendar De Anza Flea Market 8 to 4 p.m De Anza College 864.8946 deanza.fhda.edu/fleamarket/ PEP Class 9 am-12 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 Cupertino Kids Chess Club*10 to 12:30pm 10675 S. De Anza Blvd. # 4 996.1236 Albert Rich [cchesschampions@yahoo.com] Organization of Special Needs Families* 2 to 4 pm 20920 McClellan Rd. 996.0558 osfamilies.org/ Planetarium Shows*7 pm De Anza Planetarium 864.8814 planetarium.deanza.edu Cupertino Toastmasters* 6:30 pm Saint Joseph of Cupertino School-Science Room, 10110 N. De Anza Blvd. 650.492.0859 Ask for Dorothy Liu cupertino.freetoasthost.net American Legion Post 642 7 pm 10201 Imperial Avenue #3 374.6392 sccgov.org/portal/site/va C.A.R.E.S 7:30 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 345.8372 cupertinoares.org/ Cupertino-West Valley Welcome Club 11:30 a.m 257.6136 252.1529 newcomersclub.com 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 Viewfinders Digital Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center - In Cupertino Room 252.2667 viewfindersclub.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 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/ 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 Food Addicts in Recovery (FA)* 7 pm St. Jude's Church 354.8493 foodaddicts.org/ 3 SAT 5 MON 8 THUR 9 FRI 10 SAT 11 SUN 12 MON 13 TUE 14 WED 15 THUR SEPT CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL cupertino scene september 2011 12 15 THUR 16 FRI 19 MON 20 TUES 27 TUES 28 WED 29 THUR 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 SEPT 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 City Hall will be closed on September 5, 2011 for Labor Day Holiday volume xxxiv number 7 13 REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2011 Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Wang, Wong Council Members Absent: Santoro Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Gov’t Code 54956.8); Property: 10346 Scenic Circle Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014;Unan- imously accepted offer as presented and directed staff to place item on June 21 Council Meeting Agenda for Ratification Obtained briefing and gave Instructions to Real Property Ne- gotiator (Gov’t Code 54956.8); Property 20488 Stevens Creek Blvd, #2214, Cupertino, CA; Negotiators: Vera Gil and Aarti Shrivastava; under negotiator: terms Presented the Proclamation recognizing students who have been awarded the Organization of Special Needs Families (OSF) Presidential Award Recognized and acknowledgment of Leadership 95014 class of 2011 Presented the Proclamation for Team Portal Flaming Falcons, fifth grade students from Murdock- Portal Elementary School, for their participation in the Destination Imagination (DI) Global Finals Presented the Proclamation recognizing the Santa Clara Valley History Collaborative Presentation from the Fine Arts Commission was not given Approved the May 3 City Council minutes Approved the May 17 City Council minutes Regular Meeting Approved the May 17 City Council minutes Special Meeting Approved the May 25 City Council minutes Adopted Resolution No.11-080 to accept Accounts Payable for period ending May 13, 2011 Adopted Resolution No. 11-081 to accept Accounts Payable for period ending May 20, 2011 Adopted Resolution No. 11-082 to accept Payroll for period ending May 13, 2011 Adopted Resolution No. 11-083 to accept Payroll for period ending May 27, 2011 Adopted Resolution No. 11-084 for an Improvement Agreement, Jin Feng Chou and Lillian Chou, 10207 Orange Avenue APN 357-15-036 Adopted Resolution No. 11-085 for an Improvement Agreement, Vijay Kumar Eranti, 22641 Alcalde Road, APN 342-29-036 Adopted the Resolution No. 11-086 to accept the Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Underground Water Rights, Jin Feng Chou and Lillian Chou, 10207 Orange Ave Adopted the Resolution No. 11-087 to accept the Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Underground Water Rights, Kelly- Gordon Development Corporation, 10239 Amelia Court, APN 326-17-063 Adopted the Resolution No. 11-088 to accept the Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Underground Water Rights, Kelly- Gordon Development Corporation, 10239 Ainsworth Drive, APN 326-17-064 Adopted the Resolution No. 11-089 to accept the Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Underground Water Rights, Kelly- Gordon Development Corporation, 10231 Amelia Court, APN 326-17-062 Adopted the Resolution No. 11-090 to accept the Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Underground Water Rights, Vijay Kumar Eranti, 22641 Alcalde Road, APN 342-29-036 Accepted Municipal Improvements, Brett G. Alten and Tomoko Matsumoto, 22661 San Juan Road, APN 342-17-109 Consider making a recommendation to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors regarding redistricting. Endorsed Map 1 to include communities of interest: Foothills; High Tech Jobs; The School Districts; Lehigh Cement; County Sheriff’s Office; and the Santa Clara Library Services, and endorsed the Jackie Map, in spite of the Councils’ concern about the imbal- ance in the populations of the various regions Adopted Resolution No. 11-091 to accept the annual approval and renewal of the collection of existing storm drain fees at no increase in rates for fiscal year 2011-2012 Reviewed the Fiscal Year 2011/12 Budget and received public comments Tabled objections to proposed removal of brush and order abatement of public nuisance since the brush on parcels was cleared before re-inspection Adopted Resolution No.11-093 calling a General Municipal Election on Nov. 8, 2011, to fill two City Council seats Approved to cosponsor the United States Army Event on June 14, 2011 through in-kind staff time Reviewed bids and awarded contract for Street Sweeping Services, Project No. 2011-02 to Contract Sweeping Services, Inc. as recommended Reviewed bids and awarded contract for Janitorial Services, Project No. 2011-01 to Clean Innovation, Inc. as recommended Reviewed bids and awarded contract for Crossing Guard Services, Project No. 2011-03 to American Guard Services, Inc. as recommended Scheduled study session for June 15 at 6:45 PM in Community Hall to consider Capital Improvements Project (CIP) Conducted Second Reading and enacted the ordinance regard- ing stop sign on Bandley Drive at Mariani Avenue and Enacted Ordinance No. 11-2078: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending section 11.20.030 of the Cuper- tino Municipal Code relating to establishment of all-directional vehicular stop required at certain intersections; Bandley Drive at Mariani Avenue” Adjourned to June 15 at 6:45PM in Community Hall for Study Session to discuss Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Priorities REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2011 Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Wang, Wong Council Members Absent: None Obtained Briefing from legal counsel and gave instructions (Gov’t Code 54946.9(b)(1)) Obtained Briefing by Real Property Negotiators (Gov’t Code 54956.8); Property 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 Adopted Resolution No. 11-094 to accept Accounts Payable for period ending May 27, 2011 Adopted Resolution No. 11-095 to accept Accounts Payable for period ending June 3, 2011 Adopted Resolution No. 11-096 for a Grant of Easement for Roadway Purposes, Vijay Kumar Eranti, 22641 Alcalde Road, APN 342-29-036 Adopted Resolution No. 11-097 for a Grant of Easement for Roadway Purposes, Jin Feng Chou and Lillian Chou, 10207 Orange Avenue, APN 357-15-036 Adopted Resolution for Municipal Improvements, Sridhar Obilisetty and Jayanthi Sridhar, 10171 Lebanon Drive, APN 342-14-008 Accepted Municipal Improvements, Roger Low and Jinling Low, 21988 McClellan Road, APN 356-08-027 Adopted Resolution No. 11-098 to Ratify the sale of property located at 10346 Scenic Blvd., Cupertino, California Postponed Municipal Code Amendment Chapter 19.28, R1 Zones to improve readability and consistency and to evaluate the requirements for Sloped Single Family Residential Lots, the story design review process, public noticing & story poles to August 2, 2011 council actions cupertino scene september 2011 14 Welcome New Businesses • Ecosway 19650 Stevens Creek Blvd • Exilant Consulting Pvt Ltd 20195 Stevens Creek Blvd, Ste 220 • Georgsen Hair Design, Inc 20510 Town Center Ln • Grace GCCA LLC DBA Great Clips 20670 Homestead Rd • Infogrep Corporation 20410 Town Center Ln, Ste 295 • Lifetime Tennis, Inc 21111 Stevens Creek Blvd • Nilufa’s 10281 S De Anza Blvd • Peirong Guo DDS, Inc 20550 Town Center Ln • Sanyo North America Corp 10900 N Tantau Ave, Ste 200 Have Something to Contribute? To submit information to “Cupertino Scene,”email: scene@cupertino.org. Submission deadline for the October edition is September 7. Adopted FY2011-12 Budget as recommended with following changes to operating and capital budgets: -Alert SCC-$15K -Additional Library Hours-$125K -Two Crossing Guards-$30K -Holiday Lighting -$5K -Lehigh Water Quality Study $20K -Euphrat Museum-$9K -Linda Vista Ponds -$75K -Additional Pavement Management -$200K -McClellan Ranch/Simms Master Plan-$50K -Fenced Dog Park -$250K Appeal Granted with condition that applicant must have a translator and pay for the cost to re-take the exam 2011 Pavement Maintenance Project dropped from agenda. Award of contract will be heard on July 5 Pulled Terms and Conditions of employment for the Cupertino Unrepresented Compensation Program from agenda at staff’s request Adopted Resolution No. 11-104 submitting to the voters at the November 8, 2011 General Municipal Election an ordinance increasing the transient occupancy tax paid by hotel guests from 10% to 12%; or Defer the measure at this time and direct staff to undertake further study and report back with options regarding such a measure at a future election Appointed Beverly Siegel to Technology, Information, and Communications Commission (TICC)with a full term ending January 2015 Canceled July 19 City Council Meeting REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2011 Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Wang, Wong Council Members Absent: None Received Presentation from the Housing Commission Approved the May 23 City Council minutes Approved the June 7 City Council minutes Approved the June 21 City Council minutes-Special Meeting Approved the June 21 City Council minutes-Regular Meeting Adopted Resolution to accept Payroll for period ending June 10, 2011 Adopted Resolution to accept Payroll for period ending June 24, 2011 Adopted Resolution to accept Accounts Payable for period ending June 10, 2011 Adopted Resolution to accept Accounts Payable for period ending June 17, 2011 Adopted Resolution to accept Accounts Payable for period ending June 24, 2011 Adopted Resolution to amend July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012 Terms and Conditions of Employment for Cupertino Unrepresented (Management and Confidential) employees Approved the Alcoholic Beverage License for On-Sale General for Bona Fide Public Eating Place for TGI Fridays, 10343 North Wolfe Road (Vallco Shopping Center) Approved the Alcoholic Beverage License for On-Sale General for Bona Fide Public Eating Place for Cypress Hotel & Park Place Restaurant & Bar, 10050 South De Anza Boulevard (City Center) Reviewed Bids for the 2011 Pavement Maintenance Project and awarded contract Adopted Resolution to authorize Stormwater Management Facilities Operation and Maintenance Agreement, Villa Serra Apartments, a California Limited Partnership, County Asses- sor’s Parcel Nos. 326-09-073 Adopted Resolution to authorize Stormwater Management Facility Easement Agreement, Villa Serra Apartments, a California Limited Partnership, County Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 326-09-072 and 326-09-073 Accepted Municipal Improvements, Villa Serra Apartments, a California Limited Partnership, 20800 and 20900 Homestead Road, APN’s 326-09-056, 326-09-029, 326-09-047 and 326-09-048 Approved Additional $25,000 in construction contingencies for the Garden Gate Safe Routes to School Project No. 2009- 9549, for a total of $334,000 Postponed Summary easement vacation and Termination of Agreement, where City of Cupertino 1. Approved the tentative map (TM-2011-01) to subdivide .30 acres into four lots and two common area lots for a single family resident development. 2. Approved, subject to the following changes, the develop- ment permit (DP-2011-02) and architectural and site approval (ASA-2011-06) for four, two-story single family dwellings. A. Add a ninth parking space to the site plan B. Increase the side setback along the eastern edge from four feet to five feet C. Set the affordability term for the project at 65 years D. Add articulation to the building along the eastern and southern property lines or, as an alternative, add a landscape screen 3. Approved the parking exception (EXC-2011-06) to allow a parking ratio of 2.25 open stalls per dwelling in lieu of the required 2.8 stalls (garage and open) per dwelling Designated Wong as delegate and Mahoney as alternative for League of California Cities Annual Conference Sept. 21-23 in San Francisco volume xxxiv number 7 15 p o s t a l c u s t o m e r PRSRT-STD U.S. Postage PAID Cupertino, CA Permit No. 239 ECRWSS CUPERTINO SCENE Cupertino City Hall 10300 Torre Ave. Cupertino, CA 95014 City Directory Main Line 408.777.CITY 408.777.3200 City Clerk 408.777.3223 cityclerk@cupertino.org Finance 408.777.3220 finance@cupertino.org Parks & Recreation 408.777.3120 parks@cupertino.org Planning/Community Development 408.777.3308 planning@cupertino.org Public Information 408.777.3262 pio@cupertino.org Public Works 408.777.3354 — Sheriff Services 408.868.6600 www.sccsheriff.org Access City online at www.cupertino.org/access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week City Meetings Sept. 1 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. 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