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Home My WebLink AboutScene December 2008 - 12.01.2008a 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 v i n o . 1 4 d e c e m b e r 2 0 0 8 C O N T E N T S Breakfast with Santa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Give an Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Community Crab Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Cupertino Symphonic Band Concert . . . . . . . . . .3 Sports Center Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Simply Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Eco News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Cupertino Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Children’s Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Adult, Teen and Family Programs . . . . . . . . .6 Library Programs and Classes . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Senior Center News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 The Better Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Senior Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 Senior Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Community Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 Welcome New Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Stevens Creek Corridor Update . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 City Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Council Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Public Hearing on Wireless Facility . . . . . . . . . .16 Sustainable Cupertino Community Congress Saturday, December 13, 9 am-1 pm, Kirsch Center, De Anza College Mayor Dolly Sandoval will convene the 2008 Sustainable Cupertino Community Congress in December. This gathering will bring together local organizations and resources to chart a course for local government and community activities that will promote environmental health. Please visit www.cupertino.org for more information. Cupertino Leads the Way with ‘Silicon Valley Reads 2009’ January 21, 7 pm, Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave., Cupertino The Cupertino Library Foundation and Santa Clara County Library are proud to present this literary event and an essay contest. – continued on page 3 Serve Your City Commissions Interviews January 27-28, 6 pm Cupertino residents are encouraged to apply for city commissions and committees with openings in January 2009. – continued on page 3 cupertino cupertino scene december 2008 2 events in cupertino This holiday Season, take a break from shopping and wrapping. Give an experience and create a cherished memory! There’s an experience gifts for everyone: Tickets to a sporting event, stage play, or movie• Annual passes to museums or parks• Gift certificates for a massage, kayak rental or • restaurant The choices are endless! Enjoy the holidays knowing you’ve given thoughtful gifts to your friends and loved ones and reduced waste! December 6, 2008 Quinlan Community Center Come join Mrs. Claus for her delicious North Pole pancakes as she, Santa Claus, and his elves prepare for the busy holiday season. Visit with Santa, sing songs and make crafts during this festive holiday morning. Register early… Spaces are limited and this event fills fast. Cupertino Parks and Recreation Department 408.777.3120 For more information: Call 408.777.3120 or visit www.cupertino.org/register 8:30 am Register for Activity # 35647 9 am Register for Activity # 35648 9:30 am Register for Activity # 35649 10 am Register for Activity # 35650 Breakfast with Santa times: volume xxvi number 14 3 The main book chosen for Silicon Valley Reads 2009 is Not a Genuine Black Man: My Life as an Outsider. The funny and poignant memoir of Bay Area broadcast personality Brian Copeland recalls growing up in the 1970s as one of the first African-American families in San Leandro. The event features a discussion and book signing by author Brian Copeland, and an essay contest with some outstanding prizes: Grand Prize: $500 2nd Place Prize: $300 3rd Place Prize (2 winners): $200 each Adults and students in grades 9-12 are encouraged to participate. Entries must be submitted by January 7, 2009, and winners will be announced publicly on January 21 as part of the awards presentation. Contest guidelines and entry form are available at www.cupertinolibrary.org/SVRCupertino. Event Schedule: 7 pm Brian Copeland discusses Not a Genuine Black Man: My Life as an Outsider 8 pm Local panel joins Brian to for discussion 8:20 pm Essay contest and award presentation 8:40 pm Book signing by Brian Copeland – Commission Vacancies continued from page 1 Cupertino residents are encouraged to apply for city commissions and committees with openings in January 2009. The following groups are accepting applications: Audit Com- mittee; Bicycle Pedestrian Commission; Com- munity Development Block Grant Committee (CDBG); Fine Arts Commission; Housing Commission; Library Commission; Planning Commission; Public Safety Commission. Applications can be downloaded from www. cupertino.org/vacancies. For more details, please see the website or call the City Clerk’s Office at 408.777.3223. Deadline to apply is 5:30 pm on January 14, 2009. Community Crab Feed January 23, Doors open at 6 pm, dinner at 7 pm, Parish Hall, 10120 N. DeAnza Blvd, Cupertino St. Joseph of Cupertino Parish is holding its seventh annual Crab Feed. This all-you- can-eat event features a menu of fresh crab, pasta, salad, garlic bread, and dessert. A no- host bar will serve beer and wine. Tickets must be purchased in advance from the school office. Until January 21, an adult ticket is $40. After January 19, an adult ticket is $45. Children 12 and under are $20. Call 408.252.6441 for more information. – Silicon Valley Reads continued from page 1 Cupertino Symphonic Band Brings Christmas Cheer December 13, 3 pm, Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road, Cupertino Tom Narcisso will con- duct a varied program including everything from kids’ selections like “I want a Hip- popotamus for Christ- mas” to traditional favorites such as “O Holy Night.” The concert is free but donations of canned goods for West Valley Community Services are appreciated. For more information call 408.262.0471 or visit the website at www. netview.com/csb. CUPERTINO SPORTS CENTER OPEN HOUSE Saturday, January 10, 2009, 10 am-12 pm Cupertino Sports Center 21111 Stevens Creek Blvd., 408.777.3160 Come check out the new fitness equipment and surprise special of the Year! Free activities 8:30-9:30 am Aerobics 9:30-10:30 am Body sculpting 10 am-12 pm Face painting & crafts 10-11:45 am Body fat testing 10 am Gifts for the first 300 visitors 10:30-11:30 am Tennis games 10:30-11:30 am Table tennis 11:45 am Prizes (must be present to win) cupertino scene december 2008 4 b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r roots | christmas blessings It’s been quite a year marked by the wild fluctuations in the stock market, overly long political campaigns and downturns in the job and housing markets. It gets a little scarier, especially at this time of year, for many folks. Life may seem harder and more complicated than in the olden days, but a recent letter from a nephew gave some per- spective to our times. My nephew helps at a rescue mission in Northern California. He talked about how the hard economic times made him think about his grandmother (my mother), who will be 98 at the end of December. He reminisced about her being born and liv- ing during the horse and buggy era, in a house without electricity. She lived through WW I, the Great Depression, and WW II. When he remembered all that she had lived through, it helped put the present day into a broader perspective. His letter made me think about all the hardships that so many in our wonderfully diverse community have gone through, coming from countries that do not have the freedoms we take for granted. Christmas in the olden days was about fam- ily gatherings and visiting and sharing food. Often that food came from the cellar, pantry, garden, or freshly bagged deer or turkey. It was time to go to church and be part of something bigger than we were, so that when hard times came there was still hope. No matter what our backgrounds are, we can still gather freely, visit, and share. Remembering others is truly one of the biggest blessings a person can receive at Christmas. Lend a helping hand or offer an invitation to dinner. Give a special gift to a family, older person living alone, or a single parent with kids. Some in our family used to sit at the City Team table in the shopping mall during the holiday season, where they took donations of toys and other gifts for dis- tribution folks to who needed a little help at Christmas. Cupertino has a long tradition of helping others through various organizations. Here is little Christmas gift-giving tradi- tions from our family to all of you, handed down through the generations. No Christ- mas, Easter or Thanksgiving in our house would be complete without it. It’s an easy gift to make and give away. NONIE’S FAmOUS SALTED ALmONDS Ingredients: One pound of shelled almonds Salt to taste Put almonds in a big bowl. Boil a kettle of water and pour very hot water over almonds. Let sit until the brown skins are soft enough to slip off. (Sometimes you have to put a second kettle of boiling water over the almonds to get the skins off.) Don’t let the almonds sit in the water too long or they will get mushy. Put two more bowls on the table. Using a slot- ted spoon, pick up almonds and slide skins off, putting skins in one bowl and almonds in the other. Keep spooning out almonds and skin- ning until done. Spread almonds on a cookie sheet that has been lightly covered in cooking spray. Put in cold oven and turn oven on to 350 de- grees. Leave in for about 15 minutes, checking periodically. They are done when light brown and crunchy. Salt almonds to taste or don’t put any salt on, if preferred. Caution: salted almonds can be addictive and may spoil your appetite for din- ner. They may give children (and adults) tummy aches if too many are eaten at one time (which usually happens at least once or twice at our house every holiday season). A very merry and blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all. (Yes, salted almonds are a good New Year’s treat, too!) volume xxvi number 14 5 b y G a i l F r e t w e l l - H u g g e r b y J o n N a k a f u j i , V o l u n t e e r simply safe | december Emergency preparedness on the iPhone Mobile applications including PhoneAid, First Aid, and 1st Response: Emergency Kit are designed to be at your fingertips in the event of an emergency. Although it might be difficult or impossible to read an iPhone screen and perform CPR at the same time, the applications can help you or someone else give instructions in a panic situation. PhoneAid provides verbal prompts tell- ing you how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the Heimlich maneuver on adults and children. It also has a handy “First Aid A-Z” section covering medical emergencies from bee stings to strokes. PhoneAid costs $2.99. The other programs have varying features and similar prices, so that’s just one more way to be prepared! Note: Technique is extremely important when performing CPR. You must take a hands-on CPR class in order to practice proper technique. Voice prompts without practice is not enough! Power Outages: Do you know what to do when the lights go out? Windy fall and winter weather can down trees and poles, causing power outages. It’s impor- tant to know a few basic precautions for food and personal safety during electrical outages. Food safety: Avoid opening and closing the refrigerator • and freezer doors to retain the cold. A half-filled freezer will hold food safely • for 24 hours and a fully-filled freezer will safely hold food for up to 48 hours. Quickly move items in the refrigerator to • a cooler (low cost Styrofoam coolers work too) filled with ice to preserve perishable items. Prioritize which items are most perishable • and eat those first Cold-related emergencies: Acute hypothermia occurs when a person suf- fers rapid loss of body heat, which typically occurs from immersion in cold water. Sub-acute hypothermia usually happens in cool outdoor temperatures below 50°F when a person has inadequate clothing, wind chill susceptibility or lacks the ability to cope with the cold due to their personal health and nutrition. Chronic hypothermia typically occurs from ongoing exposure to cold indoor tempera- tures below 60°F. Be sure to keep warm clothing and blankets available. Treat hypothermia by bundling the person in warm blankets and covering his or her head with blankets or a knit cap. Let them take sips of a warm drink–not alcohol. Do not rub body parts that appear to be frostbit- ten. If the person is losing consciousness, call 9-1-1 immediately. Generator Safety Generators should be rated for the amount • of power that you will need. By looking at the wattage labels on lighting, appli- ances, and equipment you can determine what size generator you need. Ideally, the generator should have twice the wattage as the equipment. NEVER operate a generator indoors due to • the build up of carbon monoxide. That can be fatal, no matter how much ventilation you have by opening doors or windows. When outside be sure to keep the genera-• tor a safe distance from any open windows or doors in your home so the carbon mon- oxide can’t get inside. For more information on generator safety and helpful information on how to deal with power outages visit the following sites: www.khou.com/images/0809/generatorsafety.pdf www.khou.com/images/0809/poweroutage.pdf Upcoming Classes & Preparedness Events Personal Emergency Preparedness Work-• shop November 21, 9-Noon, January 22, 6:30- 9:30 pm, February 11, 9-Noon, FREE Pet Preparedness• January 29, 7-9 pm, Community Hall, FREE What happens to your pets after an earthquake? Watch new Red Cross videos on dog and cat first aid. Discuss emergency supplies for pets and have the opportunity to order pet emergency kits. If you do only one thing to prepare this month… Donate your canned food earthquake supplies to West Valley Community Ser- vices and replace what you donate. Donate packaged spare batteries to Toys for Tots and purchase a new supply for emergency flashlights and radios. Check your smoke cupertino scene december 2008 6 eco news | Environmental Recycle Day Saturday, January 24 Details: www.cupertino.org Holidays Garbage Pickup Dates Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, Los Altos Garbage Company (LAGCo) collection services scheduled on Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28, will be delayed by one day. Garbage and recycling normally collect- ed on Thursday will be picked up on Friday, November 28. Those with services on Friday will have pickup on Saturday, November 29. For more info, call LAGCo at 408.725.4020. Recycling During the Holidays Did you know that we create over 25% more waste during the holiday season than any other time of the year? That adds up to an extra 5 million pounds of waste generated between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day in the United States. By practicing simple, earth- friendly behaviors, we can significantly reduce the amount of garbage sent to land fills. Here are some recycling and garbage reminders: Christmas trees will be collected from homes on regular collection days during January. Trees should be set out by 6 am, cut into 4-foot lengths, with all decorations and stands removed. Place trees in the tan yard waste cart or at the curb. Trees will be picked up at apartment and condominium complexes during the same period. Managers should call Los Altos Garbage Company at 408.725.4020 when the complex is ready for tree pick-up. Flocked trees are accepted for composting. Corrugated cardboard can be placed in the blue recycling cart or flattened and placed alongside your recycling cart. Residents liv- ing in apartments or condominiums should ask managers where cardboard is collected on-site. Boxes must be flattened and cut into 3-foot by 3-foot pieces. Large quantities may be taken to the Sunnyvale Recycling Center at the north end of Borregas Ave. Call 408.752.8530 for more information. Styrofoam blocks, packed in clear plastic bags, can be placed in your blue cart. While Los Altos Garbage company does not accept Styro- foam “peanuts” for recycling, they are accepted at all UPS Stores. The closest store is at 1072 S. DeAnza Blvd, call them at 408.253.6561. Resi- dents who have the new type of “peanuts” made of cornstarch, may stir them into a compost pile or a dirt area and dissolve them in water. Gift wrap can be included with other recycling at curbside. (Most apartment and condomini- detector battery and replace if necessary, to be sure it’s working for the holidays! Holiday Safety Tips The month of December typically rates the highest for criminal activity due to a combination of physical factors and social behaviors on the part of criminals and their victims. Whether we’re talking about theft from vehicles, business crimes, home bur- glaries, or larceny, December is a “holiday for thieves.” Follow these safety tips while shopping and avoid being a victim: Don’t carry excessive amounts of money. If • you carry cash, take only the amount you need and be careful not to “flash your cash.” Do not leave packages in your car. If you • must, put them in the trunk. Park in well-lit areas of the parking lot • and don’t be afraid to ask mall security for an escort to your car. Make an extra effort to keep track of your • purse and wallet. The crooks know they have a good chance of stealing one that con- tains cash and credit cards this time of year. Avoid overloading yourself with pack-• ages. It becomes easier to lose track of one or two of them, as well as your purse or wallet. It also makes it more difficult for you to get to your car while being aware of your surroundings. You should have your car keys in your hand as you approach your vehicle. Spend as little time as pos- sible outside your vehicle while loading. Con artists and charity scams are big busi-• ness this time of year. Choose a charity when you have time to research its validity and remember, if a stranger approaches you asking for help, you rarely get some- thing for nothing. And, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Contact the Cupertino Office of Emergency Services (OES) at 408.777.3335, email OES@cupertino. org, or go to the website www.cupertino.org/ emergency for more information. Register for classes at www.cupertino.org/register or at Quinlan Center, City Hall or the library. Simply Safe is a monthly article provided to inform the community about emergency preparedness, training schedules and volunteer opportunities. – Simply Safe continued from page 5 volume xxvi number 14 7 eco news | eco news | december um complexes have paper recycling in toters.) Plastic-coated and foil wrapping paper and ribbons and bows cannot be recycled. No limit: Remember there is no limit to the amount of recyclables that can be set out on your collection day. (Although, yardwaste should only be set out in your yardwaste toter.) Extra recyclables can be placed in boxes and set next to the full cart. Cans and bottles: Place a well-labeled recy- cling container next to trash containers at parties to make it easy for guests to recycle. Produce less waste with smart holiday shopping: Give an experience and create a cherished • memory, such as tickets to a movie, sport- ing event, stage play, restaurant, salon spa, manicure/pedicure. Gift a gift to the environment such as a • battery charger with rechargeable batter- ies, bus/light rail/train passes, live plants or gardening tools. Package gifts in reusable gift bags.• Bring your own reusable bags to the store.• Be creative and have fun. Have an environ-• mentally smart and “green” holiday season! Extra Holiday Trash On-Call Disposal Days: Residents with gar- bage can service are reminded that they have the option of using their two free On-Call Dis- posal Days for disposal of large amounts of trash. Schedule a Disposal Day by calling the Los Altos Garbage Company at 408.725.4020. For details, visit the city’s website at www. cupertino.org/environmental and click on “gar- bage” or call the garbage company. Extra Bag Tags: Another option for residents who periodically generate extra garbage is “Extra Bag Tags.” Place extra trash in plas- tic trash bags and attach a tag to it where your garbage collector picks up. Bags cannot be larger than 32 gallons or weigh more than 25 pounds. Tags cost $5.79 each or 10 for $55.03, and are available from the Los Altos Garbage Company. Dispose of Old Computers If you received new computer equipment during the holidays and are wondering where to take your old computer: Resource Area For Teachers (RAFT) in • San Jose, 408.451.3853, www.raft.net RAFT is a non-profit that provides used, working computers to teachers and other non-profit agencies. Computer Recycling Ctr. in Sunnyvale, • 1.888.887.3372, www.crc.org CRC is a non-profit that redistributes work- ing computers to teachers and other non- profits. They accept working and nonwork- ing equipment. Some charges may apply. City of Cupertino and Apple Computer’s • free electronics recycling program: 408.862.2667. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 8-4:30 pm, 10300 Bubb Rd. The program accepts all computer compo- nents and peripherals (PCs and Macs), fax machines, VCRs, stereo equipment, home copiers, DVD players and TVs. Bring proof of residency. The facility will be closed December 24 through January 1. Wood burning Tips Wood burning generates large amounts of air pollution and can present a health haz- ard both inside and out. Did you know that it is not a cost-effective way to heat your home? On an average it is only 15 percent energy efficient–all of the heat and un- burned fuel goes up your chimney as smoke. Here are a few tips on how to reduce air pollution during the winter months: Instead of wood, use manufactured fire • logs (they burn 50% cleaner). If you burn wood, make sure it’s dried or • “seasoned” for six to twelve months. Never burn garbage or chemically-treated • wood. Consider switching to a gas fireplace for • the ambiance of a wood fire without the gases and the pollution. Do not burn wood when the Air District • issues a Spare the Air advisory, when air pol- lution is expected to exceed health standards. A free copy of the California Air Resources Board’s Wood burning Handbook can be found at the Quinlan Community Center, City Hall, or on the California Air Resources Board website: www.arb.ca.gov/cap/hand- books/wood_burning_handbook.pdf. Water Pollution Season Rainy season is the peak time for water pol- lution. Automotive fluids leak onto streets and the winter rains wash the pollutants into storm drains which flow to our local creeks. To help with this problem, the city of Cupertino suggests maintaining cars regularly, placing drip pans under cars to collect any leaks and reporting leaking auto fluids to the city’s Environmental Program Division at 408.777.3354. cupertino scene december 2008 8 cupertino library Programs for Children and Families STORY TImES: There will be no storytimes from December 22 to January 5. Twos Stories 1-1/2 to 2-1/2................Thursdays 10:15 am Threes Stories 2-1/2 to 3-1/2.............Wednesdays 10:15 am Fours Stories 3-1/2 to 5 years old ............Fridays 10:15 am Bedtime Stories 3 years old and up .................Tuesdays, 7 pm PICTURING AmERICA: BUILD A BRIDGE Monday, December 22, 2:30 pm, Story Room School-age children are invited to come see art reproductions of the Brooklyn Bridge and make their own bridge. BOOKWORmS’ BOOK CLUB Tuesday, December 23, 2:30 pm, Story Room Sign up at the Children’s Reference Desk. BOOK DISCUSSION Monday, December 29, 2:30 pm, Story Room Students in grades 4 to 8 are invited to dis- cuss Endymion Spring by Matthew Skelton. Sign up at the Children’s Reference to get a copy of the book. CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH RED PANDA ACROBATS! Wednesday, January 14, 7 pm, Cupertino Community Hall Programs for Teens GUITAR HERO TOURNAmENT Wednesday, December 3, 4 pm, Story Room Play Guitar Hero and Guitar Hero II on the library’s big screen. Have fun and test your skills while competing for great prizes. Light refreshments will be served. Programs for Adults AUTHORS, BOOKS & CONVERSATIONS Book Talk and Book Discussion Join librarians Judy Dana and Annapurna Dandu on the third Thursday of each month. Booktalks are short descriptions of several titles and one of the books will be discussed. Sign up at the Adult Reference Desk and pick up your copy of the book. Thursday, November 20, 7 pm, Story Room Silicon Valley Reads 2009 winner Not a Genu- ine Black Man: My Life as an Outsider. The above programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. 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 Cupertino Library will close at 5 pm on the following dates: • December 24 Wednesday • December 31 Wednesday The Library will be closed on the fol- lowing dates: • December 25, Christmas Holiday • January 1, New Year’s Day • January 19, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day PROGRAMS AND EVENTS To 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.santa- claracountylib.org To register or for more information on any of the Cupertino Library’s adult, teen, and family programs, please call the Ref- erence Desk at 408.446.1677, ext 3372. volume xxvi number 14 9 mODULAR ORIGAmI Monday, December 8, 7 pm, Cupertino Com- munity Hall Using one folding pattern, create a three- dimensional geometric shape in our Modular Origami program. Space is limited so please register right away. This program is spon- sored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. DATABASE INSTRUCTION: HEALTH RE- SOURCES Monday, January 5, 7pm, Library Training Room Join Librarian Annapurna Dandu for this useful workshop. Also in the Cupertino Library KNITTING AT THE LIBRARY Every Tuesday, 4-6 pm, Story Room Bring needles and yarn to the library and join the drop-in knitting program. Knitters of all skill levels and ages are welcome. Individual or Small Group programs by Appointment If you would like to schedule an appoint- ment, please call the library’s Reference Desk at 408.446.1677, ext 3372. 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. INTERNET CLASSES IN mANDARIN Beginning classes on how to use the Internet are available in Mandarin, by appointment. Participants must be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse. TEEN DATABASE CLASSES Database instruction for teens aged 13-19, is available by appointment. LIBRARY TOURS Third Wednesday of every month, 1-2 pm and fourth Saturday of every month, 2-3 pm Tours include an explanation and demon- stration of the library’s online catalog, sub- scription databases, and library collections and services. 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. Many of the databases are available even when the library is closed. If you’re not at the library, just go to the library’s webpage at www.santaclaracountylib.org, click on databases, and enter your library card and PIN number to access a database. You may choose from any of the available databas- es. For example, you can research a company using Standard and Poor’s Net Advantage, prepare for an academic or professional exam with Learning Express or find information for a state report in America the Beautiful. THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BESTSELLER COLLECTION Funded by the Friends of the Cupertino Library, the Bestseller Collection is a special browsing collection designed to make it easier than ever to find a bestseller on the library shelf when you visit the library. The books are available on a first-come, first- served basis (no reserves). All titles check out for one week. Located in the New Book / New Magazines / Media area right off the front lobby. Friends of the Cupertino Library also welcome everyone to their ongoing Lobby Book Sales. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY COLLECT CELL PHONES The Friends of the Cupertino Library have placed a cabinet in the library lobby to col- lect used cell phones. Proceeds benefit the Cupertino Library. cupertino scene december 2008 10 senior center news The Better Part The programs listed below are aired on Mondays at 4:30 pm on Channel 15. The repeat showings are on channel 15 at 7 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays. DECEMBER 1, 2, 5 - VISION LITERACY A non-profit organization, Vision Literacy has the mission to teach English literacy to Silicon Valley adults. DECEMBER 8, 9, 12 - NEUROLOGICAL SPEECH PATHOLOGY Lisa Sanchez, a speech pathologist discovers her work with patients. DECEMBER 15, 16, 19 - CHRISTMAS SHOW A memory of Christmas shows past. DECEMBER 22, 23, 26 - CHRISTMAS SHOW A memory of Christmas shows past. DECEMBER 29 & 30 - CHRISTMAS SHOW A memory of Christmas shows past. “The Better Part” Television Production Group A Cupertino Senior Center Group has been making Public Access cable TV programs since 1983 with over 900 programs produced to date. There are planning meetings at 9:30 am on Tuesday mornings at the Senior Cen- ter and taping at the KMVT TV studio in Mountain View on Thursday mornings. No TV experience necessary to join this group. As a group member you will learn to produce and edit television programs and create DVDs for cablecast to 13 cities in the South Bay Area from Atherton to Hollister. Program schedules and more information about the group is available at www.thebet- terpart.com. For more information contact Bill Mannion at 408.252.2667 Senior News December is a busy, joyful time at the senior center. We have planned many special events to celebrate this holiday season. Join us for some fun, and meet friends old and new. Holiday Luncheon and Birth- day Bash December 17, 12-1:30 pm Come celebrate the holiday season with the World Harmony Chorus singing holiday songs from around the world and of course, Santa will pay a visit. Members with Decem- ber birthdays will be honored. Lunch will be hot mulled apple cider, braised beef brisket with root vegetables, Yukon gold potatoes, salad, roll, and apple pie with whipped cream. Vegetable lasagna will also be avail- able; please indicate your preference at the time of registration. Members $8, senior guests $8 plus $5 day pass. Please sign up in advance. Book Review meeting Friday, December 5, 1:15-3 pm Join the monthly book review to learn about new books and meet new people. Jeanette Frederickson will review this month’s book, Look Homeward Angel by Thomas Wolf. Wednesday Lunch with Friends Pre-registration is required. Members $5, senior guests $5 plus $5 day pass. December 3, 12 pm: Baked ham with all the trimmings December 10, 12 pm: Italian chicken rice casserole Holidays in Hawaii December 3, 1:30-3 pm Come for the baked ham lunch and stay for a special performance by our Aloha Nani Hula dancers as they celebrate the holidays with Hawaiian songs and dances. Refresh- ments will be served. Please sign up at lobby table. Free for members, $5 day pass for senior guests. All Day Ping Pong Social December 23, 8:30 am-4:30 pm Two Ping Pong tables will be set up for Table Tennis lovers to play from morning till late afternoon. Free for members, $5 day pass for senior guests. Karaoke Holiday Party December 18, 12-4:30 pm The Karaoke group is hosting a luncheon and singing party to celebrate the holidays. There are hundreds of English songs as well as songs in many different languages. Have a great Chinese lunch and an afternoon of singing and dancing. Members $8, senior guests $8 plus $5 day pass. volume xxvi number 14 11 VTA Photo Session December 9, 10-12 pm Valley Transit Authority will be at the Se- nior Center to take photos for the Regional Transit Connections (RTC) Discount Card. The card will be mailed to qualified ap- plicants within 30 days. No appointment is necessary. Cost is $3. Must be 65+. monday Ballroom Dance Socials December 8, 2:05-3:35 pm December 22, 1-4 pm Volunteers will play dance music, no in- struction provided. Free for members, $5 day pass for senior guests. Evening Classes With the start of the New Year, the Cuperti- no Senior Center will be open two evenings a week, offering classes geared for adults 50+. Tuesday evenings: Yoga, Line Dance, and two Tai Chi classes Wednesday evening: Yoga by Barbara Laux, and Zumba, a fun, easy, energizing Latin- style dance exercise Please call the senior center at 408.777.3150 to receive a copy of our newsletter that will feature these new programs, or check our web site at www.cupertino.org. Remember to join or change Medicare prescription drug plans by December 31 CupERtiNO SENiOR CENtER ADDRESS: 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. OFFiCE HOuRS: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5pm pHONE: 408.777.3150 EMAiL: seniorcntr@cupertino.org WEB: www.cupertino.org/senior SENIOR TRIPS Call the Senior Center at 408.777.3150 for reservations or more information on any trip. TOURS Classical Greece, March 18-28, 2009 This tour features a 4-night Greek Island Cruise, Athens City Tour, Acropolis and Par- thenon, Syntagma Square, Ancient Olympic Stadium, Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch, Thermopylae, and Ancient Delphi. You will see the most important areas of Greece along with the islands. This will be an amazing trip! $3599 per person based on double occupancy. Exploration in Alaska, June 28-July 10, 2009 Join us for this amazing 20-day trip where we will explore not only the spectacular coastline, but also the heart of Alaska. Highlights include: 7-night Glacier Bay Discovery Cruise; 2-nights in Dawson City, gateway to Tombstone; 2-nights in Fair- banks for a riverboat discovery and gold Dredge no 8; 2-nights in Denali National Park and Tundra Wilderness; 1-night in Tok and Vancouver. $5378 per person based on double occupancy. DAY TRIPS Mission San Juan Bautista with Gary , $59 December 15 Beach Blanket Babylon, $85 December 17 Chinese New Year Spectacular, $69 January 13 Hidden Treasures of Afghanistan and the National Museum – Kabul at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, $74 January 22 Santa Cruz and Capitola-by-the-Sea with Gary, $95 January 26 Day of Decadence, $74 February 3 Valentine Mystery Trip, $95 February 13 The Music Man, $71 March 7 cupertino scene december 2008 12 community calendar DEC CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL 1 MON American Legion post 642 8 pm 10201 imperial Ave., #3 374.6392 sccgov.org/portal/site/va take Off pounds Sensibly* (tOpS) 6:30 pm First Baptist Church 10505 Miller Ave. 252.2434 tops.org Overeaters Anonymous*7 pm union Church 650.327.1649 oa.org Food Addicts in Recovery * (FA)7 pm St. Jude’s Church 246.1620 foodaddicts.org Cupertino Las Madres*10-1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org Cupertino toastmasters 6-7:30 pm immanuel Lutheran Church 1715 Grant Rd. 226.8073 cupertino.freetoasthost.net 2 TUES Alcoholics Anonymous* Women’s Group 6:30 pm Redeemer Luth. Church 940 S. Stelling Rd. 650.903.0321 aasanjose.org Al-ANON Family Group*5:30 pm Bethel Lutheran Church 10131 Finch Ave. 379.1051 al-anon.org Cupertino Kiwanis*Noon the Blue pheasant 252.3830 classic.kiwanis.org Knights of Columbus 4981*8 pm 10201 imperial Ave., #3 243.8462 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*3-5 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org 3 WED Al-ANON Family Group*7 pm 940 S. Stelling Road 650.734.5869 al-anon.org/ Cupertino Sanitary Dist*8 pm 20833 Stevens Creek #104 253.7071 cupertinosanitarydistrict.com/ De Anza Optimist Club*7:15 am Holder’s Restaurant 253.4424 optimist.org Cupertino Optimist Club*12:15 pm Blue pheasant 255.3212 optimist.org tandem toastmasters*Noon Hp, 19333 Vallco parkway 285.4977 tandemtoastmasters.vsgcorp. com Macintalkers toastmasters*5:30 pm Apple Computer DeAnza 3, 10500 No. DeAnza Blvd. www.macintalkers.com vppr@ macintalkers.com Cupertino Rotary Club*Noon Community Center 920.2224 clubrunner.ca/Cprg/Home/ homeC.asp?cid=3794 philotesian Rebekah #145 7:30 pm Cupertino Odd Fellows 252.3954 caioof.org/iOOF/CA_RA_ Officers.html Cupertino Symphonic Band*7 pm Monroe Middle School 262.0471 netview.com/csb/ Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club*7 pm Hyde Middle School 747.0943 krazydazys.org/ Cupertino Las Madres*10-1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org Cupertino Host Lions Club*7:15 pm Harvest Restaurant 209.7251 cupertinohostlionsclub.org 4 THUR 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 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/ Cupertino Las Madres*10-1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org 5 FRI Cupertino Las Madres*10-1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org De Anza Kiwanis*7:15 am intl. House of pancakes 973.1456 classic.kiwanis.org volume xxvi number 14 13 DEC CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL 6 SAT De Anza Flea Market 8-4 pm De Anza College 864.8946 deanza.fhda.edu/fleamarket/ Organization of Special Needs Families* 2-4 pm 20920 McClellan Rd.996.0858 osfamilies.org/ planetarium Shows*7 pm De Anza planetarium 864.8814 planetarium.deanza.edu 8 MON Cupertino Odd Fellows*8 pm 20589 Homestead Rd. 252.3954 www.cupertinoioof70.org Fine Arts League 7 pm Community Center 863.9991 Janki Chokshi falc.org 9 TUES Sertoma Club*7:15 am 1366 S. Saratoga- Sunnyvale Rd. 252.2584 255.5293 sertoma.org/NEtCOMMuNitY 11 THUR Quota Service Club* (Aids hearing & speech impaired) Noon Blue pheasant 252.8568 quota.org Cupertino-West Valley Welcome Club 11:30 am 257.6136 252.1529 newcomersclub.com Rolling Hills 4H Club 6:30 pm Monta Vista Recreation Center 777.8367 clubs.ca4h.org/santaclara/ rollinghills 12 FRI Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 pm Hewlett-packard, Oak Rm. 267.3397 malihini.org Cupertino Coin Club 7:45 pm West Vally pres. Church 253.1232 coinshows.com/sanjose_ccc. html 13 SAT Daughters of Norway 9:30 am Sunnyview Retirement Community 255.9828 daughtersofnorway.org 14 SUN Attention Deficit Academics (ADA)* 3 pm Lamb-O Academy 334.0338 adaclub@lamboacademy.org 15 MON CERt-Community Emergency Response team /MRt-Medical Reserve Corps 7 pm 777.3335 cupertino.org 16 TUES African Violet Society 12:30 pm Sunnyview Lutheran Home 736.9262 avsa.org 18 THUR toyokawa Sister City 7:30 pm City Hall 257.7424 cupertinotoyokawa.org West Valley Republican Women 11:30 am 252.6312 westvalleyrepublican womenfederated.org Embroiders’ Guild of America 7 pm Sunnyview Lutheran Home 578.5917 egausa.org 23 TUES Historical Society 6:30 pm Community Center 973.1495 cupthistory.org DeAnza Youth Soccer League Mtg 7:30 pm Creekside park 24 WED Rancho Neighborhood Association 7:30 pm Rancho pool & Recreation Facility the powerful pens 7 pm 18000 Chelmsford 626.9784 City Hall will be closed December 24-January 4 for the Christmas and New Year’s holiday. Submit information about clubs and organizations meeting in Cupertino to Linda Lagergren, City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, 408.777.3202, lindal@cupertino.org Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number for details. cupertino scene december 2008 14 City meetings Dec. 2 Hsinchu Sister City Committee (Mtg. Room 100) 6:30 pm Dec. 2 City Council meeting (Community Hall) *** 6:45 pm Dec. 3 Library Commission (Mtg. Room 100) Cancelled Dec. 3 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm Dec. 4 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am Dec. 4 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5:30 pm Dec. 4 Parks and Recreation Commission (Com- munity Hall)*** 7 pm Dec. 4 C.A.R.E.S. (Mtg. Room. 100) 7:30 pm Dec. 9 Audit Committee meeting (Conf. Rm. A) 4 pm Dec. 9 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm Dec. 10 Teen Commission (QCC Conference Room) 6:45 pm Dec. 11 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C) 9 am Dec. 11 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm Dec. 15 CERT/MRC (Mtg. Room 100) 7 pm Dec. 16 City Council meeting (CommunityHall)*** 6:45 pm Dec. 16 Fine Arts Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm Dec. 17 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm Dec. 18 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am Dec. 18 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5:30 pm Dec. 18 Toyokawa Sister City Committee (Conf. Rm. A) 7:30 pm Dec. 23 Planning Commission (Community Hall) *** Cancelled Dec. 24 Teen Commission Cancelled ***These meetings will be seen live via webcast at www.cupertino.org, or on The City Channel, Cable 26. For all city meetings agendas and minutes go to www.cupertino.org/agenda community chat room Have Something to Contribute? to submit information to “Cupertino Scene,” email: scene@cupertino.org Welcome New Businesses • American Greetings #149 • Cupertino Tofu House • H.S. USA Inc. • Hollywood Hair • Lalla Holding Corp. • Majlessi Construction • Ngochoa T. Nguyen • Patricia Angelina • Pebbles Deli Cafe • Sushi Ya Restaurant • US Expertise Stevens Creek Corridor Project Stevens Creek Corridor, phase 1 construction is underway. Phase 1A work includes the creek restoration and a new bridge. The creek channel work has been successfully com- pleted and installation of the fall plantings is underway. The project team will be releasing an update with photographs shortly. If you are interested in receiving notifications of updates and being added to the email mailing list, email webmaster@cupertino.org or visit www.cupertino.org/notify. Scene is not published in January. Look for it in February. volume xxvi number 14 15 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008 Council members Present: Mahoney, Sandoval, Santoro, Wang, and Wong Council Members Absent: None Appointed Daniel Nguyen to a partial term ending in 2010 on the public Safety Commission. A global settlement in the sum of $30K was agreed to in the case of George Louie v. City of Cupertino. Webelo Scouts pack 33 led the pledge of Alle- giance and was recognized. Approved minutes from the September 16, 17, 30 and October 7 City Council meetings. Adopted Resolution Nos. 08-135 and 08-136 ac- cepting accounts payable. Adopted Resolution No. 08-137 accepting payroll. Alcoholic Beverage License applications accepted for Vanity Faire, 10478 Bonny Drive and Baja Fresh, 20735 Stevens Creek Blvd., H. Adopted Resolution No. 08-138 accepting dedica- tion of real property for roadway purposes, Cuper- tino Homes LLC, Jollyman Lane and Orline Court, ApN’s 359-22-060 and 359-22-061. Accepted municipal improvements, Cupertino Greenleaf LLC, Greenleaf Court, ApN 326-33-017. Adopted Resolution No. 08-139 amending the City of Cupertino’s contract with CalpERS to continue allowing pre-tax payroll deductions for service credit purchases. Adopted Resolution No. 08-140 to apply the reduced photovoltaic systems solar fee for the two specific quasi-public applications that have already been approved. the Heart of the City specific plan is to be brought back on Dec. 2 with citywide noticing. A Municipal Code Amendment to the Single Family R1 Ordinance regarding the allowed ratio of the second floor building area compared to the first floor building area will be brought back to Council. Received an update on the investment policy. the request to increase office/commercial/hotel allocation was addressed as part of the Housing Element process and will be brought back to the City Council on Dec. 2. Mid-year budget adjustment No. 1 continued to November 3. Report on the Cupertino Americans with Dis- abilities Act (ADA) transition plan continued to November 3. Consideration of the City Manager and City Attor- ney ordinances continued to November 3. the lease on the City Attorney’s office was re- newed for one year in the existing office space. mONDAY NOVEmBER 3, 2008 Council members Present: Mahoney, Sandoval, Santoro, Wang, and Wong Council Members Absent: None No action taken in Closed Session discussion of license application for Jimmy Ching C. Lin. Approved minutes from the October 21 City Coun- cil meeting. Adopted Resolution Nos. 08-141 and 08-142 ac- cepting Accounts payable. Adopted Resolution No. 08-143 accepting payroll. Accepted the treasurer’s Budget Report for Sep- tember 2008. Adopted a resolution expressing the intent to Va- cate a public utilities Easement, Arthur Wang and Zuhong Qu, 21988 McClellan Road, ApN 356-08- 054, Resolution No. 08-144. Adopted Resolution No. 08-145 approving an improvement agreement, Villa Serra Apartments, 20800 and 20900 Homestead Road, ApN(s) 326-09- 056, 326-09-029, 326-09-047 and 326-09-048. Adopted Resolution No. 08-146 authorizing the execution of a maintenance agreement, Villa Serra Apartments, 20800 and 20900 Homestead Road, ApN(s) 326-09-056, 326-09-029, 326-09-047 and 326-09-048. Adopted Resolution No. 08-147 accepting a grant of easement for roadway purposes, Villa Serra Apartments, 20800 and 20900 Homestead Road, ApN(s) 326-09-056, 326-09-029, 326-09-047 and 326-09-048. Adopted Resolution No. 08-148 accepting a grant of easement for sidewalk purposes, Villa Serra Apartments, 20800 and 20900 Homestead Road, ApN(s) 326-09-056, 326-09-029, 326-09-047 and 326-09-048. Received a report on the Cupertino Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan. (Continued from October 21). Adopted mid-year budget adjustment No. 1 with the exception of the $6,000 pay increase for the Director of Community Development. (Continued from October 21). First reading of ordinance 08-2032 and amend- ment to section 2.28.040 D relating to the City Manager. First reading of ordinance 08-2033 and amendment to section 2.18.040 relating to the City Attorney changes to be brought back to Council on November 3. December 16 City Council meeting scheduled as planned. January 6 City Council meeting resched- uled to Monday, January 13. Reconsideration Hearing granted in regard to a one-year extension of a tentative parcel map (tM-2005-03) which expired July 26, 2008. (John Dozier, Application Nos. DiR-2008-19, 21925 Lindy Lane, ApN 356-25-014). the petitioner is Council member Orrin Mahoney. council actions The City Council will hold a public hearing on amendments to the Wireless Communication Facilities Ordinance. The City invites resi- dents, business owners and interested parties to attend this public hearing to provide input and feedback. The Planning Commission recommendations can be found on the City’s website at www.cupertino.org/wireless. The pur- pose of the amendments is to expand and improve wireless communications coverage (cellular, internet, etc.) in Cupertino. For questions or additional information, con- tact Colin Jung at 408.777.3257. Comments and suggestions on these ordinance amend- ments may be provided to: Planning Department Attention: Colin Jung City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 or by email at colinj@cupertino.org prior to 5:30 pm on January 20. p o s t a l c u s t o m e r 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 tHE SCENE iS pRiNtED ON 40% pOSt-CONSuMER WAStE RECYCLE pApER WitH SOY iNK www.cupertino.org CUPERTINO SCENE Cupertino City Hall 10300 torre Ave. Cupertino, CA 95014 » Public Hearing: Wireless Communications Facilities Ordinance January 20, 6:45 pm Cupertino Community Hall (next to library) 10350 Torre Avenue pRSRt-StD u.S. postage pAiD Cupertino, CA permit No. 239 ECRWSS