HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene March 2007 - 03.01.2007IN THIS ISSUE:
VOLUME XXV NO. 6 | March 2007
Relay for Life Committee .............................3
Commission Vacancies ................................3
North Vallco Master Plan Workshop ............3
Roots ...........................................................4
City Job Openings ..............................................5
Community Improvement Grants .....................5
Cupertino Library ........................................6
Children’s Programs ..................................6
Adult, Teen and Family Programs................6
Library Programs and Classes ....................7
Flashing Light Discussion ............................7
Community Calendar ...............................8-9
Senior Center News ..................................10
Trips ........................................................10
Classes ..............................................10-11
The Better Part ........................................11
Eco News .............................................12-13
Community Service Program .....................13
Simply Safe ...............................................14
Neighborhood Block Leader Training ........14
Council Actions .........................................15
City Meetings ............................................16
CONTENTS
Spring Fling Dance at Quinlan Center
Saturday, March 17, 6:30-10:30 pm
Benefits Cupertino Veterans Memorial
With the death in June 2005 of Navy SEAL Matthew Axel-
son, a Cupertino native son, the reality of the sacrifices made
by our veterans was brought home to our community. Mat-
thew attended Cupertino schools (Lincoln, Faria, Kennedy)
and graduated in 1994 from Monta Vista High School. He
was one of 11 Navy SEALs killed in a special-forces opera-
tion in the mountains of Afghanistan’s Kunar Province.
New Year Parade & International Fair
Cupertino’s Multi-Cultural Heritage Lunar New Year
Unity Parade & International Fair
Saturday, March 10
Cupertino’s Fifth Annual Lunar New Year Unity Parade wel-
comes the year of the pig and kicks off a day-long multi-cul-
tural celebration Saturday, March 10, honoring the area’s broad
spectrum of cultures. Free parking will be available all day at
DeAnza College.
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The Cupertino City Council and the Cupertino
Parks and Recreation Commission have autho-
rized the non-profit Cupertino Veterans Memo-
rial Corporation to design and fund the place-
ment of a Veterans Memorial in Memorial Park.
This Memorial will be a gift to the city and will
honor all residents of Cupertino and graduates
of CUSD and FUHSD schools who have given
their lives to preserve the liberties that we all
hold dear.
The Cupertino Veterans Memorial will be placed
on a grassy rise near the Memorial Park flagpole.
It overlooks the park and will be a place where
people can reflect and meditate. Many people
are working to make this memorial a reality.
The memorial was designed by Paul Lettieri, a
well known, landscape architect. The project will
include: a bronze statue of two soldiers by W.
Stanley Proctor; the Wall of Honor, a semicir-
cular wall with granite plaques commemorating
each branch of service with the names of Cu-
pertino veterans killed in action; and, the Walk
of Remembrance which has pavers that can be
purchased to remember anyone who is a veteran
or is currently in the U.S. military. It will truly be
a place to bring to mind the many people who
have served providing us with the freedoms we
enjoy each day.
In August 2006 the committee held a golf tourna-
ment, the first of several fund raising events. The
next event will be a Spring Fling, to be held on
Saturday, March 17 from 6:30 -10:30 pm, at the
Quinlan Center in Cupertino. There will be danc-
ing to the live Big Band sounds of Sons of Jubal.
The Center holds 300 people and we hope to
have a full house. Get involved! Attend the Dance
($75 per ticket). Donate a gift certificate, gift bas-
ket, gift card, or any item to be used in our silent
auction or raffle. A “gift-of-kind” receipt is avail-
able upon request. Donate your time and become
a member of the Cupertino Veterans Memorial
team. There is lots of work to be done! For more
information about the Spring Fling, contact Julie
Stewart at 408.871.1036. Thank your involve-
ment. To learn more about this project, visit
www.cupertinoveteransmemorial.org.
To contribute, send your tax deductible checks
to: Cupertino Veterans Memorial
21885 Meadowview Lane
Cupertino, CA 95014-1143
The parade starts at
10:30 am and will
follow Stelling Road
in Cupertino from Jol-
lyman Park to Memo-
rial Park, where an
International Fair will
continue through 5 pm.
The parade launches the
day’s free events with
music and participation
from a wide variety
of community groups.
The International Fair
further emphasizes
cultural diversity with
stage performances,
ethnic cuisine and infor-
mational exhibits from
several countries around
the world.
“Our Lunar New Year Unity Parade and the Inter-
national Fair offers a wonderful opportunity for
a family-friendly celebration of our multi-cultur-
al diversity,” said Kevin Wu, parade committee
co-chair. “We invite all community members and
area residents to join in this fun day of festivities
and learning.”
“Our Lunar New Year Unity Celebration seeks to
further a better understanding of the rich diver-
sity that Cupertino is fortunate to enjoy,” said
Elaine Glissmeyer, parade committee co-chair.
“With the parade and international festival, we’re
happy to bring together our community’s broad
spectrum of cultures while celebrating the Lunar
New Year.”
Those interested in additional information about
the events can contact parade committee co-
chairs: Kevin Wu at 408.873.7102 or Kevin-wu@
sbcglobal.net and Elaine Glissmeyer at 351.2413
or eglissmeyer@scvymca.org. For more informa-
tion, please visit www.unityparade.org.
March Events
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VaCaNCIeS oN CoMMISSIoNS
Parks & Recreation and Bicycle Pedestrian
Cupertino residents are encouraged to apply for
one of two vacancies on the Parks and Recreation
Commission and/or one of three vacancies on
the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission. Interviews
will be held beginning at 5 pm on Tuesday, March
20. The deadline to apply is 5:30 pm Monday,
March 12. Applications can be downloaded from
the website at www.cupertino.org/vacancies. For
more details, please see the website or call the
City Clerk’s Office at 408.777.3223.
Relay For Life of Cupertino
Committee Kick-off Meeting March 26
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of
Cupertino committee is holding a kick-off meeting
on March 26 from 7-9 pm at the Quinlan Commu-
nity Center to share with residents the importance
of Relay For Life in saving lives from cancer.
Relay For Life is a unique fundraising event that
allows participants from all walks of life – in-
cluding patients, medical support staff, corpora-
tions, civic organizations, places of worship and
community volunteers – to join together in the
fight against cancer.
Relay is a team event where participants walk
around a track relay style overnight. Teams of 8
to 15 members will gather with tents and sleep-
ing bags at De Anza Community College, on
July 28-29, to show their support and dedication.
Walkers, cancer survivors, community leaders,
team captains and hard workers are all needed
to make the American Cancer Society Relay For
Life a reality in Cupertino.
All those in the community interested in learning
more about Relay and how they can help, are en-
couraged to drop by the Cupertino committee’s
March 26th Open House in the Social Room at
the Quinlan Community Center.
For more information on the March 26th meet-
ing, or if you would like to volunteer on the Re-
lay For Life committee, please contact either Jess
Herrera at 408.688.0108 or Carolyn McClure at
619.341.0724.
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to
eliminating cancer as a major health problem by
saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing
cancer, through research, education, advocacy and
service. Founded in 1913 and with national head-
quarters in Atlanta, the Society has 14 regional
divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities,
involving millions of volunteers across the United
States. For more information anytime, call toll
free 1.800.ACS.2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
March Announcements
NoRtH VaLLCo MaSteR PLaN CoMMUNItY
WoRKSHoP
This is the second of three workshops where the
Cupertino community is invited to participate in
visioning and planning for future development in
the North Vallco area. The workshop is on Thurs-
day, March 8, 7 pm, at Community Hall.
The North Vallco planning area is the 240-acre
area bounded by Homestead Road, Tantau
Avenue, I-280 and Wolfe Road. It includes the
100-acre Hewlett Packard campus, 50 acres
acquired by Apple Computer for a future second
campus, Cupertino Village shopping center, hotel,
residential and office developments.
Cupertino residents, businesses, property owners
and anyone else interested in planning in the
North Vallco area is encouraged to attend the
meeting. The Study Committee members, who
will make a recommendation to the City Council
on the Conceptual Master Plan, will be in atten-
dance. Michael Freedman, urban design con-
sultant, will describe broad-brush urban design
concepts for the North Vallco area. Attendees will
be invited to express their views on the concepts.
Approximately 60 people attended the first
workshop on January 25, 2007, where they
heard about the master plan process and ex-
pressed their views.
The third and the final Community Workshop
is tentatively scheduled in April, where the final
Conceptual Master Plan will be presented. The
Study Committee is scheduled to deliberate on
the proposal on May 22, after which they will for-
ward their recommendation to the City Council.
For more info visit www.cupertino.org.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
I think of Henrietta Paviso Marcotte whenever
I write a “Roots” column. She was the founder
and a past president of the Cupertino Historical
Society. She wrote the “Roots” column from 1989
to 1996 until her eyesight began to fail and all her
columns were written from her personal informa-
tion and memories. One day she
called me to come to her memo-
rabilia filled home and said,
“Now you do it!” (meaning take
over and write “Roots.”) One
did not say “no” to Henrietta.
Henrietta was most definitely
not afraid to speak her mind,
and she spoke it often. She held
nearly every office available
to her at the Union Church
of Cupertino and her lodge,
Philotesian Rebekahs. She was
active and held offices in the
PTA, garden club, Community
Chest, the youth center, the
local blood bank and Red Cross. She worked part
time at the Cupertino Post Office (along with her
sister, Postmistress Catherine Gasich) for over 30
years. She was given the Cupertino Crest Award
for her contributions to the Cupertino Historical
Society and for her work on the “Roots” column.
And she was grand marshal - at the age of 85 - of
Cupertino’s 40th anniversary parade.
She was a true Cupertino old-timer. Her parents
were European immigrants - Danish and Dalmatian,
(present day Croatia) who came to the San Jose area
in the late 19th century. They had 5 children - Cath-
erine, Anna, John, Louis and Henrietta, who was
born March 19, 1911. Their home was on a one acre
plot on old Highway 9 (now De Anza Blvd. - about
where the Donut Wheel is now). When Henrietta
was 5 years old, her father died. As soon as she
was old enough, she joined her brothers and sisters
working in the fruit and nut harvests and doing
other small jobs during the rest of the year to help
their mother keep their family together.
In writing her memories, Henrietta recalled, “The
rural life was good to us children. We worked hard
during the fruit season, our mother at our side
- working hard as the rest and setting an example.
We would play baseball, kick-the-can, and other
kid games. Arch Wilson (the Cupertino Union Store
keeper) would buy fireworks and he let us watch
the skyrockets and other displays. Union Church of
Cupertino was the center of our religious upbring-
ing. There were potluck suppers, Sunday School
classes, Easter egg hunts and once Warren Hyde
took a truckload of the S.S. kids to Alum Rock Park,
where we rode the merry-go-round.”
Henrietta married Irving (Bud) Marcotte in 1936.
They had 2 children; Laverne and Richard. She and
Bud attended many classes given by Ken Bruce at
De Anza College. Mary Lou Lyon nominated Henri-
etta for the Waddington-Doctor Award for Longtime
Service to a local historical society and the award
was presented to her at the conference of California
Historical Societies in Chico in June 1997.
It’s nice when traditions contribute continuity to
our lives. When Henrietta passed “Roots” on to me,
I looked through the early issues of the Cupertino
Scene and discovered that CHS members Yvonne
Holt and Diane Ikeda preceded Henrietta as “Roots”
contributors. My mother, Hazel Regnart Fretwell,
began the original “Traveling Trunk” history educa-
tion program for local schoolchildren and after some
years, passed the program on to Henrietta, who
in turn passed it on to Phil and Frances Bush and
Loretta Bassman, who have educated hundreds of
schoolchildren about our early Cupertino history
and farm life. Knowing all these Cupertino old-
timers has greatly enriched my life. Someday, like
Henrietta, I’ll tell someone, “Now you do it!”
Henrietta Paviso Marcotte passed away in 2000,
but she left a lifetime of service to others and her
community and many, many memories. Her daugh-
ter, Laverne maintains close ties to Cupertino.
Contributors to this article - Laverne Marcotte Rabino-
wictz, Hazel Regnart Fretwell, Jean Farran, Alice Jarrett
By Gail Fretwell Hugger
ROOTS Memories of Henrietta
The 1924 Cupertino Union School girls’ softball team
included from left to right: Lena Mardesich (Bonacich),
Mildred Burtner (Martin), Mary Wagnitz (Kehl), Pauline
Wildon (Woodruff), Mathilda Mariani (Sousa), Henrietta
Paviso (Marcotte), Antonette Conforti, Thelma Fulton,
Ruth Montgomery (Jackson), Bessie Gallard, and Mabel
Williams (Noonan), the physical education teacher.
(Courtesy of Marcotte family archives.)
Henrietta is pictured here (middle row, left end next to
the teacher) with her grammar school class. (Courtesy of
Cupertino Historical Society, Paviso files.)
Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #6 | March 2007 p. 5
or highly specialized skills in a specific activity/
program. College-level courses in environmental
education and/or recreation are desirable. Apply
By: Position is open until filled.
Video Intern - Salary: $10.00 per hour. This
is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited posi-
tion. This training position is open to students
with current enrollment in a related college or
university program. This position assists the City
Channel with video production and related ad-
ministrative support activities. Apply By: Position
is open until filled.
How to apply: Applicants must complete an
official City of Cupertino application and return
it to the City of Cupertino, Human Resources
Division, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA
95014. To obtain more information or an
application, please visit the City’s website at
www.cupertino.org/jobs or call Human
Resources at 408.777.3227.
JoB oPeNINgS at tHe CItY oF CUPeRtINo
geographic Information Systems (gIS) Coordi-
nator - Salary: $5,217 - $6,341 monthly (+ 7%
City paid PERS). This position plans, organizes,
implements and administers a comprehensive
GIS program and oversees the GIS Master
Plan. Two years of directly related experience
in geographic information system coordination,
information technology, or information system
or network management, including some experi-
ence in project management. Bachelor’s degree
in computer sciences, information systems man-
agement, business administration, environmental
studies, geography or a related field. Additional
qualifying experience may be substituted on a
year for year basis for the required education.
Apply By: Position is open until filled.
Redevelopment/economic Development
Manager - Salary: $8,126 - $9,877 monthly (+
7% City paid PERS). This position is responsible
for developing and administering the City’s
Redevelopment and Economic Development
programs and activities, including the implemen-
tation and administration of the adopted Rede-
velopment Plan. Four years of directly related
experience with at least two years in project
management. Bachelor’s degree in urban plan-
ning, business or public administration, econom-
ics or related field. Advanced degree in related
field is highly desirable. Apply By: Position is
open until filled. First review of applications is
tentatively scheduled for March 5, 2007.
travel office assistant/Recreation Specialist -
Salary: $13.25 - $16.25 per hour. This is a part-
time, temporary, non-benefited position. This posi-
tion assists the Travel Coordinator in planning the
travel program for seniors and escorting day trips
and overnight tours. One year related experience
in working with large groups is desirable. Comple-
tion of 12th grade and experience in the special
programs to which assigned. Apply By: Position
is open until filled. First review of applications is
tentatively scheduled for March 5, 2007.
Senior Recreation Leader - Salary: $9.75
- $10.75 per hour. This is a part-time, temporary,
non-benefited position. Under supervision, this
position plans, organizes and supervises recre-
ational activities for the Teen Center and Teen
programs. One year season of experience (sum-
mer employment) in facilitating outdoor and en-
vironmental education experience for children;
or two years experience in a leadership position
CoMMUNItY IMPRoVeMeNt gRaNtS
aVaILaBLe
Jumpstart your new idea and help to build
community on your block, your street, or in your
neighborhood with a Community Improvement
Grant. Grants up to $300 are available for
projects that increase communications among
neighbors, improve the physical condition of a
neighborhood, or enhance neighborhood pride
and identity.
To be eligible for a grant, your neighborhood
must participate in, or join the Cupertino Block
Leader program, a free, city-sponsored program
that helps residents to meet neighbors and to
organize their neighborhoods. Projects need to
provide an identifiable benefit or positive impact
to your street, block, or neighborhood, include
the active involvement of at least three neigh-
boring households, and should have a specific
timeline, clearly defined steps and outcomes, and
a breakdown of costs.
Applications are reviewed once a month.
Application forms and program details are
available at www.cupertino.org/blockleader, and
in the City Manager’s Office at City Hall, 10300
Torre Ave., Cupertino 95014. Call 408.777.3212,
or email communityrelations@cupertino.org, if
you have questions.
Cupertino Opportunities
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
StoRYtIMeS
Bedtime Stories ...............Wednesdays at 7 pm
Toddler Storytime ..........Thursdays at 10:15 am
(ages 1-1/2 -3 years)
Monthly Scavenger Hunt
Science questions to puzzle your mind! answer
the questions online or in the library to win prizes.
March is for Women Inventors! Come by the library
for resource lists and check out the book displays.
For information on any of the Cupertino Library’s
children’s programs, please call the Children’s
Reference Desk at 408.446.1677, ext. 7.
A D u LT, T EEN , AND FAMILy P ROGRAMS
CRYStaL BeaDINg CRaFt FoR teeNS
Teens are invited to come to the library to make
crystal bead crafts in the Cupertino Library Teen
Group Study Room, on Friday, March 2, 2007
from 4 - 5.30 pm. Space is limited to 20 teens
and reservations will be required. Please sign up
at the Adult reference desk. This program is spon-
sored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library
FeatHeR IN a StoRM
Local author Emily Wu will speak about her new
novel Feather in a Storm: A Childhood Lost in
Chaos. Written from a child’s and young girl’s
point of view, Wu’s spellbinding account spans
nineteen years of growing up during the chaos of
China’s Great Leap Forward and Cultural Revo-
lution. Please join us at the Library Story Room
on Sunday, March 4, at 2 pm.
BooKtaLKS at tHe LIBRaRY
Need an interesting book to read? Librarian Judy
Dana will introduce you to some exciting titles.
Booktalks are short descriptions of several titles,
covering all genres and subjects. Booktalks are
scheduled every other month. The next session
will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2007
between 3:30-5 pm in the Story Room.
VIta tax VoLUNteeRS
Vita tax volunteers will be available, to help low to
moderate income taxpayers, with tax preparation
from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm in the Children’s Story
Room, on the following Saturdays: 2/3, 2/10, 2/24,
3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 & 4/14.
SeLF-HeLP tax FoRMS
A self-help tax form area in the copier room,
located off the new materials area, on the first floor,
has giveaway tax forms and reproducible forms.
KNIttINg at tHe LIBRaRY
Bring your needles and yarn to the library every
Tuesday, 4-6 pm and join the drop-in knitting
program in the Story Room on the main floor.
Knitters of all skill levels are welcome to attend
INteRNet CLaSSeS IN MaNDaRIN
Beginning classes on how to use the Internet
are available in Mandarin, by appointment. If
you would like to schedule an appointment,
please call the library’s Reference Desk at
408.446.1677, ext 3372.
~C u PERTINO LIBRAR y ~
10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino.
Cupertino Library Open Hours
Monday ...................Closed
Tuesday ....................12 to 9
Wednesday ...............10 to 9
Thursday .................10 to 9
Friday .......................10 to 6
Saturday ..................10 to 6
Sunday ....................2 to 6
The library will be closed on Friday,
March 0 for Caesar Chavez Day.
Library 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
The library has a Web Catalog at www.santaclaracountylib.org.
Bookmark these library web addresses:
Santa Clara County Library Web Site: www.santaclaracountylib.org
Teen Page Web Site: www.santaclaracountylib.org/teen
Kids Page Web Site: www.santaclaracountylib.org/kids
Cupertino Library
teeN DataBaSe CLaSSeS
Instruction on the library’s subscription databases
is available for teens, age 13-19, at the library, by
appointment. To schedule an appointment, please
call the reference desk at 408.446.1677, ext 3372.
INteRNet BaSICS FoR aDULtS
Drop-in classes for adults are held at the library on
the second Saturday of every month from 2 to 2:30
pm. These classes are limited to five participants and
are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Partici-
pants must be able to use a computer keyboard and
mouse. Please come to the Adult Reference Desk at
2 pm on the second Saturday of the month.
LIBRaRY toURS
Library tours are conducted the third Wednes-
day of every month from 1 to 2 pm and the
fourth Saturday of the month from 2 to 3 pm
Tours include an explanation and demonstration
of the library’s online catalog and subscription
databases, and library collections and services.
For more information about library tours, call
408.446.1677, ext. 3372.
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.santaclaracoun-
tylib.org, click on databases, and enter your library
card and PIN number to access a database.
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 CUPeRtINo 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 lobby.
Friends of the Cupertino Library welcome every-
one to their ongoing Lobby Book Sales. The next
annual Friends’ sale will be held in the Commu-
nity Hall June 2 and 3, 2007.
FRIeNDS oF tHe LIBRaRY CoLLeCt CeLL PHoNeS
The Friends of the Cupertino Library have placed
a cabinet in the library lobby to collect used cell
phones. Proceeds benefit the Cupertino Library.
Cupertino Library is located at 10800 Torre Avenue.
For more information on any of the Cupertino
Library’s programs, please call the Reference Desk
at 408.446.1677, ext 3372.
City Council to Discuss Future of Flashing
Red arrow Left turn Signal operation
On March 20, City
Council will discuss
the future of pro-
tected/permissive
(P/P) left-turn traffic
signal operation
within the City of
Cupertino. Simply,
P/P operation means that during one portion of
a traffic signal cycle, vehicles turning left from
the main street onto the side street must yield
the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles (permis-
sive portion: flashing red left turn arrow), while
during another portion of the cycle the vehicles
turning left have the right-of-way and oncoming
vehicles have a red light indication (protected
portion: solid green left turn arrow).
P/P traffic signal operation was first used in
Cupertino in 1992. Since that time, it has been
placed in operation at four intersections: Stevens
Creek Blvd/Saich Way, Stevens Creek Blvd/Por-
tal Avenue, Stevens Creek Blvd/Torre Avenue,
and Pruneridge Avenue/Hewlett-Packard. The
intent of P/P has been to increase left turn
capacity and reduce delays at intersections by
providing an exclusive turn phase for left turns
as well as a phase during which left turns can be
made, as opposing traffic will allow.
A significant drawback to P/P operation has been
that collision rates have historically been higher
than when protected left-turn phasing is used
exclusively. This is due to the fact that during the
permissive portion, left-turning motorists must ac-
curately judge gaps and speeds of oncoming traffic
in order to safety execute the turn; this judgment
is not necessary during a protected signal phase.
Also, because the P/P operation in Cupertino is
unique to the Bay Area, it has resulted in some
motorist confusion, which can lead to potential
safety issues and to the permissive portion of the
signal phase not being used as intended.
A full discussion of the history, benefits and
drawbacks of P/P signal operation is scheduled
for the March 20 City Council meeting. A deci-
sion on whether to continue or to disable P/P
operation is expected be considered by City
Council at the meeting. All residents who have
an interest in this issue are invited to attend the
meeting, which is scheduled for Tuesday March
20, 2007 at 6:45 PM in the Cupertino Commu-
nity Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue in Cupertino.
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COMM u NIT y CALENDAR
MARCH CL u B / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE
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Thurs
De Anza Lions Club*
Cup. Host Lions Club*
Northwest Y Service Club*
Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency
Service (CARES)
Connect Club I*
Connect Club II*
Business Networking Intl.*
HP Communicators -Toastmasters
#4606
Overeaters Anonymous*
Food Addicts in Recovery (FA)*
Cupertino Las Madres*
6:45 am
7:15 pm
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
Noon
8 am
7 am
7 am
7 pm
7 pm
10 - 1 pm
Holders Country Inn
Mariani’s Restaurant
Northwest YMCA:
20803 Alves Drive
City Hall
Holders Country Inn
Chamber of Commerce
BJ’s Brewery
HP Cupt. Site, Bldg. 46T
19055 Pruneridge Ave.
Union Church
St. Jude’s Church
Portal Park
255.3093
252.6262
650.964.3734
345.8372
252.7054
252.7054
996.9111 / BNI.com
650.691.8724
253.8394
378.3499
861.0417
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Fri
Alcoholics Anonymous*
Fast Start Group
De Anza Kiwanis*
Cupertino Las Madres*
5 pm
7:15 am
10 - 1 pm
Redeemer Lutheran Church
940 S. Stelling Rd.
Intl. House of Pancakes
Cupt. Library atrium
374.8511
973.1456
861.0417
~3~
Sat
De Anza Flea Market
Organization of Special Needs Families*
Planetarium Shows*
8 - 4 pm
2 - 4 pm
7 pm
De Anza College
20920 McClellan Rd.
De Anza Planetarium
864.8946
996.0858
864.8814
~5~
Mon
American Legion Post 642
Al-ANON Steps for Living*
Take Off Pounds Sensibly* (-TOPS)
Overeaters Anonymous*
Food Addicts in Recovery * (FA)
8 pm
7:30 pm
6:30 pm
7 pm
7 pm
10201 Imperial Ave., #3
940 S. Stelling Rd.
First Baptist Church
10505 Miller Ave.
Union Church
St. Jude’s Church
374.6392
379.1051
252.2434
650.327.1649
246.1620
~6~
Tues
Alcoholics Anonymous*
Women’s Group
Al-ANON Family Group*
Toughlove*
Cupertino Kiwanis*
Knights of Columbus 4981*
Cupertino Men’s Service*
Cupertino Sr. TV Production*
Cupertino Las Madres*
6:30 pm
5:30 pm
7 pm
Noon
8 pm
Noon
9:30 am
3 - 5 pm
Redeemer Luth. Church
940 S. Stelling Rd.
Bethel Lutheran Church
10131 Finch Ave.
Bethel Lutheran Church
10131 Finch Ave.
The Blue Pheasant
10201 Imperial Ave., #3
The Blue Pheasant
Senior Center
Creekside Park Toddler area
650.903.0321
379.1051
946.7970
252.3830
243.8462
252.2667
861.0417
~7~
Weds
Al-ANON Family Group*
Connect Club III*
Cupertino Sanitary Dist*
De Anza Optimist Club*
Cupertino Optimist Club*
Tandem -Toastmasters*
Macintalkers -Toastmasters*
Cupertino Rotary Club*
7 pm
8:15 am
8 pm
7:15 am
12:15 pm
Noon
5:30 pm
Noon
940 S. Stelling Road
Chamber of Commerce
20833 Stevens Creek #104
Holder’s Restaurant
Blue Pheasant
HP, 19333 Vallco Parkway
Apple Computer DeAnza 3
10500 No. DeAnza Blvd.
Community Center
650.734.5869
252.7054
253.7071
253.4424
255.3212
285.4977
macintalkers.com
vppr@macintalkers.com
920.2224
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7
Weds
Cont’d
Philotesian Rebekah #145
Cup. Symphonic Band*
Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club*
Viewfinders
7:30 pm
7 pm
7 pm
7:30 pm
Cupertino Odd Fellows
Cupertino High School
Hyde Middle School
Community Center
252.3954
262.0471
747.0943
996.0750
8 Thurs
Quota Service Club*
(Aids hearing & speech impaired)
Cupertino-West Valley Welcome Club
Noon
11:30 am
Blue Pheasant 252.8568
257.6136
252.1529
9 Fri
Malihini Orchid Society
Cupertino Coin Club
7:30 pm
7:45 pm
Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm.
West Valley Pres. Church
267.3397
253.1232
10
Sat
Daughters of Norway 9:30 am Sunnyview Retirement
Community
255.9828
12
Mon
Cupertino Odd Fellows*8 pm 20589 Homestead Rd.252.3954
13 Tues
Sertoma Club*
Fine Arts League
7:15 am
7 pm
1366 S. Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road
Community Center
252.2584
255.5293
252.0367
15
Thurs
Toyokawa Sister City
West Valley Republican Women
Rolling Hills 4H Club
Embroiders’ Guild of America
7:30 pm
11:30 am
7 pm
7 pm
City Hall
Monta Vista Recreation Center
Sunnyview Lutheran Home
257.7424
252.6312
257.4745
578.5917
20 Tues
African Violet Society 12:30 pm Sunnyview Lutheran Home 736.9262
27 Tues
Historical Society
De Anza Youth Soccer League meeting
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
Community Center
Creekside Park
973.1495
deanzayouthsoccer.org
28 Weds
Rancho Neighborhood Association
The Powerful Pens
7:30 pm
7 pm
Rancho Pool & Recreation
Facility
18000 Chelmsford
626.9784
Submit information about clubs and organizations that meet in Cupertino
to Linda Lagergren, City of Cupertino, 1000 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 5014
408.777.202 lindal@cupertino.org
Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly.
Call the contact number for details.
SENIOR CENTER NEWS
SeNIoR CeNteR DaY tRIPS
March 22, thursday – “Bouquets to Art” at the
new de Young Museum. A once a year event where
art imitates art! Throughout the museum we’ll find
wonderful floral arrangements representing the
artist’s interpretation of a particular artwork. Also
visit Vivienne Westwood Exhibition. Includes a
special picnic lunch in the Piazzoni Gallery.
March 27, tuesday – Tiburon and Corinthian
Island with Gary. More adventures with Gary in
historic downtown Tiburon. Lunch on your own
in Sausalito, then off to the United States Army
Corp of Engineers San Francisco Bay Model. This
is a working hydraulic model of the SF Bay and
the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta System.
april 14, Saturday – Jersey Boys at the Curran
Theatre. It has been extended 3 times now so
you know it has to be great! Jersey boys is the
story of a group of blue-collar boys from the
wrong side of the tracks that made it big time.
This new musical features their beloved hit
songs. Our seats are located in the orchestra and
are assigned in the order in which you sign up.
april 19, thursday – Out and About in San Jose.
Our docent-lead tour takes us on a walk that
includes the spectacular Heritage Rose Garden,
the historic orchard at Guadalupe gardens, the
courtyard garden and Taylor Street rockscape.
A delicious lunch awaits you at a charming San
Jose restaurant, and then a surprise.
april 27, Friday – Walnut Creek II with Gary. We
have a wonderful day planned. First stop, Ruth
Bancroft Gardens started in the 1950’s. Next,
the historical Shadelands Ranch built in 1903.
Lunch on your own at Bing’s, named after that
famous crooner. After lunch we’re off to the
Lindsay Wildlife Museum, founded in 1955.
May 3, thursday – Seymour Marine Discovery
Center - Visit the marine laboratory and its exhibit
halls. Hold a sea star, see a skeleton of a blue
whale, and see the dolphins and sea lions. You will
also have the opportunity to go on a fully-nar-
rated scenic cruise around Monterey Bay.
May 31, thursday – The Bernal-Gulnac-Joice
Ranch in the Santa Teresa County Park. A self-
guided walk takes you through this historic
ranch home, gardens, and barn -- all restored
and equipped with furnishings and tools typical
of California farm life around the early 1900’s.
Interpretive panels highlight the Bernal family’s
history and lifestyle. We’ll enjoy a box lunch in
the picnic area on the ranch.
June 4 – 8, 2007 – Sights and Sounds On The
Central Coast, featuring Santa Barbara, Solvang
and the Channel Islands. The City of Murals in
the Valley of Flowers identifies Lompoc. We’ll
stop at an Ostrich Farm. The Horse Whisperer
Flag is Up Farm and Firestone Winery are includ-
ed in our visit to Solvang. A definite highlight of
the tour is our 20 mile catamaran cruise to Santa
Cruz Island in the Channel Islands. Then we’re
off to Santa Barbara where we have more fun
things planned. Four nights and five days.
June 12, tuesday – Angel Island. Gary will be our
guide on the tram as we enjoy magnificent scen-
ery and explore buildings that housed detained
Chinese immigrants to control immigration, and
German and Japanese prisoners during World War
II. On our return to Tiburon the Navy Net Depot,
Blackie’s pasture and Ring Mountain Botanical
Habitat will be included in this tour.
July 26, thursday – Giants vs Atlanta Braves! First
we are going to start with a behind the scenes
tour of the park. You will see the places that only
the staff and players get to go. You will have lunch
on your own at one of the many eating establish-
ments near the park. Then... Play ball!
SeNIoR CeNteR CRUISe
Fall Foliage of New england & Canada
october 13-24
Few images capture the imagination quite like
the east coast of the United States and Canada
erupting into the full splendor of fall foliage.
What better way to enjoy this spectacle, along
with stops in destinations like New York, Boston,
Bar Harbor, Halifax, Québec City and Montreal,
than on a Crystal cruise?
The luxurious Crystal Symphony is one of the
most spacious cruise ships at sea. Onboard ame-
nities included grand lounges, full service fitness
facility, spa, pools, award-winning cuisine and
entertainment. Our popular Computer Univer-
sity@Sea program is offered on all cruises. For
more information, visit our travel office.
From $4878 per person double occupancy.
aFteR WoRK eVeNINg CLaSSeS at tHe
CUPeRtINo SeNIoR CeNteR
The Cupertino Senior Center is known to offer
quality classes at affordable prices. If you ever
thought “I wish I could take that class, but I have
to work,” now you have the chance. The center
is open on Tuesday evenings with a myriad of
classes for the working adults 50+, these classes
emphasize health, relaxation, restoration and
enjoyment.
evening Yoga for the 50+ - What better way to
relax after a stressful day than to take a yoga
class to stretch and unwind? Barbara Laux is
an experienced yoga instructor, and she teaches
Shows on Mondays at 4:30, tuesdays and Fridays at 7 pm on Cable Channel 15.
Mar. 5, 6, 9 Dot and Jim Maley, Super Master-gardeners: Meet a
talented couple who learned the art of gardening in a big way.
Mar. 12, 13, 16 Neighborhood Watch: Keep yourself and your neighborhood safe
by learning what you should watch for.
Mar. 19, 20, 23 Finland: Land of Beauty and Health Care: Discover why
this tiny country may have a big impact on people around
the globe.
Mar. 26, 27, 30 From War-torn London to Silicon Valley: A member of
The Better Part was among the first to hear the debut
of the space age.
THE BETTER PART
Iyengar Yoga. This style of yoga emphasizes
dynamic precision and alignment. Props such as
belts and blocks are provided by the center to
maximize opening and facilitate ease in doing
the poses. The instructor will offer modified pos-
es for beginners. Barbara has a degree in nursing,
and safety is always of utmost importance to her.
The class is from March 27 to May 15, 5:15 pm
to 6:15 pm. The 8-week class is only $45. Please
bring a yoga mat.
tai Chi for older adults - This exercise form has
gained common acceptance as a whole body
experience of relaxation and calmness. At Cu-
pertino Senior Center, a Tai Chi master, Howard
Tseng, who has taught Tai Chi for over 20 years,
will teach the simplified version for ease of
learning. The slow graceful and gentle move-
ments reduce tension in muscles, relax the body,
and improve flexibility & balance. Continued
practice of Tai Chi may strengthen both body
and mind. Tai Chi class starts on March 6, and
will continue for 8 weeks until April 24. Class
time is 7-8 pm. Fee is $45.
Stress Reducing Yoga is a brand new class of-
fered at the Senior Center, taught by Vasanthi
Bhat, a yoga instructor trained in India. The
instructor will gently guide students with warm-
ups followed by Asanas (postures), Pranayama
(breathing), Dhyana (meditation), Pranic healing
and relaxation techniques. These techniques may
prevent and heal stress related ailments, such
as insomnia, headache, muscle tension etc., and
promote general health. The class is from March
6 through April 24, 6-7 pm, $45 for 8 classes.
Please wear loose clothing and bring a yoga mat.
Piano/Keyboard Class - Now is your opportunity
to play piano/keyboard. Dr. Low has advanced
degrees in music and education. She is offering
group lessons at the Senior Center. The main
objective of the class is for students to have fun,
to play their favorite songs and get exposure to
varieties of music styles. This class is designed
for students of all levels who want to learn music
theory, chord progression, rhythm, sight-reading
and ear training techniques. Class is from March
6 to March 27, and another session from April
3 to April 25, 5:30-6:15 pm. 4 classes are for
$23. One time material fee of $25 is payable to
the instructor. If you have any questions, please
contact Dr. Low at 408.873.8888
Stop by the center on Tuesday evenings and see if
any of these classes is something you would like
to try. Cupertino Senior Center membership is
required; the annual membership fee is $22 for
Cupertino residents and $27 for non-residents.
teCHNoLogY oPeN HoUSe
Friday, March 23, 2007, 2 - 4 pm
in the Bay Room
Demonstrations, questions and discussions about
computers.
Learn what computer classes are offered at the se-
nior center. Learn about the Thursday and Friday
computer lab periods, things we do and things we
talk about. All computer users are welcome, Mac
as well as PC. Please sign up at the lobby table.
Cupertino senior center members only.
Eco News
ReCYCLINg tIPS
For residents using the blue, wheeled, recycling
cart for recyclables collection, here are a few
helpful tips for placing materials in the cart:
• All paper, including newspaper, can be posi-
tioned in the cart loose, without bagging or
bundling together.
• Remove metal lids from glass and food bev-
erage containers and place separately inside
the blue cart.
• Bundle plastic bags in one plastic bag and
knot the top.
• Cardboard can be placed loosely in the blue
cart, or if there is no room left in the cart,
flattened and placed alongside your recycling
cart. Cardboard pieces should be no larger
than 3 feet by 3 feet.
• Place batteries in a clear, sealed plastic bag
and place the bag on top of the blue cart.
• Styrofoam blocks should be placed in a clear,
plastic bag and secured.
Extra recyclables that do not fit in the recycling
cart may be placed in boxes or paper bags and
set next to the cart. For additional recycling
information, check the City’s website at
www.cupertino.org under environmental services.
CoMPoSt CLaSSeS
While weeding the garden this spring, remember
that weeds are a very valuable source of nitrogen
for a backyard compost pile. Those interested in
learning about backyard composting can attend
a free workshop at McClellan Ranch Park (22221
McClellan Road) on the first Saturdays of March,
April and May from 10 am to noon. You can
register on-line at www.reducewaste.org (use the
search function to find “home composting”), or
call the Rotline at 408.918.4640.
CoMPoSt aVaILaBLe agaIN
Get a good start on your garden this spring. Get
free compost. The city’s compost site reopens on
March 30 – in time for spring planting (as long
as it doesn’t rain). The Stevens Creek Quarry site
on Stevens Canyon Road (across from the dam)
will be open for bulk compost pickup on Friday
and Saturday mornings from 8:30 to 11 am, at
no charge. No appointments are necessary. The
site is closed during rainy weather or if the site
remains muddy and on holiday weekends. Please
abide by the following rules.
• Only city residents can use this program.
Please bring proof of residency.
• If a resident has hired a gardener, the resi-
dent must accompany the gardener when he
or she picks up the compost.
• There will not be any staff at the site to assist
residents in shoveling compost or moving
bags. Please bring adequate shovels and
people to help.
• Bring containers, an old trash can, a tarp or
bags to hold your compost. Some paper bags
will be available.
• Bring a tarp and tie-down ropes to cover com-
post carried in your truck. State law requires
that loads of loose material be covered while
trucks are traveling on streets and highways.
For recorded information call 408.777.1320, or
city offices at 408.777.3269 (6:30 am–3:30 pm).
You may also access information from the city’s
website at www.cupertino.org and search under
“compost”.
PeSt CoNtRoL INFo aVaILaBLe
Pest control fact sheets that include informa-
tion on less-toxic products and techniques are
available again, this Spring, at two local nurseries
in Cupertino: Yamagami’s and Summerwinds,
both on S. DeAnza Blvd., just south of Hwy. 85.
Nursery staff has received special training on
pest control and can guide customers in using
an “ Integrated Pest Management” approach to
resolve their bug problems. Fact sheets are also
available at Quinlan Community Center and at
the Cupertino library.
BUSINeSS MateRIaLS exCHaNge
Local businesses should be aware of a state pro-
gram, called the California Materials Exchange,
CalMAX, a free service designed to help busi-
nesses find markets for nonhazardous materi-
als they have traditionally discarded. CalMAX
helps businesses, industries, and institutions save
resources and money. The list can be viewed on-
line at www.ciwmb.ca.gov/CalMAX.
tHINgS CItIzeNS CaN Do to Be “gReeN”
With all the talk about climate change in the
news, you might be wondering what you can do
to become more “green” and help our environ-
ment. Here are a few tips.
Reduce Traffic and Air Pollution: Carpool, take
public transportation, and organize bike-to-school
or walk-to-school groups. Driving alone creates
more air pollution, carbon emissions and traffic
congestion than using public transportation and
carpooling. Organizing successful bike-to-school
and walk-to-school groups, which besides being
fun, helps keep participants more fit.
Save Energy: Install a thermostat timer, use
Energy Star appliances and compact florescent
bulbs, and wash clothes in cool water. Home
energy use accounts for the largest percentage of
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the average American’s energy consumption and
this is the best way to save money.
Save Gas: Inflate car tires properly for improved
gas mileage; get regular tune ups and avoid
idling for more than 30 seconds. Driving less is
the best way to cut automotive expenses, but
you can also drive smarter. By keeping tires
inflated you can save 3-5 percent on regular fuel
costs, while getting frequent engine tune-ups
can save you even more on fuel in the long run.
Unless you are warming up a car on cold days,
don’t idle your car for more than 30 seconds,
as this wastes gas compared to shutting off the
engine and restarting it when you’re ready to go.
Save Resources, Reduce Pollution: Bring a travel
mug to your local coffee shop or a shopping bag
to the grocery store. Reuse plastic and paper
bags. Because producing paper and plastic bags
or paper coffee cups takes significant energy and
water, the answer to “Paper or Plastic?” is nei-
ther! Bring your own reusable bag for groceries,
and use a reusable travel mug for coffee. Many
coffee shops offer a discount for bring-your-owns,
and supermarkets are doing the same for those
that bring a canvas tote bag for groceries.
FRee SHReDDINg oFFeReD agaIN to
CUPeRtINo ReSIDeNtS
In an ongoing effort to prevent identity theft
and to promote recycling, the city of Cupertino
is again holding a free paper shredding event to
destroy confidential documents securely with
in-truck shredders. The event takes place on
Saturday, April 28 from 9 am to noon at the
plaza between the Cupertino Library and City
Hall, 10300 Torre Ave. This will be the third year
Shred-it, a mobile on-site document destruction
company, is providing services to Cupertino at
no cost.
Residents are limited to two boxes of paperwork.
Boxes may be up to 10” high x 12” wide x 18”
deep). Proof of Cupertino residency is required.
Bring a Driver’s license or California Identifica-
tion card to participate.
For more information about the shredding event,
e-mail communityrelations@cupertino.org, or
call 777.3331. To learn more about Cupertino’s
environmental programs, visit the City website
at www.cupertino.org.
Reach-Out Community Service Program
St. Joseph of Cupertino School’s annual Reach-
Out program instills a strong sense of community
in its kindergarten through eighth grade students.
The Reach-Out projects chosen give the children
a chance to connect to the stories of others and
to feel good about helping an individual or a
group in our local community. The students are
encouraged to earn and donate their own money
to a project identified in the annual San Jose
Mercury News Holiday Wish Book. The program
breathes life into one of the themes for the
2006-2007 school year, which is world peace. It
also teaches the students that “if we want peace,
we must work for justice,” said Ms. Lyons, the
school’s principal.
This year, the kindergarten students donated
money to children in foster care through the
Adopt an Angel non-profit organization. The first
grade students helped make a wish of a little boy
in our community come true by donating money
for a special bicycle. The second grade students
donated money for two computer keyboards
needed by the Pacific Autism Center for Edu-
cation in Sunnyvale. The third grade students
donated money to enable children with special
needs to attend summer camps. The fourth grade
students chose to help a preschooler who suf-
fered severe brain damage as an infant. The fifth
and eighth grade students donated to a teenager
in foster care who had a rough childhood and
adolescence, and now has dreams of attending
college and graduate school to become a brain
surgeon. The sixth and seventh grade students
donated money for a toddler boy’s grandmother
to buy basic needs for her adopted grandson
who has severe physical disabilities due to a drug-
abusing mother.
Other local donations went to families in
Santee, San Jose that the students adopted for
the holidays and plan to do so again at Easter.
The school’s families also donated blankets and
sleeping bags to the Sacred Heart Community
Center to help families stay warm this winter.
The school also made international donations to
poor children throughout the world by taking the
proceeds from its Halloween Carnival and giving
them to the Missions and by giving the proceeds
from a trick-or-treating event to UNICEF that
works to feed, clothe, provide shelter, and educate
children in underdeveloped countries.
Simply Safe March 2007
How much do you rely on your cell phone?
What would happen if you couldn’t recharge the
battery? Will you remember the phone numbers
you need to call? To make sure you’re prepared
for a cell phone failure, make a hard copy
backup of your phone numbers and keep them
with you. You may also want to invest in an extra
battery and a car adapter.
Remember that immediately after any major
emergency, phones will be overloaded – even
cell phones. It’s important to stay off the phone
unless you have a life-threatening emergency.
Here’s why:
There are a fixed number of dial tones available
at any one time – designed to serve approxi-
mately 10% of the population. When the system is
overloaded by those trying to check on family and
friends, you don’t get a dial tone and can’t call out.
To try and ensure that those who really need
help can get through to 9-1-1, please discuss
phone use with your family. If you do have a
life-threatening emergency, and can’t get a dial
tone, don’t hang up – you are in line for the
next available dial tone. If you click the receiver,
you’ll go back to the end of the line! If you are
still waiting after 1 minute, you may have to
attempt to manage your own emergency or look
for help locally.
Pay phones receive more dial tones than resi-
dential phones because they are accessible to
more people!
Hours after the event, you will still have trouble
contacting those who live in the area because
the phone company blocks numbers within the
local area code to try to reduce the impact on
the phone system. You will get a recording that
says “Due to the (emergency), your call cannot be
completed.” You will be able to dial long distance
so be sure to designate an out of area contact to
use as a message center for your family.
Program “ICE” as a contact name in your phone.
ICE stands for “In case of emergency”. Put the
phone number of your emergency contact in the
listing. You can list several as ICE1, ICE2, etc. It’s
a way for emergency responders to find out who
you are if you are unable to tell them.
If you have a family plan for what to do during emer-
gencies, you will be able to wait to make your phone
calls and reduce the impact to the phone system.
Family plans include 1) How to protect yourself,
2) Where to get supplies, 3) Where to meet (re-
union location) and 4) How to communicate.
UPCoMINg CLaSSeS:
Personal emergency Preparedness Workshop
Free! March 10, 9 am to noon, April 24 6:30 to
9:30 pm, May 9, 9 am to noon.
Kaleidoscope Public Safety Training for 6th-12th
Grade. $35/$45. February 19-23, 2007 during
Winter Break. 9 am-1 pm. Next class in June.
Preparing for emergencies, one month at
a time…
County Public Health is trying to identify medi-
cal professionals (Doctors, Nurses, Physician’s
Assistants, Dentists, Veterinarians, EMTs, etc)
who would be available to assist with major
emergencies in the County. If you are one of
these scarce resources, please register, 24 hours
a day at: http://vcsv.us/mvdrp.shtml. If you have
questions, email mvdr@hhs.sccgov.org or call
408.793.2020.
Simply Safe is a monthly article provided to in-
form the community about emergency prepared-
ness, training schedules and volunteer opportuni-
ties. Contact the Cupertino Office of Emergency
Services (OES) at 408.777.3335, email OES@
cupertino.org, or go to www.cupertino.org/emer-
gency for more information.
Register for classes through Cupertino Parks &
Recreation 408.777.3120.
NeIgHBoRHooD BLoCK LeaDeR tRaININg
oFFeReD
Cupertino residents who wish to improve commu-
nication and increase public safety in the neigh-
borhoods are invited to Block Leader training
on Thursday, March 22 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at
Cupertino Community Hall. A light dinner will be
provided. The last day to register is March 16.
The training features a panel of experienced
block leaders who will share tips on how to or-
ganize neighborhood activities and how to stay
in touch with neighbors. Participants will also
learn step-by-step methods on how to plan for
a Neighborhood Watch or emergency prepared-
ness meeting, or block party.
The session is open to residents interested in coordi-
nating neighborhood activities for the first time and
to current leaders who want to rejuvenate activities
in their neighborhoods. Cupertino block leaders
coordinate between 5 and 90 homes each.
The Cupertino block leader program helps
residents to connect with each other and with
the city. Block leaders learn about new city
programs and are informed of events specific to
their neighborhoods. More than 200 residents
participate as Cupertino block leaders.
If you would like to attend the training, e-mail
communityrelations@cupertino.org or call
408.777.3331. Information about the block
leader program also is available on the City web
site: www.cupertino.org/blockleader.
COUNCIL ACTIONS
CoUNCIL aCtIoNS
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Council Members Present:
Wang, Kwok, Lowenthal,
Mahoney, and Sandoval
Council Members Absent: None.
Authorized the City Attorney to settle pending litigation
with Steffen Thornton (closed session).
Authorized City representatives to conduct labor negotia-
tions along lines discussed in closed session.
The City Clerk gave the oath of office to recently appointed
and re-appointed commissioners.
Received an E-Services presentation regarding Parks and
Recreation on-line registration.
Adopted a resolution regarding health awareness.
Received an update on Vallco.
Approved the minutes from the City Council meetings of
January 8, 16, and 22.
Accepted an application for an Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
Kikusushi Japanese Restaurant.
Adopted resolutions accepting Accounts Payable for
January 5, 12, and 19.
Adopted resolutions accepting Payroll for December 28,
January 12, and 26.
Approved grants of easement for roadway purposes at
22350 Cupertino Road and 22314 Cupertino Road.
Accepted the Treasurer’s Investment Report for 12/06.
Adopted a resolution accepting the Treasurer/Deputy
Treasurer appointment.
Accepted the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for 05/06.
Accepted an application for an Alcoholic Beverage License
for Golden Apple Buffet, 20030 Stevens Creek Blvd.
(former Hamasushi Restaurant location).
Adopted a resolution approving the destruction of records
from the Parks and Recreation department (Quinlan).
Accepted municipal improvements for 10455 Byrne
Avenue and 10580 San Leandro Avenue.
Accepted the 2006 Annual Overlay, Project No. 2006-
9450, O’Grady Paving, Inc.
Adopted a resolution approving a final map for 21988
McClellan Road.
Adopted a resolution approving an improvement agree-
ment for 21926 Dolores Avenue.
Approved the Planning Commission recommendation to
appoint Lisa Giefer as the Environmental Review Commit-
tee representative.
Approved bingo permit renewals for St. Joseph Church and
Senior Center Coordinating Council. Continued the bingo
permit renewal for De Anza Force Soccer to February 20.
Continued appeals of Planning Commission approval of
Application Nos. R-2006-08 and RM-2006-13 to March 6.
Continued consideration of new building fees and revision
of housing mitigation in-lieu fee to March 6.
Approved Application Nos. TM-2009-02, Z-2006-01, (Lau
residence), 21600 Rainbow Drive and conducted first read-
ing of Ordinance No. 07-1993 regarding rezoning.
Continued Application Nos. Z-2006-06 (EA-2006-20),
Olivia Jang (Huang), 20916 and 20956 Homestead Road
to April 3.
Approved the conceptual design and site location of the
Cupertino Veteran’s Memorial in Memorial Park.
Authorized the City Manager to sign an agreement with the
Rotary Club of Cupertino to lease the Nathan Hall Tank House
for five years and assist in its restoration and maintenance.
Adopted a resolution setting the voluntary campaign
expenditure limit at $26,500.
Adopted a resolution authorizing the Historical Society to
apply for grant funds from the Historical Heritage Com-
mission and Department of Parks and Recreation of Santa
Clara County for use on City-owned property.
Conducted the first reading of an ordinance to add two
additional members to the Technology, Information, and
Communications Commission.
Continued the 2007-08 City Council work program to
February 20.
Enacted an ordinance regarding Water Resource Protection
for Properties Adjacent to a Stream.
Spring Fling
Fund Raiser in support of
Cupertino Veterans Memorial
Saturday, March 17
6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Quinlan Center
10185 N Stelling Rd.
Cupertino, 95014
Evening Highlights:
Dance the night away to the live Big
Band sounds of “Sons of Jubal”
Ballroom Dance Lesson: 6:30-7 pm (ad-
ditional $10 / person)
Dance Contests: Freeze and Twist (ad-
ditional $15 / couple)
Entertainment by
“My Older Brother” featuring former
Cupertino Superintendent, Bill Bragg and
his son, Kit Bragg
Silent and Live Auctions
And More!
Tickets $75.00 each
Ticket includes hors d’ oeuvres`
and 1 drink @ No Host Bar
For Tickets Call: 408.871.1036
To learn more about this and other
events please go to:
www.cupertinoveteransmemorial.org
CIT y MEETINGS
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March 1 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .............................5:30 pm
March 1 Fine Arts Commission (Conf. Rm. A) .....................................7 pm
March 1 Parks and Recreation Commission (Mtg. Rm. 100) ................7 pm
March 6 City Council mtg.*** .............................................................6:45 pm
March 7 Library Commission (Conf. Rm.)...........................................7 pm
March 7 Technology, Information & Communication Commission ......7 pm
March 7 Teen Commission (Teen Center) ...........................................6 pm
March 8 Audit Committee (Conf. Rm. A) ............................................4 pm
March 8 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm.) .........................................9 am
March 8 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A) ..............................7 pm
March 13 Planning Commission*** ......................................................6:45 pm
March 14 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .................4:30 pm
March 15 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .............................5:30 pm
March 20 City Council mtg.*** .............................................................6:45 pm
March 21 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A) ......................7 pm
March 21 Teen Commission (Teen Center) ...........................................6 pm
March 22 Senior Citizen Commission (Senior Center) ..........................2 pm
March 27 Planning Commission*** ......................................................6:45 pm
March 28 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .................4:30 pm
Unless otherwise noted, all City Council and commission meetings are held at 1050 Torre Ave.
City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:0 am to 5:0 pm; Fridays, 7:0 am to 4:0 pm
For recorded meeting schedule/information after hours, call 777.200.
The City Channel (Comcast Cable Channel 26) offers agenda information, broadcasts of coun-
cil/planning commission meetings and other programs. All meeting agendas are posted outside
of City Hall 72 hours before the meeting.
***These meetings will be seen live via webcast at www.cupertino.org,
or on The City Channel, Cable 26
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