HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene May 2007 - 05.01.2007IN THIS ISSUE:
VOLUME XXV NO. 8 | May 2007
Cupertino Symphonic Band .........................2
CREST Awards Winners 2007 ......................2
Kindergarten Tours & Enrollment ................2
Annual Cupertino Special Festival ...............3
Roots ...........................................................4
Cooking with Hema ....................................5
Senior Center News ....................................6
Older Americans Month ..........................6
After Work Classes and Programs ...........6
Hang Out with The Active Mature Crowd ...6
The Better Part ........................................7
Cupertino Announcements ..........................7
Welcome New Businesses .......................7
Vote By Mail ...........................................7
Radio Cupertino Is on the Air ..................7
Cupertino Library ........................................8
Children’s Programs .................................8
Adult, Teen and Family Programs ...........8-9
Library Programs and Classes ...................9
Know Your Codes: Dogs ..............................9
Community Calendar ...........................10-11
Eco News ..................................................12
Simply Safe ...............................................13
Council Actions ....................................14-15
City Job Openings .....................................15
City Meetings ............................................16
CONTENTS
Bike to Work Day
Cupertino again this year will take part in the Bay Area’s
13th annual Bike to Work Day, and host an Energize Station
in front of the Quinlan Center on Stelling Road from 6:30
to 9:30 am on Thursday, May 17. The Energizer Station will
serve Hobee’s delicious coffee cake and fresh brewed coffee
from the Roasted Coffee Bean.
Cyclists pedaling to work or school are invited to stop by
for refreshments served by Cupertino’s Bicycle Pedestrian
2007 Rotary Golf Classic
May 5, Deep Cliff Golf Course
The Cupertino Rotary announces this year’s golf tournament
to benefit the Nathan Hall Tank House restoration project.
Hole-In-One Competition runs nightly from April 11 to May 4
and qualifying participants compete May 5, the evening of the
tournament, for the grand prize of a 2007 Bentley Flying Spur!
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May Events
Cupertino Symphonic Band
The Cupertino Symphonic Band will present
its Annual Spring Concert on May 6, 2007,
at 3 pm Sunday in the Quinlan Community
Center, 10185, N. Stelling Rd., Cupertino.
The program will include a variety of
wonderful music, including show tunes,
marches, and classical selections. Be sure
to attend, admission is FREE. Canned good
donations for Cupertino Community Services are welcome. For more information, call
408.262.0471 or visit the website at www.netview.com/csb.
CREST Awards Winners 2007
Award Ceremony: May 16, 7 pm, Cupertino
Community Hall
Individuals who have made outstanding contri-
butions to the city of Cupertino will be honored
Wednesday, May 16. This year, four individuals,
listed below, will receive the CREST Award –
Cupertino Recognizes Extra Steps Taken.
The awards ceremony and reception, which will
include a video presentation by the city’s Media
Department, will be held in the Cupertino Com-
munity Hall, May 16, at 7 pm. The ceremony is free
and open to the public. This year’s winners are:
Mary Lou Caldwell, has done over 47 years of
voluntary work that has benefited the communi-
ty of Cupertino. She is always willing to answer
the call either by doing fundraising for charitable
work or community services to take care of the
sick, poor and the needy.
Mary Ellen Hennig, has been an adult education
teacher for many years and has played a major
role in Faith in Action/CCS Rotating Shelter as
year-round food coordinator and co-coordinator
for St. Joseph of Cupertino’s month-long shelter
program for over 13 years.
Helen Ho, donates her leadership skills when-
ever asked. She’s been a leader in the Cupertino
Senior Center. She was instrumental in pulling
together senior activities, which includes the
Chinese New Year Celebration, the International
Costume Show, the Garden Party and the Hid-
den Treasures Fundraiser raising over $8,000.
Shawn Poirier, dedication to service and leader-
ship has brought back the Annual Community
Carnival at St. Joseph of Cupertino. The festival
has been a benefit to the school as well as the
Cupertino community. In addition to raising
funds for the retirement endowment of the
teachers, the festivals’ long-term objective is to
re-establish ties with the Cupertino community
and their neighbors.
Kindergarten Enrollment for Fall 2007
Tours for kindergarten on Thursday,
May 17, 2007 9 am to 12:30 pm.
Christa McAuliffe School serves grades K-8 in the
Cupertino Union School District. Goals are high,
the work is challenging and the returns are beyond
measure. The school provides a robust, significant,
and challenging curriculum that encourages intel-
lectual discovery, creativity and self-reliance. There
are currently openings for in-district children to
attend kindergarten in fall 2007.
As a Cupertino Union School District lottery
school, Christa McAuliffe promotes the intellec-
tual, creative, and social growth of each student.
Utilizing teaching strategies that inspire curiosity
and development, students connect schoolwork
to real-life experiences and educational success.
For more information call 408.253.4696,
ext. 100, or visit www.mcauliffeschool.org.
Christa McAuliffe School is located at 12211 Titus
Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070.
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Commission, and members of the City Council
and city staff. The station can also provide
information on finding the best bike route to
your destination, and tips on safe practices for
bicycle commuters.
“With rising gas prices and expanding waistlines,
bicycle commuting is a great way to solve two
problems with the push of pedal,” says May Koski,
chairperson of Cupertino’s Bicycle Pedestrian
Commission. “More than that,” May adds, “nearly
40 percent of Bay Area commuters live within
five miles of their workplace . . . an ideal bicycle
commuting distance. If every Bay Area commuter
living that close to their workplace were to pedal
on Bike to Work Day, more than 600,000 vehicles
could be left at home, and that would reduce tail-
pipe emissions by a staggering 150,000 pounds.”
This Bay Area wide event is sponsored by the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)
and the Bay Area Bicycle Coalition (BABC). In
Santa Clara County, the Silicon Valley Bicycle
Coalition coordinates the operation of more than
forty Energizer Stations, and the Valley Trans-
portation Authority (VTA) assists in providing in
multimodal bike, bus and light rail coordination.
Tournament events for singles or foursomes are
a 9-hole scramble and 18-hole best ball as well
as a putting contest, raffle, and live auction. BJ’s
Restaurant & Brewhouse will provide barbeque
dinner for all players.
The Nathan Hall Tank House is thought to be the
oldest structure in Cupertino, built in the 1880’s.
This unique double tank structure was located
in Oakdell Ranch, now know as Phar Lap Drive.
The structure was at one time owned by David
J. Davis who raised thoroughbred racehorses
including the famous Phar-Lap.
Recent past beneficiaries of the Rotary Golf Clas-
sic have been the Youth Science Institute, Equip-
ment for Education and Rotaplast International.
The Hole-in-One qualification is nightly from
5:45 pm to sunset each night from April 11 to
May 4 at Deep Cliff Golf Course, 10700 Club
House Lane, Cupertino.
For more information please see
www.cupertinorotary.org or contact Larry Dean
at ldean95014@comcast.net or 408.391.2521.
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May Events
Organization of Special Needs Families (OSF)
3 rd Annual Cupertino Special Festiva l
May 18-19, 2007, Cupertino Civic Center
10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, CA 95014
May 18, 8:30am - 3:30 pm
Special Conference “Intervention Services”
Keynote Speaker: Terri Delgadillo, Director
of California Department of Developmental
Services
Research Presenter: MIND Institute, UC Davis
Early Intervention Workshops
Panel Discussion
Building a Full-
Inclusion Community
May 19, 10am - 5pm
Festival Activities & Exhibitions
10am: Flag Raising Ceremony & Performance
Special Soccer Tournament
Community Sports & Games
Children’s Zoo w/ Pet Zoo & Canine Dogs
Community Service Exhibits
Health Exhibits with Free On-site Health
Services
Vendor & Sponsor Booths
Outdoor Live Community Performance
3pm “Music in the Park” Concert and BBQ
www.osfamilies.org | 408.9936.0850
sponsored by
Building a Full-
Inclusion Community
Long before Sesame Street, California had the
original Big Bird. For years, I dreamed about
someday seeing a real California condor. I read
articles and books growing up, imagined what
they would look like soaring with their mag-
nificent wingspread, and watched PBS specials.
Time went by and still hadn’t realized the dream.
Lately, the newspaper has had several articles
about condors, the dangers they face from lead
bullets, and the controversy on that issue.
Did you know that
condors used to live
near Cupertino? I ran
across one of Pete
Emig’s wonderful little
pictorial vignettes in a
history file, about the
days when condors
were still in this area.
The following is the
text from Pete’s condor
story, written in 1965.
“The California condor
soared in majestic
splendor over the
Cupertino area that
day in 1776 when the
De Anza expedition
party made camp on
the arroyo which was
recorded as named in
honor of the patron
saint of flight (St. Joseph
of Copertino, Italy). In that period of history the
condors built their nest sites in the Santa Cruz
mountains near the artesian springs that fed the
tributaries of the Arroyo de San Joseph Cuper-
tino. Here they preened, sunned themselves with
outstretched wings, bathed and drank in nearby
spring pools.
They built their nests in caves or cave-like cavi-
ties among boulders in a cliff or steep slope and
occasionally in a high cavity of a tree, preferably
dead. Today, less than 60 California condors
roost in the Santa Barbara and Ventura counties
and range over the high country on both sides of
the San Joaquin Valley.”
“Long before the arrival of the Spanish explorers
the western Indians depicted the condor in art and
legends as having supernatural power in flight. Cu-
pertino historian, Louis Stocklmeir recalled seeing
the California condor on top of the mountain ridge
at Hillside Farm where John Snyder had placed
meat for the purpose of keeping the species in the
Cupertino area. Their wingspread reached 8-10 ft.,
making the condor the world’s biggest flying bird.
Above all else, the need for freedom from human
molestation was so great that the California condor
left the Cupertino area at the turn of the century
(1900’s) for central California.”
So ends Pete’s story of Cupertino’s condors.
Today’s estimate of the condor population in
California puts the number at 279. Huge effort has
gone into saving and raising condors in captivity
before releasing the nearly extinct birds back into
the wild. The Snyder property is a bit above and
beyond Gate of Heaven cemetery in the Cupertino
foothills. They Snyder
home is still on the
property - it remains a
private residence.
Early accounts of the
whaling industry in the
Monterey Bay also area
mention condors. Hun-
dreds would gather on
the shores to scavenge
what the whalers left
of the whale carcasses
after hauling the huge
leviathans to shore for
butchering and render-
ing. Then the condors
became fair game
themselves and their
numbers were drasti-
cally cut in just a few
years as they were shot
indiscriminately.
Last December, I met my oldest daughter and
grandsons in San Diego and we traveled to the
Wild Animal Park. What a wonderful place! Much
is being accomplished there in preserving and
breeding rare and endangered animals from all
over the world. Just as we were preparing to leave,
we noticed a sign showing the path up a long slope
that led to the condor sanctuary. At the end of
the trail was a huge netted enclosure containing
several California condors. At first it seemed sad to
see them penned even though their accommoda-
tions were large enough for low level gliding from
rock to rock. But the realization that condors in
captivity were the foundation for condors in the
wild gave a better perspective. As we watched
them sitting on their elevated cliffs and boulders in
the distance, one or two would slowly spread their
massive wings as if to give us a picture of what
they might look like in the air. It was a special mo-
ment and a dream partially realized. Now, if I can
just get to see one in the wild... someday.
(Condor sightings sometimes occur in the area
of Pinnacles National Monument - not too long
a drive from the Bay Area)
By Gail Fretwell Hugger
ROOTS Big Bird
California Condor Gymnogyps californianus
Size: 4.5’ long with wingspan up to 10’
Appearance: Black feathers with white under fore-
wings, featherless yellow, orange, or pink head.
Diet: Decaying Carcasses
Cooking Simply Superb Sprouts
Sprouts are considered
wonder foods and pow-
erhouses of nutritional
goodness and life energy.
Sprouts have been part of
the diet of many ancient
races for thousands of
years. Sprouts are the only
vegetable that will grow in
any climate, rival meat in
nutritional value, mature in
3 to 5 days, require neither soil or sunshine, and
can be eaten raw. In the process of sprouting, the
proteins, vitamins and minerals increase dramati-
cally but with a corresponding decrease in calo-
ries and carbohydrates. The protein in sprouts is
the most easily digestible of all proteins avail-
able. Sprouts contain a lot of fiber and water,
thus very helpful in overcoming constipation.
The most important step in sprouting is to buy
beans or seeds from a store where they are fresh,
unsprayed and packaged as food. Seeds that are
packaged for planting purposes may contain
mercury compound or other toxic chemicals.
Always buy beans from stores that have good
turnover, as old beans do not sprout. All edible
grains, seeds and legumes can be sprouted. My
favorite sprouts are from Mung or “Moong”
beans, peanuts, brown lentil and chickpeas.
Sprouting may seem time consuming and tricky
but is a snap once you understand the mecha-
nism. I sprout beans in large quantities and
freeze the sprouts in small sandwich bags. The
main factors for germination are water, air, heat
and darkness.
- Wash the beans thoroughly and soak over-
night in water. For one cup of beans, use five
cups of warm water.
- The next day, drain off all the water in a col-
ander. Place the colander in a big bowl with
a lid. to ensure airflow and prevent rotting.
- Rinse the soaked beans liberally with water
a twice a day for the next two days. Drain
sprouts thoroughly after rinsing. Make sure
that sprouts do not lie in water but do not let
them dry out either.
- Allow sprouts to breathe by providing good
air circulation. The seeds will germinate and
sprout in 2-3 days depending on the tem-
perature and humidity.
- Store sprouts properly and fresh sprouts will
keep for up to 6 weeks in your refrigerator.
Usal
This is a signature dish from Maharasthra, a
western state of India. I remember eating this
sweet and sour usal as an after school snack.
1 cup moong beans
¼ cup raw peanuts
1 tablespoon oil
1 large onion, chopped
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon chili powder (or as per taste)
1 cup water
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt to taste
½ cup cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon coconut (optional)
- Sprout the beans and peanuts. Rinse.
- Heat oil in a pan, add the chopped onion and
cook for a minute.
- Add turmeric powder, chili powder and the
sprouts. Mix well. Add the water, salt, lime juice
and sugar. Cover simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Add cilantro and coconut and remove from
heat. Serve piping hot with crusty bread.
Masoorachi Biryani
My friend Rekha Marathe has an ingenious
recipe she cooks with lentil sprouts. She claims
this Biryani tastes best the following day as the
spices blend in better with the rice and sprouts.
½ cup brown lentils
1 cup basmati rice
2 tablespoon oil
2-3 cloves
4 one inch cinnamon stick
1 large onion, chopped
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon yogurt
Salt to taste
4 cup hot water
Cilantro for garnish
- Sprout the lentils. Rinse the rice and set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add cloves and cinnamon
sticks. Wait till it puffs up and releases aroma.
- Add onion and cook till they turn light
brown. Throw in the turmeric powder, ginger
garlic paste. Stir fry till onion is coated with
the spice blend.
- Add the sprouts, rice, and mix well.
- Add the water, yogurt, salt and garam masala.
Cook on high heat for 5 minutes. Cover tight-
ly, lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, but leave covered for five
minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
By Hema Alur-Kundargi
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SENIOR CENTER NEWS
MAKiNG CHOiCES FOR A HEAlTHiER FUTURE
The month of May is proclaimed as Older Ameri-
cans Month and the theme is, “Older Americans:
Making Choices for a Healthier Future.” It is a
month to celebrate the many contributions older
persons have made and continue to make to our
Cupertino community and the many ways each of
us can make positive choices for a vibrant future.
Join us at the Cupertino Senior Center to cel-
ebrate the greatness of older Americans and to
rededicate our efforts to better serve all older
adults. Here are the events planned at the Senior
Center to celebrate Older American Month.
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, May 8
International Costume Show, 2pm
Celebrate Cupertino’s diversity by viewing
different national costumes modeled by center
members and friends, and enjoy a light snack of
finger sandwiches, cakes, tea and coffee.
Wednesday, May 9
Monthly Social and Birthday Bash, 12 noon
Enjoy a pizza lunch and listen to the angelic
voices of the Meyerholz School choir.
Monday, May 14
Ballroom Dance Social, 2 pm
Dance your way to health through gentle exer-
cise, and for pure enjoyment. Perfect opportu-
nity to meet others and make some new friends.
Tuesday, May 22
California Telephone Access Presentation, 1:30 pm
A free state program that provides specialty
phones to people with disabilities.
Wednesday, May 23
Evening Dinner & Dance, 6 pm
Join Senior Center members in having a won-
derful dinner, then dance or listen to the tunes
of The Sound Express: swing, polkas, a little Ital-
ian and popular tunes of the 30’s and 40’s.
Wednesday, May 30
Line Dance Social, 10 am
Join Michael Shannon for 2 hours of Line Dance
fun. All levels are welcome.
Wednesday, May 30
Monthly Movie: The Devil Wears Prada, 1 pm
Enjoy lemonade and popcorn as you watch this
fun movie.
Wednesday, May 30
Tour of the Cupertino Sports Center. 4pm
AFTER WORK ClASSES AND PROGRAMS AT
THE SENiOR CENTER
The Cupertino Senior Center is open on Tuesday
evenings with classes for working adults 50+.
These classes: Yoga, Tai Chi, and Piano/Key-
board, emphasize health, relaxation and enjoy-
ment. Stop by on Tuesday evenings and attend
the first class free to see if you like it.
The Senior Center is also looking to expand
the evening classes to other weeknights and /or
weekends, please call 408.777. 3150 and tell us
what you want.
HANG OUT WiTH THE ACTivE MATURE CROWD
The Cupertino Senior Center is the perfect place
to meet people and enrich your life. We are Cuper-
tino’s hub for activities, information and services
that are specifically geared toward active adults 50
years and older. The Senior Center offers:
• Quality programs and a variety of classes,
which are affordable. Classes are also offered
in the evenings to accommodate the working
older adult.
• The Trips and Tours Program organizes wonder-
ful local day trips and exciting extended tours.
• Many fun and inspiring social activities are
held and is a great way to meet friends, old
or new.
• Senior adult volunteers are welcomed
and vital to the center. Volunteers provide
leadership for many activities and contribute
12,000 hours of support during the year.
• Case Management Program helps seniors to
find resources to maintain their independent
lifestyle at home.
The Senior Center is located in beautiful
Memorial Park. For more information please
phone 408.777.3150, Monday through Friday,
8 am to 5 pm.
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Shows on Mondays at 4:30, Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 pm on Cable Channel 15.
May 1, 4 Bike to Work Day: A bike shop owner and the chairman of the
Cupertino Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission discuss the benefits
of biking.
May 7, 8, 11 The Clutter lady: The fun of collecting can lead to the confusion of
clutter and even the dangers of hoarding.
May 14, 15, 18 invasive Plants: A master gardener’s expertise on getting rid of de-
structive plants and replacing them with easy-care natives.
May 21, 22, 25 The Plane Tree library: Visit the homey atmosphere of the Bay
Area’s unique medical library—open to public use.
May 28, 29 One Man’s Journey Through War & life: Share the rediscovery of
life after war as a local Latino tells his personal story.
THE BETTER PART
Welcome New Businesses
Acadia Veterinary Clinic
Advanced Face & Body Care
Cellular Net Llc.
Elite Chinese School
Himmath Technologies Inc.
Lily Salon And Day Spa
Mackey’s Floor To Ceiling
Merlion
Ozsoft Consulting Corp.
Pi Tutoring Service
Vote by Mail
Next election, vote by mail… no lines, no park-
ing, no rush, no worries. Sign up to be a perma-
nent absentee voter. Voting by mail is convenient
and gives you the freedom to cast your ballot
from the comfort of your own home whenever
it fits your busy schedule. Signing up is easy. To
find out more, contact the Santa Clara County
Registrar of Voters at sccvote.org or toll-free at
866.430.VOTE, 866.430.8683.
Radio Cupertino Is on the Air!
Cupertino’s new community information radio
station is now broadcasting 24 hours a day on
the frequency of 1670 AM. Tune in regularly for
information regarding city news, community pro-
grams and events, public notices, road conditions,
weather forecasts, and much more. In the event of
a local emergency, Radio Cupertino will broadcast
up-to-date information related to public safety.
Radio Cupertino belongs to a special class of
low-powered AM radio stations known as TIS
or travelers information stations. The daytime
broadcast range generally extends about three
to five miles, which is sufficient to reach most
Cupertino residents. At night, however, the signal
is somewhat reduced due to interference from
distant radio stations sharing the same frequency,
a phenomenon known as skywave propagation.
Radio Cupertino is owned by the city of
Cupertino and managed by the city’s commu-
nication staff. For more information, please call
408.777.3264.
Cupertino Announcements
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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
PACiFiC STiCKS
To celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander
Heritage Month, this group will perform music
and introduce instruments from the Pacific Rim
for children K-8th grade. The program will be
held on Saturday, May 5, 2007 at 2:30 pm in the
Cupertino Community Hall. For more informa-
tion, please ask for the Children’s Reference
Desk at 408.446-1677, ext 3373.
STORYTiMES
Bedtime Stories ...............Wednesdays at 7 pm
Toddler Storytime ..........Thursdays at 10:15 am
(ages 1-1/2 -3 years)
GET TECH @ THE liBRARY: FUN SCiENCE
PROGRAMS FOR 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS
Monthly Scavenger Hunt: Get Wired!
Science questions to puzzle your mind: answer
online or in the library to win prizes.
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 408.44.177, ext. 3373.
ADuLT, TEEN, AND FAMILy PROGRAMS
MAY iS ASiAN AMERiCAN PACiFiC
iSlANDER HERiTAGE MONTH
Practice Meditation to lead a balanced
existence
Experienced practitioners of Natural Path
meditation (a modified form of Raja Yoga) will
facilitate a talk on meditation at the Cupertino
Library Story Room on Saturday, May 19, 2007
from 2-4 pm. This is a free program.
Journey to Success
Author/Journalist Maggie Li will moderate
“Journey to Success”, a discussion featuring
a panel of Chinese American entrepreneurs
in Silicon Valley. The program will be held on
Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 2 pm in the Cupertino
Community Hall (located between the Library
and City Hall) and is sponsored by the Friends of
the Cupertino Library.
Growing Up Asian in America
The winners of Growing Up Asian in America
essay and art contests will be displayed
throughout May, in the Teen Area on the second
floor of the Library.
~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 Sunday,
May 27, 2007 for Memorial 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
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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. Partici-
pants must be able to use a computer keyboard
and mouse. If you would like to schedule an
appointment, please call the library’s Reference
Desk at 408.446-1677, ext 3372.
TEEN DATABASE ClASSES
Instruction on the library’s subscription databas-
es 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
Beginning classes on how to use the Internet
are available by appointment. Participants must
be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse.
If you would like to schedule an appointment,
please call the library’s Reference Desk at
408.446-1677, ext 3372.
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 litera-
ture. 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 ac-
cess 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 Community
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 Av-
enue. For more information on any of the Cuper-
tino Library’s programs, please call the Reference
Desk at 408.446.1677, ext 3372.
Know your codes: Dogs
The City of Cupertino currently has laws govern-
ing number of dogs per household, leash laws,
running at large, licensing and vaccination. These
laws are called “municipal codes.” Licensing your
dog is very important and must be kept current
every year. The metal licensing tag is one way Ani-
mal Control Officers identify a dog they pick up.
Your dog must also be vaccinated against rabies
and you must show proof of vaccination to Ani-
mal Control before they issue you a dog license.
Every dog owner must be aware that our city
parks are not designed as a dog run. All dogs
must be kept on a leash while in city parks or
walking in your neighborhood. Owners are also
reminded to clean up after their pets. The city
of Cupertino provides owners with free bags
in the parks to assist you in the clean-up effort.
Code Enforcement and Animal Control Officers
regularly patrol the city parks for leash law viola-
tions and issue citations for not having your dog
secured on a leash.
Dogs found running at large will be picked up
by Animal Control and taken to the shelter. The
owner will be fined and charged for the cost of
impounding the dog. If the dog can be identified,
you will be notified by the shelter that your dog
is sitting in the doggy slammer. Your dog must
be kept secured at all times on your property to
prevent the dog from running loose in the neigh-
borhood. Securing will also protect your dog from
getting hit by a car or you from financial and legal
liability if your dog bites someone. Finally, you
may keep or maintain a maximum of two dogs
over four months of age on your property. For
more information, contact San Jose Animal Care
& Services at 408.361.6600 or city of Cupertino,
Code Enforcement Division at 408.777.3182.
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COMM u NIT y CALENDAR
May CL u B / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE
~1~
Mon
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 to 5 pm
Redeemer Lutheran 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
~2~
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*
Philotesian Rebekah #145
Cup. Symphonic Band*
Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club*
Viewfinders Camcorder Club
7 pm
8:15 am
8 pm
7:15 am
12:15 pm
Noon
5:30 pm
Noon
7:30 pm
7 pm
7 pm
7:30 pm
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
Cupertino Odd Fellows
Cupertino High School
Hyde Middle School
Community Center
650.734.5869
252.7054
253.7071
253.4424
255.3212
285.4977
macintalkers.com
vppr@macintalkers.com
920.2224
252.3954
262.0471
747.0943
735.0367
~3~
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 to 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
~4~
Fri
Alcoholics Anonymous*
Fast Start Group
De Anza Kiwanis*
Cupertino Las Madres*
5 pm
7:15 am
10 to 1 pm
Redeemer Lutheran Church
940 S. Stelling Rd.
Intl. House of Pancakes
Cupt. Library atrium
374.8511
973.1456
861.0417
~5~
Sat
De Anza Flea Market
Organization of Special Needs
Families*
Planetarium Shows*
Live Music in the Civic Plaza
8 to 4 pm
2 to 4 pm
7 pm
6 to 8 pm
De Anza College
20920 McClellan Rd.
De Anza Planetarium
10800 Torre Avenue
864.8946
996.0858
864.8814
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May CL u B / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE
~7~
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
~8~ Tues
Sertoma Club*7:15 am 1366 S. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd.650.327.1649
246.1620
~10~ Thurs
Quota Service Club*
(Aids hearing & speech impaired)
Cupertino-West Valley Welcome Club
Noon
11:30 am
Blue Pheasant 252.8568
257.6136 or 252.1529
~11~
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
~12~
Sat
Daughters of Norway
Live Music in the Civic Plaza
9:30 am
6 to 8 pm
Sunnyview Retirement
Community
10800 Torre Avenue
255.9828
~14~
Mon
Cupertino Odd Fellows*
Fine Arts League
8 pm
7 pm
20589 Homestead Rd.
Community Center
252.3954
268.1974
Ask for Chandra Agrawal
~15~ Tues
African Violet Society 12:30 pm Sunnyview Lutheran Home 736.9262
~17~
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
~22~
Tues
Historical Society
De Anza Youth Soccer League meeting
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
Community Center
Creekside Park
973.1495
deanzayouthsoccer.org
~23~ Weds
Rancho Neighborhood Association
The Powerful Pens
7:30 pm
7 pm
Rancho Pool & Rec. Facility
18000 Chelmsford 626.9784
~26~ Sat
Live Music in the Civic Plaza 6 to 8 pm 10800 Torre Avenue
Submit information about clubs and organizations that meet in Cupertino
to Linda Lagergren, City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 5014
408.777.3202 lindal@cupertino.org
Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly.
Call the contact number for details.
Eco News
Creek Cleanup on May 19
Volunteers are needed to clean up creeks
throughout the county on Saturday, May 19,
National River Cleanup Day, from 9 am to noon.
For a list and map of creek cleanup sites, visit
the Creek Connections Action Group web site at
www.cleanacreek.org or call the Santa Clara Val-
ley Water District at 408.265.2607, ext. 2279.
Washing Cars? Watch Your Soap
Since all types of soap and detergent (including
“biodegradable” soaps) are toxic to fish and other
aquatic creatures, when you wash your car, don’t
pour the leftover bucket of soapy water into the
street or down a storm drain. Storm drains are
directly connected to the nearest creek. Instead,
soapy water should be poured down a sink or
toilet, or on a landscaped area where it won’t
run onto a sidewalk.
Consider whether you even need to use soap on
your car. Much of the dirt on cars can often sim-
ply be hosed off with water or wiped off with a
wet sponge. If you become involved with a fund-
raising car wash, please ask the organizers to
contact the Public Works Dept. at 408.777.3354
for a brochure on what you need to know before
you hold a fund-raising car wash.
Compost Available Again
The city’s compost site is open for business — in
time for spring planting. The Stevens Creek Quar-
ry site on Stevens Canyon Road (across from the
dam) is 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 and on holiday week-
ends. Please bring proof of Cupertino residency.
For recorded information call 408.777.1320, or
city offices at 408.777.3269 (6:30 am–3:30 pm).
For more information see the city’s website at
www.cupertino.org and search under “compost.”
Compost Classes
Those interested in learning about backyard com-
posting can attend a free workshop at McClellan
Ranch Park on Saturday May 5, from 10 am to
noon. Register on-line at www.reducewaste.org
(use the search function to find “home compost-
ing”), or call the Rotline at 408.918.4640.
Pest Control info Available
Pest control fact sheets that include information
on less-toxic products and techniques are avail-
able 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.
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
During spring-cleaning, remember that it is easy
and free to properly dispose of unwanted haz-
ardous cleaning, hobby and gardening products.
Residents wishing to make an appointment for
disposal should call 408.299.7300. Examples of
typical items that are brought in to the program
include: old paint, pool chemicals, used motor oil
and antifreeze, batteries, solvents, bad fluorescent
tubes or bulbs, mercury thermometers, and fertil-
izers and pesticides. Small businesses also may be
eligible to participate for a nominal fee.
Spring Cleaning Garbage info
Residents planning to do “spring-cleaning”
should remember they can use “On-Call” Gar-
bage Disposal Days, or Yardwaste/Woodwaste
Recycling Days (two days per year), at no charge.
Call the Los Altos Garbage Company for an ap-
pointment: 408.725.4020. (Available to residents
with individual cart garbage service only).
Residents with just a couple of extra bags of
trash can order “extra garbage” tags from the
garbage company by calling 408.725.4020. Tags
cost $5.43 each or 10 for $51.63.
For information on the city’s garbage and recycling
programs visit www.cupertino.org/environmental.
For information on how to recycle just about any-
thing, call the Recycling Hotline: 408.924.5453; or
look on-line: www.recyclestuff.org.
More Tips On How to Be “Green”
Save Water: Home water use has major impacts
on energy use. Using a dishwasher with large loads
saves significant water and energy from hand-
washing dishes, and so does using large loads in
the washing machine instead of using many small
loads. Drip irrigation systems on automatic timers
are another way to save lots of water that is other-
wise used unnecessarily for landscaping.
Use the Power of Your Green: Avoid over-pack-
aged products and disposable goods, when pos-
sible, buy in-season food produced in your area,
and buy in bulk. Packaging and transportation
use great amounts of energy. Reduced packaging
means not only cutting down on pollution, but
it means saving energy required to make and
dispose of the packaging.
Garden Green: Use drought-tolerant plants and
avoid pesticides. Native and drought-tolerant
plants not only save you water, they can save time
and expense of using pesticides and insecticides.
Native plants, including lawn varieties designed for
your climate are usually better adapted for local
conditions and pests than so-called “exotics”.
Spare the Air: Reduce your peak time (1-6 pm)
energy use during heat waves and drive less on
high air pollution days.
By Lavenia Millar, Cupertino Environment Program Manager
Cupertino Scene | Volume 25, #8 | May 2007 p. 13
EARTHqUAKE SAFETY iNFORMATiON
Ever wonder what to do during an earthquake?
Curious about some simple ways to reinforce
your home’s structural integrity? Find out in a
new U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) booklet,
Protecting Your Family From Earthquakes – The
Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety booklet avail-
able online at http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/2007/41/
and http://pubs.usgs.gov.gip/2007/42/. The pub-
lications are available in five different languages
(English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and
Korean). Be sure to check out the helpful tips
and facts, the sooner the better.
Be prepared on the road or at work.
Disasters can occur at any time of the day
whether you’re at home, work or on the road.
It’s important to be prepared wherever you are,
so beside taking the necessary steps to survive at
home, do the same your car and workplace. Your
home may allow the luxury of storage space but
having vital supplies in your car and at work can
be a challenge.
Pack your portable emergency kit in a light-
weight container, backpack or bag that can be
ready to go at a moment’s notice. Be sure to at
least include flashlights, map, non-perishable
food, bottled water, spare batteries, radio, first
aid kit, whistle, and a compass. This basic, com-
pact supply kit focuses on survival without being
bulky. Also, all of these important supplies can
be useful in non-earthquake/emergency events
such as changing your tire on the side of the
road at night or signaling for help in low light. To
ensure items are ready when you are, use them
as often as possible and replace what you use.
Place a sticker or other reminder on the outside
of the container with expiration dates.
Safe at home?
Have a plan as well as a kit. OK, so you have all
your emergency supplies in the kitchen, closet,
your room, or any place in the house. Now ask
yourself, do you a have plan of what to do in
the event of an earthquake? How can you turn
chaos into control? The simplest way is to have a
checklist of important tasks and reminders, such
as “Check for gas leaks, turn on battery operated
radio, don’t flush the toilet…” A post-earthquake
checklist is included on our website. Children
should also be familiar with steps to take to
protect themselves from hazards. Have pets? Be
sure to add the necessary steps for their safety to
the list as well. Remember to only use the phone
if it’s a life-threatening emergency, otherwise
your call may prevent real emergencies from
getting through. A few minutes of planning can
make all the difference!
if you do only one thing to prepare this
month…
Check for expiration dates on the batteries in
your emergency kits, replace and recycle! If
you’re a Cupertino resident and would like
to participate, collect all your used household
batteries (alkaline – AAA, AA, C, D, 9-volt,
rechargeable) in a sealed clear plastic bag and
leave it on top of your blue recycling cart.
Residents and non-residents of Cupertino can
also drop them off at Target and Radio Shack
stores.
Have cell phone batteries? Contact your local
cell phone dealer or the County HHW Program
at 408.299.7300.
Remember, batteries are hazardous waste. Please
dispose of them properly.
Upcoming Classes
(The Training Center is no longer at Vallco Mall. Be
sure to confirm the location of upcoming classes.)
Personal Emergency Preparedness Workshop:
Free! May 9, 9 am to noon, June 5, 6:30 to 9:30
pm, July 26, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Kaleidoscope Public Safety Training for 6th-
12th Grade: $35/$45 June 18-22, 9 am to
1 pm, includes CPR, first aid, fire extinguishers
& safety, earthquake preparedness, 9-1-1 center
tour, Sheriff’s Office briefing.
Community Emergency Response Team
Sept/Oct 2007
Register for classes through Cupertino Parks &
Recreation 408.777.3120.
Simply Safe is a monthly article provided
to inform the community about emergency
preparedness, training schedules and volunteer
opportunities. 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 infor-
mation.
Simply Safe May 2007
By Jonathan Nakafuji, Senior, San Jose State University
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Council Members Present: Wang,
Kwok, Mahoney, Lowenthal, and
Sandoval
Council Members Absent: None
Appointed Jeanne Bradford and David Lee to Parks and
Recreation Commission; appointed Geoffrey Paulsen and
James Wiant to Bicycle Pedestrian.
Took no action regarding the evaluation of the City Manager.
Presented a proclamation recognizing the week of March
19 as Hepatitis B Awareness week.
Received an update regarding construction at Vallco mall.
Approved the minutes from the March 6 meeting.
Adopted resolutions accepting Accounts Payable for Febru-
ary 23 and March 2.
Adopted a resolution accepting Payroll for March 9.
Opposed Senate Bill 49 (Migden) which would create a
100-mile radius as a “no 49-er Stadium zone”.
Accepted municipal improvements, Li Shing and Lumin S.
Chang, 21915 Lomita Avenue.
Adopted a resolution approving an improvement agreement,
Kelly Gordon Development Corporation, 10114 Crescent Ct.
Adopted a resolution approving a final tract map for Kelly
Gordon Development Corporation, 10114 Crescent Court.
Adopted a resolution approving a Stormwater Manage-
ment Facility Easement Agreement, Kelly Gordon Develop-
ment Corporation, 10114 Crescent Court.
Adopted a resolution approving a Stormwater Management
Facilities Operation and Maintenance Agreement, Kelly
Gordon Development Corporation, 10114 Crescent Court.
Accepted the resignation of Housing Commissioner Richard
Abdalah, directed staff to notice the unscheduled vacancy,
and set the date to conduct interviews for May 22.
Upheld the appeal relating to the west balcony and denied
appeal relating to design and east balcony for
Application Nos. R-2006-08 and RM-2006-13, Cliff Cowles
(Mojgani residence), 21180 Grenola Avenue.
Granted a temporary use permit for Peet’s Coffee to open
at 5:30 am and will review entire use permit in 6 months.
Conducted the first of two public hearings regarding the
use of fifth program year (2007-08) Community Develop-
ment Block Grant (CDBG) funds and Human Service grants,
and begin review of the 2007-08 Annual Action Plan and
continued the hearing to April 3.
Continued to May 1 the item to adopt a resolution
authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
third amendment to the City’s existing agreement with the
Santa Clara Valley Water District for the reconstruction of
the bridge on Bollinger Road over Calabazas Creek.
Set public hearing for April 3 regarding the intent to vacate
a Public Utility Easement on 10720 Alderbrook Lane.
Accepted staff’s recommendation to remove the protected-
permissive left-turn traffic signal operation (flashing red
turn signals) at several intersections in Cupertino.
Took no action regarding considering a code change
regarding construction hours on Sundays.
Conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 07-1999
regarding for-sale signs in cars.
Conducted the second reading of Ordinance No. 07-1998
regarding pre-zoning 13.5 acres.
Received a status report on General Fund Revenue and
Expenditures.
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Council Members Present: Wang, Mahoney, Lowen-
thal, and Sandoval, Council Members Absent: Kwok
Staff to meet with various employee groups to negotiate
as discussed in closed session regarding labor negotiations.
Adopted a resolution approving the 2007-08 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and the 2007
Annual Action Plan.
Received a presentation by Ken Graham, CEO of El Camino
Hospital regarding services available to Cupertino.
Received an E-Services presentation regarding Street
Sweeping reminders and E-mail notifications.
Approved the minutes from the March 6 and 20 meetings.
Adopted resolutions accepting Accounts Payable for March
9 and 16.
Accepted the Treasurer’s Investment Report for February 2007.
Accepted applications for an Alcoholic Beverage License
for Hilton Garden Inn Cupertino and Lucky Stores, Inc.
Adopted a resolution approving an improvement agree-
ment for Mohammad R. Moradi and Patrow Piran Moradi,
10050 Hillcrest Road.
Adopted a resolution approving a grant of easement for
roadway purposes, Mohammad R. Moradi and Patrow
Piran Moradi, 10050 Hillcrest Road.
Accepted City projects performed under contract: 2006 S.T.P.
Overlay Program, Project No. 2006-01, O’Grady Paving.
Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
contract with Linda Rios for delinquency prevention, early
intervention, and diversion services to minors served by
Cupertino Union School District (CUSD) and the City.
Adopted a resolution amending the Conflict of Interest
Code to include all commissioners.
Continued to April 17 to consider adopting a Resolution Va-
cating a Public Utility Easement at 10720 Alderbrook Lane.
Continued to May 1 Application Nos. Z-2006-06 (EA-
2006-20), Olivia Jang (Huang), 20916 and 20956 Home-
stead Road, APN Nos. 326-09-052 and –061.
Continued to May 1 to review and approve housing
mitigation fees.
Adopted a resolution accepting the 2007-08 Fee Schedule.
Continued to May 1 to consider a Municipal Code Amend-
ment of Chapter 14.18 (Heritage and Specimen Trees),
Application No. MCA-2006-02, City of Cupertino, Citywide.
Conducted the public hearing, adopted a negative declaration,
COUNCIL ACTIONS
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Recreation leader - $8.50 - $9.00/hour. Part-
time, temporary, non-benefited position. Under
supervision, this position is responsible for the
planning, organizing, and leading of a variety of
recreation activities including, but not limited to
arts, crafts, sports, games, trips, contests and spe-
cial events for a particular group of participants.
Must have experience facilitating outdoor and/or
environmental educational experiences for chil-
dren, or group work with younger students, or
special skills in particular activities. Must be CPR
and First Aid certified; must be 16 years of age
by June 13, 2007. Position open until filled.
Senior Recreation leader / Youth Programs - $9.75
- $10.75/hour. Part-time temporary, non-benefited
position. Under supervision, to plan, organize, and
supervise all recreational activities in youth pro-
grams, science, sports, nature, day camps, and teen
programs. One-year season of experience (summer
employment) facilitating outdoor and environmental
education experience for children; or two years ex-
perience in leadership position or highly specialized
skills in a specific activity/program. College-level
courses in environmental education and/or recre-
ation are desirable. Position open until filled.
Senior Recreation leader/Teen Programs - $9.75 -
$10.75/hour. Part-time, temporary, non-benefited
position. Under supervision, this position plans,
organizes and supervises recreational activities
for the Teen Center and Teen programs. One year
season of experience (summer employment) in
facilitating outdoor and environmental education
experience for children; or two years experience
in a leadership position or highly specialized skills
in a specific activity/program. College-level
courses in environmental education and/or rec-
reation are desirable. Position open until filled.
Golf Shop Attendant/Starter - $10.00/hour. Part-
time, temporary, non-benefited position at Black-
berry Farm Golf Course. This position will work
primarily weekday and weekend afternoons. The
typical shift is six to eight hours, two days a week.
Times vary with the seasons of the year and may
require working on weekends and holidays (golf
course is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New
Years Day). Position will be responsible for taking
telephone reservations, collecting green fees and
checking in customers and merchandise sales. One
year of experience in golf shop operations and/or
retail work. Equivalent to completion of the 12th
grade. Position open until filled.
Senior Swim instructor / Senior lifeguard - Salary
$9.75 - $10.75/hour. $11 - $12.00/hour. Part-time
temporary, non-benefited positions. Summer open-
ings in the aquatics program held at Cupertino High
School pool, Monday through Friday June 18 to
August 17, 2007. Position patrols pool activities to
enforce regulations and prevent accidents; rescues
swimmers in distress; instructs groups in swimming;
works under general supervision with well-defined
standards, rules and regulations; performs other
related duties as required. Minimum of 16 years of
age. Possession of a valid American Red Cross Life-
guard Training certificate, a valid Red Cross CPR for
the Professional Rescuer certificate, and a valid Red
Cross Community First Aid and Safety certificate.
A valid Water Safety Instructor certificate (WSI) is
desirable. Position open until filled.
video intern - $10.00/hour. Part-time, temporary,
non-benefited position. Training position is open to
students with current enrollment in a related col-
lege or university program. Position assists the City
Channel with video production and related adminis-
trative support activities. Position 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.
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
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CIT y DIRECTORy
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conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 07-2000 regard-
ing Chapter 19.28 Single-Family Residential Zones, and sent
the item back to the Planning Commission for review.
Scheduled an interview date for the Bicycle Pedestrian
Commission and Community Development Block Grant
Committee vacancies for May 22.
Cancelled August 7 meeting.
Conducted the second reading of Ordinance No. 07-1999
regarding for-sale signs in cars.
Received a response to comments made during oral com-
munications March 20, 2007 by Grace and Tony Toy.
Received a report recognizing Extra Steps Taken (CREST)
sub-committee findings.
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CIT y MEETINGS
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May 1 City Council*** ....................................................................6:45 pm
May 2 Teen Commission (Sports Center) .........................................6 pm
May 2 Library Commission (Conf. Rm.)...........................................7 pm
May 2 Technology, Information & Communication Commission ......7 pm
May 3 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .............................5:30 pm
May 3 Parks and Recreation Commission (Rancho Rinconada Rec.) 7 pm
May 8 Planning Commission*** ......................................................6:45 pm
May 9 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .................4:30 pm
May 10 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm.) .........................................9 am
May 10 CDBG Steering Committee (Conf. Rm. C) ............................6:30 pm
May 10 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A) ..............................7 pm
May 15 City Council*** ....................................................................6:45 pm
May 16 Teen Commission (Sports Center) .........................................6 pm
May 16 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A) ......................7 pm
May 17 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .............................5:30 pm
May 22 Planning Commission*** ......................................................6:45 pm
May 23 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .................4:30 pm
May 28 Memorial Day Holiday, City Hall Closed
Unless otherwise noted, all City Council and commission meetings are held at 10350 Torre Ave.
City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm; Fridays, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
For recorded meeting schedule/information after hours, call 408.777.3200.
The City Channel (Comcast Cable Channel 2) 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 2
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