HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene May 2006 - 05.01.2006VOLUME XXIV NO. 8 | MAY 2006
Gearing up for Bike to Work Day
Supporters Aim to
Address Housing Concerns
With ‘Affordable Housing Week’
Bike to Work Day .........................................2
eServices .....................................................2
Affordable Housing Week ...........................3
Roots: She Trots Into Her Second Century........4
May Eco News ............................................5
Cupertino Library ........................................6
Children’s Programs .................................6
Adult and Family Programs .......................6
Library Programs and Classes ...................7
Community Calendar ..................................8
News Items ...............................................10
Kiwanis Special Games ...........................10
2nd Cupertino Special Festival ................10
Parks & Recreation Notice ......................11
Teen Commission Notice .........................11
Sacramento Jazz Jubilee .........................11
Big Bunny Fun Run Results .....................11
Senior Center News ..................................12
50+ population discovers Senior Center ..12
Thanksgiving Panama Canal Cruise .........13
Cruising Presentation .............................13
Community News ......................................14
Cupertino Recognizes Community
Volunteers ..............................................14
Intercultural & Block Leader Training .......14
Council Actions .........................................15
City Meetings ............................................16
IN THIS ISSUE:
NEWS ITEMS
Events supporting and promoting efforts for
affordable homes in Santa Clara County ~ P. 3
Thursday, May 18th will mark the Bay Area’s
12th annual Bike-to-Work-Day event ~ P. 2
BIKE TO WORK DAY
Thursday, May 18th will mark the Bay Area’s 12th annual Bike-to-Work-Day event, in which an
expected 50,000 cyclists will commute to work and school and run errands . . . and this figure could
double with a bit of “real” springtime weather.
In Cupertino, BTWD Energizer Stations will be setup at Apple Computer, Hewlett Packard and
in front of the Quinlan Community Center on Stelling Road just north of Stevens Creek Blvd.
Delicious coffee cake from Hobee’s and fresh brewed coffee from Coffee Society will be served from
6:30 to 9:00 AM by members of Cupertino’s Bicycle Pedestrian Commission.
This year’s countywide BTWD event is being coordinated by the Silicon
Valley Bicycle Coalition, under the direction of their Executive
Director Corinne Winter. “We hope that people will be inspired to ride
their bikes in this fun and healthy way of getting where they’re going.”
For more information on BTWD, visit 511.org online where you can
find the best bike route for your commute, and also register your
bike ride on this important day. Additionally, Bikeways Maps of
Santa Clara Valley are available from the Receptionist at Cupertino’s
City Hall, and online at www.vta.org.
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GEARING UP for BIKE TO WORK DAY
eServices
eServices are services that are available electronically,
in this case through the City of Cupertino’s website at
www.cupertino.org. Through the website, the City is able
to make information and services available 24x7, well
beyond normal City business hours. Below is a summary
of the information and services that are available.
ACCESS CUPERTINO – Submit a request for service,
complaint, question or track an existing request
BUSINESS LICENSES – Apply and pay online
CITY JOBS – View open positions and apply online
CITY PROJECTS, BIDS and RFPS – Open City
projects, bids and RFPs.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION – Sign up to receive direct
EMAIL notification on a variety of subjects, including
agendas, newsletters, publications and notices.
FORMS – Most all of the forms needed for interacting
with the city
MAP GUIDE – Interactive map of Cupertino that can
show streets, parcels, zoning, parks, schools, FEMA
zone, earth quake faults and many other details.
MAPGUIDE INQUIRER – This tool allows potential
business investors to review the demographics of
various areas of the city. Autodesk MapGuide plug-in
is required for both MapGuide tools.
MUNICIPAL CODE – The full text of Cupertino’s
municipal code is available and searchable
PARKS & REC ONLINE REGISTRATION – Online
registration, search for classes and activities, research
available city facilities for rent.
PUBLIC RECORDS – All of the City’s Public Records,
agreements, budgets, council and commission reports,
agenda packets, minutes and steering committee
reports. Note that there are spread through the system
and not in a single location.
WEBCASTING – Live webcasts of City Council and
Planning, Parks & Rec commissions. All of these are
available as archived webcasts as well. RealPlayer or
Windows Media Player required.
There is much more that can be done to improve the
information and services. We are seeking input from
the community regarding priorities on improvement
of the City’s eServices. To provide your input, please
go to http://www.cupertino.org/eServices/index.
asp. If you prefer, you can also send an EMAIL to the
TIC Commission at ticc@cupertino.org.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING WEEK
In response to intense concerns of Santa Clara Valley residents about rising
housing costs, a broad coalition of non-profits and individuals have been work-
ing together to advocate practical solutions to the issues of affordable housing.
Local housing advocates along with sponsor the third annual Affordable Housing
Week (AHW) from May 13th – 20th.
A best practices seminar on financing affordable housing will be held in Cupertino
on May 16th, at the Creekside Park Building from 6-8PM. The purpose of the
seminar is to help housing advocates gain a better understanding of the sources
of funding for affordable housing and the stability of those sources. Representa-
tive from banking, non-profit housing development and local government will
make a presentation and answer questions from the audience. Councilwoman
Dolly Sandoval and Steve Piasecki, the Community Development Director
will participate. Local sponsors for this event include Advocates for a Better
Cupertino, Cupertino Community Services and the League of Women Voters of
Cupertino-Sunnyvale.
Events are mostly free, open to the public and cover the full range of housing
issues in our Valley from homelessness to first-time home ownership. Each year
AHW attracts considerable press coverage as well as attention from elected
officials and key decision makers. Over 700 people have actively participated in
the events for 2006. State legislators and local policymakers are also making an
appearance in these events.
Come celebrate and create awareness about Affordable Housing Week this year.
Our activities are taking place all over the Bay Area, to educate and motivate
citizens around the crucial issue of housing affordability. For more information
you can visit www.affordablehousingweek.org.
Supporters Aim to Address Housing Concerns
With ‘AFFORDABLE HOUSING WEEK’
Events supporting and promoting efforts for affordable homes in Santa Clara County
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Mrs. Alma McKibbin beams during the horse
and buggy ride that was her only wish for
her 100th birthday celebration in Cupertino
last week. Rolling along with her and the rig
supplied by the Santa Clara County Horsemen’s
Association were Denise Billard leading, Gerry
Billard at the reins, Mrs. George Morris, the
honore’s niece, and Mrs. McKibbin.
Creek Cleanup on May 20th
Volunteers are needed to clean up creeks
throughout the county on Saturday May 20,
National River Cleanup Day, from 9 a.m. 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 Valley Water District at 265-2607 Ext.
2238. The nearest cleanup site is Stevens Creek
and Reservoir at Stevens Creek County Park.
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
simply be hosed off with water or wiped off with
a wet sponge.
If you become involved with a fund-raising
carwash, please ask the organizers to contact the
Public Works Dept, at 777-3354, for a brochure
on what you need to know before you hold the
event. This will prevent possible fines and/or
closure of the carwash.
Spring Cleaning Garbage Info
Residents planning to do “spring-cleaning”
should remember they can use “On-Call” Garbage
Disposal Days, or Yardwaste/Woodwaste Recycling
Days (two days per year), at no charge. Call the
Los Altos Garbage Company for an appointment:
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 $5.33 each or 10 for $50.67.
For information on the city’s garbage and
recycling programs visit www.cupertino.org/
environmental. For information on how to
recycle just about anything, call the Recycling
Hotline: 408-924-5453; or look on-line:
www.recyclestuff.org.
Compost Classes
Those interested in learning about backyard
composting can attend a free workshop at
McClellan Ranch Park on Saturday May 6,
from 10 a.m. to noon. 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
The city’s compost site is open for business – 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) is open for bulk
compost pickup on Friday and Saturday mornings
from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m., at no charge. No appoint-
ments are necessary. The site is closed during
rainy weather and on holiday weekends. Please
bring proof of Cupertino residency. Call
408-777-3269 (6:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) or visit the
city’s website (www.cupertino.org) for information.
Pest Control Info Available
Pest control fact sheets that include information 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.
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
During spring-cleaning, remember that it is easy
and free to properly dispose of unwanted hazard-
ous 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
fertilizers and pesticides. Small businesses also
may be eligible to participate for a nominal fee.
MAY ECO NEWS
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Cupertino Library
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
CELEBRATE ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH!
Join the Children’s Librarians for a multicultural celebration.
Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 2:30 p.m.
Cupertino Community Hall next door to the Library.
STORYTIMES
Bedtime Stories .................Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Baby Stories* .................... Fridays at 10:15 a.m.
May 12 and May 19.
*Registration Closed. No spaces available for this series.
ADULT AND FAMILY PROGRAMS
CELEBRATE ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH!
Oh Sari…..What a wrap
Hema Kundargi will present a sari fashion show, including a draping tutorial, on Saturday, May 6, 2006
at 2:00 p.m. in the Cupertino Community Hall next door to the Library. For more information please
call the Reference Desk at 446-1677.
The Golden Age of Chinese Archaeology
The Asian Art Museum will present slides on the antiquities of 31 different cultures in China, dating
from 5000 BCE to 924 CE, on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cupertino Community Hall,
next door to the Library. For more information, please call the Reference Desk at 446-1677.
~CUPERTINO LIBRARY~
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
Library telephone numbers are:
General Library Number
(408) 446-1677
Accounts, Billing
(800) 286-1991
TeleCirc
(800) 471-0991
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The library has a Web Catalog at www.santaclaracountylib.org.
Bookmark these library web addresses:
Santa Clara County Library Web Site: http://www.santaclaracountylib.org
Teen Page Web Site: http://www.santaclaracountylib.org/teen
Kids Page Web Site: http://www.santaclaracountylib.org/kids
e
Please note: Cupertino Library will be CLOSED on Friday, May 5,
2006 for a Santa Clara County Library Staff Development Day. The library
will reopen on Saturday, May 6, 2006 from 10-6.
Growing Up Asian in America
An exhibit of art and essays, by Growing Up
Asian in America contest winners, will be dis-
played throughout May, in the Teen Area on the
second floor of the Library. For more informa-
tion, please call the Reference Desk at 446-1677.
DO YOU LOVE TO READ?
JOIN US FOR BOOKTALKS AT THE LIBRARY
Librarian Judy Dana will introduce you to some
new books for adults on Wednesday, May 17,
2006 from 3:30-5:00 pm in the Children’s Story
Room. The booktalks will consist of a short de-
scription of several book titles, covering all genres
and subjects. Booktalks are scheduled every other
month. The next session will be on July 19, 2006.
For more information please call the Reference
Desk at 408-446-1677.
WEEKEND ADVENTURES IN SAN
FRANCISCO AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Carole Terwilliger Meyers, author of Weekend
Adventures in San Francisco and Northern
California will share some of her favorite desti-
nations, on Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 7 p.m. in
the Community Hall, next door to the Library.
SELF-HELP TAX FORMS
A self-help tax form area in the copier room, lo-
cated off the new materials area, on the first floor,
offers giveaway tax forms and reproducible forms.
KNITTING AT THE LIBRARY
Bring your needles and yarn to the library every
Tuesday, 3-5 p.m. and join the drop-in knitting
program in the Story Room on the main floor.
Knitters of all skill levels are welcome to attend.
DATABASES AND RESEARCH TOOLS
Santa Clara County Library subscribes to online
databases for adults and children, on a variety of
subjects, including business, science and literature.
Many of the databases are available even when the
library is closed. If you’re not at the library, just go to
the library’s webpage at www.santaclaracountylib.
org, click on databases, and enter your library
card and PIN number to access a database.
You may choose from any of the available data-
bases. For example, you can research a company
using Standard and Poor’s Net Advantage, pre-
pare for an academic or professional exam with
Learning Express or find information for a state
report in America the Beautiful. If you have any
questions about the databases, please call the
Reference desk, at 408- 446-1677, during the
library’s open hours.
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 fist-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
everyone to their ongoing Lobby Book Sales.
The Friends also hold 3 annual book sales. The
next Friends Book Sale will be held in the
Community Hall on Saturday, May 20, 2006
and Sunday, May 21, 2006.
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.
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.
TEEN DATABASE CLASSES
Database instruction for teens, thirteen to nine-
teen, is available at the library, by appointment.
If you would like to schedule an appointment to
learn about the library’s subscription databases,
please call the reference desk at 408-446-1677.
INTERNET BASICS FOR ADULTS
Basic Internet classes for adults are held at the
library on the second Saturday of every month.
2:00 to 2:30 p.m. These drop-in classes are limited
to five participants and are filled on a first-come,
first-served basis. Participants must be able to use
a computer keyboard and mouse. If interested,
please come to the Adult Reference Desk at 2 p.m
on the second Saturday of the month.
LIBRARY TOURS
Library tours are conducted the third Wednes-
day of every month from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
and the fourth Saturday of the month from
2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Tours include an explana-
tion 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.
Cupertino Library is located at 10800 Torre Avenue
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
MAY CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE
~1~
Mon
American Legion Post 642
Al-ANON Steps for Living*
Take Off Pounds Sensibly*
(TOPS)
Overeaters Anonymous*
Food Addicts in Recovery * (FA)
8 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
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
~2~
Tue
Alcoholics Anonymous*
Women’s Group
Al-ANON Family Group*
Toughlove*
Cupertino Kiwanis*
Knights of Columbus 4981*
Cupertino Men’s Service*
Cupertino Sr. TV Production*
Viewfinders Camcorder Video Club
Cupertino Las Madres*
6:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
Noon
8 p.m.
Noon
9:30 a.m.
7:30 p.m.
3 to 5 p.m.
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
Community Center
Cupertino Room
Creekside Park - toddler area
650-903-0321
379-1051
946-7970
252-3830
243-8462
252-2667
996-0750
861-0417
~3~
Wed
Al-ANON Family Group*
Al-ATEEN*
Cupertino Sanitary Dist*
De Anza Optimist Club*
Cupertino Optimist Club*
Tandem Toastmasters*
Macintalkers Toastmasters*
Cupertino Rotary Club*
Philotesian Rebekah #145
Cup. Symphonic Band*
Overeaters Anonymous*
Connect Club III*
7 p.m.
8:15 p.m.
8 p.m.
7:15 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
Noon
5:30 p.m.
Noon
7:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
8:15 a.m.
940 S. Stelling Road
Redeemer Lutheran Church
940 S. Stelling
20833 Stevens Creekk #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
Union Church
Chamber of Commerce
650-734-5869
650-292-8897
253-7071
253-4424
255-3212
285-4977
macintalkers.com
vppr@macintalkers.com
920-2224
252-3954
262-0471
247-8488
252-7054
~4~
Thur
De Anza Lions Club*
Cup. Host Lions Club*
Northwest Y Service Club*
Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency
Service (CARES)
Women’s Quilting Group*
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 a.m.
7:15 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
Noon
8 a.m.
7 a.m.
7 a.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
10 to 1 p.m.
Holders Country Inn
Mariani’s Restaurant
Northwest YMCA
20803 Alves Drive
City Hall
West Valley Pres. Church
6191 Bollinger Rd.
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
253-2984
252-0932
252-7054
252-7054
996-9111 / BNI.com
650-691-8724
253-8394
378-3499
861-0417
Submit information about clubs and organizations that meet in Cupertino
to Linda Lagergren, City of Cupertino, 1000 Torre Ave., Cupertino,
9014, -202 lindal@cupertino.org
Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly.
Call the contact number for details.
MAY CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE
~5~
Fri
Alcoholics Anonymous*
Fast Start Group
De Anza Kiwanis*
Cupertino Las Madres*
5 p.m.
7:15 a.m.
10 to 1 p.m.
Redeemer Lutheran Church
940 S. Stelling Rd.
Intl. House of Pancakes
Cupt. Library atrium
374-8511
973-1456
861-0417
6
Sat
De Anza Flea Market
Organization of Special Needs Families*
Overeaters Anonymous*
Planetarium Shows*
8 to 4 p.m.
2 to 4 p.m.
9 a.m.
7 p.m.
De Anza College
20920 McClellan Rd.
Union Church
De Anza Planetarium
864-8946
996-0858
842-0688
864-8814
8 Mon
Cupertino Odd Fellows*
Fine Arts League
8 p.m.
7 p.m.
20589 Homestead Rd.
Community Center, Social Room
252-3954
978-6614
9 Tues
Southbay Toastmasters*
Sertoma Club*
Poets Society*
6:30 p.m.
7:15 a.m.
7:30 p.m.
Tandem Bldg. 251, 10100 N.
Tantau, Rm. 1258
1366 S. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd.
Coffee Society
253-7622
252-2584 / 255-5293
725-8091
10 Wed
Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club*
Cross-Cultural Consortium (5Cs)
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Hyde middle School
Community Hall
245-9156
285-7332
11
Thurs
Quota Service Club*
(Aids hearing & speech impaired)
Cupertino-West Valley Welcome Club
Noon
11:30 a.m.
Blue Pheasant
252-8568
257-6136 / 252-1529
12 Fri
Malihini Orchid Society
Cupertino Coin Club
7:30 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm.
West Vally Pres. Church
267-3397
253-1232
13 Sat
Daughters of Norway 9:30 a.m.Sunnyview Retirement
Community
255-9828
16 Tues African Violet Society 12:30 p.m.Sunnyview Lutheran Home 736-9262
18
Thurs
Toyokawa Sister City
West Valley Republican Women
Rolling Hills 4H Club
Embroiders’ Guild of America
7:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
City Hall
Monta Vista Recreation Center
Sunnyview Lutheran Home
257-7424
252-6312
257-4745
578-5917
23 Tues
Historical Society
De Anza Youth Soccer League meeting
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Community Center
Creekside Park
973-1495
deanzayouthsoccer.org
24 Wed
Rancho Neighborhood Association
The Powerful Pens
7:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
Rancho Pool & Recreation Facility
18000 Chelmsford
626-9784
news ITEMS
The Kiwanis Special Games were created to
address the physical and emotional needs of the
substantial number of very challenged children
in the schools of our region. More broadly
known programs like the Special Olympics
presume a rather high level of function. The
Special Games exclude no one. This is the
one day in the year when these youngsters are
special, they are athletes, and at the center of
attention through positive achievement. For
many of these kids, the Special Games is their
favorite day of the year.
The first Kiwanis Special Games were played on
March 29, 1979 on the Foothill College Fields.
The Games were organized by Los Altos Kiwanian
Walter D. Chronert, and Betty Fairchild and Sue
Carr Katra, Adaptive PE teachers.
Special Games XXVIII. This year the Games
will be held on May 19, 2006 from 8:00 AM
to 1:30 PM, at the DeAnza College track.
(Rain date June 2). We expect to have about
750 athletes registered and about 200 Kiwanians
and scores of Key Clubbers, Circle K, and Build-
ers Club members volunteering, and several
hundred school and community volunteers.
On the day of the Games, about 120 buses
deliver approximately 750 athletes from over
50 schools. The Games begin with a formal
opening ceremony and Parade of Athletes. Each
athlete is placed in a group with similar abilities,
and four events appropriate to those abilities
are chosen for each group. That way each child
competes on a level field with their peers. The
events are tailored to fit the limitations these
athletes, ranging from the 100 yard dash, to
dropping a bean bag on a target by signaling a
volunteer who actually drops the bag. Every
athlete is presented a T-shirt and a participant
ribbon, and game winners are awarded first,
second, and third and “best effort” place rib-
bons. About 3,500 ribbons are given out. After
the games, all athletes reassemble with their
schools, and relive the adventures of the morn-
ing while eating a picnic lunch which they have
brought (many special diets).
Founder Walter Chronert, Chairman Emeritus;
Gayle Joslin, Schools Coordinator; Tom Beggs,
DeAnza College Coordinator; Peter Bergsman &
Tad Curtis, Kiwanis coordinators.
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Kiwanis Special Games Presented by the Kiwanis Clubs of CalNevHa Division 34
June 9, 2006
• 7:00 – 9:00 pm at Cupertino Community Hall
Special Needs Conference
• 9:00 – 10:30 pm at Cupertino Civic Center
Candle Light Ceremony
June 10, 2006
• 10:00 am at Cupertino Civic Center Flag Pole
Flag Raising Opening Ceremony
• 10:30 am Parade Route: Flag Pole > Sandy
James Park > Library Field > City Hall
• 10 am – 5 pm at Cupertino Civic Center
Non-Profit and Merchandise Booth International
Food and Drink Booth
• 12 – 5 pm at Cupertino City Hall Family Health
and Nutrition Workshop
• 11 am – 5 pm at Cupertino Library Field Cricket
Tournament
Kids Game Zone
Pony Ride
Children’s Music/Arts/Crafts Corner
• 11am – 5 pm at Library Parking Multicultural
Life Performance
2nd Cupertino Special Festival
Bringing Families and
Community Together
OSF web site: www.osfamilies.org | (o) (408) 996-0850
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Notice of Parks and Recreation
Commission Vacancy
Notice is hereby given that the City of Cuperti-
no is accepting applications for one unscheduled
vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commis-
sion. The vacancy occurred when Commissioner
Rod Brown resigned. The term of this unsched-
uled vacancy expires in January of 2008.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
The commission consists of five members who
are residents of the City and shall be appointed
by the Council to four-year, overlapping terms.
None of the members shall be officials or em-
ployees of the City, nor cohabit with as defined
by law, nor be related by blood or marriage
to any member of the Commission, the City
Manager or the staff person(s) assigned to this
Commission. The commission advises the City
Council on municipal activities in relation to
parks and recreation, including park site ac-
quisition and development, recreation program
policy, and expansion of the park program as
development occurs. The Parks and Recreation
Commission falls under the Political Reform Act
of 1974 and financial disclosure is required.
Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the first
Thursday of each month in the Community
Hall. For more information, contact staff liaison
Therese Smith at (408) 777-3110.
The deadline for applications is Friday, May 5
by 4:30 p.m.
The City Council will conduct interviews on
Tuesday, May 16 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in City
Hall Conference Room A, 10300 Torre Ave.
For more information, or to obtain an applica-
tion, please contact the Cupertino City Clerk’s
Office at (408) 777-3223.
Notice of Commission Vacancy
Teen Commission
Notice is hereby given that the City of Cuper-
tino is accepting applications for six vacancies
on the Teen Commission for terms ending
2008. The deadline application date is 4:30
p.m. on Friday, May 5 in the City Clerk office
at City Hall. Interviews will be Tuesday, May
30 beginning at 3:00.
TEEN COMMISSION
The commission consists of thirteen members,
including at least one person from each public
middle school and public high school in Cuper-
tino, if possible. Membership on the Commis-
sion is limited to Cupertino residents. Members
may attend schools outside of the city limits, or
be schooled at home. Commissioners must be
in 8th through 12th grade. Teen Commissioners
serve two-year staggered terms.
The powers and functions of the Teen Commis-
sion are to advise the City Council and staff on
issues and projects important to youth.
The Commission meets twice a month.
For more information, call staff liaison
Kim Frey at (408) 777-3120.
Sacramento Jazz Jubilee May 25-26
There will be a hot time in the ol town tonite.
Join us for the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee. Over
120 groups from around the world perform at
various venues all over the city. Every kind of
jazz from traditional to contemporary, Latin jazz,
blues gospel, ragtime, swing, zydeco, country
western, washboard and barbershop. So put on
your dancin’ shoes and sign up for this trip!
While we’re in the state capitol we’ll be doing
some sight seeing. We’ll visit the State Capitol
Building, a $68 million restoration project has
returned it to its turn-of-the century beauty.
Also Capitol Park, The International Peace Rose
Garden, The Crocker Art Museum, Towe Auto
Museum and the newly reopened Leland
Stanford Mansion. Last but not least we will
tour Old Sacramento. For a historical and
hysterical time of your life, sign up for this great
tour of history and fun and music. Call the
Cupertino Senior Center to sign up, 777-3150
The Cupertino Library Foundation is happy
to acknowledge the generous donations to the
Library Campaign of so many caring people
over the last 2 months in amounts ranging from
$25 to $1,000.
Particularly, we wish to acknowledge the Future
Business Leaders of America (FBLA) from
Monta Vista High School. They decided to
undertake a fundraising activity to gain busi-
ness experience, and they chose to benefit the
Cupertino Library Foundation by staging two
Cultural Event evenings on February 14 and 15
at the Quinlan Center.
Big Bunny Fun Run Results
The results of the Big Bunny Fun Run are in.
Check your times at http://www.cupertino.
org/downloads/Pdf/2006_bbfr_results.pdf
SENIOR CENTER NEWS
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Spring has sprung; and it is time to get active again! The 50+ people are finding that
the Cupertino Senior Center is the place to be for fun trips near & far, quality classes
at affordable prices, and many opportunities for socializing. Starting in May, the center
is offering more evening classes than ever, and they are all geared for Adults 50+.
If fitness and wellness is part of your plan, we have many great courses for you.
Tai Chi offers gentle, flowing movements without stressing the joints, it is low impact,
no equipment needed, and can be practiced anywhere. Studies have shown that prac-
ticing Tai Chi can reduce the risk of falls by improving balance & flexibility, enhance
muscle strength, help reduce blood pressure, and the calming effect will be an added
bonus. Yoga class provides a great way to unwind after a stressful day with mild, relax-
ing stretches. Yoga poses increase joint flexibility and range of motion. The instructor
will modify the poses for beginners. You would never associate Ballroom dance with
reduced risk of Alzheimer’s, but studies have shown that any exercise that pumps the
heart and gets blood coursing through the brain is beneficial. What a graceful way to
stay sharp! Two ballroom dance classes will be offered on Tuesday evenings.
If you are looking for programs to get in touch with your artistic side, Ikebana Flower
Arrangement offers a tranquil way to achieve harmony with nature and beautify the
home, the instructor will provide beautiful flowers that fit the season. Have you always
wanted to learn how to play an instrument? An evening Keyboard class is being
offered for the first time. Key-
board is portable, easy to learn,
and has many enhancing fea-
tures to make beautiful music.
Our instructor has many years
of experience teaching and small
class settings will enable more
personal attention. Keyboards
will be provided for this class.
These great classes will be held
on Tuesday evenings. Please
call the Cupertino Senior
Center at (408) 777-3150 for
more information about these
courses and other program
offering for Adults 50+.
THE 50+ POPULATION DISCOVERS THE SENIOR CENTER
COME * LISTEN * WATCH
May 16th 2PM or 6:30PM
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Cruising (but were afraid to
ask) This is a must for anyone interested in taking a cruise. Learn from the
experts! Meet other travelers! Presentations and videos about cruising!
Representatives from 3 major cruise lines will be there to answer all your
questions. You’ll discover what the #1 biggest, growing travel market is all
about, and why it consistently gets the highest ratings for satisfaction.
LEARN ABOUT THESE 4 UPCOMING CRUISES
These presentations are open to all. Refreshments will be served.
Sign-up by calling the Cupertino Senior Center -10
THANKSGIVING PANAMA CANAL CRUISE
Make it an extraordinary holiday this year on board a cruise line known for fabulous
food, gracious service, Tony award winning entertainment, and Ambassador hosts for
your dancing pleasure. If you love learning, this cruise includes Smithsonian Institute
Educators to guide us through the Canal.
Plus there is complementary:
You won’t ever want to get off of the ship! This cruise is part of their “Value Collec-
tion” so you can try the Crystal Cruise experience at up to 50% off the normal cruise
fare. Plus we have very special amenities for our Cupertino Senior Center group. Prices
start at $3497.00 per person double, and includes airfare from San Francisco, overnight
hotel in Houston featuring a Thanksgiving Texas Turkey Dinner celebration, 12 night
cruise, port taxes, shipboard gratuities, and all transfers. Want an even bigger savings?
Pay in full by May 17th and receive a discount on the cruise portion of your trip.
We’ll be cruising from Caldera, Costa Rica through the Panama Canal, and then on
to the warm, beautiful Caribbean, stopping at islands of Bonaire, Curacao, and Grand
Cayman. Then we go to Cozumel and Progresso in Mexico before ending our cruise
in Tampa, Florida where we fly home. This is going to be a truly memorable vacation.
Hope you can join us!
All travel programs are available to folks 50+. Contact the Travel Dept. at the
Cupertino Senior Center for more information: (408) 777-3150
• Upscale Alternative Dining at Prego
(Italian) and Jade Garden (Asian)
• Society of Wine Educator’s
Wine Tastings
• Specialty Coffee Drinks & Teas
• Abundant Ice Cream Sundae Bar
• Unlimited Bottle Waters & Soft Drinks
• Hosted Cocktail Parties
Panama Canal Cruise
Tahiti Cruise
European Rivers Cruise
New England Fall Foliage Cruise
community NEWS
Cupertino Recognizes
Community Volunteers
Individuals and groups who have made
outstanding contributions to the city of
Cupertino will be honored Wednesday, May 10.
This year, four individuals and one organization,
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 10, at 7 p.m. The ceremony is
free and open to the public.
This year’s winners are:
Steve Ting, has worked hard behind the scenes in
Cupertino to build harmony among our citizenry. His
volunteer activities have involved numerous nonprofits
in the community as well as service clubs and schools.
His work has not only benefited the community at
large but also has had a targeted benefit for youth.
John Giovanola, John has been involved in many
community activities over the past seven years. He has
many offices in Rotary, culminations with his serving
as president in 2003-2004, and being an active board
member in 2005-2006. He has been an active member
of the Cupertino Educational Endowment Foundation,
Cupertino Community Services, the Lunar New Year
Unity Parade, the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce, and
the Fremont Union High School Educational Foundation.
Mark McKenna, donates his leadership skills whenever
asked. He’s a leader in Cupertino Rotary, in the Chamber
of Commerce, the Cupertino Historical Society and other
community evens and organizations. Mark was one of
the key people who put on the 2005 Cupertino Golden
Jubilee. He was instrumental in pulling together History
Lane and was an essential leader in the Kid’s Zone.
Cookie’s Quilters, quietly work providing tangible
comfort and warmth to people through our community
and throughout the world. The group makes quilts that
they donate to many charitable groups. They have sent
quilts with Cupertino Rotary to China, Chile, Guatemala,
and Mexico. Cookie’s Quilters just finished sending its
17th quilt to a serviceman in Iraq. In addition, the group
has made quilts for every child at the De Anza College
Child Development Center.
Organization of Special Needs Families, led by
Lihuei and Chihua Wei, this group has built a remarkable
community asset out of nothing. Finding no appropriate
services for their own autistic son, Lihuei Wei went
back to school, earned a degree in special education,
and founded the organization. In addition to serving
hundreds of autistic children and their families, OSF also
trains hundreds of students and community volunteers.
Intercultural Communications and
Block Leader Training
Cupertino residents who want to improve
communication with their neighbors, increase
public safety, and promote a sense of commu-
nity are invited to Block Leader orientation on
Saturday, May 20 from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Quinlan
Community Center. A communication workshop
for new and existing Cupertino block leaders
immediately follows from 9 a.m. to noon.
Breakfast is included and registration is required.
Training for new leaders will review program
basics and includes tips on how to meet and
stay in touch with neighbors, steps to organiz-
ing a neighborhood gathering, and samples of
neighborhood fliers. Overviews of Cupertino’s
Neighborhood Watch, Neighborhood Prepared-
ness, and Block Party programs will also be
presented.
The “Dialogue and Intercultural Communica-
tion” workshop for block leaders will explore
the basics of dialogic communication to enhance
cultural learning and awareness. The workshop
will be presented by Shelley Medina Giacalone, a
San Jose State University (SJSU) Communication
Studies’ graduate student and instructor at SJSU,
Gavilan College, and San Jose City College.
If you would like to participate in the training
or would like more information on the program,
e-mail communityrelations@cupertino.org or
call 777-3331. The last day to sign-up for the
training is May 15. More information about the
block leader program is available on the City
web site: www.cupertino.org.
COUNCIL ACTIONS
COUNCIL ACTIONS
Tuesday, April 4, 2006
Present: Lowenthal, Wang,
Kwok, Mahoney, and Sandoval.
Accepteded an offer from Mr. He of
California Dolphin Swim School in a
letter of March 28 to cancel the current lease agreement
without prejudice. Staff will negotiate with CDSS and report
to council on May 2.
Presentation from Board member Tony Estremera of the
Santa Clara Valley Water District for Cupertino’s membership
in the Water Resources Protection Collaborative
Presentation of a donation from the Monta Vista High
School Future Business Leaders of America for the Library
donation campaign.
Adopted a resolution approving an improvement agreement
with Sandra L. Delgado, 10739 Santa Lucia Road
Adopted a resolution supporting AB117 (Cohn) to restore
full property tax TEA (Tax Equity Allocation) Funding to the
City of Cupertino.
Adopted the 2006-07 Annual Action Plan and the use of
fourth program year (2006-07) Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Funds and Human Service Grants.
Fee resolution adopted as recommended with the
following exceptions:
Solar fee shall be a $300 flat fee for a residential system;
larger systems (non-residential) fee is based on current fee
structure. Petition for reconsideration fee set at $500. Staff
to review other General Law cities and have consultant
review. “Tree removal without a permit for heritage and
protected trees” in conjunction with review of building fees.
Permit parking fee continued until May 2. Housing in-lieu
mitigation fee to be reviewed in conjunction with consul-
tant study. Staff to review raising fees for parking citations.
Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
non-exclusive encroachment agreement between the City
and Infor-Tech Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of
OnFiber Communications, Inc., for the installation and mainte-
nance of telecommunications system throughout the City.
Denied an appeal by David and Margaret Critzer and Jowei
Chen of the Notice of Determination by the City Manager
denying the appeal of the Community Development
Director’s decision regarding the installation of a bathroom
window at 20272 Northcove Square.
Adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to ex-
ecute a second amendment to the City’s existing agreement
with the Santa Clara Valley Water District for the reconstruc-
tion of the bridge on Bollinger Road over Calabazas Creek.
Approved Application Nos. U-2006-02, ASA-2006-04
(EA-2006-04) for Vallco restaurants, Mike Rohde (Vallco
Fashion Park), 10123 N. Wolfe Road, with requirement for
4-foot wide pedestrian path through Sears parking lot.
Received a resignation letter from Parks and Recreation
Commissioner Rod Brown, and selected an application
deadline of Friday May 5 and will conduct interviews
Tuesday, May 16 at 5 P.M.
Report on the City’s Fiscal Strategic Plan, and set a study
session date of May 2 at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Present: Wang, Kwok, Mahoney, Sandoval
Absent: Lowenthal
Presentation of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving
(MADD) California Hero Award.
Proclamation in recognition of April as National
Volunteer Month.
Adopted a resolution approving an improvement agreement
(Curb and Gutter, Sidewalk, and Street tree), and plans for
Minfei Qian and Bingqing Haun, 10566 Merriman Road.
Adopted a resolution approving a final parcel map, Sterling
Boulevard, San Jose Water Company.
Approved a new bingo permit for the De Anza Force
Soccer Club, Inc., 20589 Homestead Rd. for one night
of bingo a week.
Council took various actions relating to the Cupertino
Bicycle Pedestrian Commission:
Adopt a resolution approving a semi-rural designation to
eliminate the requirement for sidewalks and streetlights
for portions of Merriman Road between Santa Lucia Road
and Alcazar Avenue.
Adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to
negotiate and execute an initial agreement with HNTB,
not to exceed $400,000 for architectural design, civil
design, project management and construction manage-
ment services related to Stevens Creek Corridor Park
from the initial California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) submittal period through October of 2006.
Adopted a resolution supporting Measure C, the Foothill-
De Anza Community College bond issue that will be on the
June 6 ballot to provide for long-term facilities planning.
Received status report on General Fund Revenue and
Expenditures.
Adjourned to may 2 5:30 for study session on fiscal
strategic plan
CITY MEETINGS
May 2 City Council*** ....................................................................6:45 p.m.
May 3 Library Commission (Conf. Rm.)...........................................7:00 p.m.
May 3 Teen Commission (Sport Center) ..........................................6:00 p.m.
May 3 Technology, Information & Communications Commission ..7:00 p.m.
May 4 Parks and Recreation Commission*** ...................................7:00 p.m.
May 4 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .............................5:30 p.m.
May 9 Planning Commission*** ......................................................6:45 p.m.
May 10 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .................4:30 p.m.
May 11 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm.) .........................................6:30 p.m.
May 16 City Council*** ....................................................................6:45 p.m.
May 17 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm.) ..........................7:00 p.m.
May 18 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .............................5:30 p.m.
May 23 Planning Commission*** ......................................................6:45 p.m.
May 24 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. A) .................4:30 p.m.
Unless otherwise noted, all City Council and commission meetings are held at 100 Torre Ave.
City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, :0 a.m. to :0 p.m.; Fridays, :0 a.m. to 4:0
p.m. For recorded meeting schedule/information after hours, call -200.
The City Channel (Comcast Cable Channel 26) offers agenda information, broadcasts of council/
planning commission meetings and other programs. All meeting agendas are posted outside of
City Hall 2 hours before the meeting.
***These meetings will be seen live via webcast at www.cupertino.org,
or on The City Channel, Cable 26.
www.cupertino.org
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