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Home My WebLink AboutScene July 2005 - 07.01.2005CALIFORNIA USA TTTTT HEHEHEHEHE S S S S S CENECENECENECENECENE July 2005, vol. xxviii no. 10 A publication of the city of Cupertino On the 4th of July, the city of Cupertino will again provide fireworks at Cupertino High School, and entertainment and activi- ties at Creekside Park, Hyde and Sedgwick Schools. Cupertino High School will be off limits to spectators for safety reasons, but the view from the park and school sites should be superb. The city is asking that neighbors turn off their porch lights during the fireworks. Also, based on prior experi- ence, be aware that fireworks could trigger car alarms. Independence Day celebrations begin at 7 a.m. The De Anza Optimists will start the day with their traditional pancake breakfast. Following a 9:30 a.m. line-up, the children’s parade begins at 10 a.m. followed by the community sing-along and free birthday cake in honor of the city’s Golden Jubilee. Evening activities at the park and school sites will commence at 6:45 p.m., and will include: musical entertainment, face painting, and games for kids. Bring a picnic and settle in for the fireworks. If you are attending, leave your pets at home due to the antici- pated crowd size. At 9:30 p.m., the evening will culminate with a fireworks show that will last about 20 minutes. The city is working with the Sheriff’s Of- fice and County Fire to ensure that the event will be safe. Two dedicated fire rigs will be on site at Cupertino High School and some 4th of July Celebration4th of July Celebration4th of July Celebration4th of July Celebration4th of July CelebrationIn This Issue 4th of July Fireworks ....................... 1 The Better Part ................................. 2 Cupertino Library News ................... 2 Free Shakespeare ............................ 3 Computer Recycling ........................ 4 City-Wide Garage Sale ..................... 4 Household Waste Disposal ............. 4 Recycling ......................................... 4 Draining Your Pool .......................... 4 Barbecue Starter Pollution ............. 5 The Other Auto Pollution................ 5 Best Kept Secret in Town ................ 5 Search for Talent Is On ................... 6 Roots-Cupertino: Part IV ................. 6 Community Calendar ...................... 8 Fire Safety Video ............................10 Earthquake Map..............................10 Public Safety Training for Young Adults ........................................10 CERT ................................................10 Personal Emergency Preparedness ...........................10 City Adopts Budget ........................11 Summer Concert Series.................12 Cinema at Sundown .......................13 Freecycling .....................................14 CCS BBQ .........................................14 Teen Happenings ............................15 Summer Dance ...............................15 Council Actions ..............................15 City Meetings ..................................16 Continued on page 2 -2- Cupertino Library NewsCupertino Library NewsCupertino Library NewsCupertino Library NewsCupertino Library News Summer Reading Program June 21 – August 11 Children up to 8th grade are invited to join the 2005 Summer Reading Club “Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds.” Those who read at least 10 books (or for younger children, have 10 books read to them) over the summer will receive a certificate and may choose a free paperback book provided by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. All Summer Reading Club programs and supplies are funded by the Friends. Sign up between June 21 and July 31. Thursday Fun Programs June 30 – August 11 Join the Children’s Librarians for programs, crafts and more on Thursday afternoons at 2:30 p.m., and take time to check out more books! All programs will be held in the Community Hall next door to the library except for the programs on July 7th and August 4th, which will be held in the library Story Room. Children’s Story Times BedtimeStories 3-years old and up. Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Teen Summer Reading 2005 June 14 to August 19, 2005 Sign up for Teen Summer Reading at the Cupertino Library. Teens who read five books and write a review by the end of the program on August 19th, will receive a gift certificate from a local bookstore. Certifi- cates will be awarded from September 1st to September 30th. Support for Teen Sum- streets will be closed to pedestrian and ve- hicle traffic between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. in order to provide easy, clear access for emer- gency vehicles including: · All of Finch Avenue · Calle de Barcelona (between Miller and Finch) · Tilson (between Finch and Tantau) · Phil (between Miller and Finch) · Stendahl Lane (between Shadygrove and Phil) Towing of Vehicles There will be no parking between 6 and 11 p.m. on Finch Avenue and Tilson (be- tween Finch Avenue and Tantau). Any ve- hicles parked during this time will be towed. Additional street barricades will be placed at Tilson and Tantau Avenues. This is to ensure easy, smooth access around the Cupertino High School campus for emergency re- sponders. Please advise guests to arrive early, as ev- eryone will be directed to park at Vallco af- ter 6 p.m. Residents with handicap placards will be able to park at Creekside Park. Fol- lowing the event, 25 Sheriff’s deputies will be working to manage traffic flow in the neighborhood, to ensure a smooth trip home. If you have any questions regarding the planning for this event, please contact Parks and Recreation Administration at 408.777.3110, or visit our website at www.cupertino.org, and check the Spotlight section. The Better PartThe Better PartThe Better PartThe Better PartThe Better Part The Better Part, a TV show by and for seniors, can be seen every week on KMVT cable Channel 15, Mondays at 4:30 p.m., and Tuesday and Friday nights at 7 p.m. On July 5 and 8, enjoy familiar piano tunes. On July 11, 12, and 15, two veterans of the WWII Merchant Marine recount their service work- ing for our nations defense. On July 18, 19 and 22, learn about the care and pruning of roses from a local master gardener. On July 25, 26, and 29, a member of the 442 Regi- mental Combat Team discusses this most decorated unit in U.S. military history. For the entire schedule, visit www.thebetterpart.com. Continued from page 1 -3- Cupertino Library InfoCupertino Library InfoCupertino Library InfoCupertino Library InfoCupertino Library Info Hours Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 12 to 9 Wednesday 10 to 9 Thursday 10 to 9 Friday 10 to 6 Saturday 10 to 6 Phone Numbers General Number 408.446.1677 Accounts, Billing 800.286.1991 TeleCirc 800.471.0991 Web Addresses Santa Clara County Library: www.santaclaracountylib.org Teen Page: www.santaclaracountylib.org/teen Kids Page: www.santaclaracountylib.org/kids Summer Storytimes Bedtime Stories:Wednesdays, 7 p.m. July and August There will be no Thursday morning storytimes in July and August. mer Reading is provided by the Friends of the Cupertino Li- brary. Knitting at the Library Bring your needles and yarn to the library every Tuesday, 3- 5 p.m. and join knitting expert Lakshmi Moorty in the Story Room on the main floor. Adults and Children (10+) can learn to knit or get tips for their own knitting projects. Knitters of all skill levels are welcome to attend. War Orphan in San Fran- cisco Phyllis Mattson, Cupertino resident and author of War Orphan in San Francisco will share her memories, of being sent to San Francisco from Austria, in 1940, when she was just 10 years old. This program will be held in the Story Room, on Wednesday, September 7 at 4 p.m. For more information, please call. Adult Reference at 408.446.1677. 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. The collection is located in the New Book-New Magazines-Media area right off the lobby in the new library. 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 at www.santaclaracountylib.org. Click on databases, and enter your library card and PIN to access a database. Research a company using Standard and Poor’s Net Advantage or prepare for an academic or professional exam with Learn- ing Express. Call the Reference desk, 446.1677, with questions. Free ShakespeareFree ShakespeareFree ShakespeareFree ShakespeareFree Shakespeare in the Parkin the Parkin the Parkin the Parkin the Park Everyone’s favorite pair of bickering lov- ers will have it out this summer, when the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival presents Much Ado About Nothing free in Memo- rial Park. Kenneth Kelleher, the Festival’s Resi- dent Director returns to direct this popular comedy about two sets of lovers who over- come misunderstandings to triumph in love. Although the primary plot of the play con- cerns young Hero’s threatened engagement to Claudio, the more familiar sub-plot is that of Hero’s sassy cousin Beatrice and her tem- pestuous relationship with her tart-tongued rival Benedick. Julia Brothers makes her de- but as Beatrice, while Stephen Klum appears as Benedick. Free Shakespeare in the Park will be in Cupertino’s Memorial Park Amphithe- ater Saturdays and Sundays at 7:30 p.m., July 16th to 31st. Arrive at about 6:30 p.m. to secure the best seating, and bring a blanket, cushion, and/or low-back chair for comfort while viewing the performance. Snacks and beverages are available, or bring your own. For more information, Free Shakespeare fans should visit www.sfshakes.org, or call the in- formation line at 415.865.4434. -4- EnvironmentalEnvironmentalEnvironmentalEnvironmentalEnvironmental NewsNewsNewsNewsNews ComputerComputerComputerComputerComputer RecyclingRecyclingRecyclingRecyclingRecycling Cupertino residents can recycle computers a n d other electronic equ i p - ment, at no charge, a t 10300 Bubb Rd., Mo n . , Wed., and Fri. from 8 a.m . to 4:30 p.m. C a l l 408.862.2667 for r e - corded information. The City-WideThe City-WideThe City-WideThe City-WideThe City-Wide Garage Sale Is ComingGarage Sale Is ComingGarage Sale Is ComingGarage Sale Is ComingGarage Sale Is Coming Cupertino’s annual Citywide Garage Sale will be held September 17 and 18 at indi- vidual homes and other private locations within the city, and in neighboring unincor- porated areas. The city is inviting residents and community organizations to register, and will provide free advertising, and a garage sale “how-to” kit, for all registered sellers. Sale participants manage their own garage sales and keep the profits. There is no fee to participate. All participants can register on-line at the city’s website, www.cupertino.org (click on “Garage Sale”) starting August 8th. Call af- ter that day, 777.3354, if you do not have access to computer sign-up. The last day to register to get on the city’s official list is Sep- tember 2nd. The “how-to” kit and accom- panying information will also be available on the web. The completed list and map of all registered sales will be published on the city’s website the week before the garage sale or pick one up at city hall, Quinlan community center, library or the senior center. The city’s goal in sponsoring the Cupertino City-Wide Garage Sale is to prevent usable items from being thrown away or recycled, when they can be re-used by someone else— and to have some fun. Household WasteHousehold WasteHousehold WasteHousehold WasteHousehold Waste Disposal August 27thDisposal August 27thDisposal August 27thDisposal August 27thDisposal August 27th The County-wide Household Hazardous Waste Program will be holding a disposal event in Cupertino on August 27th. The Pro- gram is available free to residents and, at a nominal fee, to small businesses. The event is timed to help residents dispose of unwanted, potentially hazardous materials that they find getting ready for our September City-wide Garage Sale. Typical materials are: latex and oil-based paint, solvents, toxic cleaners, pesticides, bat- teries (car and household), mercury ther- mometers, old pool care products, motor oil, antifreeze and other car fluids, fluores- cent tubes and bulbs, hobby chemicals, and photo developing chemicals. Call 299.7300 for an appointment and more information. Beware ContaminationBeware ContaminationBeware ContaminationBeware ContaminationBeware Contamination While RecyclingWhile RecyclingWhile RecyclingWhile RecyclingWhile Recycling Now that all garbage and recycling carts have been delivered, please be sure to seperate recyclable items from the garbage. Mixing garbage with recyclables will contami- nate an entire truckload of recyclables, and may force the load to be brought to the land- fill. Please place garbage in grey carts only. Your support is appreciated. Draining Your Pool?Draining Your Pool?Draining Your Pool?Draining Your Pool?Draining Your Pool? Residents that need to drain pools or spas this season should be aware that Draining into the gutter is prohibited by City ordi- nance. If pool water is pumped directly into the gutter, it will flow into a storm drain, and straight into one the creeks. Don’t drain pool water to the streets. The chlorine and pool chemicals (espe- cially copper-based algaecides) in pool water are a threat to aquatic creatures in the creeks. Pool water must be pumped into the home’s sanitary sewer “clean-out.” Be- -5- SENIOR CENTER NEWSSENIOR CENTER NEWSSENIOR CENTER NEWSSENIOR CENTER NEWSSENIOR CENTER NEWS Best Kept Secret in TownBest Kept Secret in TownBest Kept Secret in TownBest Kept Secret in TownBest Kept Secret in Town Few in Cupertino have discovered won- derful local day trips and terrific extended tours offered by the city. If you enjoy museums, theater, or experi- encing the best of the Bay Area, then con- sider the day trip program. The July 15 trip will include two museums. The Asian Art Museum will be featuring the exhibit: “Ti- bet: Treasures from the Roof of the World”, and the Conservatory of Flowers: “Nature’s Pharmacy~Healing Power of Plants.” There are four different theater trips sched- uled for this summer. We start off on July 24 with the San Francisco Theater Festival, featuring performances from 40 exciting the- ater groups. Next, a Variety Show featuring the music of Jule Styne and Harold Arlen, performed by the best of Broadway and Hollywood Stars will also include an over- night stay in San Francisco on July 31. On August 28, see the 2005 International Grand Ballroom Dancing Competing Finale. Don’t miss the Tony Award winning play “Wicked”, scheduled for August 30. On August 6, a special trip is set for the Strawberry Festival. A fun and historical tour of Sausalito is scheduled for August 11. It would not be summer without a trip to the beach to hear the great California surf mu- sic featuring Cupertino’s own Papa Doo Run Run on August 19. If extended tours are more your style, we have a great one. The World’s Best Alaska Cruise goes from September 3 to September 15. Cruise roundtrip from San Fran- cisco. Visit Victoria, Canada, beautiful Inside Passage, Ju- neau, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Sitka and Ketchikan. This cruise features a Wine and Food Festival, with a Celebrity Chef and Sommelier. Any person at least 50 years old can join the Cupertino Senior Center’s vibrant travel program. $22 for Cupertino residents and $27 for non-residents. For more informa- tion, please call 408.777.3150. fore a pool is drained, the pool owner or the pool technician must call the Cupertino Sanitary District at 408.253.7071. District staff can provide assistance in finding the home’s “clean-out” and answer questions about the appropriate pumping flow rate and technique, and the right time of day to be draining the pool. To obtain a brochure to guide you through the pool draining pro- cess, call 777.3241 or pick one up at city hall. Air PollutionAir PollutionAir PollutionAir PollutionAir Pollution and Barbecue Starterand Barbecue Starterand Barbecue Starterand Barbecue Starterand Barbecue Starter As summer heats up, smog begins to de- velop in the South Bay. An easy way to re- duce air pollution is to avoid using charcoal lighter fluid. Other cleaner methods to start barbecues include: electric starters or cylin- der-shaped “chimney” briquette starters. Or consider buying a gas barbeque. People will know you’re having a barbecue because they smell your food, not lighter fluid. The Other Auto PollutionThe Other Auto PollutionThe Other Auto PollutionThe Other Auto PollutionThe Other Auto Pollution “Auto pollution” often brings to mind an old car, with smoke billowing out of a tailpipe. Smoky old cars are only part of the problem. Cars are also polluting the water- shed. How you can help: · Keep car washwater out of storm drains · Fix car leaks. You knew that. · Do-it-yourselfers: Do it right, never drain your radiator directly onto the street or into a storm drain. By protecting the watershed, creeks and Bay, you are protecting the envi- ronment for yourself, your children and fu- ture generations. For more information about how to protect your local watershed, call 1(866)WATERSHED or visit www.watershedwatch.net. Don’t drain pool water to the streets. -6- RootsRootsRootsRootsRoots By Gail Fretwell Hugger In Celebration ofIn Celebration ofIn Celebration ofIn Celebration ofIn Celebration of Cupertino: Part IVCupertino: Part IVCupertino: Part IVCupertino: Part IVCupertino: Part IV Search for Talent Is On!Search for Talent Is On!Search for Talent Is On!Search for Talent Is On!Search for Talent Is On! At St. Joseph Parish Hall, on Sunday Aug. 21 Community performers from age 13 to adult are encouraged to audition for a talent show to be held in the fall. Auditions will take place Sunday, Aug. 21, at St. Joseph Parish Hall, 10120 N. De Anza Blvd. The top 15 acts will go on to compete for cash prizes at the Talent Show on Saturday, Oct. 1, during a three-day carnival extravaganza at St. Jo- seph of Cupertino School. First place talent show winner will receive $500; second place prize is $300 and third place prize is $200. Deadline to register for the talent show auditions is Aug. 12. All entrants must fill out an application form, available online at www.sjcschool.org (follow carnival link to talent show), or by calling 252.6441. Applications also may be picked up at the school office. Questions about the audition process may be e-mailed to talentshow@sjcschool.org. The talent show is only one event planned for the carnival, which will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and 2. Billed as a Family Fun Festival, the event will feature a free concert Friday evening by the Joe Sharino Band, non-stop musical enter- tainment and demonstrations throughout the weekend, a mini flea market, Holiday Bou- tique, coffee shop, plenty of food, children’s activities and carnival rides and games. Many of the people pouring into Califor- nia during the Gold Rush era were smart enough to see that the real “gold” lay in the land, especially the rich and fertile Santa Clara Valley. During the mid to late 1800’s, the Westside turned from vast ranchos to family farms, small ranches, vineyards and orchards. Captain Elisha Stephens picked up and moved away from his namesake creek, saying the area had become “too durn civi- lized!” Churches were established - for the Catholics, St. Joseph’s of Cupertino in 1873. The first Protestant mis- sion was built in 1883 near the intersection of Stevens Creek Road and old Highway 9 (De Anza Blvd) The Protestant church was named the Union Church (non-denomina- tional) in 1888. Both churches still serve the Cupertino community. Schools were built; the first post office was on John T. Doyle’s winery property on McClellan Road. Later the p.o. moved to the Union Store at the Crossroads. The first lend- ing library was also at the store. In the 1880’s and 90’s, the Westside was for the most part, an unpretentious area with the ex- ception of the large winery es- tates - Doyle’s Las Palmas Win- ery, Henry Farr’s Grandview, Ri- chard Heney’s Chateau Ricardo and the J.B.J. Por- tal estates. How- ever, in 1892, the Westside saw the arrival of its first millionaire. “Rear Admiral” Charles A. Baldwin was a member of that era’s social elite - he mar- ried Ella Hobart of the Comstock Lode sil- ver fortune and decided he needed a coun- -7- try estate in addition to homes up the Peninsula. He bought 137 acres of land - where De Anza College stands now and commissioned architect Willis Polk to build a win- ery and estate, part of which is still in use today by the college. In the late 1800’s, the social activities of the upper crust re- volved around grand estates in the Burlingame, Menlo area, where the rich and famous amused themselves with golf, horse- back riding, racing, fox hunting and polo. When Baldwin built his “Beaulieu” estate, architect Polk de- signed a “le Petit Trianon” mod- eled after “Le Grand Trianon” at Versailles, a 17th century French Pavilion. Baldwin’s estate had the many outbuildings nec- essary to the win- ery operation and the socialite guests who visited. There were servant’s quarters, guesthouses, the area’s first swimming pool, first polo field, electrical gen- erators to power machinery on the estate (the Westside did not have any electric lines) and acres of formal gardens, pools and foun- tains. The Baldwins and their “country re- treat” that was only visited on weekends as- tounded early farmers. Locals recalled their astonishment at Baldwin’s imported French automobile (be- lieved to be a Renault). The “stiff-backed Baldwins sitting straight as ramrods” were driven around by a French chauffeur. They were dressed in goggles, dusters and caps because the roads were dirty and dusty. The automobile was a bright yellow and was known around the countryside as the “Yel- low Devil.” The THING was an awful shock to the driving horses, leaving a dusty after- math of bucking, snorting runaways, up- turned buggies, surreys and hay wagons in- cluding irate farmers and their scared kinfolk. Fortu- nately, on the chuckhole dotted Stevens Creek Road, the Yellow Devil’s speed was limited to 20 mph and its explosive noises could be heard a mile away. This gave others ample time to drive their trembling steeds into orchards or blindfold them. A father was heard to say smugly, “ These abominations never will be perfected. They’re just a passing whim of the idle rich.” The Renault also caused problems for the Baldwins. Sometimes it would go and sometimes it would not. On occasion, it would reach its destination, but be unable to make the return trip un- der its own power. Due to their vast social and economic dif- ferences, en- counters with the Baldwins and the Yellow Devil were about all that lo- cals ever saw of the couple. Unfortunately, around the turn of the cen- tury, there was a water shortage in the Westside area and Baldwin lost the supply to run his large estate. It was also at this time that disaster struck the area vineyards a dev- astating blow in the form of the phylloxera (a root louse). In the period between 1895 and 1905, almost every vineyard worldwide suffered decimation or severe damage due to this blight. Along with the local lowering water table, revenue agents, government regulations and taxes, almost all of the large and small family wine operations disappeared from the Westside. Another era over. Next issue of Roots, The Valley of Heart’s Delight. Happy 4th of July, everybody! Sources- The Trianon Waits by the California History Center Cupertino Chronicle by the Cupertino Museum -8- Community Calendar Submit information about clubs and organizations that meet in Cupertino to Linda Lagergren, City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, 777-3202 lindal@cupertino.org Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number for details. JULY Club/Organization Time Location Phone 1 Fri Alcoholics Anonymous* Fast Start Group De Anza Kiwanis* 5:00 p.m. 7:15 a.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church 940 S. Stelling Rd Intl. House of Pancakes 374-8511 973-1456 2 Sat De Anza Flea Market Organization of Special Needs Families* Overeaters Anonymous* 8 to 4 p.m. 2 to 4 p.m. 9 a.m. De Anza College 20920 McClellan Rd. Union Church 864-8946 996-0858 842-0688 4 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 5 Tues Alcoholics Anonymous* Women’s Group Al-ANON Family Group* ToughLove* Cupertino Kiwanis* Knights of Columbus 4981* Cupertino Men’s Service* Cupertino Sr. TV Prod.* 6:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Noon 8 p.m. Noon 9:30 a.m. Redeemer Luth. Church, 940 S. Stelling Rd. Bethel Lutheran Church 10131 Finch Avenue Bethel Lutheran Church The Blue Pheasant 10201 Imperial Ave., #3 The Blue Pheasant Senior Center 650-903- 0321 379-1051 946-7970 252-3830 243-8462 252-2667 6 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 Creek #104 Holder’s Restaurant Blue Pheasant HP, 19333 Vallco Parkway Apple Computer De Anza 3, 10500 N. 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@macin talkers.com 920-2224 252-3954 262-0471 247-8488 252-7054 7 Thurs De Anza Lions Club* Cup. Host Lions Club* Northwest Y Service Club* 6:45 a.m. 7:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Holders Country Inn Mariani’s Restaurant Northwest YMCA 20803 Alves Drive 253-3219 252-6262 725-8195 CommunityCommunityCommunityCommunityCommunity CalendarCalendarCalendarCalendarCalendar -9- 7 Thurs Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Service Women’s Quilting Group* Connect Club I* Connect Club II* Business Networking Intl. HP Communicators Toastmasters #4606* Overeaters Anonymous* Food Addicts in Recovery 7:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Noon 8 a.m. 7 a.m. 7 a.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 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 345-8372 253-2984 252-0932 252-7054 252-7054 996-9111 BNI.com 650-691- 8724 253-8394 378-3499 8 Fri Malihini Orchid Society Cupertino Coin Club 7:30 p.m. 7:45 p.m. Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm West Valley Pres. Church 267-3397 253-1232 9 Sat Daughters of Norway 9:30 a.m. Sunnyview Retirement Community 255-9828 11 Mon Cupertino Odd Fellows* Fine Arts League 8 p.m. 7 p.m. 20589 Homestead Rd. Creekside Park 252-3954 255-6559 12 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 13 Wed Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club* The Powerful Pens Cross-Cultural Consortium (5Cs) Viewfinders Camcorder Video Club 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Collins School Sunnyview Retirement Community, 22445 Cupertino Rd. Community Hall Community Center Cupertino Room 245-9156 626-9784 285-7332 253-1985 14 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 19 Tues African Violet Society 12:30 p.m. Sunnyview Lutheran Home 736-9262 20 Wed Rancho Neighborhood Association The Powerful Pens 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Rancho Pool & Recreation Facility 18000 Chelmsford 626-9784 21 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 257-7424 252-6312 257-4745 578-5917 26 Tues Historical Society De Anza Youth Soccer League meeting 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Community Center Creekside Park 973-1495 deanzayouth soccer.org Deadline for submitting September calendar information is Aug. 3. -10- Simply SafeSimply SafeSimply SafeSimply SafeSimply Safe By Marsha Hovey, Cupertino Office of Emergency Services It is only a few days until July 4th. Please help us keep the holiday safe by leaving fire- works to the professionals. No fireworks, sparklers, whistlers, etc. are permitted in the City. There is a $500 fine for violations, not to mention the potential for fire and injuries. Fire SafetyFire SafetyFire SafetyFire SafetyFire Safety Video InformationVideo InformationVideo InformationVideo InformationVideo Information New preparedness videotapes are now available at the Cupertino Library. We have added a number of preparedness videotapes to the library’s collection. Check out “Plan to Get Out Alive.” This sixty minute video quiz- zes you on your knowledge of home fire safety or search “Fire Safety” for many more books and information. Online information is available at http://www-lib.co.santa- clara.ca.us/. New InteractiveNew InteractiveNew InteractiveNew InteractiveNew Interactive Earthquake Map.Earthquake Map.Earthquake Map.Earthquake Map.Earthquake Map. The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) has developed a map that lets you investigate the affects of different earthquake scenarios on the City. Go to www.abag.ca.gov/bayarea/eqmaps/ mapsba.html. ABAG has other useful pre- paredness information for all hazards at www.abag.ca.gov and click on “earthquakes.” You will find information to keep your family safe from fires, floods, tsunamis, etc. There are also games and puzzles for children. Of particular interest under “Making Your Home Safer,” you will find actual video of a house sitting on a “Shake Table.” This platform simulates earthquake shaking. Watch what happens to the kitchen and children’s room. KaleidoscopeKaleidoscopeKaleidoscopeKaleidoscopeKaleidoscope Public SafetyPublic SafetyPublic SafetyPublic SafetyPublic Safety Training for Young AdultsTraining for Young AdultsTraining for Young AdultsTraining for Young AdultsTraining for Young Adults Students in 6th – 12th grade can learn CPR and First Aid skills when taking the week long Kaleidoscope Public Safety Training for Young Adults. The next class is August 1-5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $25 for Cupertino residents and $35 for non-residents. Students also learn now to use a fire extinguisher, tour the 9-1- 1 Center and make an earthquake kit. CERTCERTCERTCERTCERT Upcoming classes: CERT September 6, 8, 13, 15 & 20, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and gradu- ation September 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Don’t miss your last chance this year to enroll in free safety training. Bring your friends. Personal EmergencyPersonal EmergencyPersonal EmergencyPersonal EmergencyPersonal Emergency Preparedness WorkshopPreparedness WorkshopPreparedness WorkshopPreparedness WorkshopPreparedness Workshop Friday, July 29 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Wednesday, August 24, 9 to noon. As a mem- ber of the community, it is up to you to keep your home and family safe. This three-hour course will help you plan now to be ready. Bring your whole neighborhood. It is free. Preparing for emergencies, one month at a time… Injuries can happen any time and anywhere. Be sure to keep personal first aid supplies in your emergency car kit. Items to consider including are bandages, 4x4 gauze, headache medicine, antacid, triangular bandage, twee- zers, scissors, magnifying glass, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, CPR barrier device, medi- cal gloves and antibacterial cleansing lotion. For more information about being pre- pared, training schedules or volunteer op- portunities, contact the Cupertino Office of Emergency Services at 408.777.3335, email OES@cupertino.org, or go to the website www.cupertino.org/emergency. Register for classes through Parks and Recreation at 408.777.3120 -11- City Adopts Budget for 2005-06City Adopts Budget for 2005-06City Adopts Budget for 2005-06City Adopts Budget for 2005-06City Adopts Budget for 2005-06 By David W. Knapp, City Manager As with many parts of the nation that have begun to recover from the r e c e s s i o n , Cupertino’s recov- ery continues to be very slow. Our cur- rent fiscal year has shown moderate increases in sales tax, transient occu- pancy tax and property tax. How- ever, these monies will be offset by declines in utility us- ers tax and investment earnings. The State, also recovering slowly, will be taking another $623,000 from our city’s General Fund. The budget adopted by the council is a “hold the line” budget, which provides the fiscal year 2004/05 level of service to our community. General Fund operating revenues are still not keeping pace with our operating expenditures and debt service obligations by approximately $1.5 million per year. This shortfall will be offset with one-time revenues each of the next three years. Highlights of the 2005/06 budget: Ø The mandatory employer’s share of the PERS retirement program is up 4.08%, in- creasing costs by approximately $400,000 per year; Ø The Sheriff’s Office will continue to operate without a DARE program. The Community Resources Sergeant in charge of our Neighborhood Watch program will be replaced next month by a non-sworn, part- time coordinator to save the city $140,000 per year. The second school resource officer funding is contingent on award of a State grant, with the salary augmented by CUSD and FUHSD; Ø Expanded facilities coming on line for the full year (including the Library and Com- munity Hall) increasing our maintenance costs by $281,000. Ø Eleven positions are currently frozen with four of these positions unfunded for the next 5 years. This represents a savings of $350,000 per year, which was instrumental in balancing the budget. I will continue to leave positions vacant wherever it is feasible to do so. I am filling some vacant positions in the Community Development Depart- ment to restore service levels there. Ø The SCC Library System is working on a plan to stay open six days per week, including four hours on Saturday and four hours on Sunday. Ø The savings of $300,000 from the Li- brary Capital Project was used to fund the cost of a City Hall Emergency Generator in the upcoming fiscal year. In order to provide the high level of ser- vice the community expects within the rev- enues we have available, we will be present- ing to council a city-wide Strategic Plan at the goal setting session next January. The plan will propose both revenue enhancements/ goals and expenditure/program reductions aimed at providing a balanced budget that can accommodate planned growth for main- tenance of facilities, appropriate staffing lev- els for high customer service and funding for future capital projects. -12- Golden Jubilee1955-2005 CALIFORNIA USA Summer Concert Series 2005 June 30 JP & The Rhythm Chasers Music from the 20's & 30's July 7 Mark Russo & the Classy Cats Jazzy music of the 40's July 14 Backpages Groovy music form the 60's July 21 Inoahband 70's funk July 28 Notorious Let's go 80's August 4 June 23 Cupertino Symphonic Band Symphonic versions of popular songs through the decades For more information call Cupertino Parks and Recreation Department 777-3120 Take a musical journey through the decades and celebrate Cupertino's 50th birthday year. Round up friends and family, pack the picnic basket, and enjoy an evening of free music Thursday's from 6:00pm to 8:00pm! All concerts take place in the amphitheater at Memorial Park, located at the corner of Mary Ave. and Stevens Creek Blvd. -13- CINEMA at SUNDOWN Cupertino's Free, Outdoor Film Series Thursdays, 8 - 10 p.m. Memorial Park Amphitheater (@ Stevens Creek & Mary) For updates, call 777-3120 August 11 Robots Beyond the scope, freshness and vibrancy of an incredible world populated solely by mechanical beings, Wedge and his team are creating memorable robots, each with his / her own distinct personality. The result is a timeless tale that pushes the boundaries of animation, while introducing characters rich with whimsy, heart and soul. MPAA Rating: PG 2005, Director: Chris Wedge August 18 Spellbound A fascinating portrait of a group of young people and their families in which the spelling-bee subculture becomes a window into contemporary society and the American Dream. This delightful documentary turned out to be the most action-packed thriller of the summer. Rated: G 2002, Director: Jeff Blitz August 25 Bend It Like Beckham Jess is an Indian girl who dreams of life on a more even playing field; whether it be her beloved game of soccer or an opportunity to experience more than what her parents and culture might be ready to accept. MPAA Rating: PG-13 2003, Director: Gurinder Chadha The City of Cupertino proudly presents the return of Not yet on DVD Innovation Education Collaboration -14- TeenTeenTeenTeenTeen Happenings this SummerHappenings this SummerHappenings this SummerHappenings this SummerHappenings this Summer Teen Adventures, 12-17 years Don’t be bored this summer, come join us for trips all over the bay area! If you are 12-17 years old, these trips are just for you. Get your friends to sign up with you, or just hang out with our cool teen staff. Join us for one or all of them. For more information, please call 408.777.3120. ♦ Hiking at Ranch San Antonio 7/1 ♦ BBQ & Sports at Memorial Park 7/5 ♦ Silicon Shores - Day of water fun 7/7 ♦ Camping & Santa Cruz Beach Board- walk 7/13 to 15 ♦ Ice Skating 7/18 ♦ San Francisco Giants Game 7/20 ♦ Valley Fair and Santana Row 7/22 ♦ BBQ and Scavenger Hunt 7/25 ♦ Alcatraz in San Francisco 7/26 ♦ Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 7/29 ♦ Blackberry Farm 8/2 ♦ Monterey Bay Aquarium And Cannery Row 8/5 ♦ Golfland and Waterslides 8/9 ♦ Back to School Shopping 8/10 ♦ Garrod Farms Horseback Riding 8/12 ♦ Pier 39 and Ghirardelli 8/15 ♦ Malibu Grand Prix 8/17 ♦ Movies and Shopping 8/19 Cupertino Teen CenterCupertino Teen CenterCupertino Teen CenterCupertino Teen CenterCupertino Teen Center Great things going on this summer. Come play pool, PS2, foosball, Air hockey, Com- puter games, hang out, eat, and watch mov- ies. Enjoy any of the great activities the teen center offers. Free for residents, small fee for non-residents. Monday through Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. Call 408.777.1335, or 408.777.3120 for more info. Also, check out www.cupertinoteens.com for more info. Summer DanceSummer DanceSummer DanceSummer DanceSummer Dance Summer Dance for 6 to 8th graders, July 22, 7:30 to 10 pm Quinlan Community Cen- ter $5 and Student ID. FreecyclingFreecyclingFreecyclingFreecyclingFreecycling The Freecycle Network is a grassroots movement of people who are giving and getting stuff for free. The Freecycle Network was started in May 2003 to promote waste reduction in Tucson. An incorporated non- profit in Arizona, the network provides in- dividuals and non-profits an electronic fo- rum to “recycle” unwanted items. One person’s trash can truly be another’s treasure. How it works When you want to find a new home for something — whether it’s a chair, a fax ma- chine, piano, or an old door — you simply send an e-mail offering it to members of your Freecycle group. Or, maybe you’re looking to acquire some- thing yourself. Simply respond to a member’s offer, and you just might get it. After that, it’s up to the giver to decide who receives the gift and to set up a pickup time for passing on the treasure. Everything posted must be free, legal, and appropriate for all ages. Non-profit organizations also benefit from The Freecycle Network. Post the item or items you want to give away and a local or- ganization can help you get it to someone in need. Membership is free. To sign up, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ CupertinoFreeCycle/. For more information visit http://freecycle.org/. -15- Council ActionsCouncil ActionsCouncil ActionsCouncil ActionsCouncil Actions Tuesday, June 7, 2005 Council Members Present: Kwok, Lowenthal, James, Sandoval, Wang Adopted a proclamation recognizing Monta Vista High School’s successful Walk/Bike to School Day. Approved the minutes from the May 17 and 26 City Council meetings. Adopted resolutions accepting Ac- counts Payable for May 13 and 20. Adopted a resolution accepting Pay- roll for May 20. Adopted a resolution in recognition of Monta Vista High School being rated the fifty-seventh best high school in the na- tion. Adopted a resolution in recognition of the Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD) for having two high schools ranked among the best in the nation Adopted a resolution approving a Tax Equity Allocation (TEA). Approved the Community Special Events policy at the Civic Center Plaza. Considered objections to the proposed removal of brush, and adopted a reso- lution ordering the abatement of the public nuisance. Denied an appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of additional parking stalls on the adjacent property for the project is located at 1375 South De Anza Boulevard. Note: Agenda items are subject to change. Prior to the meeting, confirm agenda with city clerk, 777.3223. Copies of agendas are avail- able at City Hall on the Thursday preceding council and planning commission meetings. Tuesday, June 21, 2005 Council Members Present: Kwok, James, Sandoval, Wang Council Members Absent: Lowenthal Labor negotiations – the purpose of the closed session is to consult with City management representatives David Knapp and Carol Atwood concerning labor negotiations with Cupertino City Employee’s Association, and Unrepre- sented Management and Confidential Employees. Presentation of resolution in recogni- tion of Monta Vista High School being rated the fifty-seventh best high school in the nation. Presentation of resolution in recogni- tion of the Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD) for having two high schools ranked among the best in the nation. Approved the minutes from the June 2 and 7 City Council meetings. Adopted resolutions accepting Ac- counts Payable for May 27, June 3, and June 10. Accepted payroll for June 3. Adopted a resolution setting a hearing date of July 19 to provide for lien as- sessments and collection resulting from abatement of a public nuisance (brush and weeds). The Cupertino Scene is published monthly, except in August and January, and distributed to all residents and businesses in the city. In- formation may be submitted via e-mail to pio@cupertino.org. Questions may be directed to the Public Information Office at City Hall, 408.777.3200. Deadline is the first Wednesday of the month for the next month’s issue. -16- Cupertino Scene PRSRT-STD Cupertino City Hall U.S. Postage 10300 Torre Avenue PAID Cupertino, CA 95014 Cupertino, CA Permit No. 239 ECRWSS Postal Customer City Meetings July 5 City Council*** CANCELLED July 7 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm.) 6:00 p.m. July 7 Parks and Recreation Commission*** 7:00 p.m. July 12 Planning Commission*** CANCELLED July 13 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm.) 4:30 p.m. July 14 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm.) 6:30 p.m. July 19 City Council*** 6:45 p.m. July 20 Audit Committee (Conf. Rm.) 4:00 p.m. July 20 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm.) 7:00 p.m. July 20 Telecommunications Commission (Tour) 6:00 p.m. July 21 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm.) 6:00 p.m. July 26 Planning Commission*** 6:45 p.m. July 27 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm.) 4:30 p.m. CITY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY ON JULY 4. Unless otherwise noted, all City Council and commission meetings are held at 10350 Torre Ave. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For recorded meeting schedule/information after hours, call 777-3200. The City Channel (Comcast Cable Channel 26) offers agenda information, broadcasts of council/planning commission meetings and other programs. 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