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Home My WebLink AboutScene January 2003 - 01.01.2003January 2003 vol. xxvi no. 5 A monthly publication of the City of Cupertino Cupertino Scene TTTTTemporaremporaremporaremporaremporar y Library Library Library Library Librar yyyyy OpenOpenOpenOpenOpen The Cupertino library on Torre Avenue is now closed. It is now open in its new, temporary loca- tion at 10441 Bandley Drive located between Lazaneo and Mariani Avenues, off DeAnza Bou- levard. Also Available You may use your library card at any other Santa Clara County Library including those closest to Cupertino: •Campbell Library, 77 Harrison Ave., (408) 866-1991 •Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Rd., (650) 948-7683 •Woodland Branch Library, 1975 Grant Rd., (650) 969-6030 •Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave., (408) 867-6126 Library HoursLibrary HoursLibrary HoursLibrary HoursLibrary Hours Monday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 12 noon to 6 p.m. Library telephone numbers are: General Number (408) 446-1677 Accounts, Billing 1-800-286-1991 Dial-in Catalog 1-877-471-3349 TeleCirc 1-800-471-0991 The library has a Web Catalog at http:// webpac.santaclaracountylib.org/, and a catalog at telnet://library.santaclaracountylib.org/. The brochure, Library Catalog Access from Home or Work, is available at the library. 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 Entrance and parking at the temporary library are around the back. Who YWho YWho YWho YWho Ya Gonna Call?a Gonna Call?a Gonna Call?a Gonna Call?a Gonna Call? See an abandoned shopping cart? Graffitti? Need a building permit? Have a question about city ser- vices? Residents and businesses in Cupertino need no longer wade through a government directory. For all non-emergency services in Cupertino, just dial 777-CITY(2489). For all city services in Cupertino (408)777-CITY -2- The Cupertino Scene is published monthly except in August and distrib- uted to all residents and businesses in the city. Information may be submit- ted via e-mail to rickk@cupertino.org. Questions may be directed to the Pub- lic Information Office at City Hall, 777- 3262. Deadline is the first Wednesday of the month for the next month’s issue. In This Issue 777-CITY for All Services ................ 1 Temporary Library Open ................. 1 Arts Grants ....................................... 2 Bicycle Rules of the Road............... 2 Affordable Housing Available......... 3 Home Loans and Grants ................. 3 World Religion Day.......................... 3 Local Producer’s Work.................... 4 Donate Live Trees ............................ 4 Parking Problems? ......................... 4 ECO-News ......................................... 5 Your Old Computer.......................... 5 Tree Recycling ................................. 5 Junk Mail Reduction Kit.................. 5 Lunar New Year Parade ................... 5 Roots: Helen Jugum Jemin ............ 6 Historical Society ............................ 6 Simply Safe...................................... 7 Crossroads Plan .............................. 8 Crossroads Questionnaire .............. 9 Stevens Creek Corridor ..................10 Winter Wonderful ............................10 Friday Night Adventures ................10 Social Event for Adults 50+ ...........11 Fiery Flamenco ...............................11 Community Calendar .....................12 Council Actions ..............................14 Agenda Previews ............................14 Sound Off ........................................15 City Meetings ..................................16 Commission OffersCommission OffersCommission OffersCommission OffersCommission Offers Arts GrantsArts GrantsArts GrantsArts GrantsArts Grants Local artists have until Tuesday, Feb. 18 to sub- mit applications for grants offered by the Cupertino Fine Arts Commission. Grant funds are earmarked for both adults and high school students. The grants will be awarded in April. Proposals from artists and art organizations will be evaluated on whether they serve a wide range of citizens or groups not already served. Other evaluation criteria include how the grant would extend the range of fine arts activities in the community and how it would encourage diverse programs based on the needs and inter- ests of Cupertino residents. All proposals must contain provisions for measuring success and financial accountability. The arts commission offers two granting cycles each year. The total budget remaining this year is approximately $5,500. Anyone interested in applying for an arts grant should contact the Cupertino city clerk’s office at (408) 777-3223, or see the web site at www.cupertino.org, and see the Fine Arts Com- mission link under City Government, Commis- sions. Bicycle Rules of the RoadBicycle Rules of the RoadBicycle Rules of the RoadBicycle Rules of the RoadBicycle Rules of the Road DMV Rule 21200: Bicycle riders have all the rights and responsibilities of vehicle drivers. Safety Tip: Obey traffic signs and signals. Bicyclists must behave like drivers of other vehicles in order to travel safely on streets and highways shared with motor vehicles. For more rules on bicycle safety check http:/ /www.dmv.ca.gov/about/bicycle.htm. -3- AffordableAffordableAffordableAffordableAffordable Housing AHousing AHousing AHousing AHousing Availablevailablevailablevailablevailable Cupertino Community Services is now solic- iting applications for the City of Cupertino’s Below Market Rate (BMR) rental program. The one, two and three bedroom units are for very- low and low-income households. Currently there is a short waiting list for very-low-income cat- egory and no waiting list for low-income. In the beginning of 2003, an additional 20 afford- able units will become available. Cupertino City Council recently approved amendments to the Housing Mitigation Manual. One of the major changes in the program is the ranking system used to qualify participants for housing. Two points are given to those who work in Cupertino, one point for Cupertino residents and one point for public service em- ployees in Cupertino. The more points scored, the more likely an applicant will qualify for the program. Although the point system is designed to give priority the previously mentioned groups, there are no geographical restrictions for appli- cation submission. In Cupertino, all new housing developments must designate 15% of new units to the afford- able housing program. Of that amount, 60% are for very-low income households and 40% for low-income households. This distribution enables the City to meet the significantly higher demands for very-low-income units. If you are interested, please pick up an appli- cation at Cupertino Community Services, 10185 N. Stelling Road in Cupertino. The applications are accepted on an on-going basis. For more information contact: Shirley Chang, Community Program Manager at Cupertino Community Services, (408) 255-8033 or e-mail ccs@cupertinocommunityser vices.org. Home RepairHome RepairHome RepairHome RepairHome Repair Loans and GrantsLoans and GrantsLoans and GrantsLoans and GrantsLoans and Grants The County of Santa Clara, in cooperation with the City of Cupertino, operates a low-in- terest housing rehabilitation loan program for repairs to single-family homes. Loans are avail- able to repair a roof, build a wheelchair ramp, or bring a home up to local housing codes. Loan recipients must be considered very-low or low income. All rehabilitation loans are 15-year terms, un- less a special exception is justified. Interest rates range from 3% annual percentage rate (APR) for amortized loans to 6% APR for deferred loans. The maximum loan amount is based on need. Please contact the County of Santa Clara at (408) 441-0261 for an application or further information on the program. WWWWWorld Religionorld Religionorld Religionorld Religionorld Religion Day CelebrationDay CelebrationDay CelebrationDay CelebrationDay Celebration The Cupertino Bahá’í community is sponsor- ing its seventh annual celebration of World Re- ligion Day on Sunday, January 19 2003. 3 to 5 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road. World Religion Day is intended to help fos- ter interfaith understanding and harmony by em- phasizing the common spiritual values underly- ing all religions. It provides the opportunity to seek a unified approach to the spiritual chal- lenges that confront humanity, and recognizes that the earth is but one country, and humanity its citizenry. The program will feature promi- nent religious and civic leaders from many tra- ditions of faith, artistic renditions, music and an on-site reception immediately following the program. Admission is free. The theme of this year’s program, “Religion: Promoter of Unity, Not Fanaticism”, calls the community together to renew recognition of the power of positive spiritual values found in all religions to unite the hearts of people. For more information, please call (408) 446- 5799 or visit www.bci.org/cupertino. -4- Local PrLocal PrLocal PrLocal PrLocal Pr oducer’soducer’soducer’soducer’soducer’s AAAAAwarwarwarwarwar d-Wd-Wd-Wd-Wd-Winning Winning Winning Winning Winning Workorkorkorkork Val Jeffery, winner of the 2002 Cupertino Outstanding Producer Award (COPA) is a Producer with the Cupertino Senior TV Productions Group, makers of “The Better Part.” The group is sponsored by the Cupertino Senior Cen- ter and the program is taped at De Anza College. This year’s COPA award was presented to Val at the Cupertino Telecommunications Commission meeting on December 4, for her program “Earthquake in El Salvador.” The program features seniors Jan and Howard Hill, residents of Cupertino, who helped rebuild a village in El Salvador after a devastating earth- quake. Born and raised in England, Val came to the United States 20 years ago with her husband, Gordon, and children Mark and Sharon. Val joined The Better Part a year ago and edits her own shows on the iMac that her husband bought her for her birthday. “I just love the iMovie software, it’s so simple to use that I can concen- trate on the content of my program,” says Val. Other programs to Val’s credit include: “Viewfinders,” about our local camcorder club, she interviewed Frank Swanson, club president; “Wanna Make a Movie?” a documentary pro- file on Michael Andres, a local school teacher who wrote and produced a 35-minute short film, “Kidschool,” shown at the San Jose Film Festival; and “Special Phones at No Cost,” with Frances Franco of the California Telephone Access Program (CTAP). Val is currently working on a second program “Special Phone Services” to help get the word out about CTAP and got to talk with Dr. Bob Segalman, founder of Speech to Speech ser- vice. Two of the programs, “Wanna Make a Movie?” and “Earthquake in El Salvador” were finalists in this year’s prestigious Western Access Video Excellence (WAVE) awards held recently in Santa Rosa. She was a winner with “Earth- quake in El Salvador.” She has produced a host of different sub- jects but hopes one day that one of her pro- grams will make a difference to someone’s life. Next year she will be working on a program on Alzheimer’s – Living with Memory Loss. This show will hit close to home as it was sadly, inspired by the recent death of fellow crewmember, Carter Wells. Carter’s last camera assignment was for Val on “Special Phones Services” that will be dedi- cated to him and airs early in January. “To think it all started by taking the grand- children, Adam, Kyra and Sydney to Memorial Park to see the ducks. Memorial Park is next door to the Cupertino Senior Center so I de- cided to go back to see what they offered and found the Better Part Group. Appropriately, the grandchildren were there to see me get my COPA award. I have finally found out what I want to be when I grow up!” Earthquake in El Salvador will be re-aired January 21 & 23, 2003, on Cupertino Public Access TV, Channel 15. Donate Live TDonate Live TDonate Live TDonate Live TDonate Live Trrrrreeseeseeseesees If you’ve decorated a live potted tree for the holidays, and wish to donate it, contact Our City Forest at 998-7337. Our City Forest is a non- profit group dedicated to planting trees throughout Santa Clara Valley—in parks, along city streets, and at schools. Learn about their organization at www.ourcityforest.org. ParkingParkingParkingParkingParking Problems?Problems?Problems?Problems?Problems? If you notice vehicles il- legally parked in your neigh- borhood, please call (408) 299-2311 and, de- pending on the time of day, a Code Enforce- ment Officer or Sheriff’s Deputy will be dis- patched. Some common violations of the Park- ing Ordinance relate to permit parking zones, no parking on street sweeping days and fire lane violations. If you wish to report an abandoned vehicle, you may call the Code Enforcement Of- fice at (408) 777-3182 or the Abandoned Ve- hicle Hotline at (408) 777-3315. -5- ECO-NewsECO-NewsECO-NewsECO-NewsECO-News by Pamela Lesdesma What to Do WWhat to Do WWhat to Do WWhat to Do WWhat to Do Withithithithith YYYYYour Old Computerour Old Computerour Old Computerour Old Computerour Old Computer If you received new computer equipment for Christmas and are wondering where to take your old computer: Resource Area For Teachers (RAFT) in San Jose, 451-1423, www.raft.net A non-profit that pro- vides used, working computers to teachers and other non-profit agencies. Donations ac- cepted. Computers: must run at 200 Mega- hertz or more, have at least 64 MB of RAM, a Pentium chip, and a CD ROM drive. Printers: no dot matrix printers; 1996 or newer. Monitors: 17” screen or bigger; 1994 or newer. Computer Recycling Ctr. in Santa Clara, 327- 1800, www.crc.org A non-profit that redistributes working com- puters to teachers and other non-profits. Ac- cepts working and nonworking equipment. Computers/towers: complete, N/C; if miss- ing parts, $5. Laptops, hard drives, CD-ROMs, telephone equipment: N/C. Monitors: 1999 and newer, N/C; 1998 and older, $15. TVs, $1/lb. Printers: inkjet or laser, 1999 or newer, N/C; older, $2-$10. City of Cupertino and Apple Computer’s free electronics recycling program: (408) 862-2667. Mon, Wed., and Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 10300 Bubb Rd.— Accepting all computer components and peripherals (PCs and Macs), fax machines, VCRs, stereo equipment, home copiers, and DVD players. No TVs. No monitors with cracked glass. Bring proof of residence. TTTTTrrrrree Recyclingee Recyclingee Recyclingee Recyclingee Recycling Christmas trees will be collected at homes from Jan. 2-17 on the regular recycling day. (Re- member that garbage/recycling days will be one day later during the first week of January.) Trees will also be picked up at apartment and condo- minium complexes during the same period (managers should call to schedule a pickup.) They should be put out by 6 a.m., cut into 4-foot lengths, with all decorations removed. Flocked trees will be accepted for recycling. Trees with decorations, tinsel, and stands cannot be collected for composting, but will be picked up as gar- bage. Junk Mail Reduction KitJunk Mail Reduction KitJunk Mail Reduction KitJunk Mail Reduction KitJunk Mail Reduction Kit Junk mail usually increases dramatically dur- ing the Christmas season. January is a good time to take a look at all of the catalogs, credit card requests, non-profit solicitations and rou- tine advertising packets you’ve received (that you didn’t want to receive), and make an ef- fort to remove your name from their mailing lists. City residents wishing to receive a kit should call 777-3337 or pick one up at the Quinlan Center. Lunar New YLunar New YLunar New YLunar New YLunar New Year Paradeear Paradeear Paradeear Paradeear Parade The Lunar New Year Unity Parade commit- tee would like to invite you and your organiza- tion to join this Cupertino community event and march with us during the parade. The parade will take place on March 8, 2003 and begin at 10:30 a.m. The parade route will be about 1.2 miles from Jollyman Park to Me- morial Park. Afterwards, Memorial Park will host a variety of fun activities in which anyone can participate. The parade and festival promise to be great fun for all involved. Your participation will be a wonderful addition to this unique and exciting new event. The mission for this event is to bring our community’s broad spectrum of cultures closer together. It is free of charge to participate. Please check the web site www.unityparade.org for more in- formation. We look forward to having you and your organization be part of this community event. For more information contact: Barbara Rogers at pfandbarbrogers@earthlink.net, or Kris Wang at Kw_dew@hotmail.com, or call (408) 398- 7658. -6- RootsRootsRootsRootsRoots By Gail Fretwell Hugger Helen Jugum JeminHelen Jugum JeminHelen Jugum JeminHelen Jugum JeminHelen Jugum Jemin There are not many old landmarks left from the early days in Cupertino, but here and there are reminders if you know where to look. Near Marie Callendar’s restaurant stands a large oak tree. Nearly 103 years ago, Matthew Jugum came to the west side of Santa Clara Valley from Austria. He and his wife, Ann Mise Jugum, settled in a little cottage on Alexander Montgomery’s property, near the oak tree. Matthew worked in the Montgomery distillery, producing several kinds of wine, including plum wine and sacra- mental wines for the Jewish communities. Matthew and Ann had three children, Joseph, Helen and Mary. The Jugums were a Catholic family and Helen was baptized at St. Clare’s Church in Santa Clara, as the local chapel from the earliest days, Villa Maria, was being transitioned to the new building in Cupertino, the first St. Joseph’s Church. Later, the Jugum family moved to a larger cottage on Monta Vista Avenue (now Randy Lane). Two more children, Steve and Nickolas, were born here. The neigh- bors on the west side grouped loosely together according to nationalities. In the area where the Jugum family lived were also the Kresalja, Bagar, Morgin, Mise, Kalafatovich, Plecas, Kopanica and Lobrovich families. Many of these people were related. Helen married Walter Jemin, who worked for the Paul Mariani Company and they continued to live in Cupertino. They had one son, Walter, Jr. Helen and her cousin, Ann Saich, reminisced years ago about their early years, going to the first St. Joseph’s Church. There was only one 9 a.m. mass on Sunday during their childhood and many of the families had their own pew in the church. “Everyone knew if you missed mass”, they said. “We went to church three times a week, every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday”, recalled Helen. “Wednesday was to say the rosary, Fri- day was to say the stations (of the cross). It was very strict then. You couldn’t breathe in church.” While the cousins were happy later on to see the restrictions of fasting and abstinence (from eat- ing meat on Fridays) eased, they still preferred to see the Catholic nuns dress in their traditional habits. Both Anne and Helen loved the little church they walked to as children. Anne remembered getting down on her knees along with their par- ish priest, and helping him scrub the church floors with buckets of water and suds. Helen recalled the dome behind the altar. “It was so beautiful”, she said. “It had a lovely picture with angels and saints. When I saw it, I used to think I was in Heaven.” Helen passed away in 2002 at age 98, very possibly the oldest person born here and a life- long resident of Cupertino. Sources - the Family History Files, Cupertino Historical Museum. Historical SocietyHistorical SocietyHistorical SocietyHistorical SocietyHistorical Society Lecture SeriesLecture SeriesLecture SeriesLecture SeriesLecture Series The Cupertino Historical Society and Museum announces the fourth lecture in its Gathering at the Crossroads series on January 28, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will feature a slide pre- sentation on the history, and gardens of the Filoli Center by Mr. Grover Cleveland of the Filoli Speakers Bureau. A prime example of the California eclectic style, Filoli provides and inspiring vision of a new Eden, with bountiful land, plentiful re- sources, and an emphasis on self-sufficiency. Filoli represented a desire to create a magnifi- cent and enduring country estate. Now oper- ated by Filoli Center, the estate is open to the public for tours Tuesday through Saturday. The Gathering at the Crossroads begins with a Cupertino Historical Society member’s pot- luck at 6:30 p.m. Participants are asked to bring a dish of their choice. The lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Cupertino Room inside the Quinlan Community Center located at 10185 North Stelling Road. The lecture is $3 for non-mem- bers and free to members. The Cupertino Historical Society is a public benefit corporation dedicated to the preserva- tion and interpretation of the history and cul- ture, both past and present, of Cupertino. The society operates its main museum in the Quinlan Community Center. Museum hours are Wednes- day through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admis- sion is free. -7- Simply SafeSimply SafeSimply SafeSimply SafeSimply Safe by Marsha Hovey Earthquakes can be traumatic. Immediately following an earthquake, you may not be think- ing clearly. Keep this checklist handy to help re- mind you to be safe. Post Earthquake Checklist Check for natural gas leaks Check for overturned lighted candles Extinguish small fires Treat injuries Check for household chemical spills Check for gas leaks at neighbor’s houses Check for structural damage Turn on the television or battery oper- ated radio Put phone receivers back on the hook Call 9-1-1 for life threatening emergen- cies, otherwise stay off the phone Cordless phones won’t work if the power is out Prepare for aftershocks (move heavy items to lower shelves, secure hazardous household chemicals) Assemble emergency supplies including: Food, water, First Aid kit, battery- operated radio, flashlight or light stick Don’t flush toilets Gather important docu- ments Remember that during earth- quakes and other disasters, Sher- iff, Fire and Ambulance services will be overwhelmed and unavailable. It will be up to you to complete these tasks. If you haven’t learned the necessary skills, reg- ister for one of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) sessions being offered this year. You’ll learn it all! The next class starts January 10. Don’t wait another day. Upcoming Classes: Kaleidoscope Public Safety Camp for Middle and High School January 2, 3, 4, Limited to 20 students. Cost $15. CERT Free January 10, 17, 24, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Jan 11, 18, 25, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. CERT Feb 1, March 1, April 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. First Aid Cost $10. Feb 1, 1 to 4 p.m. CPR Cost $10 Feb 22, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you do only one thing to pre- pare this month… Donate your canned food earth- quake supplies to Cupertino Com- munity Services and update your kit. To register for classes or request additional information on how to be prepared, go to “Emergency Preparedness” at www.cupertino.org, or contact Marsha Hovey, 777-3335 or email CERT@cupertino.org. Registra- tion forms are also available at the Library, Quinlan Center and City Hall. -8- Project Contacts: The draft Crossroads Area Streetscape Plan will be available on the City’s website at www.cupertino.org/planning after December 20, 2002. For more information, please contact the Planning Department at (408) 777-3277 or email Aarti Shrivastava, Senior Planner, at aartis@cupertino.org. The City is introducing the Crossroads Area Streetscape Plan to create an attractive, pedestrian-friendly shopping district at the historic shopping core of Cupertino. The Crossroads area includes properties on both sides of Stevens Creek Boulevard from Stelling Road to De Anza Boulevard. Project Process The essential elements of the Plan incorporate the following: 1. Provide a 20-foot wide sidewalk with street furniture, pedestrian lighting and street trees along Stevens Creek Boulevard as new buildings are constructed or existing buildings are redeveloped. 2. Bring buildings closer to the street and locate parking to the rear (for new construction). 3. Provide active retail on the ground floor along Stevens Creek Boulevard. 4. Decrease building heights from three to two stories to the rear of properties that are adjacent to single family residential zones, and allow more flexibility for building heights (an increase from 45 feet to 55 feet) in the front half of properties along Stevens Creek Boulevard for architectural features and pitched roofs. Please note that: 1. The Plan does not propose changes to land uses or an increase in development intensity from that currently allowed by the General Plan. 2. The Plan does not propose removal of through-lanes on Stevens Creek Meetings The following meetings have been scheduled to hear your ideas on the Crossroads area: Dates – Wednesday, January 15, 2003 & Wednesday, January 22, 2003. Location - Reception Room, Cupertino Senior Center, 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. Time – 7:00-8:30PM The Planning Commission public hearing is tentatively scheduled for February 10, 2003. The City Council public hearing is tentatively scheduled for March 3, 2003. We look forward to your input and comments as we continue reviewing the draft. Crossroads Area Streetscape Plan Cupertino -9- Items es No 1. Provide a 20-foot wide sidewalk with benches, pedestrian lights and street trees with new development or redevelopment. 2. Bring buildings closer to the street and locate parking to the rear. 3. Provide active retail at the ground floor. 4. Decrease building heights adjacent to single-family residential areas, and allow more flexibility for building heights (increase 45 feet to 55 feet) in the front half of properties for architectural features and pitched roofs. 5. I generally support the Plan. I’d like to see the following in the Crossroads Area: CROSSROADS QUESTIONNAIRE -10- Stevens CrStevens CrStevens CrStevens CrStevens Cr eek Coreek Coreek Coreek Coreek Cor ridorridorridorridorridor----- Goals for the FutureGoals for the FutureGoals for the FutureGoals for the FutureGoals for the Future The Stevens Creek corridor has been identified as a unique open space asset where a major land- mark, the Stevens Creek, runs. The corridor en- compasses McClellan Ranch Nature Preserve, Simms property, Blackberry Farm (that includes the Picnic Grounds, Golf Course, and the Blue Pheasant restaurant building), and the Stocklmeir property with a citrus orchard. These adjoining properties add up to over 60 acres. The City of Cupertino has been acquiring open space in this corridor since the 1970’s. The 33 acres of the Blackberry Farm properties were pur- chased by the City of Cupertino in 1991 by way of Bond Measure T. Bond Measure T called for a 2.4 percent utility tax for 25 years (to 2016). Due to the incremental acquisition of these properties over the years, the community has never had the opportunity to consider the full value and the as- sets of these unique properties. A master plan pro- cess will provide such an opportunity in explor- ing how these properties can best be utilized to fully meet the community’s needs for the future. On November 18, 2002, the City Council met with the Parks and Recreation Commission in a joint study session to begin to outline goals for the Stevens Creek corridor master plan project. Individual council members commented on what should be analyzed and/or included in the master plan. The following is a list of City Council goals that were drafted at that meeting and then ap- proved at the December 2, 2002, City Council meeting: · Engage the public in the planning for this important amenity · Invite members of the community to enjoy the property in the corridor year-round – serve more people · Minimize the effects of park operation on surrounding residents · Preserve and restore the natural environment of the creek corridor for park users and as habi- tat for wildlife · Provide a trail compatible with the natural setting that will accommodate a variety of trail users · Acknowledge and interpret the history of the area through historical markers and preservation of buildings at McClellan Ranch · Encourage educational uses of the creek cor- ridor and support environmental programming at McClellan Ranch · Consider Blue Pheasant operation and how it affects the neighborhood · Analyze relocating the Blackberry Farm en- trance to Stevens Creek Boulevard · Provide an economic analysis of what is pro- posed to be added or deleted from the current program so that Council can understand the im- pacts of the proposed changes · Consider what other recreational amenities are needed in the community and how the Stevens Creek corridor fits into the overall park and rec- reation offering in Cupertino Community interest and input are encouraged. If you have questions, concerns, or would like to be added to the mailing list, call Parks and Recre- ation Administration at 777-3110 or e-mail mariep@cupertino.org. WWWWWinter Winter Winter Winter Winter Wonderonderonderonderonder fulfulfulfulful WWWWWeek and Campeek and Campeek and Campeek and Campeek and Camp Cupertino Parks and Recreation is offering four days of thrills, fun, and captivating activities for your child this year at our annual program during the CUSD mid-year break. Excursions, cooking, games and crafts are all highlights of the week, which are based on a daily theme. Leaders plan all activities and an information sheet will be mailed to all who enroll before the start of the program. A camp t-shirt is included. The camps run Tues- day, February 18 to Friday, February 21, 2003, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Winter Wonderful Week is for children ages 5 to 7 and is held at Creekside Park. Winter Wonderful Camp is for children 8 to 12 years old and is held at Wilson Park. For more information about these camps and how to register, please call Cupertino Parks and Recreation at (408) 777-3120. Friday Night AdventuresFriday Night AdventuresFriday Night AdventuresFriday Night AdventuresFriday Night Adventures Friday Night Adventures is for kids six to 11- years old, looking for something fun to do on a Friday night after a hard week at school. Leaders and kids will enjoy a multitude of activities. We will play games, do crafts and cooking, watch movies, and have a special surprise. Instead of sitting around watching TV or playing video games, come and have fun with some of the fun- -11- niest leaders around. Friday Night Adventures run from 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Friday, January 24 and Friday, March 28, 2003. The cost is $ 35 for Cupertino residents and $ 42 for Non-Resi- dents. Cost includes pizza, snacks, excursions, su- pervision, and supplies. For more information about the Friday Night Adventures or how to register, please call Cupertino Parks and Recre- ation at 777-3120. Social EventsSocial EventsSocial EventsSocial EventsSocial Events for Adults Age 50+for Adults Age 50+for Adults Age 50+for Adults Age 50+for Adults Age 50+ Many opportunities for adults, age 50+ to in- teract and socialize with their peers is offered at the vibrant Cupertino Senior Center. Part of a healthy lifestyle is staying active both physically and mentally. Whether your interest is sports, music or meeting people, there is a social activity at the Senior Center for you. A membership to the Cupertino Senior Center includes participation in all of our social events. For the sports enthusiast, drop-in tennis for all levels is held Tuesday mornings. Golf for Seniors is a non competitive, just for fun round of golf. Held Monday mornings and the only cost are green fees. Table Tennis free play is held Tuesday after- noons and Friday mornings. Two tables are avail- able for doubles matches. Music and dance socials enrich our lives and encourage creative expression. Karaoke is held Thursday afternoons. Besides singing in different languages, dancers are welcome to dance along with the Karaoke music. There is a $1 fee for Karaoke Social. The Monday monthly line dance social is open to beginners and experienced line dancers. The $3 fee includes instruction and re- freshments. Check out the weekly ballroom dance social held on Wednesday afternoons. The $10 monthly fee includes instruction. Meeting new people is easy at one of the many fun filled socials held at the Senior Center. On Wednesdays at noon, the Weekly Wednesday Lunch is served. The $3 fee includes a hot main entree and yummy dessert. No extra charge for the friendly conversation. Starting at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays after lunch is Penny Bingo. Bring your pennies and try your luck. Also, every week- day afternoon join in open card playing and bridge games. On the first Monday of the month, come help us celebrate birthdays of our members at the 1:00 P.M. Birthday Party Social. Social includes cake, punch and entertainment all for $1. Spend Friday afternoon playing Bingo. Cards start at $3.50 and 12 games are played. Bingo pots are based on number of members playing. On the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, join in on an afternoon movies and popcorn. Open all day is our cozy lobby area where coffee is a quar- ter and chatting with others by the fire is priceless. The Cupertino Senior Center is located at 21251 Stevens Creek Boulevard. For more information on programs and memberships for adults 50+, please call 777-3150. Fiery FlamencoFiery FlamencoFiery FlamencoFiery FlamencoFiery Flamenco The Peninsula Symphony celebrates 2003 with a daz- zling offering of flamenco dance and Spanish music that is “part gypsy, part Moorish” in its melodies. With Mitchell Sardou Klein conducting, the orchestra leads off with the intricate rhythms of Emmanuel Chabrier’s Espana. Following is the brilliantly col- orful violin concerto, Symphonie Espagnole by Edouard Lalo. The violin passages with contrast- ing lyrical and bravura phrases are played by Pen- insula Symphony’s concert master/soloist, Patricia Burnham. For the second half of the program, Carolina Lugo’s Brisas de Espana Flamenco Dance Com- pany adds its visual impact to the symphony ren- ditions of the suite from Carmen by Georges Bizet, and Manuel de Falla’s Dance from La Vida Breve. Ms. Lugo is a master of the castanets, and has appeared many times on “Classical Showcase.” What more fitting way to conclude this all-Span- ish program than a combination of the fiery in- tensity of Flamenco dance with the robust en- ergy of Bolero by Maurice Ravel. Three concerts are available: January 17, 8 p.m., at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center; Janu- ary 18, 8 p.m., at the Flint Center; and January 19, Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m., at the Fox Theatre in Redwood City. Tickets are $23. To order tickets for San Mateo Performing Arts or the Flint Cen- ter, call the Peninsula Symphony office at (650) 941-5291. For tickets to the afternoon perfor- mance at the Fox, call (650) 579-5568, ext. 1. As always, purchases may be made online at music@peninsulasym.org. 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. Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number for details. JAN. Club/Organization Time Location Phone 1 Wed Al-ANON Family Group* Al-ATEEN* 7:30 p.m. 8:15 p.m. 940 S. Stelling Road Redeemer Lutheran Church, 940 S. Stelling 734-5869 292-8897 2 Thurs De Anza Lions Club* Cup. Host Lions Club* Northwest Y Service Club* Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Service Women’s Quilting Group* Connect Club I* Connect Club II* Connect Club III* Overeaters Anonymous* HP Communicators Toastmasters #4606* 6:45 a.m. 7:15 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Noon 8 a.m. Noon 7 p.m. 7:00 a.m. Holders Country Inn Mariani’s Restaurant Northwest YMCA 20803 Alves Drive City Hall West Valley Pres. Church 6191 Bollinger Rd. International House of PancakesSt. Crk. Blvd. Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Union Church HP Cupt. site, Bldg. 46T 19055 Pruneridge Ave. 253-3219 252-2633 725-8195 345-8372 253-2984 252-0932 252-7054 252-7054 252-7054 541-9069 650-691- 8724 3 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 4 Sat De Anza Flea Market 8 to 4 De Anza College 864-8946 6 Mon American Legion Post 642 Al-ANON Steps for Living* Take off Pounds Sensibly* TOPS 8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 10201 Imperial Ave., #3 940 S. Stelling Rd. First Baptist Church 10505 Miller Ave. 374-6392 379-1051 252-2434 7 Tues Alcoholics Anonymous* Women’s Group Al-ANON Family Group* ToughLove* Cupt. Toastmasters 4608* Cupertino Kiwanis* Knights of Columbus 4981* Cupertino Men’s Service* 6:30 p.m 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. Noon 8 p.m. Noon Redeemer Luth. Church, 940 S. Stelling Rd. Bethel Lutheran Church 10131 Finch Avenue Bethel Lutheran Church Community Center The Blue Pheasant 10201 Imperial Ave., #3 The Blue Pheasant 650-903- 0321 379-1051 481-9236 973-7803 252-3830 243-8462 8 Wed Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club* Cupertino Sanitary Dist* 7 p.m. 8 p.m. Collins School 20065 Stevens Creek #C 245-9156 253-7071 8 Wed De Anza Optimist Club* Cupertino Optimist Club* Tandem Toastmasters* Cupertino Rotary Club* Philotesian Rebekah #145 Cup. Symphonic Band* Cross-Cultural Consortium (5Cs) 7:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Noon Noon 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Holder’s Restaurant Blue Pheasant Compaq, 10501 Tantau Community Center Cupertino Odd Fellows Cupertino High School Hong Van Restaurant 253-4424 255-3212 865-1815 920-2224 252-3954 262-0471 777-3331 9 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 10 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 11 Sat Daughters of Norway 9:30 a.m. Sunnyview Retirement Community 255-9828 13 Mon Cupertino Odd Fellows* Fine Arts League 8 p.m. 7 p.m. 20589 Homestead Rd. Community Center 252-3954 777-0209 14 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 16 Thurs Toyokawa Sister City West Valley Republican Women Bicycle/Ped Adv. Com. Rolling Hills 4H Club 7:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. City Hall City Hall Monta Vista Rec Center 257-7424 252-6312 446-2585 777-3245 257-4745 21 Tues African Violet Society Viewfinders Camcorder Club 12:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Sunnyview Lutheran Home Community Center, Cupertino Room 736-9262 253-9136 28 Tues Historical Society 6:30 p.m. Community Center 973-1495 29 Wed Rancho Neighborhood Association 7:30 p.m. Rancho Pool & Recreation Facility 973-1600 Deadline for submitting February calendar information is Jan.2. Happy New YHappy New YHappy New YHappy New YHappy New Year!ear!ear!ear!ear! -14- CouncilCouncilCouncilCouncilCouncil ActionsActionsActionsActionsActions AgendaAgendaAgendaAgendaAgenda PreviewsPreviewsPreviewsPreviewsPreviews Please Note: Agenda items are subject to change. Prior to the meeting, confirm agenda with city clerk, 777-3223. Copies of agendas are available at City Hall on the Thursday preceding council and planning commission meetings. City Council Meeting Monday, January 6, 2003 MEETING CANCELLED Monday, January 21, 2003 Approve the minutes from the December 16 2002, City Council meeting. Consider the renewal of bingo permits for St. Joseph of Cupertino Church and Cupertino Se- nior Center. Order abatement of public nuisance (weeds). Receive status report on General Fund Revenue and Expenditures. Receive status report on Library project. City Council Meeting Monday, December 2, 2002 Council Members Present: Chang, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval. Council Members Absent: James. Receive Award of Appreciation from Michelle Hu for the City of Cupertino’s support of the Lunar New Year Unity Parade. Receive annual report from Teen Commission. Receive annual report from Library Commis- sion. Adopted goals for the Stevens Creek Corridor Master Plan. Reviewed the bids and awarded the contract for Portal Park and Wilson Park Improvement. Denied the appeal and upheld the Planning Commission’s decision to locate a children’s play- ground at the front of the property and extend the hours of operation for the YMCA of Santa Clara Valley at 20803 Alves Drive. Adopted all of the staff recommendations with the follow- ing amendments: 1). Outdoor activity hours shall be limited to the hours of 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; 2). The YMCA shall comply with residential noise stan- dards; 3). The hours of operation will be Mon- day - Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. & Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; 4). The YMCA will work with neighbors as much as possible to ad- dress their concerns and continue to educate its staff and members to be sensitive to the neigh- borhood; 5). Additional shrubbery shall be planted along the existing wooden fence immediately ad- jacent to the existing residential uses west of the project site, a revised landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department for ap- proval prior to issuance of building permits.; 6). The use permit shall be issued for one year upon which time the YMCA will return to Council for review of compliance with all of the conditions. Council also directed staff to consider the feasi- bility of bollards and/or make changes to the existing pork chop in the street. If the residents are interested in closing Alves Drive, they may petition the City Council. Planning Commission City Council Chambers January 13, 2003, 6:45 p.m. Applicant: Matt Pietras/ Sim Architects, Mercedes Road. Modification to a hillside excep- tion to construct a 3,008 square foot residence on a vacant lot on slopes greater than 30%. Applicant: Barry Watkins, 20755 Stevens Creek Boulevard. Permit to demolish a service station and construct a 10,800 square foot building. Applicant: City of Cupertino, Citywide. AmendCupertino Municipal Code related to single-family residential development in the R1 zoning district. Applicant: Bob Lombardo (BJ’s Restaurant), 10690 N. De Anza Boulevard. Approve removal of and replacement for redwood trees and mi- nor modifications related to trash enclosures. Applicant: Ron Dick (Yeh residence), 11837 Upland Way. Hillside exception to build a 4,538 square foot residence on slopes greater than 30%, to grade more than 2,500 cubic yards and to con- struct second story decks. Applicant: City of Cupertino: Linwood Acres, Location: Randy Lane and Larry Way between Lucille Avenue and Merritt Drive. Extension of ordinance rezoning to Planned Development with Agricultural-Residential intent. Applicant: Cupertino de Oro Club, 10441 Homestead Road. 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