HomeMy WebLinkAboutScene July 2003 - 07.01.2003July 2003 vol. xxvi no. 11
A monthly publication of the city of Cupertino
CUPERTINO SCENE
Parade, but no FireworksParade, but no FireworksParade, but no FireworksParade, but no FireworksParade, but no Fireworks
At their Monday, June 16 meeting, the
City Council made the tough decision to
cancel this year’s Independence Day Fire-
works display and use the money to main-
tain four hours of library operation on Sun-
days from 12 to 4 p.m. The 4th of July
daytime celebration activities will continue
as they have in the past.
We regret that the fireworks had to be can-
celled, but hope that you will appreciate the
City Council’s decision to forego 20 min-
utes of fireworks in lieu of over 200 hours
of library service. If you have questions,
please contact us at parks@cupertino.org.
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7 to 11 a.m.: De Anza Optimist
Pancake Breakfast (Quinlan Commu-
nity Center’s Cupertino Room)
10 to 10:30 a.m.: (9:30 line up)
Children’s Parade starting at the Me-
morial Park ball field and proceeding
to the Quinlan Community Center
10:30 to 11 a.m.: Children’s Com-
munity Sing-along at Quinlan Com-
munity Center (backside of center at
the fountain)
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Sk8mobile set up
at the parking lot next to Memorial
Park baseball diamond
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By Pamela Ledesma
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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 Sept. 13 and 14 at individual homes and
other private locations within the city, and in neigh-
boring unincorporated areas. The city is inviting
residents and community organizations to regis-
ter, and will provide free advertising, and a ga-
rage sale “how-to” kit for all registered sellers.
Sale participants manage their own garage sales
and keep the profits. There is no fee to partici-
pate.
On September 9, a list and map of all regis-
tered sales will be published on the city’s website,
and printed copies of the list and map will be
distributed at local 7-Eleven stores, coffeehouses
and city facilities.Continued on page 11
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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
Parade, but no Fireworks......1
July 4th Activities ...................1
Garage Sale is Coming ..........1
Cupertino Library ...................2
Library Programs for Kids ....3
Free Shakespeare ..................3
Film and Concert Series ........4
Don’t Block the Sidewalk.......4
Community Involvement Course
Seeks Applicants ..............5
Simply Safe..............................6
Cupertino Competes ..............7
Club 2003 .................................7
Summer Concert Series ........8
International lunches .............8
Block Parties Made Easy.......8
Garage Registration Form ....9
Follow the Trail - Part 4 ....... 10
Recycling More .....................11
Household Waste .................11
Community Calendar .......... 12
Council Actions ................... 14
Agenda Previews ................ 14
Sound Off ............................. 15
City Meetings ....................... 16
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Library is OpenLibrary is OpenLibrary is OpenLibrary is OpenLibrary is Open
New Library Hours as of July 1
Monday 12 to 9 (new hours)
Tuesday 12 to 9 (new hours)
Wednesday 10 to 9
Thursday 10 to 9
Friday 10 to 6
Saturday 10 to 6
Sunday 1 to 5 (new hours)
The Cupertino Temporary Library is located
at 10441 Bandley Drive, one block west of
De Anza Boulevard between Lazaneo and
Mariani. Parking / Entrance at the back of
the building.
Library telephone numbers are:
General Library Number (408) 446-1677
Accounts, Billing (800) 286-1991
Dial-in Catalog (877) 471-3349
TeleCirc (800) 471-0991
The library has a Web Catalog at http://
webpac.santaclaracountylib.org/, as well as a
Telnet Catalog at telnet://library.
santaclaracountylib.org, and a Dial-in Catalog.
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.
Teen Summer Reading
June 14 to August 17
Sign up for the Teen Summer Reading pro-
gram at the Cupertino Library. Teens may sign up
beginning Saturday, June 14th. Teens who read five
books and write a short book review by August
17th will receive a gift certificate from a local book-
store. Support for Teen Summer Reading is pro-
vided by the Friends of the Cupertino Library.
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Library Programs for KidsLibrary Programs for KidsLibrary Programs for KidsLibrary Programs for KidsLibrary Programs for Kids
Summer Reading Club
Kids are invited to sign up for the 2003 Sum-
mer Reading Club anytime between June 18 and
July 31. If they read ten or more books during
the summer, they will receive a certificate and be
able to choose a free book provided by the
Friends of the Cupertino Library.
Drop-in Craft Program
Tuesday Drop-in Craft Programs for School-
Age Kids. July 8, and July 22, anytime between 2
and 5 p.m.
Celebrate with “Carnival of Chaos!”
Tuesday, August 5, 2003, 2:30 p.m.
Cupertino Room, Quinlan Community Cen-
ter, 10185 North Stelling Rd., Cupertino
Summer Reading Club members are invited to
a final program of juggling, magic, music and
more to celebrate their reading achievements.
Those who have read ten or more books and
turn in their folders by July 31, will be able to pick
up their certificates and choose their free book
after the program until 5 p.m. that day at Quinlan
Community Center. From 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
that day and for the rest of the summer, certifi-
cates and books can be picked up at the Cupertino
Temporary Library at 10441 Bandley Drive. The
Friends of the Cupertino Library funds all sum-
mer programs.
Summer Storytimes July 1 to August 30
Bedtime Storytime (age 3 years and up)
Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Toddler Storytime (ages 1-1/2 to 3)
Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m.
Parent-Child Catalog/Internet Classes
Parents of schoolchildren may schedule ap-
pointments with a children’s librarian for either
introductory Internet (exploring web sites for chil-
dren) or library catalog instruction. The classes are
open to parents alone or with their children. To
schedule an appointment, call (408) 446-1677, ext.
3310.
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 446-1677.
Drop-in Internet Class
Internet Basics for Adults
Basic Internet classes for adults are held at the
library every Saturday, 10 to 10:30 a.m. These
drop-in classes are limited to 5 participants and
are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Par-
ticipants must be able to use a computer keyboard
and mouse. Those interested should come to the
Adult Reference desk at 10 a.m. on Saturday
mornings.
Internet Classes in Mandarin Chinese
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.
Friends of the Library Bestseller Collection
Funded by the Friends of the Cupertino Li-
brary, the Bestseller Collection is a special brows-
ing 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-serve basis (no reserves). All titles check
out for one week. Located next to the New Books
in the temporary library.
Free ShakespeareFree ShakespeareFree ShakespeareFree ShakespeareFree Shakespeare
in the Park 2003in the Park 2003in the Park 2003in the Park 2003in the Park 2003
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2003 will present
Loves Labour’s Lost. In an effort to concentrate
on their studies, a young King and his noblemen
try to swear off all distractions, including dating.
When the Princess of France arrives with her trav-
eling companions all bets
are off, proving once again
that love does conquer all.
Cupertino teams up with
the San Francisco
Shakespeare Festival to
present the eighth season
of Free Shakespeare in
Memorial Park. Please
bring the family and join us
for a free evening of laughter, romance and, of
course, a happy ending. Directed by Ken Kellerher,
shows will be held at the Memorial Park Amphi-
theater, Saturday and Sundays, 7:30 p.m., August
9 & 10, August 16 & 17, August 23 & 24. For
more information call the San Francisco
Shakespeare Festival at (800)978-PLAY.
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Film andFilm andFilm andFilm andFilm and
Concert Series ReturnsConcert Series ReturnsConcert Series ReturnsConcert Series ReturnsConcert Series Returns
“Cinema at Sundown,” the City of Cupertino’s
free, outdoor, multicultural film series comes back
to Memorial Park amphitheater, near the corner
of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Mary Avenue
this summer. The third year of this series fea-
tures live entertainment and a film. The program
is held on Thursdays from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Resi-
dents are encouraged to picnic during perfor-
mances. The films are produced in English or
have English subtitles. Call 777-3120 for updates.
August 14
Performers: Molly’s Revenge and The
Rosemary Turco Dance Troop
Music and traditional dances from Ireland,
Scotland, and Britain
Film: The Cup
Directed by Khyentse Norbu
Country: Bhutan, Language: Tibetan with En-
glish subtitles. Rated: G.
Prayer. Discipline. Tradition. These are the
ways of the Tibetan monks.
But a group of young
monks have
found a new
f a v o r i t e
ritual... soc-
cer. Now,
they’ll do
anything in-
cluding sneak-
ing out the mon-
astery and risking their
futures, for a chance to see the World Cup fi-
nals in this madcap adventure that’s all for the
love of the game. Based on a true story.
August 21
Performers: Firebird Youth Chinese Or-
chestra
Eastern music with a Western influence
Film: My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Directed by Joel Zwick
Country: USA, Language: English. Rated: PG.
Everything in Toula Portokalos’s life revolves
around her Greek heritage… everything. Toula is
30 now and her family wants nothing more than
her to follow the Greek code - to marry a Greek
man, to have
Greek children,
and to feed ev-
eryone until the
day she dies.
When she meets
and falls in love
with a vegetarian,
non-Greek school
teacher, her father is livid
and her family is broken-hearted. The two of
them must prove that love can overcome any
obstacle in this sweetly riotous comedy.
August 28
Performers: San Jose Taiko and traditional
Okinawan dancers
Taiko drumming and island dances of Japan
Film: Mostly Martha
Directed by Sandra Nettelbeck
Country: Germany, Language: German with
English subtitles. Rated: PG.
Martha is head chef of an upscale restaurant.
Not one for a lot of flowery speech, Martha ex-
presses herself with her extraordinary cooking.
She presides over a pristine kitchen with an ob-
sessive attention to detail and precision. When
fate lands her eight-year-old niece in her lap,
Martha’s life takes an unexpected turn. Her head-
strong niece and the flamboyant assistant chef she
is forced to hire throw her organized world into
a tailspin.
Please Don’tPlease Don’tPlease Don’tPlease Don’tPlease Don’t
Block the SidewalkBlock the SidewalkBlock the SidewalkBlock the SidewalkBlock the Sidewalk
On garbage and recycling day, do not place gar-
bage cans and recycle bins on the sidewalk or in
the gutter. Those cans and bins block the side-
walk for pedestrians, especially pedestrians with
baby strollers or people in
wheelchairs. Cans and bins
placed in the gutter block the
curb and prevent parking.
Cans and bins should be
placed either in the driveway
or in the park strip, if there
is one (the park strip is the
planted area between the
road and the sidewalk).
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A limited number of free tickets
are available in advance for
Cupertino residents and businesses.
x San Jose Giants vs. Stockton
x A barbecue dinner is available
at the game for $9. Food will
be served from 5:30 until the
6th inning.
Cupertino Appreciation Night at San Jose Municipal Stadium
588 E. Alma Avenue (Alma and 10th St.) in San Jose, (408) 297-1435
City Hall: (408) 777-3200
Quinlan Community Center: (408) 777-3120
Chamber of Commerce: (408) 252-7054
Date: 8/6/2003 BBQ: 5:30 p.m. Game Time: 7:00 p.m.
5th Annual Cupertino
Appreciation Night
Wednesday, Aug 6
Free General Admission
Tickets Available at:
x Cupertino City Hall
x Quinlan Community Center
x Chamber of Commerce
www.cupertino.org
www.sjgiants.com
Play Ball!
Community InvolvementCommunity InvolvementCommunity InvolvementCommunity InvolvementCommunity Involvement
Course Seeks ApplicantsCourse Seeks ApplicantsCourse Seeks ApplicantsCourse Seeks ApplicantsCourse Seeks Applicants
Leadership Cupertino-An Introduction to Community
Involvement is a course designed to introduce adults
to volunteer opportunities within the community.
Class members meet on the third Thursday morn-
ing from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for 10 months
beginning September 18. A kick-off barbecue is
planned for September 4 at 6 p.m.
The course is open to all individuals that live or
work in Cupertino who wish to become more
involved in the Cupertino community. Among
the topics covered are local city government, public
safety, quality of life, land use and development,
education, and media relations.
For more information about the program or
to request a brochure, please call 777-3220. Bro-
chures are also available at City Hall, Quinlan
Community Center, Cupertino Chamber of
Commerce and the Cupertino Library. Tuition is
$350.
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Simply SafeSimply SafeSimply SafeSimply SafeSimply Safe
by Marsha Hovey
Cupertino Art & Wine Festival is July 19 and
20, two days after the start of our next CERT
class. Visit public safety booths provided by the
County Fire Department, Sheriff ’s Office,
Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Services
(CARES) and Cupertino Office of Emergency
Services. In addition CERT and CARES mem-
bers will staff the festival first aid station.
Hot Weather Recommendations
During hot weather, people do not realize how
much water they are losing through perspiration.
Therefore, health officials remind everyone that
the best prescription is: hydration, hydration,
and hydration. (Drink water, drink water,
and drink water.)
These are general guidelines intended to pro-
vide basic information about maintaining well
being when the weather is hot. It is not a substi-
tute for the advice of your personal health care
practitioner.
1. Drink plenty of water. The
way to tell when you are drink-
ing enough is that the amount
that you urinate is normal for
you. This will also help you
avoid constipation.
2. Avoid alcohol and caffeine;
both are dehydrating.
3. Avoid unnecessary activity,
especially in hot environments.
4. Ask your doctor about
how the heat might affect your
prescription medicines, for ex-
ample, heart or blood pressure
medicine.
5. On days when the weather
is expected to be especially
warm, plan on having another person check on
you before, during, and after the hottest time of
the day.
6. Do not leave children or pets in a car, even
for a brief moment.
7. Call for help (a friend, a relative, your doc-
tor or 9-1-1) if you:
· FEEL WEAK OR LIGHTHEADED
· URINATE LESS THAN ONCE EVERY 6
HOURS (unless this is normal for you)
· CANNOT DRINK WATER DUE TO
NAUSEA OR VOMITING
· IF YOU DEVELOP CHEST PAIN OR DIF-
FICULTY BREATHING, CONTACT 9-1-1
IMMEDIATELY
Be on the alert for others who may experience
these symptoms.
Preventing Hillside Fires
If you live within the wildland/urban inter-
face:
· Make sure that fire vehicles can get to your
home.
· Clearly mark all driveway entrances and dis-
play your name and address.
· Report hazardous conditions that could cause
a wildfire.
· Teach children about fire safety. Keep matches
out of their reach.
· Clear away tree branches touching your roof.
· Have several long hoses available.
· Plan several escape routes away from your
home - by car and by foot.
· Have a plan for evacuating horses, cattle, etc.
· Talk to your neighbors about wildfire safety.
Plan how the neighborhood could
work together after a wildfire. Make a
list of your neighbors’ skills such as
medical or technical. Consider how you
could help neighbors and make plans
to take care of children who may be
on their own if parents can’t get home.
If you do only one thing to prepare
this month…
Children going off to college? Make
sure the college apartment or dormi-
tory has an emergency plan. Ask about
fires, earthquakes, sheltering in place,
evacuation routes and outside assem-
bly points. Identify a friend or relative
that lives outside the college area code
and give that phone number to all family
members. During disasters, when local area codes
are overloaded, it is possible to make long dis-
tance calls to keep you connected.
Upcoming Classes:
To register for classes or request additional in-
formation on how to be prepared, go to “Emer-
gency Preparedness” at www.cupertino.org/
emergency, or contact Marsha Hovey, (408) 777-
3335 or email OES@cupertino.org. Registration
forms are also available at the Library, Quinlan
Center and City Hall.
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Club 2003Club 2003Club 2003Club 2003Club 2003
For ages 11 to 15, Club 2003 is a great way
to spend your summer! There’s lots of time
with your friends, trips, and tons of fun stuff
to keep you busy throughout the summer.
There are four sessions with a variety of ac-
tivities packed into each session. Local excur-
sions and activities include movies, swimming,
bowling, hiking, ice skating, and shopping.
When we’re not out and about, we’ll be busy
with crafts, barbecues, games, sporting events,
cooking . . .the list goes on and on. Some trips
and/or activities may require an additional fee.
Your ideas are always welcome. An informa-
tion sheet will be given out on the first day of
each session. If space is available, you may sign
up for all four sessions. Bring a bag lunch on
the first day of camp. Camps will take place
at Portal Park. Club 2003 is run by Parks and
Recreation Department staff.
Session 2: Fun in the Sun
Trips this session include Santa Cruz Beach
Boardwalk and Marine World. M-F, 10:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m. 7/7 to 7/18. $225R/$270N.
Session 3: Thrills and Spills
Trips this session include Great America, a
two-night camping trip to Sunset State Beach,
and Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. No
camp 7/28 and 7/29. M-F, 10:30 a.m. to 5
p.m. 7/21 to 8/1. $245R/$290N.
Session 4: Endless Summer
Trips this session include Malibu Grand Prix
and Raging Waters. M-F, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
8/4 to 8/15. $225R/$270N.
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Competes in BrazilCompetes in BrazilCompetes in BrazilCompetes in BrazilCompetes in Brazil
by Scot Rugtiv
Last April, a U.S. team consisting of several
members of the Cupertino Kung Fu Club trav-
eled to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to participate in the
2003 International Kung Fu Championships. Held
every two years, this event attracts several hun-
dred competitors in such events as Shuai-Chiao,
Sanshou, Wushu, and Tai-Chi Chuan. Athletes
from Brazil, Argentina, the United States, the Re-
public of Taiwan, Japan, and Indonesia were en-
tered.
The team, led by Dr. Daniel Weng, arrived in
Rio several days prior to the event, allowing time
to prepare for the competition. From Rio, a one-
hour bus ride took the team across the Ponte Rio-
Niteroi Bridge to the Sao Gancalo Sport Center,
the site of the event. With live TV coverage, the
two day event began on April 5th with the open-
ing ceremonies, consisting of the introductions
of dignitaries, the parade of athletes with their
national flags, the traditional chinese tiger dance,
and various demonstrations of skill.
The main day of competition occurred on the
following day and began with a brand new event.
Six members from the Cupertino Kung Fu Club
participated in the first Cardio Tai-Chi routine ever
performed at a martial arts competition. Cardio
Tai-Chi is a newly developed group event and
fitness exercise created by Dr. Daniel Weng,
Grandmaster and founder of the club. It has at-
tracted considerable attention among martial arts
practitioners, and is anticipated to become very
popular at future competitions.
Despite entering this tournament without many
of their best athletes, the U.S. team met with un-
expected success, earning a total of ten medals:
five medals in Shuai-Chiao: three gold, one silver,
one bronze; four medals in Tai-Chi Chuan: two
gold, two silver; a team medal in Cardio Tai-Chi:
gold.
Individual results for the Cupertino Kung Fu
Club:
Shuai-Chiao:
Shigero Isoda – Gold, Lightweight
Andy Koswara – Gold, Middleweight
Kenichi Iwasaki – Silver, Middleweight
James Frasier – Bronze, Heavyweight
Tai-Chi Chuan:
Ya-wen Lin – Gold, Intermediate Long-Form
Scot Rugtiv – Silver, Beginner Long-Form
Kenichi Iwasaki – Gold, Short-Form
James Frasier – Silver, Short-Form
Cardio Tai-Chi Group Performance:
Ya-wen Lin, Kenichi Iwasaki, Scot Rugtiv,
Shigero Isoda, James Frasier, and Andy Koswara
— Gold
For more information on the Cupertino Kung
Fu Club, Shuai-Chiao, Tai-Chi Chuan, and Cardio
Tai-Chi, please visit www.shuai-chiao.org.
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International lunches at theInternational lunches at theInternational lunches at theInternational lunches at theInternational lunches at the
Cupertino Senior CenterCupertino Senior CenterCupertino Senior CenterCupertino Senior CenterCupertino Senior Center
Come to the Cupertino Senior Center to sample cuisines from
around the world and immerse yourself in other cultures. The
International lunches held at the Center will tingle your palates and
tickle your senses.
During the past year, our members have visited the African king-
dom of Ethiopia and the rain forest of Thailand; they watched
the high kicking Irish dancers, the graceful Sari show of India and
the exotic belly dancers really charmed our participants.
Pad thai, diem sum, sushi, curry, Injera, Irish stew and German
strudels are some of the ethnic dishes and desserts we served on
these occasions.
Join the Senior Center for a chance to visit the world without the
hassle, or if you want the real thing, our center offers chances to
travel from around the Bay to around the world. Check us out; we
have many activities that will exercise your body and your mind.
SummerSummerSummerSummerSummer
Concert Series 2003Concert Series 2003Concert Series 2003Concert Series 2003Concert Series 2003
Pack the picnic basket and enjoy an evening of
free music Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. All con-
certs take place in the amphitheater at Memorial
Park, located at the corner of Mary Ave. and
Stevens Creek Blvd.
June 26 Creation Band
A Caribbean Reggae Dance Band. It’s impos-
sible to listen to without wanting to groove to
the beat.
July 3 Notorious
80’s and more, dance party, and rock show.
Brought to you by this high energy band. A treat
for the kids.
July 10 Cupertino Symphonic Band
Cupertino’s own. Classical, symphony, waltz, big
band, and patriotic music.
July 17 Rosemarie and the Rhythm Rid-
ers
Traditional country with rock ‘n roll flavor.
July 24 Toot Sweet Jazz Band
Upbeat Dixieland Jazz.
July 31 Kapalikiko
Traditional Hawaiian melodies & hula lesson. A
family favorite.
In the event of rain, please call the Parks and
Recreation Department for a concert update.
For more information, please call 777- 3120.
Block Parties Made EasyBlock Parties Made EasyBlock Parties Made EasyBlock Parties Made EasyBlock Parties Made Easy
The city of Cupertino’s block party program
helps neighbors stay in touch and “party in the
street.”
This free service to Cupertino residents offers
Parks and Recreation staff to lead games, ap-
pearances by emergency vehicles, such as fire,
Sheriff’s and 9-1-1 communications units, and
presentations on emergency preparedness and
Neighborhood Watch. The City will also deliver
barricades to the neighborhood to temporarily
close the street. In addition, the city pays for in-
surance liability coverage for parties of up to 500
participants.
Block parties can be held from 9 a.m. to dusk
on local neighborhood streets. Application pack-
ets are available at the Cupertino Public Works
Department. Completed applications are due 30
days prior to a block party. For more informa-
tion, call (408)777-3354.
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CuperCuperCuperCuperCupertino City-Wtino City-Wtino City-Wtino City-Wtino City-Wide Garage Saleide Garage Saleide Garage Saleide Garage Saleide Garage Sale
Registration FormRegistration FormRegistration FormRegistration FormRegistration Form
Yes, I want to participate in the City-Wide Garage Sale on Sept. 28 and 29.
Garage Sale Address_________________________________
Nearest cross street__________________________________
Notable items for sale_________________________________
Sale day(s) Saturday only Sunday only Saturday and Sunday
Block or Multi-family sale? Yes No
I agree to:
•Allow my address to be included in the Garage Sale List
•Abide by the city’s sign ordinance (e.g. no signs on utility poles)
•Remove all signs I have posted by sunset on Sunday, Sept. 29
•Begin selling no earlier than 9 a.m. (out of courtesy to the neighborhood)
Your Name (please print) __________________________
Mailing Address ________________________________
Daytime Phone_________________________
Garage Sale KitGarage Sale KitGarage Sale KitGarage Sale KitGarage Sale Kit
I’ll read it on-line at www.cupertino.org
Please mail me a printed copy of the kit
Please have someone contact me about:
Neighborhood Watch Program
Earthquake Preparedness Block meeting
Block parties
Please fax or mail this form by Sept. 13th
Fax: 777-3333, Attn: Garage Sale
Mail: Public Works, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino CA 95014
CuperCuperCuperCuperCupertino City-Wtino City-Wtino City-Wtino City-Wtino City-Wide Garage Saleide Garage Saleide Garage Saleide Garage Saleide Garage Sale
Registration FormRegistration FormRegistration FormRegistration FormRegistration Form
Yes. I want to participate in the city-wide garage sale on September 13 and 14
Please fax or mail this form by August 29th
Garage Sale KitGarage Sale KitGarage Sale KitGarage Sale KitGarage Sale Kit
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RootsRootsRootsRootsRoots
By Gail
Fretwell Hugger
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The land that makes up McClellan Ranch Park,
Blackberry Farm and the Stocklmeir ranch has
seen 300 years of recorded history. That may not
sound like much in comparison with great, an-
cient civilizations around the world, or even our
own East coast colonial history, but this small area
has had a rich and varied past.
From the priest Pedro Font’s first diary record-
ings in 1776 of the Native Americans that lived
along what came to be known as Cupertino/
Stevens Creek through the great Spanish rancho
era to Elisha Stephens, the McClellan family and
other early settlers, John Doyle’s lovely Las Palmas
winery and into the 20th century, people came to
our corner of the world for the wonderful cli-
mate and soil that would grow everything from
alfalfa to grapes, fruit trees by the mile and veg-
etables of every sort.
The Blackberry Farm area where Captain
Stephens lived in splendid isolation along the creek
that bears his name, passed to McClellan and
George McCauley. In the 1860’s, McCauley
opened a small resort on the banks of the creek -
one of many such small swim resorts that in the
early days followed the winding creek back up
into the foothills. Ownership of the property even-
tually passed to Bracker McDonald and Bracker
Fruit Co. of Santa Clara. The Byrne family (re-
membered by Byrne Avenue) played a subsequent
ownership role also, as Bracker McDonald’s wife
was a Byrne. In 1953, two brothers from Swe-
den, N.S. Nelson and Albert Nelson became
Blackberry Farm’s new owners. Other family
members, Eric and Gulli Nelson and Jack and
Ruth Plato, ran the resort area of the farm - the
actual farm area consisted at that time of fruit
orchards. Eventually, the picnic area gained two
swimming pools, BBQ facilities, a snack bar and
a nine-hole golf course replaced the orchard.
Three generations of local and other visitors have
enjoyed this resort nestled along Stevens Creek
and have many happy memories of hours spent
with family and friends in the sunshine and spar-
kling water, watching children splash and play or
strolling the expanses of green grass along the
golf course. The City of Cupertino bought the
property in the 1980’s.
The McClellan ranch area also has had a succes-
sion of owners. Sadly, in the 1906 earthquake the
Las Palmas winery suffered damage and later in
that same year, John T. Doyle died. His sons were
not inclined to pursue the winery business and
property eventually was split up and passed
through a succession of owners. Some of the
names associated with parts of the property were
Pacheco, Baxter, Langman and the Damico fam-
ily purchased it in the 1920’s and for a time the
property was called the Monta Vista Winery. The
beginnings of the water system built for Cupertino
by Chester Damico, Sr. came from the pumping
stations along the creek established by John Doyle.
Alfalfa was a crop that was raised for a time in
the small valley and horses and cows were kept in
the barns where the Rolling Hills 4H club have
their animals today. The builders and age of the
house, barn and other buildings still in existence
on the south end of the ranch near McClellan
Road has not been fully determined. The
Audubon Society presently occupies the ranch
house. The ranch was also acquired by the city.
At the north end of the small valley is the
Stocklmeir property, named after Louis
Stocklmeir, a rancher who had the property for
nearly 50 years in the 1900’s. Louis Stocklmeir was
an avid historian and wrote many articles for the
Cupertino Courier and other publications on the
early history of Cupertino. He was instrumental
in having at least two sites in Cupertino recog-
nized with official historical landmarks. Louis and
his wife, Gladys were committed to the preser-
vation of Cupertino history. Their small home is
nestled among the trees alongside Stevens Creek
at the bottom the steep hill, just past the Blue Pheas-
ant restaurant parking lot. The City of Cupertino
acquired the Stocklmeir property in conjunction
with McClellan Ranch and Blackberry Farm.
The residents of Cupertino are very blessed to
have these historic land parcels within their com-
munity borders. Walks along the creek bring oc-
casional sightings of deer, shy possums, raccoons,
skunks and always birds and squirrels.
Resources: various books and papers made
available by Norman Damico, Henrietta
Marcotte, Robert Levy, the Cupertino Museum,
and author’s collection.
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The Garage Sale is about two
weeks earlier than usual this year.
Notice that the registration dead-
line to get on the city’s official list is
August 29th. You can register on-
line at the city’s web site:
www.cupertino.org (click on “Ga-
rage Sale”). Or mail or fax in the
registration form you’ll find in this
issue of the Scene. And, as in the past, last year’s
garage sale participants will be receiving a reply
postcard in the mail that can be mailed back or
faxed in to City Hall. Registrants have the choice
to receive the Garage Sale “How-to Kit” by mail
or simply view it on the city’s web page.
Block sales and multi-family sales are encour-
aged and will be highlighted on the city’s garage
sale list. Those big sales typically receive the most
attention from garage sale shoppers.
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.
Recycling MoreRecycling MoreRecycling MoreRecycling MoreRecycling More
In an effort to increase recycling, the Los Altos
Garbage Company has expanded the city’s recy-
cling program to include: plastic containers labeled
1 – 7 (our former program included only those
plastics labeled 1 or 2), plastic bags, polystyrene
(StyrofoamTM) and scrap metal. Place these new
types of recyclable items in the bin with your alu-
minum and tin cans, glass bottles and jars, milk
cartons and juice boxes.
Please continue to rinse containers. Crush plas-
tic bottles to save space in your recycling bin. Place
extra recyclables next to your recycling bins in a
durable container such as a cardboard box, milk
crate or laundry basket.
Plastic Containers
Simply look on the container for a number
within a triangle of arrows (usually on the bot-
tom). If that number is any number, one through
seven (1-7), it means that the container is accept-
able for our recycling program. If the plastic
container is NOT marked with a 1 – 7 recycling
symbol, it is NOT acceptable.
Plastic bags
You can now recycle grocery, produce, dry
cleaning, shopping, newspaper, and bread bags.
Please bundle plastic bags inside a
tied, plastic bag. (Single bags can
jam the sorting equipment.)
Polystyrene (StyrofoamTM)
We’ll accept foam egg cartons,
“take-out” containers (emptied and
rinsed) and foam packing blocks
(often used to package electronics).
While the cartons and “take-out”
containers should be added to your
can-and-bottle bin, put large foam blocks in a
tied, clear plastic bag, and place next to your recy-
cling bins.
Scrap Metal
“Scrap metal” includes clean aluminum foil and
pie pans, metal lids from glass bottles and jars,
metal pots and pans, and aerosol cans (empty of
gas and liquid). Any single scrap metal object must
fit into the can-and-bottle bin, and can’t weigh
more than 10 pounds.
Items that remain unacceptable for recycling
include: Any unmarked plastics (i.e., without a 1-
7 recycling symbol), bubble wrap, garden hoses,
plastic toys, plastic pipe, light bulbs, window glass,
ceramics, dishware, clothes hangers, wire, rope,
fuel tanks, metal hoses, auto parts, and nails, bolts,
screws, or keys. If you are unsure about an item,
call the Los Altos Garbage Co.’s Customer Ser-
vice Department at 725-4020 or place the item in
your garbage can.
Household WHousehold WHousehold WHousehold WHousehold Waste Praste Praste Praste Praste Programogramogramogramogram
The County-wide Household Hazardous Waste
Program will be holding a disposal event in
Cupertino on August 23rd. The Program is avail-
able free to residents and, at a nominal fee, to
small businesses. The event is conveniently timed
to help residents dispose of unwanted, poten-
tially hazardous materials that they discover while
getting ready for our September City-wide Ga-
rage Sale.
Typical materials that are brought in include: la-
tex and oil-based paint, solvents, toxic cleaners,
pesticides, batteries (car and household), mercury
thermometers, old pool care products, motor oil,
antifreeze and other car fluids, fluorescent tubes
and bulbs, hobby chemicals, and photo develop-
ing chemicals. Call 299-7300 for an appointment
and more information.
ECO News, continued from page 1
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.
JULY Club/Organization Time Location Phone
1
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
946-7970
973-7803
252-3830
243-8462
2
Wed
Al-ANON Family Group*
Al-ATEEN*
Narcotics Anonymous
Cupertino Sanitary Dist*
De Anza Optimist Club*
Cupertino Optimist Club*
Tandem Toastmasters*
Cupertino Rotary Club*
Philotesian Rebekah #145
Cup. Symphonic Band*
Cross-Cultural Consortium
(5Cs)
7:30 p.m.
8:15 p.m.
Noon
8 p.m.
7:15 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
Noon
Noon
7:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
940 S. Stelling Road
Redeemer Lutheran
Church, 940 S. Stelling
St. Jude’s Episcopal
Church, 20920 McClellan
20065 Stevens Creek #C
Holder’s Restaurant
Blue Pheasant
Compaq, 10501 Tantau
Community Center
Cupertino Odd Fellows
Cupertino High School
City Hall
650-734-
5869
650-292-
8897
998-4200
253-7071
253-4424
255-3212
865-1815
920-2224
252-3954
262-0471
777-3177
3
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
Pancakes / St. 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
4
Fri
Alcoholics Anonymous*
Fast Start Group
5:00 p.m.
Redeemer Lutheran
Church 940 S. Stelling Rd
374-8511
5
Sat
De Anza Flea Market
Organization of Special
Needs Families*
8 to 4
2 to 4 p.m.
De Anza College
20920 McClellan Rd.
864-8946
996-0858
7
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
8
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
9
Wed
Krazy Dazys Square
Dance Club*
7 p.m.
Collins School
245-9156
10
Thurs
Quota Service Club*
(Aids hearing & speech impaired)
Cupertino-West Valley
Welcome Club
Viewfinders Camcorder
Club
Noon
11:30 a.m.
7:30 p.m.
Blue Pheasant
Community Center
Cupertino Room
252-8568
257-6136
252-1529
253-9136
11
Fri
Malihini Orchid Society
Cupertino Coin Club
De Anza Kiwanis*
7:30 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
7:15 a.m.
Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm
West Valley Pres. Church
Intl. House of Pancakes
267-3397
253-1232
973-1456
12
Sat
Daughters of Norway
9:30 a.m.
Sunnyview Retirement
Community
255-9828
14
Mon
Cupertino Odd Fellows*
Fine Arts League
8 p.m.
7 p.m.
20589 Homestead Rd.
Community Center
252-3954
253-2230
15
Tues
African Violet Society
12:30 p.m.
Sunnyview Lutheran
Home
736-9262
17
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
22
Tues
Historical Society 6:30 p.m. Community Center 973-1495
23
Wed
Rancho Neighborhood
Association
7:30 p.m. Rancho Pool & Recreation
Facility
973-1600
Deadline for submitting September calendar information is Aug.6.
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CouncilCouncilCouncilCouncilCouncil
ActionsActionsActionsActionsActions
City Council Meeting
Monday, June 2, 2003, 6:45 p.m.
Council Members Present: Chang, James,
Sandoval, Lowenthal
Council Members Absent: Kwok
Conducted the public hearing on the City of
Cupertino Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program Citizen Participation and
Consolidated Plans.
Approved action regarding substandard struc-
ture, overgrown vegetation, abandoned cars, and
debris at 10467 Glencoe Drive.
Conducted the first of two public hearings on
the 2003-04 budget.
Approved permit to demolish the former Santa
Barbara Grill, and construct a 120 - room Ex-
tended Stay America. Sent the item back to the
Planning Commission, and asked to see the item
again after Planning Commission review.
Monday, June 9, 2003, 6:45 p.m.
Council Members Present: Chang, James,
Sandoval, Lowenthal
Council Members Absent: Kwok
Reviewed and amended the questionnaire for
General Plan Task Force. Council concurred that
they would not consider the three applications that
were delivered late.
Monday, June 16, 2003, 6:45 p.m.
Council Members Present: Chang, James,
Sandoval, Kwok (for part of the meeting)
Council Members Absent: Lowenthal, Kwok
(for part of the meeting)
Approved the terms and conditions of em-
ployment for fiscal year 2003/04 (labor negotia-
tions with various city employee organizations).
Directed staff to implement the installation of
an additional drain inlet at the end of Elm Ct.
Awarded the contract for the Sports Center
Remodel to XL Construction in the amount of
$1,721,187.
Awarded the contract for the Civic Center and
Library Project to Swinerton Builders, for a total
amount of $15,042,000.
Accept a gift of $45,000 from the Rotary Club
of Cupertino for the purchase of 16 trees and 8
benches.
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City Council Meeting
July 7, 2003, 6:45 p.m.
Report from the Public Safety Commission on
2003-2004 goals
Approve the minutes from the June 16 City
Council meeting.
Initiate proceedings and set public hearing date
for August 4 for the Monta Vista reorganization
Accept the Treasurer’s Budget Report – May
2003.
Approve an application for an Alcoholic Bev-
erage License for Zazang Restaurant, 20010
Stevens Creek Blvd.
Set hearing date of August 4 to provide for
lien assessments and collection resulting from
abatement of public nuisance (brush and weeds).
Accept gift for library art and refer item to the
Fine Arts Commission.
Appeal of Application; Dick Fang; 10110 Mann
Drive. Consider the appeal of a Design Review
Committee approval of a new two-story 4,463
square foot residence
Conduct a public hearing to consider a General
Plan Amendment to change the land use designa-
tion for the Forum at Rancho San Antonio from
Residential Very Low 5-20 acre slope density to
Residential Very Low 5-20 acre slope density/
Quasi-Public Institutional. This project is located
at 23500 Cristo Rey Drive.
Receive verifying report requested by Mayor
Chang on demographics of Asians as seen in the
draft document on the CDBG item from the 6/
16/03 CC meeting.
Receive an informational report on Vallco.
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.
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July 7 City Council***6:45 p.m.
July 8 Teen Commission (Community Center) 5:30 p.m.
July 9 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm.) 4:30 p.m.
July 10 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm.) 6:30 p.m.
July 10 Parks and Recreation Commission*** 7:00 p.m.
July 10 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm.) 7:30 p.m.
July 14 Planning Commission***6:45 p.m.
July 15 Library Commission (Conf. Rm.) 7:30 p.m.
July 16 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm.) 7:00 p.m.
July 21 City Council*** CANCELLED
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July 24 Teen Commission (Community Center) 5:30 p.m.
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