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Home My WebLink AboutScene May 2003 - 05.01.2003May 2003 vol. xxvi no. 9 A monthly publication of the city of Cupertino CUPERTINO SCENE TTTTTeens Neededeens Neededeens Neededeens Neededeens Needed for Commissionfor Commissionfor Commissionfor Commissionfor Commission The city of Cupertino is seeking applicants for the city’s Teen Commission. Created only last November by the City Council, the commission has had an immediate impact including inaugura- tion of the commission web site at www.cupertino.org/teens, and organization of a teen job fair. “Our current commissioners have worked very hard to define the Teen Commission as a group that has a positive impact on activities and ser- vices for youth in Cupertino,” said Parks and Rec- reation Department Director Therese Smith. “Each commissioner has brought something dif- ferent to the table, but all cared enough to get, and stay, involved.” Teen commission applications will be ac- cepted at the City Clerk’s office located in City Hall at 10300 Torre Avenue until 4:30 p.m., May 9, 2002. The Teen Commission is expected to continue to be active advising the City Council and Parks and Recreation Department. Applicants must be residents of the city of Cupertino. The commis- sion will be comprised of 13 members, at least one from each public middle and high school in Cupertino. Commission members may also at- tend schools outside of Cupertino, private schools or be schooled at home. However, all commis- sioners must be in 8th through 12th grade during their term. Reflecting on his time as a commissioner, high school junior Kenny Lin says, “I have learned a great deal about how the city works, politics, and even myself.” Other commissioners share their opinions and answer many questions about the Teen Commission at www.cupertino.org/teens. Applications are available at City Hall, the Quin- lan Community Center or at the city web site at www.cupertino.org/teens. Elder Abuse in CupertinoElder Abuse in CupertinoElder Abuse in CupertinoElder Abuse in CupertinoElder Abuse in Cupertino by Jackie Baddeley, Senior Center Social Worker We all like to think it can't happen to us, but Adult Protective Services has asked us to publi- cize the increasing rates of financial abuse of el- ders in and near Cupertino. The incidents are var- ied, but the results are the same: the elder feels threatened, even if s/he manages to "shake off" the abuser, and often hard-earned savings are lost—and even the ownership of one's house. Please remember: There is no such thing as winning the Canadian lottery. Nobody wins the Canadian lottery. If you want to gamble, do it yourself. Don't let anybody else do it for you. Cupertino seniors are smart and intelligent, but we are far too polite for our own good. Be very careful whom you let into your home. Legiti- mate salespeople, such as long term care insur- ance salespeople, can present their products much better in their own office, or in a public place like a restaurant. Because of the way we were raised, we find it impossible to get rid of persistent pests once they are in our home, and we tend to tell them more about ourselves than we should. The first year following the loss of a spouse is a very vulnerable time. These exploiters comb the obituaries and make notes to call, sooner or later. Your peers at the Senior Center Bereavement Sup- port Group can help you evaluate anyone who approaches you. We meet every 2nd Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Romance is a wonderful thing at any age. If we are lucky enough to be prosperous, or have a nice house, there are people who may romance us right out of our assets. If a new love is much younger, or discourages you from seeing your family or old friends, or doesn't introduce his/ her family, run. Consult with a family lawyer be- fore marrying to see what the effect of a mar- riage would have on any wills, trusts, pensions or property that you already have. You have worked hard to provide for yourself. Don’t let anyone take that financial security from you. -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 Teen Commission ................ 1 Elder Abuse........................... 1 Cupertino Library ................. 2 Parks and Recreation .......... 3 Distinguished Artist ............. 4 Library Campaign ................. 4 Arts & Technology Fest....... 5 General Plan Task force ...... 5 SARS FAQs............................ 6 Simply Safe............................ 7 CREST Winners .................... 8 City is Hiring .......................... 9 Follow the Trail, Part 2........ 10 Historical Society BBQ....... 10 Cupt Chronicle Update ...... 10 ECO-News ............................ 11 Seniors to Australia............ 11 Community Calendar ......... 12 Council Actions .................. 14 Agenda Previews ............... 14 Sound Off ............................ 15 City Meetings ...................... 16 CupertinoCupertinoCupertinoCupertinoCupertino TTTTTemporaremporaremporaremporaremporaryyyyy Library is OpenLibrary is OpenLibrary is OpenLibrary is OpenLibrary is Open Library Hours for the Temporary Library Monday 10 to 9 Tuesday 10 to 9 Wednesday 10 to 9 Thursday 10 to 9 Friday 10 to 6 Saturday 10 to 6 Sunday 12 to 6 The Cupertino Temporary Library is lo- cated 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. Children’s Storytimes Bedtime Storytime (3 years and up), Tuesdays, 7 p.m.; Toddler Storytime (ages 2-1/2 to 3-1/ 2), Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m.; Toddler Storytime (ages 1-1/2 to 3), Thursdays, 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 children) 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. -3- New Class: 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 key- board and mouse. Those interested should come to the Adult Reference desk at 10 a.m. on Sat- urday 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. Parks andParks andParks andParks andParks and Recreation DepartmentRecreation DepartmentRecreation DepartmentRecreation DepartmentRecreation Department Friday Night Adventures Are you looking for something fun to do on a Friday night after a hard week at school? Fri- day Night Adventures is for you. Kids ages six to eleven can come to the Quinlan Community Center for an evening of adventure and fun. Leaders and kids will enjoy a multitude of ac- tivities. We will start the night off with bowling and then head back to Quinlan Community Center to play games, make some crafts, watch a movie and eat pizza. So, instead of sitting around watching TV or playing video games, why don’t you come and have fun with some of the “funnest” people around. Friday Night Adventures run from 5:30 to 11 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2003. The cost is $ 35 for Cupertino resi- dents and $ 42 for non- residents. Cost includes pizza, snacks, excursions, supervision, and supplies. For information or to register, call (408) 777-3120 or visit www. cupertino.org and click on the Summer recreation brochure. Nature Camp Discover the natural world through games, crafts, hiking, creek exploration, hands-on ac- tivities and field trips. With a variety of camps for all ages, each camper will receive a 2003 Na- ture Camp T-shirt. Camp is based at McClellan Ranch Park, but several days each session will be held at other area parks. Campers must pro- vide their own transportation to all sites. Na- ture Camp has two sessions each day and each session runs for two weeks. The morning ses- sion runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the after- noon session runs from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. One Wednesday each session runs all day so Nature Campers can go on field trip to Bay Area sci- ence facilities. For information or to register, call (408) 777-3120 or visit www. cupertino.org and click on the Summer recreation brochure. Summer Science Fun Come and discover the fascinating world of science. Investigate this world by exploring such areas as electricity, chemistry, archeology, mag- netism, physics and much more. Campers will perform experiments, play games, make sci- ence-related crafts, go on field trips and learn about the wonderful world of science while having FUN. Each camper will receive a 2003 Summer Science Fun T-shirt. Camp is based at Quinlan Community Center, but several days each session will be held at other area parks and facilities. Campers must provide their own trans- portation to all sites. The morning session runs from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and the afternoon session runs from 1:45 to 4:45 p.m. One Wednesday each session runs all day so Sum- mer Science Fun can go on a field trip to Bay Area science facilities. Camps begin as early as June 23. For information or to register, call (408) 777-3120 or visit www. cupertino.org and click on the Parks and Recreation Summer brochure. -4- Distinguished Artist SoughtDistinguished Artist SoughtDistinguished Artist SoughtDistinguished Artist SoughtDistinguished Artist Sought The Cupertino Fine Arts Commission is accepting nominations for its annual Distinguished Artist Award. Applications are available from the City Clerk’s office, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, or by calling (408) 777-3217. Deadline for returning nominations to the clerk’s office is Friday, May 19, by 5:30 p.m. The award, which will be presented in the fall, is given to an artist who lives or practices his or her art in the Cupertino area. Both performing and visual artists will be considered. A subcommittee composed of three arts commissioners will select the Distinguished Artist Award recipient. Among artists who have received the award are local sculptor Salvatore Pecoraro, musician Nile Norton, printmaker Glen Rogers Perrotto, dancers Mythili Kumar and Janet Shaw, artist Sandra Beard, ikebana flower-arranging artist Fusako Seiga Hoyrup, artist/sculptor Brother Joseph Aspell, S.M., artist/calligrapher Sara Loesch Frank, and Makiko Ooka, singer/composer Robert L. Harrison, and ceramic artist Mahoko Dahte. More information about the Distinguished Artist Award is available from the city clerk’s office, (408)777-3217, kimberlys@cupertino.org or by visiting www.cupertino.org and following the links to City Government, Commissions, Fine Arts Commission. Library CampaignLibrary CampaignLibrary CampaignLibrary CampaignLibrary Campaign Reaches Out to ReadersReaches Out to ReadersReaches Out to ReadersReaches Out to ReadersReaches Out to Readers By the Cupertino Library Campaign, Barbara Rogers, Chair Construction means literacy in Cupertino. That is because the Torre Avenue library has been de- molished to make way for a new two-story, state- of-the-art library on the Civic Center Plaza. With the building project underway, the Cupertino Library Foundation is spearheading the Cupertino Library Campaign to fund the furni- ture, shelving, and equipment necessary to com- plete the new library facility. This community fundraising project, like the one done for our senior center, will once again show how our generous community can help us sup- port important new public buildings. In Cupertino, private donations have historically supported a variety of library programs and com- munity projects. Now the Library Foundation is reaching out to the community to raise funds for the interior furnishings, equipment, and materials needed to provide the community with a state- of-the-art, lifelong learning center. This effort is picking up steam with input and support of com- munity leaders, city government, and the Cupertino Library Foundation. Cupertino is a reading city. Even in today’s Internet age, the Cupertino Library averaged over 160 visits an hour last year! That’s over 630,000 visits and this rate is rising. If all items were checked-in at the same time, there would have been no room to shelve them all in the recently demolished Torre Street library. The new library will be approximately 54,000 square feet. It will be a vibrant com- munity learning center with a larger collection and will feature study rooms and an exterior courtyard. Larger adult, teen, and children areas and browsing areas for new materials, magazines, and newspapers will better serve the needs of all people of all ages in Cupertino’s richly diverse community. The Cupertino Library Campaign is a public- private effort that follows the fundraising models of other cities around the country as well as new local libraries in Saratoga, San Mateo, San Carlos, San Jose, and San Francisco. “We have the finest library in the United States for its size. We should furnish and equip it to be sure it stays that way for us all,” said Pat Rogers, President of the Cupertino Library Foundation. There are over 30 naming opportunities avail- able for donors making gifts of more than $5,000. A naming opportunity enables a donor to have a family name or the name of someone being hon- ored on a plaque posted in a section of the li- brary. In addition, a donation program will rec- ognize all campaign contributors. Please e-mail www.clcampaign.org or call (408) 535-0427 to learn more about contributing to the Cupertino Library Campaign. -5- ArArArArArts & Tts & Tts & Tts & Tts & Technologyechnologyechnologyechnologyechnology Festival to ShowcaseFestival to ShowcaseFestival to ShowcaseFestival to ShowcaseFestival to Showcase Student TStudent TStudent TStudent TStudent Talentalentalentalentalent The Cupertino Educational Endowment Foundation’s first Arts & Technology Festival will be held on Sunday, May 4 at Vallco Fashion Park. The festival will showcase student talent from the Cupertino Union School District and mark the launch of the community phase of CEEF’s $6 million campaign to create a endowment that will permanently fund district cultural arts and infor- mation technology programs. Student instrumental, choral, and theater arts per- formances will begin at 2 p.m. in the Fountain Court area on the lower level of the mall. Stu- dent art and technology projects will be on dis- play in Space 2108, located on the upper level near Sears. The art and technology projects will re- main on display through Mother’s Day. Over the past two years, the CEEF Campaign for Cultural Arts and Information Literacy has suc- cessfully raised over $5.2 million toward its $6 million goal. The campaign’s early success enabled the elementary district to restore classroom mu- sic in grades 4-6 with plans to expand music to grades K-3 in the near future; expanded CEEF’s $84,000 Visual and Performing Arts Matching Grant Program, and funded district teacher and media aide training to ensure students develop fluency in accessing and organizing information resources. CEEF has granted over $7.2 million to the el- ementary district to enhance a wide range of criti- cally important educational program needs in- cluding teacher training. library books and refer- ence materials; math, science, literacy, multicultural curriculum development; music, arts, and infor- mation technology. For more information about the festival or cam- paign, please contact Eleanor Watanabe at (408) 446-2333 or info@ceefcares.org. Vallco Fashion Park is located in the heart of Silicon Valley off Highway 280 at Wolfe Road and Stevens Creek Boulevard. For information on other Vallco Fashion Park activities, please con- tact Cristina Robles at (408) 255-5660. CupertinoCupertinoCupertinoCupertinoCupertino General Plan TGeneral Plan TGeneral Plan TGeneral Plan TGeneral Plan Task forask forask forask forask forcecececece The Cupertino City Council is seeking applica- tions from Cupertino residents interested in serv- ing on the Cupertino General Plan Task Force. The City Council will select 69 residents for the Task Force: 54 will be selected from various stakeholder categories and 15 will be selected at-large. The list of categories can be found on the application described below. The Task Force will meet in small groups to discuss and make recommendations on key issues identified in the adminis- trative draft of the General Plan. The administrative draft has al- ready been released, and the City Council deter- mined that there should be more community par- ticipation in reviewing it before public hearings in the late fall. A community meeting to talk about the task force and the General Plan is scheduled for: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 De Anza College, Conference Room A & B 7 to 9 p.m. Cupertino residents are encouraged to attend. Task force meetings will take place June through September. Applications are avail- able on the Cupertino website, www.cupertino.org, and at Cupertino City Hall. The appli- cation deadline is June 6, 2003. Applicants will be contacted re- garding the City Council ap- pointment procedure. Notifi- cation will occur shortly after the application deadline. For further information, or if you would like an ap- plication mailed to you, contact the Planning De- partment at (408) 777-3308 or e-mail, planning@cupertino.org. -6- SARS FrequentlySARS FrequentlySARS FrequentlySARS FrequentlySARS Frequently Asked QuestionsAsked QuestionsAsked QuestionsAsked QuestionsAsked Questions by Martin Fenstersheib, M.D., M.P.H. Health Officer, County of Santa Clara Public Health Department. What is SARS? Severe Acute Respiratory Syn- drome (SARS) is a respiratory illness that has re- cently been reported in parts of Asia, North America, and Europe. What are the symptoms and signs of SARS? SARS usually begins with a fever (temperature greater than 100.4 °F). The fever is sometimes associated with chills or other symptoms, includ- ing headache, general feeling of discomfort, and body aches. People who might have SARS have all of the following: • Travel to mainland China; Hong Kong; Hanoi, Vietnam; or Singapore within 10 days before get- ting sick, OR have had close contact with some- one with SARS (i.e., a family member), AND • Fever >100.4 °F AND • Cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breath- ing or changes on chest x-ray If I were exposed to SARS, how long would it take me to become sick? People usually get sick 2 to 7 days after being exposed, but it may take as long as 10 days. The illness usually begins with a fever (>100.4 °F) (see signs and symptoms, above). People may also have chills, headache, and body aches, followed by res- piratory symptoms including cough, difficulty breathing, or shortness of breath. What should I do if I think I have SARS? If you have traveled to mainland China; Hong Kong; Hanoi, Vietnam; or Singapore or have been in close contact with ill persons who have trav- eled to these countries and you have a fever and a cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breath- ing, you should call your doctor. What medical treatment is recommended for patients with SARS? Because the cause of SARS is not known, no specific treatment is available at this time. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) currently recommends that patients with SARS receive the same treat- ment that would be used for anyone with serious respiratory illness. How is SARS spread? Exactly how SARS is transmitted is not known. It is probably spread by close personal contact but may also be spread by coughing or sneez- ing. It is also possible that SARS may be contracted from objects that are handled by someone with SARS. SARS can only be spread by someone who is sick with the disease. Persons who are not sick but may have been exposed or traveled to the areas above, cannot spread SARS. How long is a person with SARS infectious to others? Current information suggests that people are most likely to be contagious when they have symp- toms, such as fever or cough. However, it is not known how long before or after their symptoms begin that patients with SARS might be able to give the disease to others. Who is most at risk of contracting SARS? Most cases of SARS have been reported among people who have traveled to the affected areas. Other cases have had direct close contact with a person sick with SARS, such as those sharing a household with a SARS patient or health care workers caring for a SARS patient. Can SARS be transmitted in schools or other public settings? To date, all persons with suspected SARS in the United States have either traveled to countries with SARS cases or been in close contacts with per- sons (e.g., family members or healthcare work- ers) who are sick with SARS. Spread of SARS has not been reported at schools or other public places in the United States. Persons who have trav- eled to affected areas but are not sick do not pose a risk to others. There is no need to keep children from attending school or adults from attending work if they are not sick. Is there a test for SARS? There is no lab test available for SARS; how- ever, the CDC is working with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other laboratories to develop diagnostic tests. What is being done about SARS in Santa Clara County? The Public Health Department sent a Health Alert to Santa Clara County physicians on March 17, 2003. The Health Alert includes clinical guide- -7- lines, provides information to increase awareness of SARS, enhance the ability to respond to any patient experiencing symptoms of this illness, and guide the reporting of any suspected case to the Public Health Department. Clinical guidelines have also been sent to all Santa Clara County hospitals. What should I do if I have recently traveled to a country where cases of SARS have been reported? You should monitor your own health for 10 days following your return. If you become ill with a fever of over 100.4 °F that is accompanied by a cough or difficulty breathing or that progresses to a cough and/or difficulty breathing, you should consult a health care provider. To help your health care provider, tell him or her about any recent travel to regions where cases of SARS have been reported and whether you were in contact with someone who had these symptoms. Where can I find more information on SARS? You can contact the Santa Clara County Public Health Department’s information line at (408) 885- 3980. Detailed information about SARS can also be found on the Internet at: www.cdc.gov, www.who.int, www.sccphd.org. Simply SafeSimply SafeSimply SafeSimply SafeSimply Safe by Marsha Hovey Because of the recent media coverage of SARS, we are reprinting excerpts of information pro- vided by the Centers for Disease Control. What has CDC recommended to prevent transmission of SARS in households? CDC has developed interim infection control recommendations available at http:// www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/ic-closecontacts.htm for patients with suspected SARS in the house- hold. The basic precautions outlined in this docu- ment include the following: • Infection control precautions should be con- tinued for SARS patients for 10 days after respi- ratory symptoms and fever are gone. SARS pa- tients should limit interactions outside the home and should not go to work, school, out-of-home day care, or other public areas during the 10-day period. • During this 10-day period, all members of the household with a SARS patient should care- fully follow recommendations for hand hygiene, such as frequent hand washing or the use of alco- hol-based hand rubs. • SARS patients should avoid sharing eating utensils, towels, and bedding with other mem- bers of the household, although these items can be used by others after routine cleaning, such as washing or laundering with soap and hot water. • Common household cleaners are sufficient for disinfecting toilets, sinks, and other surfaces touched by patients with SARS, but the cleaners must be used frequently. • Other members of the household need not restrict their outside activities unless they develop symptoms of SARS, such as a fever or respira- tory illness. Upcoming Community Classes: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) - FREE Day and Evening – Duplicate Sessions – Chose your time. July 17, 24, 31, Aug 7, 14 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., or 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Graduation for both groups Aug 16 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. CERT Saturdays begin again on Aug 2. Spend only one Saturday a month, for three months, and take the complete 18-hour course. Aug 2, Sept 6, Oct 4. CPR, $10 per class - June 27 First Aid, $10 per class – June 7, July 24 CPR and First Aid classes are free to CERT, CARES and Kaleidoscope members. If you do only one thing to prepare this month… Talk to all family members about SARS pre- cautions and help keep the virus under control. If you have additional questions, contact the Santa Clara County Public Health Dept at (408) 885- 3980. 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 at (408) 777- 3335 or email OES@cupertino.org. Registration forms are also available at the library, Quinlan Community Center and city hall. -8- City RecognizesCity RecognizesCity RecognizesCity RecognizesCity Recognizes Community VCommunity VCommunity VCommunity VCommunity Volunteersolunteersolunteersolunteersolunteers Eight individuals and two groups who have made outstanding contributions to the city of Cupertino will receive the 2003 CREST Award at a ceremony planned Friday, May 16, in the Cupertino City Council Chambers, 10300 Torre Avenue. This annual event, sponsored by the city of Cupertino, takes place at 7 p.m. and is open to the public. CREST stands for Cupertino Recog- nizes Extra Steps Taken. This year’s recipients are: Cupertino Educational Endowment Foun- dation, for its community leadership and dedi- cation to raising funds for education programs that benefit at 16,000 students and 800 teachers in the Cupertino Union School District. CEEF has enabled the district to augment local school funding, and thus maintain educational excellence in our local schools. CEEF has raised over $7.2 million for local schools since its inception in 1984. Chuck Corr, has dedicated thousands of hours of service to the community of Cupertino over the last thirty years. Some of his activities include: Public Safety Commission, member and chair; Planning Commission, member and chair; Creekside Park Design Committee, member; Cupertino Community Services Board of Di- rectors, member and president. As chair of the CCS Building Committee, Chuck applied his experience in facility management to bring the Heart of Cupertino construction project in un- der budget and within weeks of scheduled completion. Fusako Hoyrup, is president of the Califor- nia Chapter of Wafu Ikebana. Teaching ikebana for over 30 years, Mrs. Hoyrup’s artistry has in- spired hundreds of students throughout Cupertino and the Bay Area. Whenever asked by a local civic or social organization, school dis- trict, nursing home or local charity to provide an ikebana (Japanese floral design) arrangement for display or to do a demonstration, Mrs. Hoyrup does so, often absorbing all costs herself. In ad- dition to special requests, she teaches seven weekly ikebana classes in the community. Linda Rios, is a deputy probation officer who goes above and beyond her assigned duties. Linda confers with school officials, meets with students who have received citations and their families, and serves on the School Attendance Review Board. Linda is an invalu- able and frequently utilized resource for the city and its youth. A significant part of her com- munity involve- ment occurs dur- ing her off-duty hours. Victor Wong , was nominated by his fellow Cupertino Senior Center volunteers for his immeasurable commitment and contri- butions to fellow seniors at the center. Victor has been teaching citizenship class every Monday, rain or shine for the past year. Victor’s ability to cut through INS red tape and his willingness to in- tercede on behalf of seniors is remarkable. His work on behalf of new immigrant families is truly life altering. The Toyokawa Sister City Committee, has for 25 years promoted friendship and under- standing between Cupertino and its sister city, Toyokawa, Japan. Many hours of activity, year round, go into planning the Cherry Blossom Fes- tival. Proceeds for this event provide the only source of funding for the annual exchange of middle school students. The student exchange program places Japanese students with Cupertino families and Cupertino students with Japanese families each year. The work of the committee maintains this exchange program as well as mak- ing the trip a financial possibility for all Cupertino students. Fari Aberg, has continually strived to build community and promote understanding in her neighborhood and throughout Cupertino. An original member of the Citizens of Cupertino Cross-Cultural Consortium (5Cs), Fari lead city officials to streamline the block party process. Through her efforts, the city now handles all per- mits and liability insurance to temporarily close residential street so neighbors can meet. Last year, Fari established the neighborhood group, Blaney Rides It Together (BRIT), which prepares for -9- emergencies and coordinates neighborhood earthquake drills. Joe Tembrock, epitomizes kindness, compas- sion, and concern for others. Joe is a founding member of two highly regarded and successful community organizations that serve low-income members of our community, Sacred Heart Com- munity Services and Cupertino Community Ser- vices. He has been instrumental in helping both agencies grow from one-office operations to multi-service agencies serving thousands of people every year. During the past year, Joe has helped the CCS Board and staff with strategic planning during a period of growth in both ca- pacity and demand for CCS services. George Tyson, balances volunteer work with a full-time job and parenting three children. George serves on many local efforts including the Cupertino Union School District (CUSD) Measure C Bond Oversight Committee; as presi- dent of the Kennedy Middle School PTA, CUSD Budget Advisory Committee, and CEEF Major Gifts Committee. George also referees games for the American Youth Soccer Organization, serves as Boy Scouts Advancement Chair for Troop 75, has been food concession chair for the Cupertino Coin Club, and food booth chair for the Moon Festival of Silicon Valley. Ann Woo, has long been instrumental in intro- ducing Chinese performing arts as a means to promote cultural awareness and provide arts education. In addition to her professional duties as Director of the Chinese Performing Arts of America, Ann’s passion for the performing arts extends to significant volunteer time in the com- munity. Her activities help transcend cultural dif- ferences with a common understanding through performing art. She is a consummate professional but still retains her spirit of community and help- fulness whenever her talents can be of use. Re- cent activities include work with the 2003 Lunar New Year Unity Parade, a collaboration with Ballet San Jose, and completion of the Califor- nia Arts Council’s Exemplary Arts Program. Members of the public are welcome to help recognize these people and organizations that have made major contributions to the quality of life in Cupertino. Presentations will be made in the Cupertino City Council Chambers on Fri- day, May 16 at 7 p.m. Reception begins at 8 p.m. For information call (408) 777-3200. The City is HiringThe City is HiringThe City is HiringThe City is HiringThe City is Hiring Web Specialist The city of Cupertino is seeking a Web Spe- cialist to coordinate the design, development, programming, and maintenance of the city of Cupertino’s Internet and intranet websites. Includes website secu- rity, ADA accessibility, effectiveness, efficiency, ap- peal, troubleshooting, and training to achieve optimal performance. Four years of experience in computer science, which must include, web site management, development, design, and pro- gramming; experience with City government web sites desirable; equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems, or closely related field. Salary: $4,665 - $5,670/ mo. (+ 7% City paid PERS). Final filing date is 4:00 p.m., Thursday, May 22, 2003. City of Cupertino application required. Please call (408) 777-3227 or visit www.cupertino.org. EOE. Recreation Coordinator The city of Cupertino is seeking a Recreation Coordinator to plan, organize and coordinate a variety of recreation programs, services, events and activities. Example of duties: Coordinate and plan contractual classes and camps within the sports and fitness division; and assist with special events, youth and adult sports. Promote interest and involvement in recreation activities and develop program publicity. Serve as a liai- son between the city and other community agen- cies related to recreation services. Recruit, select, train and schedule part-time employees and vol- unteers. Requires one year of experience coor- dinating a variety of recreation programs and services; the equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in recreation/leisure services or a related field. Salary: $3,636 - $4,419/mo. (+7% City paid PERS). Final filing date is 4 p.m., Thursday, May 22, 2003. City of Cupertino ap- plication required. Please call (408) 777-3227 or visit www.cupertino.org. EOE -10- RootsRootsRootsRootsRoots By Gail Fretwell Hugger Follow the TFollow the TFollow the TFollow the TFollow the Trail, Parrail, Parrail, Parrail, Parrail, Part 2t 2t 2t 2t 2 As mentioned in last month’s “ROOTS,” the Blackberry Farm and McClellan Ranch prop- erty were originally part of the vast Spanish/ Mexican land grant known as Rancho San An- tonio. Dates in various historical accounts dif- fer, but Captain Elisha Stephens owned these land parcels until sometime in the late 1850's - early 1860's. One parcel appears to have been sold to a William Taylor McClellan - hence the name for McClellan Ranch Park. The BBF par- cel was sold to a George McCauley who farmed the tiny valley but also opened a small resort alongside Cupertino/Stevens Creek that came to known as Blackberry Farm. (There were many such creek side resorts by various creeks in Santa Clara Valley, but those stories are for the future) In the late 1800's, one of the biggest names in early West Side/Cupertino history ar- rived on the scene and the meandering creek subsequently made possible one of the most magnificent winery operations in the whole of California. The entire story of John T. Doyle and his Las Palmas/Cupertino Winery awaits some serious research, but the Cupertino Museum has a fas- cinating 20 page document entitled, “Monta Vista Estates”, showing pictures of this large operation that spanned both sides of the creek. John Doyle was born in 1819 in New York City to an Irish bookseller and his wife. Doyle was valedictorian of his 1838 graduating class at Georgetown University at age 19. He came to San Francisco in 1852 to work at a large blue chip law firm, married Antonia Pons in 1863 and by 1866, they had a palatial home in Menlo Park where they raised eight children. Doyle pur- chased over 300 acres of West Side/Cupertino land in the late 1880's. The present day borders of his property would be Orange Ave to Stevens Canyon Road (now S. Foothill Blvd) and McClellan Road to Stevens Creek Road. He built a large two story home on the west of McClellan Road, just as the road makes the sharp left hand turn past Byrne Ave. The house stood there until 1970. Doyle planted vineyards on the property west of the creek, extending from the bluff above the creek (Scenic Drive area) to Foothill Blvd. An avenue of palm trees (still standing and approximately 120 years old) was the entrance to the multi-storied Las Palmas Winery built at the edge of the bluff, overlook- ing the McClellan Ranch area. The Doyle palms were grown from seeds, native to the Califor- nia Fan Palms. These palms are the only survi- vors of the glacial age that covered most of the southwestern North American continent. They were found in Palm Canyon near Palm Springs, California Sources - West Side and How We Grew - Bob Levy and various historical papers - Norman Damico, and Cupertino Museum. Historical Society BBQHistorical Society BBQHistorical Society BBQHistorical Society BBQHistorical Society BBQ This year’s barbecue, underwritten by Hanson Permanente Cement, will be held on June 3, 2003 in the Cupertino Room and patio in the Quinlan Community Center. Join us at 6 p.m. for a fabu- lously catered gourmet feast, entertainment, a raffle and a live auction. Bring your family and friends and have your picture taken next to a 1912 Kelly Truck. Tickets are $20 for members and $30 for non-members and guests, and are on sale at the museum. Museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m to 4 p.m. For further information, please contact the mu- seum at (408) 973-1495. CupertinoCupertinoCupertinoCupertinoCupertino Chronicle UpdateChronicle UpdateChronicle UpdateChronicle UpdateChronicle Update Originally printed in 1975 by the California History Center, the updated Cupertino Chonicle contains historical vignettes by pioneer families of Cupertino relating the growth and develop- ment of the community. The project to re-pub- lish the Chronicle was developed through the generosity of the Glendenning, Leonard, and Jones families, landowners in Cupertino since 1850. The book is available for purchase for $15 from the Cupertino Historical Society and Museum. Quantities are limited. Call (408) 973- 1495 or stop by the Museum, Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. -11- ECO-NewsECO-NewsECO-NewsECO-NewsECO-News By Pamela Ledesma Disposal of Fluorescent Tubes and Bulbs The phone number for making an appoint- ment for the disposal of fluorescent tubes and bulbs (and other un- wanted hazardous prod- ucts) is 299-7300. There was a typo in last month’s Scene. Watch Your Soap Since all types of soap and detergent (including “biodegradable” soaps) are toxic to fish and other aquatic creatures, when you wash your car, don’t pour the leftover bucket of soapy water into the street or down a storm drain. Storm drains are directly connected to the nearest creek. In- stead, soapy water should be poured down a sink or toilet, or on a landscaped area where it won’t run onto a sidewalk. Consider whether you even need to use soap on your car. Much of the dirt on cars can often simply be hosed off with water or wiped off with a wet sponge. Compost Workshops Free “how-to” backyard composting work- shops will be held at McClellan Ranch on the first Saturdays of May, June, September, Octo- ber and November at 10 a.m. Call (408) 918- 4640 to register. Spring Cleaning Info Residents with lots of spring cleaning garbage should remember they can use “On-Call” gar- bage disposal days, or yardwaste/woodwaste recycling days (two days per year), at no charge. Call the Los Altos Garbage Company for an appointment: 725-4020. (Available to residents with “can” garbage service only.) Residents with just a couple of extra bags of trash can order “extra garbage” tags from the garbage company by calling 725-4020. Tags cost $5.01 each or 10 for $47.65 (which would be added to the next bill). For information on how to recycle just about anything, call the Recycling Hotline: 924-5453; or look on-line: www.recyclestuff.org. For a list of local non-profits that accept donations, call Public Works: 777-3337. For an appointment to dispose of unwanted hazardous products call: 299-7300. Yardwaste Options · Order a yardwaste/woodwaste “On-Call” recycling day. No charge. Call the garbage com- pany at 725-4020. Materials are picked up on a resident’s regular re- cycling day. 4’ X 4’ X 8’ pile limit. No branches larger than 6 inches in di- ameter and 4 ft. long. Bundle or box branches and trimmings. No loose material. · Rent a second yardwaste toter for $5.94/mon. (minimum of 3 months) from the garbage company. · Haul the yardwaste to one of three area landfills (typical cost is about $8 per cubic yard for uncontaminated yardwaste). Call 777-3337 for information on landfills. · Start a compost pile. Call 918-4640 for in- formation on workshops. Australia and NewAustralia and NewAustralia and NewAustralia and NewAustralia and New Zealand for CupertinoZealand for CupertinoZealand for CupertinoZealand for CupertinoZealand for Cupertino Senior Center VSenior Center VSenior Center VSenior Center VSenior Center Visitorsisitorsisitorsisitorsisitors The tour, scheduled for September 15 to October 9, has been planned as a Spring tour in the " land down under". Some of the places you’ll be visiting in Australia will include the Great Barrier Reef, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock and the Olgas in the Outback, along with Cairns, Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. New Zealand destinations include Wellington, Christchurch, Franz Josef Glacier, Queensland, and Auckland. You’ll see the lonesome, haunting Australia Outback and the incomparable beauty of the living Great Barrier Reef – destinations that are found nowhere else on earth. New Zealand has taken the most beautiful places from coun- tries all over the world and made them part of the New Zealand landscape, all contained in two small islands. Then, it’s time to wind down in the world’s friendliest paradise, the last British colony – Fiji. Please come to the Cupertino Senior for a brochure, or call Joan Spitsen at 408/777-3154 for more information. 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. MAY Club/Organization Time Location Phone 1 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 2 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 3 Sat De Anza Flea Market 8 to 4 De Anza College 864-8946 5 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 6 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 7 Wed Al-ANON Family Group* Al-ATEEN* Narcotics Anonymous Cupertino Sanitary Dist* De Anza Optimist Club* 7:30 p.m. 8:15 p.m. Noon 8 p.m. 7:15 a.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 650-734- 5869 650-292- 8897 998-4200 253-7071 253-4424 7 Wed Cupertino Optimist Club* Tandem Toastmasters* Cupertino Rotary Club* Philotesian Rebekah #145 Cup. Symphonic Band* Cross-Cultural Consortium (5Cs) 12:15 p.m. Noon Noon 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Blue Pheasant Compaq, 10501 Tantau Community Center Cupertino Odd Fellows Cupertino High School Cupertino City Hall 255-3212 865-1815 920-2224 252-3954 262-0471 777-3331 8 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 Social Room 252-8568 257-6136 252-1529 253-9136 9 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 10 Sat Daughters of Norway 9:30 a.m. Sunnyview Retirement Community 255-9828 12 Mon Cupertino Odd Fellows* Fine Arts League 8 p.m. 7 p.m. 20589 Homestead Rd. Creekside Park 252-3954 253-2230 13 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 14 Wed Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club* 7 p.m. Collins School 245-9156 15 Thurs Toyokawa Sister City West Valley Republican Women Rolling Hills 4H Club 7:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. City Hall Monta Vista Recreation Center 257-7424 252-6312 257-4745 20 Tues African Violet Society 12:30 p.m. Sunnyview Lutheran Home 736-9262 27 Tues Historical Society 6:30 p.m. Community Center 973-1495 28 Wed Rancho Neighborhood Association 7:30 p.m. Rancho Pool & Recreation Facility 973-1600 Deadline for submitting June calendar information is May 7. -14- CouncilCouncilCouncilCouncilCouncil ActionsActionsActionsActionsActions City Council Meeting Monday, April 7, 2003 Council Members Present: Chang, James, Kwok, Sandoval, Lowenthal Proclamations for Deputies Post and Valdez for their rescue of Mrs. Eva Wasson and Able Con- struction Company for its assistance. Presentation of plaque to Parks and Recreation Supervisor Tom Walters for his help with the Lunar New Year Unity Parade. Authorized fine arts grants for Spring 2003 as recommended by the Fine Arts Commission. Adopted a resolution authorizing execution of a Joint Use Agreement for a trail between the Santa Clara Valley Water District and the city of Cupertino for Regnart Creek. Extended the existing agreement with Apple Computer, Inc., for the disposal of electronic products and computers. Council referred the General Plan review pro- cess to staff to come back with a revised process, which will include: 45 people in categories ap- pointed first, 15 people appointed by Council next. All shall be Cupertino residents. Hold an organizing meeting in May to explain the process. Authorized a public hearing for a General Plan amendment/zoning change for the Blue Pheas- ant Restaurant from Public Park/Recreation to Planned Commercial or another zone as deemed appropriate by the City Council. City Council Meeting Monday, April 21, 2003 Council Members Present: Chang, James, Kwok, Sandoval Council Members Absent: Lowenthal Approved a revised public participation pro- cess for the General Plan review to provide a fo- rum for the public to discuss General Plan issues in a small group setting as well as large commu- nity meetings. The list of participants was amended. Council directed staff to put a notice in the appli- cation packet making participants aware that the meetings will go on through the summer and probably into September. Staff is to plan for the 15 Council at-large appointments to occur fol- lowing the appointment of the individuals in each category, and staff is to ensure that the appoint- ments reflect ethnic diversity in the community. AgendaAgendaAgendaAgendaAgenda PreviewsPreviewsPreviewsPreviewsPreviews City Council Meeting Monday, May 5, 2003 Presentation regarding the Santa Clara County Railroad Museum relocation. Reconsider denial of Application to construct a 120 - room hotel (Extended Stay America), lo- cated at 10745 N. De Anza Boulevard. Approve the Teacher Housing Program, allo- cate funds, and select a non-profit agency to ad- minister the program. Adopt a resolution limiting campaign expendi- tures for the 2003 City Council election. Receive status report on enforcing prevailing wages. Receive report on recognizing the military. Receive report on results of the Elm Court flood control question. Adjourn to Monday, May 12 at 6 p.m. for a joint study session with the Parks and Recreation Commission to review community submittals from the Stevens Creek Corridor visioning exer- cise, City Hall Council Chambers, 10300 Torre Avenue. Planning Commission City Council Chambers May 12, 2003, 6:45 p.m. Applicant: city of Cupertino. Capital Improvement Plan, consistency with the General Plan. Applicant: Bill Jauch (Park Villas HOA). Director’s minor modification to remove two pine trees in a planned residential development. Applicant: Li-Sheng Fu Hillside exception to construct a 3,900 square foot residence on slopes greater than 30% and a parking exception for tandem parking. Applicant: Jeff White (Prometheus) Tentative Map to subdivide a 4.03 acre parcel into 55 residential parcels and one common par- cel. Use Permit to construct 55 single family resi- dences and site improvements on a 4.03 acre par- cel. 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. -15- To mail, fold in thirds with return address showing. Tape at top. 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