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In This Issue
Arts Grants 2
Cupertino Scene 2
World Religion Day 2
BPAC Studies 3
Citizenship Classes 3
Restorative Justice 3
Simply Safe 3
Extra Holiday Trash 4
Holiday Recycling 4
Too Good To Be True 5
Get the Facts on Anything 5
Proposition 13 5
Library News 6
Roots: Looking Back 7
City Channel Programs 8
Senior Center News 10
Community Calendar 12
Council Actions 14
Agenda Previews 14
Sound Off 15
Monthly City Meetings 16
The Cupertino Scene is published
monthly except in August and distributed
to all residents and businesses in the city.
Information may be submitted via e-mail
to rickk@cupertino.org, or via fax to 777-
3366, or sent to Rick Kitson,10300 Torre
Ave., Cupertino, 95014. Questions may
be directed to the Public Information Of-
fice at City Hall, 777-3262. Deadline is
the first Wednesday of the month for the
next month's issue. E-mail preferred.
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Commission Offers
Arts Grants
Local artists have until February 15 to sub-
mit applications for grants offered by the Cu-
pertino Fine Arts Commission. The grants will
be awarded in April.
Proposals from artists and art organizations
will be evaluated on whether they serve a wide
range of citizens or groups not already served.
Other evaluation criteria includes how the grant
would extend the range of fine arts activities
in the community and how it would encourage
diverse programs based on the needs and in-
terests of Cupertino residents. All proposals
must contain provisions for measuring success
and financial accountability.
The Fine Arts Commission offers two grant-
ing cycles each year. Total budget remaining
this year is approximately $3,520.
If you are interested contact the Cupertino
city clerk's office at (408) 777-3223, or see
the Web site at www.cupertino.org/finearts.
World Religion
Day Celebration
The Cupertino Baha'i community is sponsor-
ing its 6' annual celebration of World Religion
Day on Sunday, January 20, 3 to 5 p.m. at the
Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling
Road.
World Religion Day helps foster interfaith
understanding and harmony by emphasizing the
common spiritual values underlying all religions.
It provides the opportunity to seek a unified
approach to the spiritual challenges that con-
front humanity, and recognizes that the earth is
but one country and humanity its citizenry. The
program will feature prominent religious and
civic leaders from many traditions of faith, ar-
tistic renditions, music and an on -site reception
immediately following the program. Admission
is free.
The theme of this year's program, "The
Healing Power of Prayer," is intended to call
the community together to renew recognition
of the power of positive spiritual values found
in all religions to unite the hearts of people.
For more information, please call 408-446-
5799 or visit www.bci.org/cupertino.
Committee Approves
Two Studies
The Cupertino Bicycle and Pedestrian Advi-
sory Committee (CBPAC) has recently ap-
proved two major transportation feasibility stud-
ies. The Union Pacific Rail Trail was done in
conjunction with three other cities and would
provide a major trail corridor that parallels SR
85. The MaryAvenue Bicycle Footbridge would
cross interstate route 280 and link to Sunny-
vale. These studies lay the groundwork for
future implementation. Both of these actions
have been approved by the City Council but
have not been funded.
The committee has long supported the wid-
ening of Stevens Canyon Road where a bicy-
clist has already been killed in a collission. The
City Council has just awarded the construction
contract for this project. Work on the road
should start in the spring.
CBPAC has advocated for improving side-
walks along McClellan and Bollinger Roads,
better bicycle parking at schools, and provid-
ing children bicycle safety instruction through
SafeMoves. In future months the BPAC will
be reviewing a Pedestrian Transportation Plan
for the city.
The committee meets the third Thursday of
every month, 7 p.m. at City Hall. All meetings
are open to the public. The next meeting is
January 24, 2002. Contact the committee at:
http://www.cupertino.org/update/hall/commis-
sions/bicyclepedcomm/.
Citizenship Classes
Beginning January 23, two free ESL/Citi-
zenship Preparation Classes will be held by Fre-
mont Union High School District Adult Educa-
tion, 591 W Fremont Avenue, Sunnyvale.
Classes meet Monday and Wednesday eve-
nings at 6:30 (Room 91), or 7 p.m. (Room 96),
depending upon which of the two classes is
best for you. These free classes will help pro-
spective citizens prepare for the citizenship ap-
plication process.
Register in class on the first night. Must be
18 years old to register. For more information,
call (408) 522-2736.
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Restorative Justice
Needs Volunteers
The Santa Clara County Probation Depart-
ment will be bringing the Restorative Justice
Program to Cupertino. The program will work
with families, neighborhoods and schools to re-
duce juvenile crime and enable youth to suc-
ceed. Volunteers are needed to commit about
five hours per month to work with a team of
other concerned residents to serve on a Neigh-
borhood Accountability Board (NAB). NABS
create an opportunity for the victim to say how
the crime affected their lives and work to get
the parties to agree on how to repair the harm
caused. Volunteers will receive a stipend for
their time. For information call Heidi Pham at
(408) 529-4253.
Simply Safe
By Marsha Garcia
Congratulations to the BRIT neighborhood
(Blaney Rides It Together) for conducting a
very successful earthquake drill. When Fire
Truck 1 drove through the area with their siren
blaring, the drill began.
Residents opened en-
velopes that explained o
the types of "damage
and injuries" they re-
ceived during the shak-
ing. If they were
"OK", they put a white - a
flag in the front yard (a
universal signal) so that the search and rescue
team members knew they were unharmed. It
took less than one hour for teams to walk
through the streets of Blaney, Rodrigues, Hall
Ct., DePalma and Parkside assessing damage,
and rescuing and treating "victims." This ex-
ercise was written by LeRoy Nelson, from the
Riverside/St Andrews neighborhood and has
been used by several new neighborhood teams
this year.
What would you like to do differently this
year? Becoming more involved with your
neighborhood can make a big difference.
Continued on page 4
Continued from page 3
There are five ways to help your neigh-
borhood:
1. Block Party: The city will close the street,
you bring out the BBQs and get to know each
other. You can keep the party private, or
invite a fire engine, Sheriff's patrol car, 9-1-
1 Mobile Van, or emergency preparedness
team member to share "hands on" informa-
tion. Contact Laura Domondon Lee 777-
3331.
2. Block Captain: Responsible for distrib-
uting community interest information to a
designated street or block via email or fly-
ers. Shared knowledge brings people to-
gether! Contact Laura Domondon Lee 777-
3331.
3. Neighborhood Watch: Talk with the
Sheriff's Office about reducing crime. Keep
an eye on each other's homes and develop a
higher level of safety and security. Contact
Sgt. Skip Shervington 777-3177.
4. CERT: Community Emergency Response
Teams start with a simple discussion about
being prepared and end with a unified neigh-
borhood that can manage emergency situa-
tions and offer support to the city. Contact
Marsha Garcia or Rich Madden 777-3335.
Extra Holiday Trash
Residents have the option of using their two
free On -Call Disposal Days for disposal of
large amounts of trash. For details, call the city's
public works department at 777-3241, or visit
the city's web site: www.cupertino.org (City
Hall and Environmental
Div.). A Disposal Day can
be scheduled by calling the
Los Altos Garbage Com-
pany at 725-4020.
Another option is "Extra
Bag Tags." Bag extra trash
in plastic trash bags, attach
a tag to it, and place next to
the trash can. Bags cannot
be larger than 32 gallons or weigh more than
25 pounds. Tags cost $4.78 each or 10 for
$45.49 and are available by mail from the Los
Altos Garbage Company, 725-4020.
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5. CARES: Cupertino Amateur Radio
Emergency Services. Obtaining an amateur
radio license is easy. Being able to call for
help for your neighbors when telephones are
overwhelmed is invaluable. Contact Jim
Oberhofer at (408) 345-8372, or
www.CupertinoARES.net.
CERT Training begins January 17
Emergency Services will be overwhelmed for
the first 72 hours following a major earthquake,
fire or flood. This 21-hour course offers hands-
on training in life safety skills that can help you
and your family be better prepared for emer-
gencies. January 17, 24, 31 and February 7
and 21 (6 to 9 p.m.), Saturdays January 19 and
February 23 (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.).
If you do only one thing this month...
While you're out exchanging Christmas pre-
sents, pick up a battery powered radio and ex-
tra batteries. After an earthquake, immediately
turn on the radio to hear news and other infor-
mation instead of tying up telephone lines that
will be busy with emergency calls.
For further information on classes or pre-
paredness, go to "Emergency Preparedness"
at www.cupertino.org, or contact Marsha
Garcia, 408 777-3335. Registration forms are
also available at the Library, Quinlan Center
and City Hall.
Holiday Recycling
Christmas trees will be collected on regular
recycling days from Dec. 31 through Jan. 11.
Trees will be picked up at apartment and con-
dominium complexes by Jan. 14. Trees should
be cut into 4-foot lengths, with all decorations
and stands removed. Flocked trees are ac-
cepted.
Corrugated cardboard can be recycled at the
curb. Boxes must be flattened and cut into 3-
foot by 3-foot pieces.
Styrofoam "peanuts" are accepted at Postal
Annex in the Oaks Shopping Center. Call first.
Gift wrapping paper can be included with
mixed paper for recycling at curbside. Place
overflow recyclable paper into a box, and place
it next to your recycling bins. Foil, plastic wrap-
ping paper, ribbons and bows cannot be re-
cycled.
Too Good To Be True
Do not forward e-mail if..
1. It relates something that happened not to
a friend, but to a friend of a friend.
2. It urges you to forward it to your entire
address book.
3. It claims to be "TOP SECRET! !" or some-
thing equally hyperbolic.
4. It insists, "This is not a hoax." It doth pro-
test too much.
5. There is no way to verify its claims or to
contact the original sender.
6. It is chock-full of generalities and vague
phrasing.
7. It promises easy
money. Would a stranger
offer something for noth-
ing?
8. It threatens bad things
if you do not forward it.
9. It claims it is providing
information being withheld
by the press, the govern-
ment, the health establish-
ment and so on.
10. It sounds too weird,or too good to be true.
Get the Facts on
Just About Anything
http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org: From the De-
partment of Energy, this site is especially good
at exposing chain letters and fake giveaways.
http://quackwatch.com: The best site for
exposing health -related scams.
http://snopes.com: Uncannily accurate,
and written with wit and style, this is the most
reliable source for getting the scoop.
http://truthorfiction.com: Strong on veri-
fying inspiring tales and pleas for help.
http://urbanlegends.about.com: This
comprehensive site details six variants of the
Klingerman virus —and offers chat.
http://urbanlegends.com: The archives of
the alt. folklore.urban newsgroup.
http://vmyths.com: Where to learn about
computer viruses, real or fake. Also check out
mcafee.com and symantec.com, which sell
antivirus products.
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Proposition 13
Frequently, new homeowners will ask why
they are paying twice as much (or far more) in
property taxes than their neighbor. The an-
swer is Proposition 13. Passed by the voters in
June,1978, Proposition 13 is an amendment to
the California Constitution that limits the as-
sessment and taxation of property in Califor-
nia. It restricts both the tax rate and the rate
of increase allowed in assessing real property
as follows:
• The property tax cannot exceed 1 % of
a property's taxable value, plus bonds ap-
proved by the voters, service fees,
improvement bonds, and special
assessments.
• A property's original base
value is its 1975-76 market value.
A new base year value is estab-
lished by reappraisal, whenever
there is a change in ownership or
new construction. Except for
change in ownership or new con-
struction, the increase in the as-
sessed value of a property is limited to no
more than 2% per year.
• Business Personal property, boats, air-
planes and certain restricted properties are
subject to annual reappraisal and assessment.
• In the case of real property, the adjusted
(factored) base year value is the upper limit
of value for property tax purposes.
Historically, the market value of real prop-
erty has increased at a greater rate than the
assessed value, which is limited to no more than
2% per year, unless there is a change in own-
ership or new construction.
The result has been a widening disparity be-
tween the market value and assessed value of
property in Santa Clara County. Long time
property owners benefit from lower assess-
ments while new, and frequently younger prop-
erty owners, are adversely impacted by assess-
ments that can be as much as ten times greater
than the owner(s) of a similar property held
for many years.
During the last 15 years the average assessed
value in Santa Clara County of single family
homes has ranged from 42% to 56% of the
actual average market value.
Library News
Thanks to the City Council, Citizens and city
of Cupertino,
Extended Library Hours:
Monday
10-9
Tuesday
10-9
Wednesday
10-9
Thursday
10-9
Friday
10-6
Saturday
10-6
Sunday
12-6
Library telephone numbers are:
General Number (408) 446-1677
Accounts, Billing 1-800-286-1991
Dial -in Catalog 1-877-471-3349
TeleCirc 1-800-471-0991
The library has a Web Catalog at http://
webpac.santaclaracountylib.org/, and a cata-
log at telnet://library.santaclaracountylib.org/.
The brochure, Library Catalog Access from
Home or Work, is available at the library.
Bookmark these library web addresses:
Santa Clara County Library Web Site:
http://www.santaclaracountylib.org
Teen Page Web Site:
http://www.santaclaracountylib.org/teen
Kids Page Web Site:
http://www.santaclaracountylib.org/kids
Children's Storytimes
New Time for Bedtime Storytime - 7 p.m.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-1/2 to 6)
Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m.
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.
Twos Storytime (ages 1-1/2 to 2-1/2)
Thursdays, 10:15 a.m.
New Drop -In Internet Class
Basic Internet classes for adults will be held
at the library every Saturday, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
These drop -in classes are limited to five par-
ticipants and are filled on a first -come, first -
served basis. Participants must be able to use
a computer keyboard and mouse. Those inter-
ested should come to the Adult Reference desk
at 10 a.m. on Saturday mornings. For more in-
formation please call (408) 446-1677.
11.
Internet Classes in Mandarin
Basic Internet instruction in Mandarin is
available at the library by appointment. If you
would like to schedule an appointment please
call the Reference Desk at 446-1677.
Library Bestseller Collection
Funded by the Friends of the Cupertino Li-
brary, the Bestseller Collection is a special
browsing collection designed to make it easier
than ever to find a bestseller on the library shelf
when you visit the library. The books are avail-
able on a first -come, first -serve basis.
All titles check out for one week and are
located next to the New Books area on the
main floor near the adult reference desk.
Parent -Children Classes
Parents of school children may schedule per-
sonal appointments 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. 3320
The Cupertino Library is located at
10400 Torre Avenue.
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Roots
By Gail
Fretwell Hugger
Looking Back
It's January - short days, long, cold nights.
Waiting for spring. Good time to clean out clos-
ets and drawers. Catch up on some reading.
Found an old Cupertino Courier -what was
going on here in Cupertino nearly thirty years
ago? How many of you lived here in Cupertino
that many years ago? Still a few out there, I
bet.
In the January 3, 1973 issue of the paper, the
Cupertino planning commission had recom-
mended approval of applications from R. Cali
& Bro., paving the way for approval of a new
shopping center. The planning commission post-
poned applications from Paul Mariani Jr., re-
garding construction of a 67-acre shopping
center at the intersection of Saratoga -Sunny-
vale Road and the 280 freeway.
Cupertino children's theater was presenting
a production of "Little Mary Sunshine" — Laura
Steen was playing Mary and Tod Tamberg was
playing Captain Jim. Ticket prices were 50
cents for children, 75 cents for teenagers and
$1.00 for adults. Zella Hengel showed slides
of her recent trip to Russia and Siberia. The
program was held in the Fireside Room at the
Union church. Refreshments were served.
A champion Borzoi owned by Phydelma and
Lyle Gillette delighted her owners with 13 (!)
puppies. The proud mother is three years old
and is the 50th champion Borzoi produced by
the Gillettes at their Rancho Gabriel kennels.
There was a pictorial insert on the building
of the new Northpoint housing development at
Homestead and Blaney and a photo of the old
Lathrop house on Orange Ave. in Monta Vista.
(Frederico Quinterno (featured in Oct. 2001
"Roots") originally built the Lathrop house.
A pictorial article on local drinking establish-
ments was featured and a great aerial photo of
the Kaiser Permanente quarry.
Former President Harry S. Truman's death
the previous week was the subject of the Cou-
rier editorial page.
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My favorite article concerned a Monta Vista
old timer - plumber Mike Mikul (does anyone
else out there remember Mike Mikul?) Mike
wrote a rebuttal letter to a column that stated,
"most plumbing jobs are simple and can be ac-
complished by the homeowner." The column
was a reply to a homeowner who had com-
plained about being overcharged by a plumber.
Mike said it depended on whether "most plumb-
ing jobs (were) simple
and also what they
would cost. He com-
mented that to replace
a toilet flushing mecha-
nism and two washers
could be done for
$21.50 complete if the
plumber works 45 min-
utes." The average
cost is $29.00 for the complete job." A service
call of one -hour minimum can range from $17.00
to $22.00, "depending on who you call and how
far he has to travel." Flushing mechanism parts
range from $2.00 to $15.00 depending on manu-
facturer, how many parts are involved and the
particular design of the mechanism, according
to Mikul. (I think Mike eventually retired to
Hawaii and his able successor, Bill Argabright
also recently retired. They are greatly missed
in the Cupertino/Monta Vista area.)
The Monta Vista Matadors basketball team
lost to the visiting Mt. Pleasant Cardinal team,
69-57. Headline read: Poor defense costs Mata-
dors. At Rifredi's Market, carrots were 2 bags
for 29 cents, coffee was $1.49 for a 2 lb. can
and Eggo mayonnaise was 45 cents for 24 oz.
A 1972 Grand Prix, a/c, vinyl top, full power,
am/fin radio, only 10,000 miles was selling for
$4495 and a 6 year old, 3 bedroom, cul-de-sac
home in one of Cupertino's best locations was
selling for $46,OOO.Happy New Year, everyone!
Correction
Robert Levy's book, "The Westside and How
We Grew" was excerpted for the October 2001
Roots article on Cupertino's incorporation as a
city, not as source material for the December
2001 Roots article, "Montebello Christmas."
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meeting schedules, city facts, local sports
scores, community events, and profiles of city
departments. The program, which is presented
as a repeating electronic bulletin board service
is updated regularly. WEEKDAYS: 5 to 9 A.M.
CALIFORNIA'S GOLD - In this very
special miniseries, host Huell Howser and cam-
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all 21 missions that run much of the length of
present-day California. The missions stretch
from San Diego in the south to Sonoma in the
north. Some are located right in the middle of
bustling towns and cities, while others sit in ru-
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sions in each thirty -minute episode. MON-
DAYS at 5:30 P.M.
TERRORISM - The proliferation of ter-
rorism as a political tool has led to increasing
concerns and questions about its motives, tech-
niques, and terrible human toll. Why are so
many innocent people the prime target of ter-
rorism? And, most importantly, what can we
do about it? This fifteen -part series produced
in 1997 includes in-depth interviews with former
terrorists in Ireland, Germany, and Jordan. It
features frank exchanges among an international
group of former militants, victims of terrorist
acts, political analysts, and anti -terrorism ex-
perts. TUESDAYS at 5:30 P.M.
Senior Center News
For information on these or other senior
programs, call 777-3150.
The Senior Center offers a great variety of
classes, services and travel opportunities for
adults 50+, membership is required for most
classes and activities, but services are open to
all seniors.
IHSS Training workshop
1115, 1— 3 p.m.
The In Home Support Services Public Au-
thority is presenting a Training Workshop on In
Home Support Service Procedures at the Cu-
pertino Senior Center. IHSS is publicly funded
in home care for frail elderly or disabled people
who have low incomes. This workshop will in-
form possible users and their friends and fam-
ily about the services available, eligibility and
how to make the system work best for them.
Alzheimer's Disease Association
Caregiver Group: Working with your MD
1/16, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Cupertino Senior Center's Caregiver Support
Group invites the community to a special meet-
ing. A presenter from the Alzheimer's Asso-
ciation will speak on Creating A Partnership
With Your Doctor. Caregivers of people with
all illnesses are welcome, and those caring for
people with memory problems will have the
opportunity to help the Alzheimer's Associa-
tion by filling out a questionnaire and later par-
ticipating in a phone interview about how they
are managing their relationship with physicians.
This is an ongoing drop -in Caregiver Support
Group. If you plan to attend, please call Senior
Center social worker Jackie Baddeley at 777-
3155 if this is your first meeting with us.
Caregiver Support Group
1/16, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
This group meets on a drop in basis and fa-
cilitated by Jackie Baddeley, the Senior Center
Social Worker. Ideas, support, encouragement
and sometimes humor are offered to those
people whose responsibilities include taking
care of a loved one in the caregiver's home, in
the loved one's home, in an institution, or even
at a distance.
Monthly Birthday Parties
1/7, 1 p.m.
The Rhythmaires band will perform for the
event. People with birthdays are honored; all
others contribute a dollar to help with expenses.
Line Dance Monthly Social
1/14, 2 to 3:45 p.m.
Drop in for an afternoon of dance and fun.
Instructor will demonstrate and call out steps.
$3.00. Refreshments provided.
Book Group
First Friday of the month, 1:15 to 3 p.m.
1/4/02 The Girl With the Pearl Earring by
Tracy Shavalier, Review by Bea Faber.
2/l/02 The Professor's House by Willa
Gather. You are invited to come and join in our
lively discussion, learn about new books and
meet new people.
VTA Photo Session.
1/8, 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Valley Transit Authority will be at the Senior
Center to take photos for the Regional Transit
Connection (RTC) Discount Card. No appoint-
ment is necessary. RTC Discount Card will be
mailed to qualified applicants within 30 days.
Cost of the RTC Card is $3.
International Movie of the Month:
Children of Heaven
1/8, 2 to 4 p.m.
An award winning film about a young boy
who loses his sister's school shoes and dreams
up a plan to stay out of trouble. In Farsi , with
English subtitles. Free.
New Member Orientation
1/8, 2 p.m.
For new members, come to this orientation
and tour the facility. Learn about trips, classes,
events and volunteer opportunities and let us
know about your interests.
Evening Ballroom Dancing
1/2, 7 to 9 p.m.
Dance to the tunes of The Sound Wizards
with your favorite partner or friends. Just lis-
ten or dance to tunes you remember. $3. Re-
freshments. We welcome requests and sug-
gestions for a lively, fun evening.
Mah Jongg Free Play
Fridays, 1 to 4 p.m.
-10-
Come in with your friends for an afternoon
of Mah Jongg games. If you are interested in
teaching seniors how to play, please contact
Teresa at 777-3150
Drop -In Tennis
Tuesday mornings, 8 to 11 a.m.
Drop -in Tennis at Memorial Park tennis
courts. Join other senior center members to
exercise and make friends.
Karaoke Weekly Social
1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31,1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
If you like to sing, join us for 3 hours of drop
in Karaoke fun. Bring your own diskette
(VCD) or use Center's. Everyone is welcome.
Refreshments provided. $1.
Volunteer Advisory Council Meeting
1/14, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Members of the Volunteer Advisory Council
meet monthly to discuss Center events and plan
for future activities. Everyone is welcome.
Computer User Groups
1/16, 7 to 9 p.m.
Come and hear speakers and discuss com-
mon interests. PC users and Mac users meet
separately. Donation.
Travel Presentation
Canadian Maritime Provinces
1/17, 10 a.m.
Jim Trieloff of Trieloff Tours will give a pre-
sentation on Eastern Canada and the beautiful
coastline of Maine. The Senior Center is plan-
ning a trip to the region in late Spring. Every-
one is cordially invited to this event. The Aus-
tralia and New Zealand trip is on the way.
Piano Dedication
1/19, 1 P.M.
Pianist, Brian Mann, will play classical to jazz
and music from musicals to honor the commu-
nity members who support senior center ac-
tivities and contributed to the piano purchase.
Refreshments will be served.
Ballroom Dance Monthly Social
1/23, 1 to 3 p.m.
Join other Senior Center members for 2
hours of ballroom dance. Instructors will be
available to demonstrate different steps. Re-
freshments provided. $1.
-11-
Arioso Trio Performance
1/28, 1 to 2 p.m.
Three young ladies combine strings with pi-
ano to bring you classical music of the past
and present.
Senior Issues — Featuring Arden Down,
Investment Advising Service
1/30, 10 a.m.
Ms. Down, recently retired from Chase Man-
hattan -Wall Street Bank, will speak on finan-
cial issues.
This is a DeAnza College class taught by
Ann Cuny, and is open entry and free, how-
ever, on -site registration is required. Optional
material fee.
International Lunch — Vietnam
1/31,12 noon
Come and sample food from Vietnam. The
Vietnamese Student Association from DeAnza
College will provide the entertainment. $6.
Ping Pong Free Play
Fridays, 1 to 4 p.m.
Two ping pong tables are set up for mem-
bers to exercise, have fun and meet new
friends.
Upcoming Trips
Upcoming trips for seniors: Finocchio's "Girls
R Guys",1/6/02; Midori at Montalvo, 1/17/02;
Evita, American Musical Theater of San Jose,
1/24/02; RiverBarge Excursions, 1/28 — 2/4
2002; The AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro -
Am Golf Tournament, 1/31/02; Britain In Your
Backyard, 3/l/02 and Sleigh -Riding In the Si-
erra, 3/16 — 3/17. For more information about
upcoming trips and to sign-up, come into the
Senior Center or call 777-3150.
SALA
1/2, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
1/28, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
SeniorAdults Legal Assistance provides free
legal services to seniors by appointment. Call
777-3150.
Lively! Mondays
1/7 & 1/28, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lively! Mondays is a drop -in discussion
group for Cupertino Senior Center members
to share ideas.
1/7: New Year's Resolution.
1/28: People Who Change the World.
JAli. Oub/Organization I irne Location
Phone
I Alcoholics Anonymous' 6.30 p.rn Redeemer Luth_ Church,
650-903-
Tuec Women's Group 940 S. Stelling Rd_
0321
A► -ANON Family Group" 5.30 p.m. Bethel Lutheran Church
379-1051
10131 Finch Avenue
Tou hl-ove' 7 p.m. Bethel Lutheran Church
481.9236
2
Cross-Cullural Consortium
7 p,m,
City Hall
777-3331
%red
(5Cs)
Al -ANON Family Group"
7:30 p.m.
940 S Stelling Road
734-SM9
AI-ATEEN'
8:15 p.m.
Redeemer Lutheran
292-8897
Church. 940 S. Stelling
Cupertino Sanitary Dist'
8 P.M.
20065 Stevens Creek #pC
253-7071
De Anza Optimist Club'
7:15 a m,
Holder's Restaurant
253-4424
Cupertino Optimist Club'
12:15 p,m,
Blue Pheasant
255-3212
Tandem Toastmasters*
Noon
Compaq, 10501 Tantau
a65-1815
Cupertino Rotary Club*
Noon
Community Center
867-4404
Philotesian Rebekah #145
7:30 p.m.
Cupertino Odd Fellows
252-3954
Cup. Symphonic Band'
7 p.m.
Cupertino High School
262-0471
3
De Anza Lions Club'
6:45 a,m.
Holders Country Inn
253-3219
Thurs
Cup. Host Lions Club"
7:15 p.m.
Mariam's Restaurant
252-2633
Northwest Y Service Club"
7 p.m.
Northwest YMCA
725-8195
20803 Alves Drive
Cupertino Amateur Radio
7:30 p.m.
City Hall
34"372
Emergency Service
Women's Quilting Group*
9:30 a.m.
West Valley Pees_ Church
253.2984
6191 Bollinger Rd.
252-0932
Connect Club I'
Noon
Intemational House of
252-7054
Pancakes St_ Crk_ Blvd.
Conned Club II'
8 a.m.
Chamber of Commerce
252-7054
Connect Club III*
Noon
Chamber of Commerce
252-7054
Rolling Hills 4H Club
7 p.m.
Monta Vista Rec Center
257-4745
Overeaters Anonymous'
7 p,m
Union Church
541-9069
HP Communicators
7:00 a.m.
HP Cupt, site, Bldg. 46T
650-691-
Toastmasters #4606'
19055 Prunerid a Ave.
8724
4
Alcoholics Anonymous'
5:00 P.M.
Redeemer Lutheran
374.8511
Fri
Fast Start Group
Church 940 S. Stelling Rd
De Anza Kiwanis'
7:15 a m
Intl House of Pancakes
973-1456
S
De Anza Flea Market
8104
De Anza College
864-8946
Sat
H.O.W. Overeaters
8:30 a.m.
New Community of Faith
255.1075
Anonymous*
6350 Rainbow Dr.
7
American Legion Post 642 8 p.m. 10201 Imperial Ave., 03
374-5392
Mon
AI -ANON Steps for Living" 7.30 p.m. 940 S. Stelling Rd.
379-1051
H.O.W. Overeaters 7.30 p.m. New Community of Faith
255-1075
Anonymous' 6350 Rainbow Dr.
7 I Take off Pounds Sensibly' 6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church 1252-2434
Mon TOPS 10505 Miller Ave.
a
Southbay Toastmasters'
6:30 p.m.
Tandem Bldg. 251, 10100
253.7622
Tues
N. Tantau, Rm, 1258
Sertoma Club*
7:15 a,m,
1366 S Saratoga-
252-2584
Sunnyvale Rd.
255-5293
Poets Society"
7:30 p.m.
Coffee Society
725-8091
Cupt. Toastmasters 4608'
6 P.M.
HP1Agilent 5301 Stevens
973-7803
Creek, Bldg. 50
Cupertino Ki►wanis'
Noon
The Blue Pheasant
252-3830
Knights of Columbus
8 P.M.
10201 Imperial Ave , 03
243-8462
4981 •
Cupertino Men's Service*
Noon
The Blue Pheasant
9
Krazy Dazys Square
7 p.m.
Collins School
_
245-91M
Wed
Dance Club'
10
Ouota Service Club"
Noon
Blue Pheasant
252-8568
Thurs
(Ads hearing a speech impaired)
Cupertino -West Valley
11:30 a.m.
257-6136
Welcome Club
252-1529
11
Malihini Orchid Society
7:30 p.m.
Hewlett-Packard. Oak Rm
267-3397
Fri
Cupertino Coin Club
7:45 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
West Valle Pees_ Church
Sunnyview Retirement
253-1232
255.9828
12
Daughters of Norway
Sat
Community
McClellan Ranch
9-30 a m
McClellan Ranch
255-2422
Volunteers
14
Cupertino Odd Fellows"
8 P.M.
20589 Homestead Rd_
252-3954
Mon
BicyclelPed Adv. Com.
7:30 p.m.
City Hall
777-3240
Fine Arts League
7 p,m.
Community Center
777-0209
Friends of Cupl. Library
7:30 p.m.
Cupertino Library
253-8294
736.9262
15
African Violet Society
12:30 p.m.
Sunnyview Lutheran Home
Tues
Viewfinders Camcorder
7 p.m.
Community Center
252.2667
Club
Cupertino Room
17
Toyokawa Sister City
7:30 p.m.
City Hall
257-7424
Thurs
West Valley Republican
11:30 a.m.
252-6312
Women
446-4144
Bic clelPed Adv. Com.
7 p.m.
City Hall
777.3240
22
De Anza Youth Soccer
7:30 p.m.
Community Center
Tues
Historical Society
6:30 p.m.
Community Center
973-1495
23 Rancho Neighborhood 7:30 p.m, Rancho Pool and 973-1600
Wed Association Recreation Facility
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Council
Actions
Monday, December 3, 2001
Council Members Present: Chang, James,
Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval.
Set public hearing for for January 7, 2002, to
consider abating a vacant lot containing an
accumulation of trash and debris at 10200
Stern Avenue.
Authorized the City Manager to approve an
amendment to the Agreement for Archi-
tectural Design Servicesfor schematic de-
sign of the Civic Center Plaza and Im-
provements projects in an amount not to
exceed $165,000.
Approved Use Permit to construct 8 single
family townhomes at 20075 De Palma
Lane.
Authorized a City -initiated General Plan
amendment to evaluate Policy 2-80, and
directed the Planning Commission to hold
a public hearing to evaluate and make a
recommendation to Council.
Accepted feasibility study for the Mary Av-
enue Bicycle Footbridge.
Preparation of argument in favor of the March
2002 measure to extend the utility users
excise tax.
Monday, December 17, 2001
Council Members Present:Chang, James,
Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval.
Discussion of the Mary Avenue/Stevens Creek
Boulevard Improvement project.
Presentation of a plaque recognizing the City
of Cupertino as a founding donor for con-
tributing $250,000 to the Housing Trust of
Santa Clara County.
Presentation of a video from Fariba Nejat,
president of the Iranian Women's Federa-
tion Club, for their support of the Cuper-
tino community.
Approved award of a $10,000 educational grant
to a Cupertino High School video produc-
tion class.
Council set a study session for Friday, January
25 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Blackberry
Farm to review recommendations for
Sports Center programming.
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City Council
Monday, January 7, 2002
Approval of minutes: December 3, 4, and 17
Treasurer's Budget Report —November 2001.
Update the MOU between the Santa Clara
Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross
and the City of Cupertino.
Authorizing continued participation in the Santa
Clara County abandoned vehicle abate-
ment service authority.
Approve the Assistant Public Works Director
classification and amend Policy No. 4 to
add monthly automobile allowance for As-
sistant Director of Public Works.
Appeal of Planning Commission denial ofAp-
plication 09-U-01, regarding a use permit
for the continued use of a shopping center
parking lot for car storage at 10071 S.
Blaney Avenue (APN 369-03-014). The
appeal was filed by the applicant, Gary
Schmidt. (Continued from December 3).
Public nuisance abatement: Public hearing to
consider abating a public nuisance (vacant
lot containing an accumulation of trash and
debris) at 10200 Stern Avenue (APN 375
12 002, Patrick W. McGrath property
owner).
Appointment of one council member to serve
on a Policy Advisory Board (PAB) for the
Comprehensive County Expressways
Planning Study. Designating preferen-
tial parking on Tula Court, 8-12 p.m. first
Saturday of each month.
Designating preferential parking on Clearcreek
Court, 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday through Sun-
day, Ordinance No. Compaq Computers
General Plan Amendment.
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city clerk, 777-3223. Copies of agendas are
available at City Hall on the Thursday pre-
ceding council and planning commission
meetings.)
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