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Home My WebLink AboutNovember 2002 - 11.01.2002November 2002 vol. xxvi no. 3 Cupertino Scene Library and Civic CenterLibrary and Civic CenterLibrary and Civic CenterLibrary and Civic CenterLibrary and Civic Center Project UpdateProject UpdateProject UpdateProject UpdateProject Update By Terry Greene, Cupertino Senior Architect On November 17, 2002, the current Cupertino Library will close and one month later it will re- open in temporary space at 10441 Bandley Drive. This will be the first physi- cal evidence that the new Cupertino Library will ac- tually become a reality af- ter many years of commu- nity planning and anticipa- tion. The City of Cupertino will begin construction on the new Civic Center and Library in January of 2003 with the demolition of the old library and grading of the site. Demolition of the library will include the se- lective removal of build- ing materials that can be reused or recycled, such as the roof tiles and structural wood members. The City is investigating the possibility of even grinding up the concrete and using it in specific areas to help fill in the large site depressions. The new library covers a larger area of the site than the existing one, and sadly, some of the trees must be removed to accommodate it. The good news however, is that some of the more healthy trees are being relocated to Memorial Park and the Soccer Field. The redwood trees next to the fountain will not be cut down and thrown away, as is common on some construction sites, but they will be milled on site for lumber for fencing, deck material and other outdoor wood applica- tions. One of the tallest redwoods on the north side of the library, nearly 35 feet in height, is being saved and relocated to another site where it will be protected for many years to come. The new library will be two stories in height, with broad open spaces filled with books and natural light. A large central courtyard fully en- closed and secure, will be a special feature of the library where patrons can take a book and sit in a quiet outdoor setting. Not only will both floors be pleasantly washed in natural light, but also certain areas will have natu- ral ventilation from operable windows, allowing the cool Cupertino breezes to drift through the space. At the corner of the library closest to Torre Avenue will be a small café with outdoor seating. LIBRARY CLOSES N OVEMBER 17 Continued on page 2 -2- In This Issue Library Project Update ................... 1 Library Q and A ............................... 3 Library Hours Thru 11/17 ................ 4 DSL in Cupertino ............................. 5 Rebates for Saving Energy ............. 5 Compost Closed .............................. 5 E-waste Recycling ............................ 5 Start a Compost Pile ....................... 5 Junk Mail Kits .................................. 5 Free Toilets ...................................... 5 Roots: Cupertino Library ................ 6 Simply Safe...................................... 7 Cupertino Cusine: Diwali ................ 8 Parking Problems? ......................... 9 Downtown Considered .................... 9 Caregiver Support Group................ 9 Holiday Garbage Pickup ................. 9 Tree Lighting Ceremony ................10 Nature Museum ...............................10 Santa’s Visits ..................................10 Breakfast with Santa .......................10 Commission Vacancies ..................11 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 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. Children, students and adults, alike will be able to take a break from reading or studying to buy coffee, hot chocolate, or a snack. While sitting at the outdoor seating of the café, on the edge of a new plaza, one will be able to gaze into a new “orchard” of trees, planted in honor the orchards of Cupertino, or contem- plate the many variations of the vertical jets of water bubbling up between strips of glass block. A large lawn area with Pepper trees, right next to the café will be a place for toddlers to run and tumble. The plaza will be at the same level as the entry to the library and one can easily walk across the plaza to City Hall or to the new Com- munity Hall where restrooms will be open to the public during operating hours. The plaza has been designed to accommo- date community activities such as art fairs or a farmers market. The plaza has been oriented to align with the development of Town Center Lane to the west and Torre Avenue can be closed to accommodate larger events encompassing both spaces. The project also includes new Community Hall, placed between City Hall and the Library with a covered but open walkway connecting all three. The Community Hall has a pre-func- tion space and large main function area where one can have sit down dinners, lectures, meet- ings, book sales, or family gatherings for up to 160 people. Council and commission meetings will be conducted in the Community Hall, which has a low stage and a flexible desk for the Council and City staff. The high ceiling with its exposed roof trusses will appear to “float” above a band of light completely surrounding the room just below them. Generous landscaping around the Community Hall will be visible from the room to both the north and south through doors that will lead onto patio spaces. A very large portion of the storm water, of- ten containing sediments and other matter harm- ful to the marine and wetland ecosystem along the Bay, will be caught and detained on the site and filtered to reduce the effects of contamina- tion. Swales of native grasses, plant materials, stones and other vegetation will be strategically located to collect dirty storm water and pre- Continued from page 1 Continued on page 3 -3- vent it from flowing directly into the storm drain system. Where swales cannot work, under- ground cisterns will be used to collect the water and passively remove the contaminants. Over the next two years contractors will be removing and replacing many different materi- als at the site. It will be surrounded by a fence to protect the adjoining neighborhoods, but will have lots of places where one can observe the progress of the work, and in October of 2004, the City will conduct a Grand Opening of the new Library, Community Hall and Civic Plaza for the citizens of Cupertino. Cupertino Library is onCupertino Library is onCupertino Library is onCupertino Library is onCupertino Library is on the Move: Questionsthe Move: Questionsthe Move: Questionsthe Move: Questionsthe Move: Questions and Answersand Answersand Answersand Answersand Answers By Mary Ann Walace, Head Librarian, Santa Clara County Library,Cupertino Branch Why is Cupertino Library on the move? In preparation for the demolishing of the old library and the construction of the New Library in its place, Cupertino Library will move into a temporary library building for approximately 2 years. When is the last day of library service on Torre Ave before closing? The last day of library service on Torre Av- enue will be Sunday, November 17, 2002 from 12 noon until 6 p.m. What other libraries can I use? You may use your library card at any other Santa Clara County Library including those clos- est to Cupertino: Campbell Library, 77 Harrison Ave. (408)866-1991 Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road (650)948-7683 Woodland Branch Library, 1975 Grant Road (650)969-6030 Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave. (408)867-6126 Continued from page 2 How long will the library be closed for the move? The library will be closed for the move from Monday, No- vember 18, 2002 through Sunday, December 15, 2002. There will be no library service in Cupertino from Monday, November 18th through Sunday, December 15th. When will the temporary library be open for service? The temporary library will open for service on Monday, December 16, 2002 at 10 a.m. at 10441 Bandley Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014. The temporary library is located on Bandley Drive between Lazaneo and Mariani. Both the park- ing and the temporary library entrance are located at the back of the building. When will my library materials be due? Any Cupertino Library materials checked out from November 12, 2002 through November 17, 2002 will have their due date extended until Monday, December 16, 2002, when they can be returned to the temporary library at 10441 Bandley Drive. Will the bookdrop be open on Torre Av- enue? Materials may only be returned to the Torre Avenue bookdrop through November 17, 2002, which is the last day of service at that address. There will be no bookdrop service at Torre Avenue or at Bandley Drive from November 18, 2002 through December 15, 2002. You may keep your materials until the bookdrop is open on Bandley Drive, or you may return them to another Santa Clara County Library during that time. Library materials checked out between November 12, 2002 and November 17, 2002 will not be due until Mon- day, December 16, 2002. When will the bookdrop be open on Bandley Drive? Library materials may be returned to the bookdrop at 10441 Bandley Drive located at the rear of the building from Monday, De- cember 16, 2002, the first day of service on Bandley Drive. Continued on page 4 -4- What will the library Hours of Service be in the Temporary Library? The library will open on Monday, December 16, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Library Service Hours will be the same as in the present library: Mon- day through Thursday 10-9, Friday and Satur- day 10-6, and Sunday 12-6. What materials will the temporary library have? The temporary library is less than 1/3rd the size of the present library. The most popular collections will be moved into the temporary library to meet community needs. The rest of the collection will be in storage until the new library opens in the fall of 2004. Will the materials in storage be available for use? No. The materials in storage for Cupertino Library will not be available for use, until the new library opens. However, many of the Cupertino titles that are in storage may be avail- able at other Santa Clara County Libraries, or at other libraries in the area. What about materials that I might want to request to be put on Hold? Holds that arrive at Cupertino while the li- brary is closed for the move will not be avail- Library Q & A Continued from page 3 able for checkout, un- til the temporary li- brary opens on Mon- day, December 16th. Up to November 17th, Reference Staff at the library can change the pick-up location, or inactivate your holds for you. What can I personally do about my Holds? You can help by changing the pickup location of your hold to another Santa Clara County Library, while Cupertino Library is closed. You can also inactivate your hold during this time. You will not lose your place on the hold queue. You can reactivate your hold, when the tempo- rary library opens. You must change the status of your hold by October 27, 2002 or your Hold item will not be available for pickup until De- cember 16th. Will there be any story times in the tempo- rary library? Children’s Librarians are planning to offer three weekly story times in the temporary library, starting January 3, 2003. When will the New Library be completed? The New Library is scheduled to open in the fall of 2004. Library Hours ThroughLibrary Hours ThroughLibrary Hours ThroughLibrary Hours ThroughLibrary Hours Through November 17November 17November 17November 17November 17 Monday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 12 noon to 6 p.m. Library telephone numbers are: General Number (408) 446-1677 Accounts, Billing 1-800-286-1991 Dial-in Catalog 1-877-471-3349 TeleCirc 1-800-471-0991 The library has a Web Catalog at http:// webpac.santaclaracountylib.org/, and a catalog at telnet://library.santaclaracountylib.org/. The brochure, Library Catalog Access from Home or Work, is available at the library. Bookmark these library web addresses: Santa Clara County Library Web Site: http://www.santaclaracountylib.org Teen Page Web Site: http://www.santaclaracountylib.org/teen Kids Page Web Site: http://www.santaclaracountylib.org/kids -5- New WNew WNew WNew WNew Ways to Connect:ays to Connect:ays to Connect:ays to Connect:ays to Connect: DSL in CupertinoDSL in CupertinoDSL in CupertinoDSL in CupertinoDSL in Cupertino By Ernest Tsui, Vice Chair, Cupertino Telecom- munications Commission Recently, some new services have begun in the Cupertino area that residents should be aware of. First, digital subscriber line (DSL) service was started. This isn’t ISDN but comes at much higher rates since PacBell has started to install fiber into Cupertino to significantly shorten the lengths that signals have to travel from the cen- tral offices to our neighborhoods. Normally, the signals travel entirely over copper from the central office (where signals are switched/ routed to main trunking lines that go to other cities/states/countries). By replacing significant lengths of copper wire with fiber (which re- sults in much smaller signal distortion and loss) the signals can reach our homes in much better “condition” and higher data rates result. The new fiber termination “vaults” are being de- ployed strategically throughout the City and promise to give us another high speed Internet connection option. Another service of interest is a lower speed data connection via “wireless.” Many Cellular service providers are providing a data service (that might also require new cellular phones) that provide data rates that rival the telephone modem data rates. Although these connec- tions are not as high speed as the DSL connec- tions, they allow us to be mobile and still main- tain connection to the Internet. As one step in this lengthy process of enabling higher and higher wireless data rates, the Cupertino Tele- communications Commission is working with the Cupertino Planners and Planning Commis- sion to establish a Wireless Master Plan that will allow Service Providers to provide coverage throughout the City but at the same time main- tain reasonable Aesthetic and Safety levels for our residents. Basically, in order for service providers to provide more coverage and in- crease in data rate – similarly to the DSL case of requiring more fiber termination “vaults”, more base-stations are required. Each base- station will require antennas to provide the nec- essary signal power increases to allow reason- able coverage around the base-station site. Rebates for Saving EnergyRebates for Saving EnergyRebates for Saving EnergyRebates for Saving EnergyRebates for Saving Energy Investigate the many types of rebates that are available if you buy energy–saving appliances. A detailed list of the products that qualify is avail- able at the library, Quinlan Center and our website: www.cupertino.org (use search feature for “Energy”). Compost Site Closed forCompost Site Closed forCompost Site Closed forCompost Site Closed forCompost Site Closed for the Wthe Wthe Wthe Wthe Winterinterinterinterinter The city’s compost distribution site at Stevens Creek Quarry is closed for the winter. The last open day was October 26. The site will reopen in the spring, after the rains have stopped. E-waste RecyclingE-waste RecyclingE-waste RecyclingE-waste RecyclingE-waste Recycling A reminder that the City and Apple Com- puter have established a free electronics recy- cling program for residents. Apple’s recycling center is open from 8-4:30 Mon., Wed., and Fri.—10300 Bubb Rd. Questions: 862-2667. Start a Compost PileStart a Compost PileStart a Compost PileStart a Compost PileStart a Compost Pile The last backyard compost workshop of the fall season will be held on November 2, at McClellan Ranch Park on McClellan Rd. Be- cause leaves are abundant in the fall, it is one of the best times to start a compost pile. Work- shops are free. Call 299-4147 to register. Junk Mail KitsJunk Mail KitsJunk Mail KitsJunk Mail KitsJunk Mail Kits If your mailbox is becoming overwhelmed with holiday catalogs and solicitations that you don’t want, you can begin to reduce the flow of mail to your house by using the city’s Junk Mail Reduction Kit. Call the public works de- partment at 777-3337 for your free copy. FrFrFrFrFree Low-flow Tee Low-flow Tee Low-flow Tee Low-flow Tee Low-flow Toilets foroilets foroilets foroilets foroilets for Seniors, Disabled, & Low-Seniors, Disabled, & Low-Seniors, Disabled, & Low-Seniors, Disabled, & Low-Seniors, Disabled, & Low- Income ResidentsIncome ResidentsIncome ResidentsIncome ResidentsIncome Residents The Santa Clara Valley Water District has a program that provides free low-flow toilets, with installation, to seniors (65+), the disabled, and/or low-income residents (income of $45,500/yr for 2-person household). Contact their contractor at 227-5557. -6- RootsRootsRootsRootsRoots By Gail Fretwell Hugger The Cupertino Library:The Cupertino Library:The Cupertino Library:The Cupertino Library:The Cupertino Library: From the Good Old DaysFrom the Good Old DaysFrom the Good Old DaysFrom the Good Old DaysFrom the Good Old Days to the Futureto the Futureto the Futureto the Futureto the Future Yes, friends and neighbors, we are finally get- ting a brand new library - that’s the good news. The bad news is that it won’t be ready until some- time in 2004. In the meantime, the temporary library will be on Bandley Dr., behind Target. Here’s how it all started and someone else years from now can reminisce about 2002 as “The good old days”. Around 1900, when Cupertino was still known as Westside, the voting register listed just 87 adult males (women did not yet have the vote) Cupertino was a farming community and eth- nic diversity was alive and well, even then. This account covers the activities of two ladies who made the Cupertino area their home and how they contributed to the beginnings of the Cupertino Library. Elizabeth Lowe Watson came to Cupertino in 1880. Unlike most of the other ladies in this area, Elizabeth was not a farm wife. She had formerly been a spiritualist as a young woman, supposedly “communicating” with the dead. Her father had even taken her out of school, to travel with her and make money from this practice. She later married a wealthy oil millionaire and traveled in the highest social circles. After leav- ing her husband, she came to California, bought property and farmed to support herself and her children. She was a writer, lecturer, belonged to the W.C.T.U. and the Women’s Suffrage move- ment and her social circle tended to people of prominence outside the Cupertino community. She did, however, have a library of about 500 books that she would lend to friends and neigh- bors, according to a neighbor, Mr. Vai. The books had a blue ink book stamp - the “Sunny Brae Free Library”. Sunny Brae was the name of her farm, located on the east side of Bubb Road with Regnart Creek running through part of it. Although some local people did make use of her books, the fact that she was gone a great deal to San Francisco and touring else- where, did not make her collection readily avail- able to most people. At her death, she did not leave her books to the small library collection housed in Arch Wilson’s Cupertino Union store, but rather left them to three trustees and a son in law. The book collection kept at the Union Store and managed by Cupertino’s first librarian, Fanny Jollyman, was originally started as a private book club around 1900 by Mrs. James Knox Polk Dixon. The book club met at Mrs. Dixon’s home on the southwest corner of Stevens Creek road and Saratoga-Mt. View Road (now De Anza Blvd) Later the books were moved to the Union Store, co-owned by Mr. Dixon and Mr. Wilson. The store was a logical place for a book collection to circulate within the community as it stood at the crossroads and was the com- mercial center of the village of Westside/ Cupertino. Originally the book collection was known as the Westside Book Club. Members were charged a small fee. After the town was renamed Cupertino, the book club was known as the Cupertino Book Club. After the estab- lishment of the Santa Clara County Free Library System around 1914, the book club became the Cupertino branch of that library system. Fanny Jollyman held the post of librarian from 1914 to 1945 when she retired. When the store was remodeled in 1946, there was not room for the library and the community had no ser- vice until 1951 when the county bookmobile started coming through and stopping at vari- ous locations in the community. Later on, a small storefront library was started in the small Allario shopping center. Cupertino Natural Foods is in that building now. That little library served the community from the mid-1950s until 1971, when the present building was opened. This new library soon was bursting at the seams as the population surge, which had begun in the 1950’s after the end of WWII, began to boom again with the arrival of immigrants from around the world. The li- brary went through a remodel in the 1980’s, with the addition of a wing housing the circulation -7- desk and workroom areas but by the mid-1990’s it was evident that a bigger library was sorely needed, and funding and plans were imple- mented to build. An interesting historical note: both Elizabeth Lowe Watson and Fanny Jollyman lived on farms that had enormous old oak trees on the property. Both these old trees still survive. Mrs. Watson’s oak tree was known as the Temple Oak, as she used to preach “sermons” under the tree. The tree on the Jollyman farm was sim- ply known as the “Jollyman Oak.” Sources: Roots /Cupertino Scene, January 2000, “The Early History of the Cupertino Li- brary: a history of two women’s personal col- lections” by Henry Bankhead, Librarian What would happen if a large number of people were contami- nated with a hazard- ous substance? Thirty- five teens and their par- ents found out recently as Nova Care Clinic, Santa Clara County Fire Department and Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Service (CARES) teamed up for a decontamination drill. During the exercise five-engine crews donned special protective gear, set up tents, simulated hosing off victims and treated injuries. Victims were then transported to the Clinic for addi- tional treatment while communications were co- ordinated by CARES. Additional practice ses- sions will be scheduled. Call Cupertino OES if you want to be included on the “victim” list. Blaney Rides It Together (BRIT) and Erin Way neighborhoods conducted successful earth- quake drills in October. Both neighborhoods had an increase in participation and a more or- ganized emergency response. Is your neighbor- hood prepared? Winter Preparedness Tips. Smoke Detectors: Place one on every level of the house and in every bedroom. Test monthly and replace batteries yearly. Fireplace: Have your chimney professionally cleaned once a year. Creosote, a sappy sub- Simply SafeSimply SafeSimply SafeSimply SafeSimply Safe by Marsha Hovey stance that comes from wood, builds up inside your chimney and can ignite. Install a spark ar- rester screen on the chimney top to avoid roof fires. Make sure fireplace embers are cold be- fore discarding. Open the damper before light- ing the fire. Never overload the fireplace. Never burn trash, wrapping paper or holiday green- ery. Keep a screen or glass door in front of the fireplace to keep sparks from escaping. Never use flammable liquids to start a fire. Portable Heaters: Give space heaters space. Keep heaters a minimum of three feet away from people, furniture, drapes and other com- bustibles. Do not leave on at night while sleep- ing. Keep away from children. Unplug when not in use. Purchase heaters with automatic shut- off features. Wiring: Ensure all cords and appliances are Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL) listed. Do not overload electrical outlets or use extension cords in place of permanent wiring. If you must use an extension cord, use only those that have a metal casing with a built-in circuit breaker. Re- place or repair damaged cords immediately. Never run extension under rugs or mattresses. Candles: Unattended candle fires are on the rise, never leave candles unattended. Burn candles in sturdy non-combustible holders. Keep candles away from ignition sources, such as curtains. Keep candlewicks cut 1/4". By re- ducing the flame size, candles will burn more safely and efficiently. . Upcoming Classes: Basic First Aid: November 22, 6 to 10 p.m. Kaleidoscope Public Safety Camp for Jr. High and High School, January 2,3,4. Lim- ited to 20 students Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) (Date Change) January 10,17,24 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Jan 11,18,25, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. If you do one thing to prepare this month… Plan ahead. The next CERT class is in Janu- ary. Make a commitment now to sign up. The life you save could be your own. To register for classes or request additional information on how to be prepared, go to “Emergency Prepared- ness” at www.cupertino.org, or contact Marsha Hovey, (408) 777-3335. Registration forms are also available at the Quinlan Center and City Hall. -8- Cupertino Cuisine: Diwali -Cupertino Cuisine: Diwali -Cupertino Cuisine: Diwali -Cupertino Cuisine: Diwali -Cupertino Cuisine: Diwali - The Festival of LightsThe Festival of LightsThe Festival of LightsThe Festival of LightsThe Festival of Lights As the sun sets on Novem- ber 2, Diwali will begin, and India will become a fairyland of flickering lights. Homes and public buildings will be illuminated with oil lamps and electric lights, and fireworks will light up the sky. Diwali, the festival of lights, is a four- day celebration, marking the Hindu New Year, the end of harvest and Lord Rama’s return home after exile. What Christmas is to the United States, Diwali is to India. Mention Diwali to any Indian and his or her eyes sparkle with fond memories of the sweets and savories enjoyed during this greatest of Indian holidays. People illuminate their houses, courtyards, roofs, gates and gardens with tiny oil filled lamps. The word Diwali means a row of lamps. They are an invitation to Laxmi- the goddess of wealth and prosperity. There is a belief that she won’t bless the house that is not lit up to greet her. Fire- crackers are burst to ward off the evil spirits. Dressed in new clothes, people exchange vis- its and enjoy festive meals together. An essential part of the festival is the sending of sweets to relatives, friends, neighbors, and business associ- ates. This year Diwali is celebrated on November 2, 4, 5 and 6. The Indian calendar is lunar-based so the dates vary from year to year. Diwali is incomplete until the sweets and sa- vories are prepared. The recipes below are sim- plified version of the time-consuming traditional recipes that my mother made. Karanji—Coconut delights The half-moon shaped coconut delights was always lovingly prepared at diwali by my mother. It was a whole day affair with every family mem- ber pitching in to help. Store bought piecrust re- places the traditional method of kneading and rolling the dough and baking instead of frying the karanji. 1/8 teaspoon saffron 1 tablespoon hot milk 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut ¾ cup sugar ½ teaspoon cardamom powder 1 box frozen pie dough (for 2 crust pie, made with vegetable shortening) Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a small bowl, soak the saffron in milk for five minutes. In a saucepan, mix coconut, sugar and saffron. Place the mixture on low heat. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes just until sugar melts. Remove from heat and add cardamom powder. Set aside to cool. Knead piecrust dough into a ball. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll half the dough as thinly as possible. Using a 3-4 inch di- ameter cookie cutter or a katori cut out as many circle as possible. On half of each circle, place about 1 teaspoon of coconut filling, leaving about 1/8 inch at the sides for edging. Gently fold over the other half circle. Seal the edges well with slight pressure. Repeat with remaining dough. Place on the greased baking sheet and brush the karanji with milk. Bake for 10-12 min- utes until golden brown. Makes about 25-30 karanji. Batata Chivda—Spicy shoestring potato The traditional recipe for this chivda calls for baking the potatoes, grating them, drying them in the sun and deep-frying. I use canned shoe- string potatoes. (which is available as Piknik stiks in all grocery stores) 1 tablespoon oil 4-5 green chilies ¼ cup unsalted peanuts ¼ cup cashews ½ cup raisins 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon salt (or as per taste) 1 tablespoon sugar 4 cups shoestring potatoes Have all ingredients ready before starting. In a large wok, heat oil and fry the green chilies until they become brownish green. Add peanuts, cashews and raisins and stir for two minutes. Add limejuice, salt and sugar and stir once. (Keep face averted while doing this) Pour in the shoestring potatoes and stir for 2- 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool com- pletely before storing in an airtight container. Makes 5 cups. Hema Kundargi is native of Pune, India, and produces and hosts the award winning show, ‘Indian Vegetarian Gourmet’ on Cupertino public access channel 15. You may write to her at comments@massala.com. -9- Downtown VDowntown VDowntown VDowntown VDowntown Villageillageillageillageillage Plan ConsideredPlan ConsideredPlan ConsideredPlan ConsideredPlan Considered By Aarti Shrivastava, Senior Planner A draft plan to create an attractive pedestrian- friendly “downtown” shopping district is being considered in the historic Crossroads area of Cupertino. Downtown Village is in the Heart of the City planning area and includes proper- ties on both sides of Stevens Creek Boulevard from Stelling Road to De Anza Boulevard, prop- erties on Bianchi Way, corner properties at the intersections of Stelling Road and De Anza Boulevard, and the public right-of way on Alves Drive. The plan does not propose changes to land uses or an increase in lot densities. As new development occurs, the following changes to Stevens Creek Boulevard are proposed: constructing a 20-foot wide sidewalk with street trees; bringing buildings to the edge of the sidewalk; requiring active retail on the ground floor; adding a parking lane; and replacing bus duck-outs with curbside stops. While the plan discusses enhancing walkability and changes to the travel lane configuration, removal of through-lanes on Stevens Creek Boulevard is not being proposed. The draft was presented to the Planning Commission at a study session on September 23, 2002 and can be viewed on the City’s website at www.cupertino.org/planning. The Planning Commission public hearing is tentatively scheduled for November 12, 2002. We look forward to your input and comments as we continue review of the draft. For more information, please contact the Planning Department at (408) 777-3308 or email Aarti Shrivastava at aartis@cupertino.org. Holiday Garbage PickupHoliday Garbage PickupHoliday Garbage PickupHoliday Garbage PickupHoliday Garbage Pickup Due to the coming Thanksgiving holiday, Los Altos Garbage Company (LAGCo) collection services scheduled on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 and 29, will be delayed by one day. Garbage and recycling normally collected on Thursday that week will have pickup on Fri- day, Nov. 23. Those with ser- vices on Friday will have pickup on Saturday, Nov. 30. For more info, call LAGCo at 725-4020. Parking Problems?Parking Problems?Parking Problems?Parking Problems?Parking Problems? If you notice vehicles illegally parked in your neighborhood, please call (408) 299-2311 and de- pending on the time of day, a Code Enforce- ment Officer or Sheriff’s Deputy will be dis- patched. Some common violations of the Park- ing Ordinance relate to permit parking zones, no parking on street sweeping days and fire lane vio- lations. If you wish to report an abandoned ve- hicle, you may call the Code Enforcement Of- fice at (408) 777-3182 or the Abandoned Vehicle Hotline at (408) 777-3315. Guest Speaker at Caregiver Support GroupGuest Speaker at Caregiver Support GroupGuest Speaker at Caregiver Support GroupGuest Speaker at Caregiver Support GroupGuest Speaker at Caregiver Support Group John Khajitt of the Family Caregiver Alliance in San Francisco will be speaking at the November 20 meeting of the Caregiver Support Group at 1:30 p.m. at the Cupertino Senior Center, 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd in Cupertino. John is a dynamic and compassionate speaker whose agency supports family efforts to care for their brain injured family members at home. In addition to being an infor- mation resource for families, the Family Caregiver Alliance provides social work consultations and has some funding available for respite care. If you take care of a loved one with memory problems, a stroke, or any other ailment, you are always welcome at Caregiver Support Group, which meets every third Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. -10- Parks andParks andParks andParks andParks and Recreation NewsRecreation NewsRecreation NewsRecreation NewsRecreation News For information about any of the follow- ing listings, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 777-3120. TTTTTrrrrr ee Lightingee Lightingee Lightingee Lightingee Lighting CeremonyCeremonyCeremonyCeremonyCeremony A tree-lighting celebration will be held on Sunday, De- cember 8, at 6:00 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center. The event will feature a community sing- along and Santa Claus arriving in a fire truck with candy canes for everyone. This event is open to all Cupertino resi- dents and takes place mostly in- doors. Participants are asked to bring canned goods or a new toy to the tree-lighting ceremony. Items will be donated to Cupertino Commu- nity Services and distributed this holiday sesason. For more information call 777-3120. Free SaturdaysFree SaturdaysFree SaturdaysFree SaturdaysFree Saturdays at Nature Museumat Nature Museumat Nature Museumat Nature Museumat Nature Museum The City of Cupertino Nature Museum will be hosting a series of free classes at McClellan Ranch this Fall. Caring for Fruit Trees, November 9 Find out how to keep your trees healthy and producing well without relying on heavy doses of pesticides. Ruth Troetchler, author of Rebugging Your Home and Garden, will present this 40-minute program at 10 a.m. and answer questions afterwards. Call 777-3149 to register. Autumn Changes at McClellan, November 16 Join our naturalist on a hike through McClellan Ranch Park at 2 p.m to observe seasonal changes. Call (408) 777-3149 for more information on weekend programs or request program updates via e-mail at barbarab@cupertino.org. Santa’Santa’Santa’Santa’Santa’s Vs Vs Vs Vs Visitsisitsisitsisitsisits Cupertino Residents Only You run to your door and who should appear...Santa Claus and his little helper are here. Santa has come to hear about their wish list. Santa and his elf will spend 15 minutes at your house on this special visit. Santa visits will be held 12/ 13 through 15, and 12/20 through 22. Visits are scheduled from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $30. For more information please call Cupertino Parks and Recreation at 777-3120. Breakfast with SantaBreakfast with SantaBreakfast with SantaBreakfast with SantaBreakfast with Santa Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and his elves are com- ing to Cupertino for a morning your children will fondly remember. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, sing some holiday songs, and make some holiday crafts during your special holiday morning. Fee includes: breakfast, photo with Santa (one per family), holiday crafts, a candy cane, and a special gift from Santa. Register early, spaces are limited and this event fills fast. Breakfast will be held at the Quinlan Community Center on December 7, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. The cost is $10 for resi- dents, and $15 for non-residents. For more in- formation please call Cupertino Parks and Rec- reation at 777-3120. -11- CupertinoCupertinoCupertinoCupertinoCupertino CommissionCommissionCommissionCommissionCommission VVVVVacanciesacanciesacanciesacanciesacancies The City Council is seeking interested resi- dents to apply for positions on boards, com- missions and committees that will have vacancies in 2003. The deadline for applications is Friday, January 17, 2003, and interviews will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Janu- ary 27 and Wednesday, January 29. For more in- formation about meeting times or places, or to apply for a commission, contact the Cupertino City Clerk’s Office at 777-3223 or visit the city website at www.cupertino.org. Cupertino Housing Commission Ter ms Ending Ter m Expires Richard Schuster January 2003 * *Not eligible for reappointment The commission assists in developing housing policies and strategies and other advisory func- tions. Commissioners fall under the Political Re- form Act and financial disclosure is required. Meetings are at 3:30 p.m., the second Thursday of the month at City Hall, Conference Room C. For more information, contact Vera Gil at 777- 3308. Fine Arts Commission Ter ms Ending Ter m Expires Janet Mohr January 2003 Shirley Lin Kinoshita January 2003 The commission encourages and assists the re- alization, preservation and advancement of the fine arts for the benefit of the community. Com- missioners fall under the Political Reform Act and financial disclosure is required. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at City Hall, Conference Room A. For more infor- mation, contact Kimberly Smith at 777-3217. Library Commission Ter ms Ending Ter m Expires Sheila Mohan January 2003 Katherine Stakey January 2003 The commission advises the city council on li- brary service. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at City Hall, Confer- ence Room A. For more information, contact Carol Atwood at 777-3220. Parks and Recreation Commission Ter ms Ending Ter m Expires Kris Wang January 2003 Jeanne Bradford January 2003 The commission advises the city council on parks and recreation issues. Commissioners fall under the Political Reform Act and financial dis- closure is required. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month in the City Hall Council Chambers. For more information, con- tact staff liaison Therese Smith at 777-3110. Planning Commission Ter ms Ending Ter m Expires Charles (Chuck) Corr January 2003 Taghi Saadati January 2003 The commission advises the city council on land use matters such as specific and general plans, zonings and subdivisions. Meetings are held at 6:45 on the second and fourth Monday of the month in the City Hall Council Chambers. For more in- formation, contact Steve Piasecki at 777-3308. Public Safety Commission Ter ms Ending Ter m Expires Vacant January 2004 The commission advises the city council on all areas relating to public safety, traffic, and police, and fire. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at City Hall, Conference Room A. For more information, contact Jeff Trybus at 777-3310. Telecommunications Commission Ter ms Ending Ter m Expires Salvatore Algeri January 2003 David Eggleston January 2003 The commission advises the city council on all matters relating to telecommunications including evaluating compliance with any franchise or other agreement between the city and a telecommuni- cations provider and conducting periodic reviews of providers, facilities, and products. Commis- sioners fall under the Political Reform Act and financial disclosure is required. Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at City Hall, Conference Room A. For more informa- tion, contact Rick Kitson at 777-3262. 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. NOV. Club/Organization Time Location Phone 1 Fri Alcoholics Anonymous* Fast Start Group De Anza Kiwanis* 5:00 p.m. 7:15 a.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church 940 S. Stelling Rd Intl. House of Pancakes 374-8511 973-1456 2 Sat De Anza Flea Market 8 to 4 De Anza College 864-8946 4 Mon American Legion Post 642 Al-ANON Steps for Living* Take off Pounds Sensibly* TOPS Friends of Cupt. Library 8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 10201 Imperial Ave., #3 940 S. Stelling Rd. First Baptist Church 10505 Miller Ave. Cupertino Library 374-6392 379-1051 252-2434 253-8294 5 Tues Alcoholics Anonymous* Women’s Group Al-ANON Family Group* ToughLove* Cupt. Toastmasters 4608* Cupertino Kiwanis* Knights of Columbus 4981* Cupertino Men’s Service* 6:30 p.m 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. Noon 8 p.m. Noon Redeemer Luth. Church, 940 S. Stelling Rd. Bethel Lutheran Church 10131 Finch Avenue Bethel Lutheran Church Community Center The Blue Pheasant 10201 Imperial Ave., #3 The Blue Pheasant 650-903- 0321 379-1051 481-9236 973-7803 252-3830 243-8462 6 Wed Al-ANON Family Group* Al-ATEEN* 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. 8 p.m. 7:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Noon Noon 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 940 S. Stelling Road Redeemer Lutheran Church, 940 S. Stelling 20065 Stevens Creek #C Holder’s Restaurant Blue Pheasant Compaq, 10501 Tantau Community Center Cupertino Odd Fellows Cupertino High School City Hall 734-5869 292-8897 253-7071 253-4424 255-3212 865-1815 920-2224 252-3954 262-0471 777-3331 7 Thurs De Anza Lions Club* Cup. Host Lions Club* Northwest Y Service Club* Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Service 6:45 a.m. 7:15 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Holders Country Inn Mariani’s Restaurant Northwest YMCA 20803 Alves Drive City Hall 253-3219 252-2633 725-8195 345-8372 The Cupertino library’s last day of business at its current location is Sunday, November 17. The library will reopen on Monday, December 16 at 10441 Bandley Avenue. 7 Thurs Women’s Quilting Group* Connect Club I* Connect Club II* Connect Club III* Overeaters Anonymous* HP Communicators Toastmasters #4606* 9:30 a.m. Noon 8 a.m. Noon 7 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 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. 253-2984 252-0932 252-7054 252-7054 252-7054 541-9069 650-691- 8724 8 Fri Malihini Orchid Society Cupertino Coin Club 7:30 p.m. 7:45 p.m. Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm West Valley Pres. Church 267-3397 253-1232 9 Sat Daughters of Norway 9:30 a.m. Sunnyview Retirement Community 255-9828 11 Mon Cupertino Odd Fellows* Fine Arts League 8 p.m. 7 p.m. 20589 Homestead Rd. Community Center 252-3954 777-0209 12 Tues Southbay Toastmasters* Sertoma Club* Poets Society* 6:30 p.m. 7:15 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Tandem Bldg. 251, 10100 N. Tantau, Rm. 1258 1366 S. Saratoga- Sunnyvale Rd. Coffee Society 253-7622 252-2584 255-5293 725-8091 13 Wed Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club* 7 p.m. Collins School 245-9156 14 Thurs Quota Service Club* (Aids hearing & speech impaired) Cupertino-West Valley Welcome Club Noon 11:30 a.m. Blue Pheasant 252-8568 257-6136 252-1529 19 Tues African Violet Society Viewfinders Camcorder Club 12:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Sunnyview Lutheran Home Community Center Cupertino Room 736-9262 253-9136 21 Thurs Toyokawa Sister City West Valley Republican Women Bicycle/Ped Adv. Com. Rolling Hills 4H Club 7:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. City Hall City Hall Monta Vista Rec Center 257-7424 252-6312 446-2585 777-3245 257-4745 26 Tues De Anza Youth Soccer Historical Society 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Community Center Community Center 973-1495 27 Wed Rancho Neighborhood Association 7:30 p.m. Rancho Pool and Recreation Facility 973-1600 Deadline for submitting December calendar information is Nov. 6. -14- CouncilCouncilCouncilCouncilCouncil ActionsActionsActionsActionsActions AgendaAgendaAgendaAgendaAgenda PreviewsPreviewsPreviewsPreviewsPreviews City Council Meeting Monday, October 7, 2002 Council Members Present: Chang, James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval. Received a report from the Cupertino Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Annexed a property located on the west side of Byrne Avenue between McClellan Road and Dolores Avenue. Approved fee waivers for the Cupertino Sym- phonic Band, the League of Women Voters of Cupertino-Sunnyvale, Fremont Union High School District Board of Trustees, Iranian Federated Women’s Club and Payvand Cultural School and the Cupertino Rotary Club. Total fee waivers in the amount of $12,769.50 in facility use fees. Approved applications to improve 10441 Bandley Avenue. The Cupertino public library will occupy this space while the new library is being constructed. Received a report on the Community Survey for the Blackberry Farm Master Plan. Set the date of November 4 at 5 p.m. for a joint study session regarding the proposed Down- town Village Specific Plan. City Council Meeting Monday, October 21, 2002 Council Members Present: Chang, James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval. The following were appointmented to the Bi- cycle Pedestrian Commission, Joseph Walton, Robert Levy, Geoffrey Paulson, Hua Fu, and David Greenstein. Accepted grant of easement for San Tomas Aquino/Saratoga Creek Trail purposes, by the San Jose Water Company. Authorized a matching share grant agreement to provide for battery back up systems at 25 ma- jor traffic signal locations within the City. Approved permit to demolish the existing Cupertino library, construct a new library, and Community Hall Center/ Council Chambers. Selected November 18 at 5 p.m. in Conference Room C for a joint study session with the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the Stevens Creek Corridor Master Plan. City Council Meeting November 4, 5 p.m. Cupertino Village study session regarding the General Plan revision. Receive report on launch of new City of Cupertino web site and how to view Council meetings online. Approve the minutes from the October 21 City Council meeting. Accept the Treasurer’s Budget Report – Sep- tember 2002 Declare weeds on certain properties a nuisance, setting hearing for Dec. City Council Meeting November 18, 6:45 p.m. Approve the minutes from the November 4 City Council meeting. Adopt a resolution accepting Accounts Payable. Adopt a resolution accepting Payroll. Council fee waiver policy. Planning Commission November 12, 2002, 6:45 p.m. Applicant: Don Bragg (Verona Apts.), 30452 Stevens Creek Boulevard. Modification to a use permit for a 206-unit apartment/retail complex to allow “For Rent” Condominiums. Applicant: Richard Pedley, 26172 Granada Av- enue. Use Permit to demolish a residence and con- struct a two-story, mixed use dental office and one bedroom apartment. Applicant: City of Cupertino, Citywide. Amend- ment to the Heart of the City Specific Plan to incorporate the Downtown Village Plan Applicant: Barry Watkins, 20755 Stevens Creek Boulevard. Use Permit to demolish a service sta- tion and construct a commercial building. Please Note: Agenda items are subject to change. Prior to the meeting, con- firm agenda with city clerk, 777-3223. 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