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APPROVED MINUTES
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, February 19, 2026
At 5:32 p.m., Mayor Moore called the Special City Council Meeting to order in the Cupertino
Community Hall Council Chamber, 10350 Torre Avenue and via teleconference; and
Teleconference Location Pursuant to Gov. Code 54953(b)(2): Omni Barton Creek Hotel - 8212
Barton Club Dr, Austin, Texas, 78735.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Kitty Moore, Vice Mayor Liang Chao, and Councilmembers J.R. Fruen, Sheila
Mohan, and R “Ray” Wang (participated virtually).
Councilmember Wang confirmed that he was in the noticed public location, that he had
posted the notice of the meeting at his remote location and that no other individuals over the
age of 18 were with him and that no one had indicated to him that they were intending to
make public comment or address the Council.
STUDY SESSION
1. Subject: Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Contract Renewal
Recommended Action: Receive a presentation and conduct a study session to discuss
the proposed 36% increase to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office (SCCSO) contract,
including cost drivers, methodology changes, and regional coordination efforts with
the Cities of Saratoga and Los Altos Hills.
Written communications for this item included emails to Council.
Acting Director of Administrative Services Jonathan Orozco provided a verbal report.
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments.
Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and the following members of the public
spoke:
San Rao, Planning Commissioner, representing self (virtually)
Peggy Griffin (virtually)
Lisa Warren (virtually)
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments.
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Mayor Moore closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Moore moved and Fruen seconded to direct the City Manager to explore
potential cost-saving measures, including those discussed under the current contract,
and to assess the feasibility of establishing a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) for law
enforcement services with adjacent cities. This report should include a proposed
timeline outlining the necessary steps, possible implementation models, and cost
estimates. This work will proceed concurrently with the ongoing meetings of the ad hoc
committee. The motion passed with the following vote: Ayes: Moore, Chao, Fruen,
Mohan and Wang. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:24 p.m., Mayor Kitty Moore adjourned the Special City Council Meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
At 6:45 p.m., Mayor Moore called the Regular City Council Meeting to order and led the
Pledge of Allegiance in the Cupertino Community Hall Council Chamber, 10350 Torre Avenue
and via teleconference; and Teleconference Location Pursuant to Gov. Code 54953(b)(2): Omni
Barton Creek Hotel - 8212 Barton Club Dr, Austin, Texas, 78735.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Kitty Moore, Vice Mayor Liang Chao, and Councilmembers J.R. Fruen, Sheila
Mohan, and R “Ray” Wang (participated virtually).
Councilmember Wang confirmed that he was in the noticed public location, that he had
posted the notice of the meeting at his remote location and that no other individuals over the
age of 18 were with him and that no one had indicated to him that they were intending to
make public comment or address the Council.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None
CEREMONIAL ITEMS - None
POSTPONEMENTS AND ORDERS OF THE DAY - None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Written communications for this item included emails to the Council.
The following members of the public spoke:
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Jennifer Griffin discussed SB 330-related development and potential reductions in retail along
Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Jean Bedord discussed the use of official title and email by a Planning Commissioner and
review of communication protocol for commissioners.
Belinda Hantout discussed sheriff law enforcement interactions with unhoused individuals
and rental affordability.
Planning Commissioner, Santosh Rao, representing self (virtually) discussed the Mary
Avenue Villas project and the City’s procedural process.
Lisa Warren (virtually) discussed the potential redevelopment of commercial sites to housing.
Rachel Rose (virtually) discussed the Mary Avenue Villas project and the City’s procedural
process.
Moore and Fruen requested an informational memorandum from the City Attorney to
Council and commissioners on:
• Use of city vs. personal email accounts when speaking individually vs. officially, including
disclaimers.
• Disclosure when personal views oppose commission positions.
• Permissions for contacting agencies and contractors for agenda-related information.
• Distinction between public agencies and contractors like Sheriff’s office.
• Request review of past occurrences, future handling, and investigation into sheriff
conduct.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-5)
Mayor Moore opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public
comment period.
MOTION: Wang moved and Mohan seconded to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-5. The
motion passed with the following vote: Ayes: Moore, Chao, Fruen, Mohan and Wang. Noes:
None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
1. Subject: Approval of February 3, 2026 City Council meeting minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the February 3, 2026 City Council meeting minutes
2. Subject: Approval of February 10, 2026 City Council meeting minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the February 10, 2026 City Council meeting minutes
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3. Subject: Ratifying Accounts Payable for the periods ending January 16, 2026, and
January 30, 2026
Recommended Action: A. Adopt Resolution No. 26-019 ratifying Accounts Payable for
the Period ending January 16, 2026; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 26-020 ratifying Accounts Payable for the Period ending
January 30, 2026
4. Subject: Appointment of the Sustainability Commission, Technology, Information, and
Communications Commission, and Planning Commission recommendations as
representatives to the Economic Development Committee
Recommended Action: Accept the following Commission recommendations to appoint
representatives to the Economic Development Committee:
1. Accept the Technology, Information, and Communications Commission’s
recommendation to appoint Balaram Donthi for a term expiring January 30, 2027.
2. Accept the Sustainability Commission’s recommendation to appoint Jack Carter for
a term expiring January 30, 2027.
3. Accept the Planning Commission’s recommendation to appoint Tracy Kosolcharoen
for a term expiring January 30, 2027.
5. Subject: Consider designation of the following positions as appointees to the PLAN
JPA Board of Directors: Senior Assistant City Attorney, Board Member; and Senior
Management Analyst, Board Alternate.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26-021 appointing the following
positions to the PLAN JPA Board of Directors: Senior Assistant City Attorney, Board
Member; and Senior Management Analyst, Board Alternate.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
ACTION CALENDAR
6. Subject: Consider (1) adopting Resolution No. 26-022 to repeal and replace Resolution
No. 23-026 regarding the Legislative Review Committee (LRC), (2) adopting the 2026
Legislative Platform, and (3), amending the 2026 Council Committee Assignments to
designate Vice Mayor Liang Chao and Councilmember R "Ray" Wang to the LRC, with
Mayor Kitty Moore as an alternate.
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-022 to repeal and replace
Resolution No. 23-026, regarding the Legislative Review Committee
2. Adopt the 2026 Legislative Platform
3. Amend the 2026 Council Committee Assignments to designate Vice Mayor Liang
Chao and Councilmember R “Ray” Wang to the LRC, with Mayor Kitty Moore as an
alternate.
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Written communications for this item included a staff presentation.
Senior Management Analyst Astrid Robles gave a presentation.
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments.
Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and the following members of the public
spoke:
Jennifer Griffin
Planning Commissioner, Santosh Rao, representing self (virtually)
Peggy Griffin (virtually)
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments.
Mayor Moore closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Chao moved and Wang seconded to approve the staff recommendation, as
amended:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-022 to repeal and replace Resolution No. 23-026,
regarding the Legislative Review Committee.
2. Adopt the 2026 Legislative Platform.
3. Amend the 2026 Council Committee Assignments to designate Vice Mayor Liang
Chao and Councilmember R “Ray” Wang to the LRC, with Mayor Kitty Moore as an
alternate.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: Chao made a friendly amendment to:
1. Add a local authority section, similar to the one in the federal priorities, into the state
legislative priorities table;
2. Add an item to monitor housing element process and RHNA area calculation, and
3. Add Proposition 36 funding description.
(Wang accepted the friendly amendment)
The amended motion passed with the following vote: Ayes: Moore, Chao, Mohan and
Wang. Noes: Fruen. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
At 7:56 p.m., Mayor Moore recessed the meeting. The meeting reconvened at 8:02 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present (Wang virtually).
7. Subject: Consider Potential November 2026 Revenue Ballot Measure.
Recommended Action: Receive information regarding potential revenue ballot
measure options and provide direction on pursuing placement of a measure on the
November 2026 ballot.
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Written communications for this item included a staff presentation.
Acting Director of Administrative Services Jonathan Orozco introduced the item.
Senior Analyst Ken Duran representing HdL gave a presentation.
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments.
Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and the following members of the public
spoke:
Planning Commissioner, Santosh Rao, representing self (virtually)
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments.
Mayor Moore closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Moore moved and Chao seconded to continue this item to March 17, 2026 for
further analysis of business tax, UUT, and sales tax options; look into reductions to CIP
budget and staffing; and enhance Cupertino's business competitiveness. The motion
passed with the following vote: Ayes: Moore, Chao, Fruen, Mohan and Wang. Noes:
None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
8. Subject: Parkland Ballot Measure - Mapping, Zoning, Legal Review, and Election
Considerations
Recommended Action: Receive the report and provide direction to staff on whether to
pursue development of a parkland rezoning ballot measure for consideration at the
November 2026 election.
Written communications for this item included emails to Council.
At 9:14 p.m., Mayor Moore recessed the meeting due to technical/computer difficulties. The
meeting reconvened at 9:48 p.m. with all Councilmembers present (Wang absent).
MOTION: Moore moved and Fruen seconded to continue the meeting to March 3, 2026 due to
technical/computer difficulties. The motion passed with the following vote: Ayes: Moore,
Chao, Fruen, and Mohan. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Wang.
This item was continued to March 3, 2026.
STUDY SESSION
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9. Subject: An update on the development of the Active Transportation Plan, including a
summary of Phase 2, explanations of plan edits, revised scoring criteria, and next steps.
Recommended Action: Receive an update on the development of the Active
Transportation Plan and provide feedback on the agenda packet attachments.
Written communications for this item included a staff presentation, desk item, and
emails to Council.
This item was continued to March 3, 2026.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR – None
CITY MANAGER REPORT
10. Subject: City Manager Report
City Manager Tina Kapoor reported on recent highlights and upcoming events as
provided in the published agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED – None
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
11. Subject: Councilmember Reports
Councilmembers reported on their various committees and events as provided in the
published agenda.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
12. Subject: Upcoming Draft Agenda Items Report
A tentative council meeting agenda calendar was provided in the published agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:49 p.m., Mayor Kitty Moore adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting.
Minutes prepared by:
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Lauren Sapudar, Acting City Clerk
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