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Written Communications
From:Santosh Rao
To:City Council; Tina Kapoor; City Clerk; Public Comments
Subject:Please pull agenda item 12 from consent calendar.
Date:Monday, April 20, 2026 11:01:29 PM
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(Myself only as a Cupertino resident)
Dear Mayor Moore and Members of the Council,
I request that Agenda Item 12 be pulled from the consent calendar for full
public discussion.
The agreement should be amended to remove the following provision:
“Provided Chamber membership to the City, including registration for two
City staff as well as all Councilmembers at events hosted by the Chamber.”
Providing memberships and event access to Councilmembers and staff
raises clear concerns about impartiality and the appearance of preferential
access. Benefits of this nature should be evaluated under the City’s ethics
framework, including applicable gift, disclosure, and recusal requirements.
If this provision is retained, then it is important that the Council explicitly
address how these benefits will be treated and ensure full compliance with
disclosure and recusal obligations. Where appropriate, members should
recuse themselves from consideration of this item.
Additionally, any Councilmember with current or recent affiliations,
participation, or speaking engagements with the Chamber should disclose
those relationships on the record to ensure transparency.
Residents expect decisions to be made on a level playing field, without the
perception of special access or influence. Removing or clearly governing
such provisions is necessary to maintain public trust.
Thank you for your consideration.
Thanks,
San Rao (myself only as a Cupertino resident)