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Written Communications
From:Santosh Rao
To:City Council; City Clerk; Public Comments; Jonathan Orozco, CPA; Chad Mosley; Kirsten Squarcia; Tina Kapoor
Subject:Please pull agenda item 6 from consent calendar.
Date:Monday, April 20, 2026 7:42:12 PM
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(Myself only as a Cupertino resident)
Dear Mayor Moore, City Manager Kapoor, and Members of the Council,
I am writing as a resident focused on fiscal discipline and the City’s long-
term financial stability.
The proposed expenditure of $592,475 under Agenda Item 6 warrants fuller
discussion and should not be placed on the consent calendar. At a time
when the City is managing a structural budget imbalance and evaluating
potential revenue measures, it is important that discretionary spending be
reviewed with transparency and care.
I respectfully request that this item be pulled from the consent calendar to
allow for open deliberation and a clear justification of need, timing, and
alternatives.
More broadly, this is an opportunity to reassess ongoing operational costs.
The City should continue evaluating ways to reduce expenditures,
including reviewing fleet size, vehicle replacement policies, and associated
costs such as maintenance and charging infrastructure. Exploring cost-
efficient alternatives, where operationally feasible, would demonstrate
prudent stewardship of public funds.
This is not a moment for business as usual. Careful prioritization and
disciplined spending will help maintain public trust and ensure the City
remains on stable financial footing.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
San Rao (myself only as a resident)