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From:Cupertino ForAll
To:City Council
Cc:City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office
Subject:Oral Communications: Reiterating support for Educator Workforce Housing on Wolfe Road
Date:Monday, July 6, 2026 1:48:34 PM
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Subject: July 7, 2026 Oral Communications, City Council, Educator Workforce
Honorable Mayor Moore, Vice Mayor, and Councilmembers:
Cupertino has an upcoming opportunity to complete the approval for a new housing project
dedicated to affordable housing for the educator workforce. Our prestigious schools are a key
reason that people want to live here. This housing will create new homes for educators, school
district employees, and low-income families. We enthusiastically support this project and urge
the City to move the process forward timely.
On March 17, 2026, Santa Clara County discussed the Wolfe Road Educator Workforce
Project (Eden Housing) at City Council during a Study Session. On June 22, 2026, the Eden
Housing team updated the community on the steps completed and those upcoming.
Included in their update is a key issue on the Secondary Emergency Access Option via Wolfe
Rd through Caltrans Right of Way. This step in the process includes a critical pathway
through the Cupertino City approval process. It is quoted below:
“Caltrans Maintenance Staff requested an amendment to the City’s maintenance
agreement with Caltrans to incorporate the emergency vehicle access driveway. The
project team is preparing exhibits for the future amendment.”
Please watch for communication from Eden Housing so the City can quickly consider and
respond to their requests.
We urge the City Council to prioritize this request. We will be closely watching the progress
of this Educator Workforce Housing project. It will bring 250 much needed affordable homes
to Cupertino that will support hiring and retaining high quality educators in our communities
for our prestigious schools.
In community,
Cupertino For All (CFA)
Board of Directors
From:j w
To:City Council
Cc:City Clerk
Subject:Fw: Request to Prioritize Rebuilding Direct Communication Between City Leadership and Residents Dear
[Recipient
Date:Thursday, July 2, 2026 4:21:37 PM
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please publish.
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From: j w <jzw97@yahoo.com>
To: Serena Tu <serenat@cupertino.org>
Cc: samanthal@cupertino.gov <samanthal@cupertino.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 01:59:08 PM PDT
Subject: Fw: Request to Prioritize Rebuilding Direct Communication Between City Leadership and
Residents Dear [Recipient
Despite numerous requests over an extended period, we have received no response from the City Manager or the
City Attorney(you said you passed on), even after these matters were brought to their attention and forwarded
through appropriate channels. This continued failure to respond raises serious concerns regarding accountability and
public service.
If they are unwilling or unable to perform their duties and address these issues in a timely manner, we respectfully
request city manager and attorney resignation so that competent leadership may properly serve the community.
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From: j w <jzw97@yahoo.com>
To: citycouncil@cupertino.org <citycouncil@cupertino.org>
Cc: City Clerk <cityclerk@cupertino.gov>; Cupertino City Manager's Office <citymanager@cupertino.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 05:03:50 PM PDT
Subject: Re: Request to Prioritize Rebuilding Direct Communication Between City Leadership and
Residents Dear [Recipient
Please publish.
Mayor Moore Vice-Mayor Chao, Councilmembers Fruen, Mohan and Wang,
Unfortunately, nothing has changed. Despite our repeated requests, including those made within the past month, no
city manager or other senior official has contacted us. Meanwhile, the ongoing persecution and prosecution continue
without interruption. The fundamental constitutional right to freedom of speech appears increasingly questionable,
especially as these actions continue in plain sight and without meaningful response from those in positions of
authority.
This situation reflects a broader concern about a society that too often avoids accountability and difficult truths,
while institutions that are meant to protect rights and ensure justice appear to be used as instruments to reinforce
these practices rather than correct them.
-- from residence
property, and personal belongings were taken without notice years ago, and we continue to face ongoing
prosecution and harassment. This situation raises serious concerns regarding due process, property rights, and equal
protection under the law.
On Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:16:47 AM PDT, jzw97 <jzw97@yahoo.com> wrote:
Mayor Moore Vice-Mayor Chao, Councilmembers Fruen, Mohan and Wang,
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From: j w <jzw97@yahoo.com>
Date: 12/2/25 6:58 PM (GMT-08:00)
To: kirstens@cupertino.gov, City Clerk <cityclerk@cupertino.org>
Subject: Fw: Request to Prioritize Rebuilding Direct Communication Between City Leadership and
Residents Dear [Recipient
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From: j w <jzw97@yahoo.com>
To: citycouncil@cupertino.org <citycouncil@cupertino.org>
Cc: City Clerk <cityclerk@cupertino.org>; Cupertino City Manager's Office <citymanager@cupertino.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 04:50:22 PM PST
Subject: Re: Request to Prioritize Rebuilding Direct Communication Between City Leadership and
Residents Dear [Recipient
Please include in the public record for this meeting-----------------------------------------
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Mayor Chao, Vice-Mayor Moore, Councilmembers Fruen, Mohan and Wang,
Could someone please get back to me on this, or forward it to the City Manager’s
Office for a response? I’ve raised this issue several times over the past few years, and
we would appreciate an update.
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On Monday, October 20, 2025 at 12:02:03 PM PDT, j w <jzw97@yahoo.com> wrote:
We would like to express our concerns about the ongoing lack of direct communication between residents and the
City, including the City Council, in recent years.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, it was common to see the Mayor and City Manager walking around in front of
City Hall, engaging openly with residents. The City Manager also maintained open office hours almost daily, and
City Hall was accessible — doors were not locked, and transparency was part of the everyday culture.
While we understand that the pandemic required changes, those restrictions have long since ended. Yet, the level of
public access and face-to-face communication has not returned to pre-COVID standards. We've even seen news
reports raising concerns about public employees holding multiple remote jobs simultaneously, which further
undermines public trust.
Most concerning is the fact that some long-term residents have not had an opportunity to meet with city leadership
in person for years. This disconnect does not reflect the values or mission of the City to serve its community with
transparency, accountability, and accessibility.
We respectfully ask that this issue be treated as high priority — and that steps be taken to restore regular, in-person
engagement between the City’s leadership and its residents.
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Jenny
Huang family
From:Dena Horeff
To:Kitty Moore; Public Comments
Subject:Frustration!
Date:Thursday, July 2, 2026 1:55:20 PM
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Dear Mayor,
I am beyond frustrated with the way this situation at Memorial Park has been handled by you
and the City Council, and with the continued treatment of the Cupertino pickleball
community. The current approach does not reflect leadership that serves the broader
community. Instead, it appears the City is repeatedly prioritizing the concerns of a very small
number of nearby residents while disregarding the Cupertino Pickleball Community, which
represents more than 1,000 people.
We are residents, taxpayers, shoppers, workers, volunteers, families, and voters. We are part
of this city and contribute to it every day. Yet it feels as though our concerns continue to be
pushed aside in favor of a very small number of voices.
We tried cooperation. We tried compromise. We tried being good neighbors. We supported
sound barriers—not because we needed them in order to play, but because we wanted to help
address concerns and be part of a solution.
What have we received in return? More delays. More obstacles. More changing rules.
Sound barriers have already demonstrated success in other communities, yet instead of
moving forward with practical solutions, the City continues introducing new ideas and
requirements that seem detached from reality. The suggestion of soundproofing existing
bleachers is ridiculous. Those bleachers have always been there. They were built specifically
to support spectators and community activity. Trying to suddenly redefine long-standing park
features as a problem because of pickleball reinforces the perception that pickleball players are
being singled out and used as a convenient target.
There also appears to be a double standard. Other recreational facilities and activities
throughout Cupertino generate noise and activity, yet Memorial Park pickleball continues to
receive a level of scrutiny and restriction that seems entirely disproportionate. What about the
Cupertino Sports Center and the impact on its surrounding neighbors? Or the field noise from
multiple parties? Or the music concerts? If noise is truly the issue, then policies should be
applied fairly and consistently across all facilities. Right now, that is not happening.
This community deserves decisions based on facts, consistency, and common sense—not
endless delays and moving goalposts.
Sincerely,
Dena N. Horeff
408-483-8604
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who
matter don't mind.”
From:Deepa Mahendraker
To:Public Comments
Subject:Homestead road bike lane project
Date:Saturday, June 27, 2026 10:55:33 AM
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Dear Mayor Moore and Members of the Cupertino City Council,
I respectfully ask you to reconsider the proposed Homestead Road bike lane project.
I was raised to believe that every dollar should be spent carefully and only where it provides clear value. That same
principle should guide every decision involving taxpayer funds.
With an estimated cost of approximately $17 million for a relatively short segment of roadway, I question whether
this project represents the best use of limited public resources, particularly when the City of Cupertino and Santa
Clara County continue to face budget constraints and many competing priorities.
I also encourage the Council to carefully examine who is expected to benefit from this investment. Given the
location of the project, I would appreciate a transparent, data-driven analysis showing how many Cupertino
residents, including students, are expected to regularly use this facility compared with users traveling through the
corridor from neighboring communities such as Sunnyvale and Los Altos.
Before committing this level of spending, I hope you will consider whether these funds could instead be invested in
priorities that more directly benefit Cupertino residents and address more pressing community needs.
Careful stewardship of taxpayer dollars requires weighing costs against measurable community benefit. I
respectfully urge you to reevaluate this project and consider opting out if the expected public benefit does not justify
its cost.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Deepa
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From:Venkat Ranganathan
To:Public Comments
Subject:Feedback on the Homestead Road Bike Project: Balancing Safety, Budgets, and Road Usage
Date:Friday, June 26, 2026 10:59:09 PM
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Dear Mayor, Members of the City Council, and City Manager,
I am writing to share my perspectives on the upcoming Homestead Road Safe Routes to School Improvements
Project. While I fully support the goal of enhancing safety for students and cyclists, I believe the current scale, cost,
and design of this project warrant closer scrutiny before final commitments are made.
First, with an estimated cost of approximately $17 million for a relatively short segment of roadway, I question
whether this project represents the best use of limited public resources. Both the City of Cupertino and Santa Clara
County continue to face budget constraints and many competing priorities. Before committing this level of
spending, I hope you will consider whether these funds could instead be invested in priorities that more directly
benefit Cupertino residents and address more pressing community needs.
Second, I encourage the Council to carefully examine who is expected to benefit from this investment. Given the
location of the project, I would appreciate a transparent, data-driven analysis showing how many Cupertino
residents, including students, are expected to regularly use this facility compared with users traveling through the
corridor from neighboring communities such as Sunnyvale and Los Altos.
Finally, I am concerned about the specific impact of installing a Class IV separated bike lane on an already restricted
roadway. While intended for safety, squeezing physical barriers onto tight corridors can sometimes create
unintended bottlenecks, increasing congestion and confusion for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike.
I urge the City to look for lower-cost, more balanced design alternatives that achieve safety for students without
overly restricting traffic flow or straining our local budget. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our
community.
Sincerely,
Venkat Ranganathan
From:Yuan-Ting Lin
To:City Council; Tina Kapoor; Kirsten Squarcia; City Clerk; Public Comments
Subject:Please stop eliminating school resource officers/traffic officer/law enforcement deputies
Date:Saturday, June 20, 2026 6:25:04 PM
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Hi,
Many schools are on busy streets. The traffic is bad during drop off/pick up. As the city
encourages the kids to walk/bike to school, and from time to time, there’s threats at school
even requiring the schools staff/students to shelter in place, it’s very dangerous for the city to
eliminate school resource officers/traffic officer/law enforcement deputies. The city should put
the kid’s safety at the top of the priority. Please stop eliminating school resource
officers/traffic officer/law enforcement deputies. Thank you!
Regards,
CUSD parent