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CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
10350 Torre Avenue, Council Chamber and via Teleconference
Tuesday, Febru�r 120231
5:00 PM
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Televised Special Meeting (5:00) and Regular City Council Meeting (6:45)
IN -PERSON AND TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following
ways:
1) Attend in person at Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue.
2) Tune to Comcast Channel 26 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 on your TV.
3) The meeting will also be streamed live on and online at www.Cupertino.org/youtube
and www.Cupertino.org/webcast
Members of the public wishing to comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) Appear in person at Cupertino Community Hall. Members of the audience who address
the City Council must come to the lectern/microphone, and are requested to complete a
Speaker Card and identify themselves. Completion of Speaker Cards and identifying
yourself is voluntary and not required to attend the meeting or provide comments.
2) E-mail comments by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21 to the Council at
citycouncilCcupertino.org. These e-mail comments will also be forwarded to
Councilmembers by the City Clerk's office before the meeting and posted to the City's
website after the meeting.
Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the meeting as follows:
Oral public comments will be accepted during the meeting. Comments may be made
during "oral communications" for matters not on the agenda, and during the public
comment period for each agenda item.
Teleconferencing Instructions
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To address the City Council, click on the link below to register in advance and access the
meeting:
Online
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0-hXbxEyQHK17VmeFj18YQ
z.4 Phone
Dial: 669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID: 977 6478 0138 (Type *9 to raise hand to speak, *6 to
unmute yourself). Unregistered participants will be called on by the last four digits of their
phone number.
Or an H.323/SIP room system:
H.323:
162.255.37.11 (US West)
162.255.36.11 (US East)
Meeting ID: 977 6478 0138
SIP: 977647801380zoomcrc.com
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about
joining the webinar.
Please read the following instructions carefully:
1. You can directly download the teleconference software or connect to the meeting in your
internet browser. If you are using your browser, make sure you are using a current and
up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain
functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer.
2. You will be asked to enter an email address and a name, followed by an email with
instructions on how to connect to the meeting. Your email address will not be disclosed to
the public. If you wish to make an oral public comment but do not wish to provide your
name, you may enter "Cupertino Resident" or similar designation.
3. When the Mayor calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on "raise hand," or,
if you are calling in, press *9. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to
speak.
4. When called, please limit your remarks to the time allotted and the specific agenda topic.
5. Members of the public that wish to share a document must email cityclerk@cupertino.org
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prior to speaking.
NOTICE AND CALL FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Cupertino City Council is hereby
called for Tuesday, February 21, 2023, commencing at 5:00 p.m. in Community Hall Council
Chamber, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 and via teleconference. Said
special meeting shall be for the purpose of conducting business on the subject matters
listed below under the heading, "Special Meeting."
SPECIAL MEETING
ROLL CALL - 5:00 PM
ACTION CALENDAR
1. Subject: Consider City Hall Renovation Project update
Recommended Action: Staff requests City Council re -affirm the direction previously
provided for the City Hall Renovation Project
Presenter: Susan Michael, Capital Improvement Programs Manager
Staff Report
A - City Council Minutes 11-15-2022
B - City Council Timeline City Hall Project
ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - 6:45 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Recognition of 2022 STEM Winners from the City of Cupertino who
participated in the Santa Clara County 2022 Synopsys Championship Science Fair
Recommended Action: Present Certificates of Recognition to 2022 STEM Winners from
the City of Cupertino who participated in the Santa Clara County 2022 Synopsys
Championship Science Fair
A - Certificates of Recognition
2. Subject: Consider a proclamation recognizing the Wafu School of Ikebana
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Recommended Action: Present proclamation recognizing the Wafu School of Ikebana
A - Proclamation
3. Subject: Consider a proclamation recognizing Mrs. Fusako "Seiga" Hoyrup, a principal
instructor of the Wafu School of Ikebana
Recommended Action: Present proclamation recognizing Mrs. Fusako "Seiga"
Hoyrup, a principal instructor of the Wafu School of Ikebana
A - Proclamation
POSTPONEMENTS AND ORDERS OF THE DAY
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Council on any matter within
the jurisdiction of the Council and not on the agenda for discussion. The total time for Oral
Communications will ordinarily be limited to one hour. Individual speakers are limited to three (3)
minutes. As necessary, the Chair may further limit the time allowed to individual speakers, or
reschedule remaining comments to the end of the meeting on a first come first heard basis, with priority
given to students. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Council from discussing or making any
decisions with respect to a matter not listed on the agenda. A councilmember may, however, briefly
respond to statements made or questions posed by speakers. A councilmember may also ask a question
for clarification, provide a reference for factual information, request staff to report back concerning a
matter, or request that an item be added to a future City Council agenda in response to public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR (items 4-9)
Items appearing on the Consent Calendar are considered routine City business and may be approved by
one motion. Any member of the Council may request to have an item removed from the Consent
Calendar based on the rules set forth in the City Council Procedures Manual. Members of the public
may provide input on one or more consent calendar items when the Mayor asks for public comments on
the Consent Calendar.
4. Subject: Consider approval of the January 25 City Council minutes (continued from
February 7)
Recommended Action: Approve the January 25 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
5. Subject: Consider ratifying Accounts Payable for the period ending November 13, 2022
(continued from February 7)
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 23-023 ratifying Accounts Payable for the
period ending November 13, 2022
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Staff Report
A — Draft Resolution
B - Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 11.13.22
C - Subsequent Responses to Questions
6. Subject: Consider adoption of a resolution establishing the Commemorative Bench
Dedication Policy and waiving the commemorative fee for Marilyn Francesco.
(continued from February 7)
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 23-024 (Attachment A) establishing the
Commemorative Bench Dedication Policy and allow a one-time waiver of the policy for
Marilyn Francesco.
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution
B - Draft Commemorative Bench Dedication Policy
7. Subject: Consider approval of the January 30 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the January 30 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
8. Subject: Consider approval of the January 31 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the January 31 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
9. Subject: Consider approval of the February 7 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the February 7 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
Effective January 1, 2023, Government Code Section 65103.5 (SB 1214) limits the distribution of
copyrighted material associated with the review of development projects. Members of the public wishing
to view plans that cannot otherwise be distributed under SB 1214 may make an appointment with the
Planning Division to view them at City Hall by sending an email to planning@cupertino.org. Plans
will also be made available digitally during the hearing to consider the proposal.
ACTION CALENDAR
10. Subject: Consider approval of response to 2022 Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara County
Report entitled, "A House Divided" (continued from February 7)
Recommended Action: Approve response to 2022 Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara
County Report entitled, "A House Divided"
Presenter: Christopher Jensen, City Attorney
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Staff Report
A — February 7, 2023 Staff Report
B — Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara County Report
C — Draft Response to Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara County
11. Subject: Consider (1) adopting Resolution No. 23-026 to repeal and replace Resolution
No. 18-010, regarding the Legislative Review Committee; (2) establishment of an
Economic Development Working Group by the City Manager; (3) amending the
Cupertino Municipal Code to repeal Chapters 2.84 (Environmental Review
Committee), 2.90 (Design Review Committee), and 2.96 (Economic Development
Committee); to adopt Chapter 17.02 (California Environmental Quality Act), regarding
local environmental review procedures; and to amend Chapters 2.32, 2.88, 9.20, 19.08,
19.12, 19.28, 19.104, and 19.124, regarding the duties of the Planning Commission, Audit
Committee, and Local Assessment Committee; and (4) finding the above actions
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-026 to repeal and replace
Resolution No. 18-010, regarding the Legislative Review Committee.
2. Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 23-2247 repealing Municipal Code
Chapters 2.84, 2.90, and 2.96, adopting Municipal Code Chapter 17.02, and amending
Municipal Code Chapters 2.32, 2.88, 9.20, 19.08, 19.12, 19.28, 19.104, and 19.124.
3. Find the actions exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presenter: Pamela Wu, City Manager
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution Revisiting the Legislative Advocacy Policy
B - Draft Ordinance (Commissions and Committees) Redlined
C - Draft Ordinance (Commissions and Committees) Clean
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Information items are intended to provide background information and routine reports to
Councilmembers and the public, without discussion by Council. Members of the public wishing to
comment on informational items should do so during oral communications.
12. Subject: Consider the Monthly Treasurer's Report for December 2022 (continued from
February 7)
Recommended Action: Receive the Monthly Treasurer's Report for December 2022
Staff Report
A - Report of City --wide Receipts Disbursements and Cash Balances December 2022
B - Report of City-wide Fund Balances December 2022
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13. Subject: Informational memorandum regarding retail square footage analysis of Main
Street (continued from February 7)
Recommended Action: Receive the informational memorandum on the retail square
footage analysis and the provisions for restaurant use at the Main Street Cupertino
project
A - Memorandum
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements: Individuals who influence or attempt to influence
legislative or administrative action may be required by the City of Cupertino's lobbying ordinance
(Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 2.100) to register and report lobbying activity. Persons whose
communications regarding any legislative or administrative are solely limited to appearing at or
submitting testimony for any public meeting held by the City are not required to register as lobbyists.
For more information about the lobbying ordinance, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 10300
Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 94107; telephone (408) 777-3223; email cityclerk@cupertino.org, and
website: www.cupertino.org/lobbyist.
The City of Cupertino has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6; litigation
challenging a final decision of the City Council must be brought within 90 days after a decision is
announced unless a shorter time is required by State or Federal law.
Prior to seeking judicial review of any adjudicatory (quasi-judicial) decision, interested persons must
file a petition for reconsideration within ten calendar days of the date the City Clerk mails notice of the
City's decision. Reconsideration petitions must comply with the requirements of Cupertino Municipal
Code §2.08.096. Contact the City Clerk's office for more information or go to
http://www.cupertino.org/cityclerkfor a reconsideration petition form.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this
meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should
call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for
assistance. In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and
writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate
alternative format.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Cupertino City Council after publication of
the packet will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office located at City Hall,
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014, during normal business hours; and in Council
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packet archives linked from the agenda/minutes page on the Cupertino web site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section
2.08.100 written communications sent to the Cupertino City Council, Commissioners or City staff
concerning a matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These
written communications are accessible to the public through the City's website and kept in packet
archives. Do not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City
that you do not wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will
be made publicly available on the City website.
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THE CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF
CITY COUNCIL
Cupertino is a General Law city organized under and subject to statutes of the State of California. It is governed by
the five -member City Council with the Mayor as the presiding officer. City Council members are elected at -large to
four-year, overlapping terms. Each November a mayor and a vice -mayor are selected by the City Council for a one-
year term.
The City Council receives advice and assistance from eleven advisory bodies, which are appointed by the Council.
These are the Audit Committee, Bicycle Pedestrian Commission, Fine Arts Commission, Housing Commission,
Library Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Public Safety Commission,
Sustainability Commission, Teen Commission, and Technology, Information, and Communications Commission.
Council members also serve on a variety of regional bodies, including:
Association of Bay Area Governments
League of California Cities
Santa Clara County (SCC) Cities Association
SCC Emergency Preparedness Council
SCC Library District
SCC Emergency Preparedness Commission
Santa Clara Valley Water Commission and Water District
SCC Transportation Authoritym
West Valley Mayors and Managers
STAFF
The City Manager and the City Attorney are appointed by the Council. The City Manager is responsible for
interpreting and carrying out Council policies and direction, and as the chief administrative officer, the City Manager
coordinates the many activities of the city and appoints the professional and technical staff. The City Attorney is the
advisor to the City Council as a whole.
TYPES OF COUNCIL ACTIONS
ORDINANCES
Ordinances are the means by which the City enacts its local laws. Unless an urgent situation exists, ordinances will
first be presented at a Council meeting as a "first reading." At a subsequent Council meeting, there will be a "second
reading and adoption." Ordinances go into effect after a waiting period of thirty days, in most cases, during which
time the summary of the ordinance is published in a local newspaper approved for this purpose.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions and minute orders are the means by which the City Council formally adopts policies or approves specific
actions. These go into effect when adopted.
APPEALS
Any interested person, including a Council member, may appeal a Planning Commission or Director of Community
Development decision to the City Council. An appeal must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk within 14
calendar days of the mailing of the notice of the decision.
RECONSIDERATION
Prior to seeking judicial review of any adjudicatory (quasi-judicial) decision, interested persons must file a petition
for reconsideration within ten calendar days of the date the City Clerk mails notice of the City's decision.
Reconsideration petitions must comply with the requirements of Cupertino Municipal Code §2.08.096. Contact the
City Clerk's office for more information or go to www.http://www.cupertino.org/index.aspx?page=125 for a
reconsideration petition form.
COMMUNICATING WITH COUNCIL
All Council members:
Hung Wei
Sheila Mohan
Liang Chao
J.R. Fruen
Kitty Moore
Executive Assistant
City Hall
citycouncil@cupertino.org
HWei@cupertino.org
(408) 777-3139
SMohan@cupertino.org
(408) 777-1326
LiangChao@cupertino.org
(408) 777-3192
JRFruen@cupertino.org
(408) 777-1316
KMoore@cupertino.org
(408) 777-1389
Debran@cupertino.org
(408) 777-3212
www.cupertino.org
(408) 777-CITY
Please note: the City Council discourages submission of written materials on the day of the meetin6 as this does not
provide enough time to give the materials fair evaluation. If you must provide written materials on the day of the
meeting, as least one copy must be given to the City Clerk for the permanent record, and ten copies are preferred.
NEWS AND NOTICES FROM CITY HALL
EMAIL
Sign up for e-notification of agendas, elections, and other news on the city website at www.cupertino.org/notify
TELEVISION
The City Channel broadcasts City Council and Planning Commission meetings, as well as agenda previews, public
service announcements, and other programs of community interest, on Channel 26 in Cupertino. The meetings
are shown at these times:
Tuesday (live) 6:45 p.m. Friday (replay) 10:00 a.m.
Thursday (replay) 7:00 p.m. Saturday (replay) 9:00 a.m.
INTERNET
City Council and Planning Commission videos are available on demand at www.cupertino.org. Select "I Want
To, View City Council meetings".
News and community information can also be found at:
https://www.facebook.com/cityofcu perti no/
https://twitter.com/CityofCupertino
https://www.instagram.com/cityofcupertino
AUDIO
Tune into Radio Cupertino, 1670 AM, for meeting announcements, public service messages, and emergency
announcements.
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
City of Cupertino (City Hall)
General Information and Comments
(408) 777-CITY
Fire (Emergency)
Santa Clara County Fire Dept. dispatch
911
Fire (Non -Emergency)
Santa Clara County Fire Dept.
(408) 378-4010
Garbage
Recology South Bay
(408) 725-4020
Gas & Electricity
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
1-800-743-5000
Recreation & Community
Quinlan Community Center
(408) 777-3120
Services
Police (Emergency)
Santa Clara County Sheriff dispatch
911
Police (Non -Emergency)
Santa Clara County Sheriff
(408) 868-6600
Public Health
Santa Clara County Public Health
(408) 732-3720
Sanitary Sewers
Cupertino Sanitary District
(408) 253-7071
Water
San Jose Water
(408) 279-7900
California Water
(650) 917-0152
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Televised Special Meeting (2023 Cupertino State of the City Address)
IN -PERSON PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following
ways:
1) Attend in person at Quinlan Community Center Cupertino Room, 10185 North Stelling
Road.
2) Tune to Comcast Channel 26 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 on your TV.
3) The meeting will also be streamed live on and online at www.Cupertino.org/youtube
and www.Cupertino.org/webcast
Members of the public wishing to comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
Oral public comments will be accepted during the meeting. Comments may be made
during the public comment period.
NOTICE AND CALL FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Cupertino City Council is hereby
called for Wednesday, February 15, 2023, commencing at 5:30 p.m. in Quinlan Community
Center Cupertino Room, 10185 North Stelling Road, Cupertino, California 95014. Said
special meeting shall be for the purpose of conducting business on the subject matters
listed below under the heading, "Special Meeting."
SPECIAL MEETING
PUBLIC MEETING
1. Subject: 2023 Cupertino State of the City
Recommended Action: Receive Mayor Hung Wei's 2023 Cupertino State of the City
Address about the current state of affairs in Cupertino and what is planned for the year
ahead. Other City Councilmembers may also attend.
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ADJOURNMENT
Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements: Individuals who influence or attempt to influence
legislative or administrative action may be required by the City of Cupertino's lobbying ordinance
(Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 2.100) to register and report lobbying activity. Persons whose
communications regarding any legislative or administrative are solely limited to appearing at or
submitting testimony for any public meeting held by the City are not required to register as lobbyists.
For more information about the lobbying`ordinance, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 10300
Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 94107, telephone (408) 777-3223; email cityclerk@cupertino.org, and
website: www.cupertino.org/lobbyist.
The City of Cupertino has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6; litigation
challenging a final decision of the City Council must be brought within 90 days after a decision is
announced unless a shorter time is required by State or Federal law.
Prior to seeking judicial review of any adjudicatory (quasi-judicial) decision, interested persons must
file a petition for reconsideration within ten calendar days of the date the City Clerk mails notice of the
City's decision. Reconsideration petitions must comply with the requirements of Cupertino Municipal
Code §2.08.096. Contact the City Clerk's office for more information or go to
http://zvzvw.cupertino.org/citijclerkfor a reconsideration petition form.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this
meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should
call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 6 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for
assistance. In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and
writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate
alternative format.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Cupertino City Council after publication of
the packet will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office located at City Hall,
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014, during normal business hours, and in Council
packet archives linked from the agenda/minutes page on the Cupertino web site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section
2.08.100 written communications sent to the Cupertino City Council, Commissioners or City staff
concerning a matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These
written communications are accessible to the public through the City's website and kept in packet
archives. Do not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City
that you do not wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will
be made publicly available on the City website.
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IN -PERSON AND TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following
ways:
1) Attend in person at Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue.
2) Tune to Comcast Channel 26 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 on your TV.
3) The meeting will also be streamed live on and online at www.Cupertino.org/youtube
and www.Cupertino.org/webcast
Members of the public wishing to comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) Appear in person at Cupertino Community Hall. Members of the audience who address
the City Council must come to the lectern/microphone, and are requested to complete a
Speaker Card and identify themselves. Completion of Speaker Cards and identifying
yourself is voluntary and not required to attend the meeting or provide comments.
2) E-mail comments by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7 to the Council at
citycouncil@cupertino.org. These e-mail comments will also be forwarded to
Councilmembers by the City Clerk's office before the meeting and posted to the City's
website after the meeting.
Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the meeting as follows:
Oral public comments will be accepted during the meeting. Comments may be made
during "oral communications" for matters not on the agenda, and during the public
comment period for each agenda item.
Teleconferencing Instructions
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To address the City Council, click on the link below to register in advance and access the
meeting:
Online
Register in advance for this webinar:
https:Hcityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RLi30ju3RPmin5F5LJeC7A
Phone
Dial: 669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID: 970 0718 5599 (Type *9 to raise hand to speak, *6 to
unmute yourself). Unregistered participants will be called on by the last four digits of their
phone number.
Or an H.323/SIP room system:
H.323:
162.255.37.11 (US West)
162.255.36.11 (US East)
Meeting ID: 970 0718 5599
SIP: 970071855990zoomcrc.com
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about
joining the webinar.
Please read the following instructions carefully:
1. You can directly download the teleconference software or connect to the meeting in your
internet browser. If you are using your browser, make sure you are using a current and
up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain
functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer.
2. You will be asked to enter an email address and a name, followed by an email with
instructions on how to connect to the meeting. Your email address will not be disclosed to
the public. If you wish to make an oral public comment but do not wish to provide your
name, you may enter "Cupertino Resident" or similar designation.
3. When the Mayor calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on "raise hand," or,
if you are calling in, press *9. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to
speak.
4. When called, please limit your remarks to the time allotted and the specific agenda topic.
5. Members of the public that wish to share a document must email cityclerk@cupertino.org
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prior to speaking.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Subject: Consider a certificate of appreciation to West Valley Community Services
Executive Director josh Selo recognizing his years of service to the community
Recommended Action: Present certificate to West Valley Community Services
Executive Director josh Selo recognizing his years of service to the community
A - Certificate
POSTPONEMENTS AND ORDERS OF THE DAY
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Council on any matter within
the jurisdiction of the Council and not on the agenda. The total time for Oral Communications will
ordinarily be limited to one hour. Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. As necessary, the
Chair may further limit the time allowed to individual speakers, or reschedule remaining comments to
the end of the meeting on a first come first heard basis, with priority given to students. In most cases,
State law will prohibit the Council from discussing or making any decisions with respect to a matter
not listed on the agenda. A councilmember may, however, briefly respond to statements made or
questions posed by speakers. A councilmember may also ask a question for clarification, provide a
reference for factual information, request staff to report back concerning a matter, or request that an
item be added to a future City Council agenda in response to public comment.
REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF
2. Subject: Brief reports on councilmember activities and brief announcements
Recommended Action: Receive brief reports on councilmember activities and brief
announcements
3. Subject: Report on Committee assignments
Recommended Action: Report on Committee assignments
4. Subject: Report on Subcommittee assignments
Recommended Action: Report on Subcommittee assignments
5. Subject: City Manager update
Recommended Action: Receive City Manager update on City business
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 6-15)
Unless there are separate discussions and/or actions requested by council, staff or a member of the
public, it is requested that items under the Consent Calendar be acted on simultaneously.
6. Subject: Consider approval of the January 17 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the January 17 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
7. Subject: Consider approval of the January 25 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the January 25 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
8. Subject: Consider adopting a resolution authorizing continued remote teleconference
meetings of the legislative bodies of the City of Cupertino for the period February 7,
2023 through February 28, 2023 pursuant to the Brown Act, as amended by AB 361
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 23-022 authorizing continued remote
teleconference meetings of the legislative bodies of the City of Cupertino for the period
February 7, 2023 through February 28, 2023 pursuant to the Brown Act, as amended by
AB 361
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution
B — Adopted Resolution No. 23-001
9. Subject: Consider ratifying Accounts Payable for the period ending November 13, 2022
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 23-023 ratifying Accounts Payable for the
period ending November 13, 2022
Staff Report
A — Draft Resolution
B - Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 11.13.22
10. Subject: Consider the Monthly Treasurer's Report for December 2022
Recommended Action: Receive the Monthly Treasurer's Report for December 2022
Staff Report
A - Report of City-wide Receipts Disbursements and Cash Balances December 2022
B - Report of City-wide Fund Balances December 2022
11. Subject: Consider the Monthly Treasurer's Investment Report for December 2022
Recommended Action: Receive the Monthly Treasurer's Investment Report for
December 2022
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Staff Report
A - Chandler Investment Report December 2022
B - Chandler Custodial Report December 2022
C - PARS Pension and OPEB Account Statement December 2022
D - LAIF Account Statement December 2022
12. Subject: Consider the Treasurer's Investment Report for Quarter Ending December 31,
2022
Recommended Action: Receive the Treasurer's Investment Report for Quarter Ending
December 31, 2022
Staff Report
A - Chandler Investment Report December 2022
B - Chandler Custodial Report December 2022
C - PARS Pension and OPEB Account Statement December 2022
D - OPEB Pension Section 115 Trust Performance Report for Quarter Ending December 312022
E - LAIF Account Statement December 2022
13. Subject: Consider adoption of a resolution establishing the Commemorative Bench
Dedication Policy and waiving the commemorative fee for Marilyn Francesco
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 23-024 (Attachment A) establishing the
Commemorative Bench Dedication Policy and allow a one-time waiver of the policy for
Marilyn Francesco
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution
B - Draft Commemorative Bench Dedication Poh
14. Subject: Informational memorandum regarding retail square footage analysis of Main
Street
Recommended Action: Receive the informational memorandum on the retail square
footage analysis and the provisions for restaurant use at the Main Street Cupertino
project
A - Memorandum
15. Subject: Consider adopting Cupertino City Council Procedures Manual
Recommended Action: Approve Resolution No. 23-021, adopting Cupertino City
Council Procedures Manual
Staff Report
A - Draft Cupertino City Council Procedures Manual (Redline)
B - Draft Resolution
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Effective January 1, 2023, Government Code Section 65103.5 (SB 1214) limits the distribution of
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copyrighted material associated with the review of development projects. Members of the public wishing
to view plans that cannot otherwise be distributed under SB 1214 may make an appointment with the
Planning Division to view them at City Hall by sending an email to planning@cupertino.org. Plans
will also be made available digitally during the hearing to consider the proposal.
16. Subject: Consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to deny Sign
Exception to allow three (3) wall signs where two (2) are permitted and to further allow
two (2) of the three (3) wall signs to be oriented towards the freeway on two separate
storage facility buildings. (Application No(s): EXC-2022-003; Applicant(s): David Ford,
All Sign Services; Location: 20565 Valley Green Dr.; APN: 326-10-044)
Recommended Action: Conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 23-025
(Attachment A) upholding the appeal in part, approve one of the two -requested
freeway -oriented signs, and deny the requested Sign Exception
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution for EXC-2022-003
B - Appeal Form
C - Planning Commission Resolution 6962
D - Public Comments
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
17. Subject: Consider approval of response to 2022 Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara County
Report entitled, "A House Divided"
Recommended Action: Approve response to 2022 Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara
County Report entitled, "A House Divided"
Staff Report
A - Civil Grand jury of Santa Clara County Report
B - Draft Response to Grand Tury - House Divided
18. Subject: Consider scheduling a study session to refine research scope regarding placing
a potential vacancy tax ballot measure in the upcoming election
Recommended Action: Direct staff to 1) proceed or 2) not proceed with necessary
research regarding preparing a study session on vacancy tax
Staff Report
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED (As necessary)
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements: Individuals who influence or attempt to influence
legislative or administrative action may be required by the City of Cupertino's lobbying ordinance
(Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 2.100) to register and report lobbying activity. Persons whose
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communications regarding any legislative or administrative are solely limited to appearing at or
submitting testimony for any public meeting held by the City are not required to register as lobbyists.
For more information about the lobbying ordinance, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 10300
Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 94107, telephone (408) 777-3223; email cityclerk@cupertino.org; and
website: zoww.cupertino.org/lobbyist.
The City of Cupertino has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6; litigation
challenging a final decision of the City Council must be brought within 90 days after a decision is
announced unless a shorter time is required by State or Federal law.
Prior to seeking judicial review of any adjudicatory (quasi-judicial) decision, interested persons must
file a petition for reconsideration within ten calendar days of the date the City Clerk mails notice of the
City's decision. Reconsideration petitions must comply with the requirements of Cupertino Municipal
Code §2.08.096. Contact the City Clerk's office for more information or go to
http://www.cupertino.org/cityclerkfor a reconsideration petition form.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this
meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should
call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for
assistance. In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and
writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate
alternative format.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Cupertino City Council after publication of
the packet will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office located at City Hall,
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014, during normal business hours; and in Council
packet archives linked from the agenda/minutes page on the Cupertino web site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section
2.08.100 written communications sent to the Cupertino City Council, Commissioners or City staff
concerning a matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These
written communications are accessible to the public through the City's website and kept in packet
archives. Do not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City
that you do not wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will
be made publicly available on the City website.
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THE CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF
CITY COUNCIL
Cupertino is a General Law city organized under and subject to statutes of the State of California. It is governed by
the five -member City Council with the Mayor as the presiding officer. City Council members are elected at -large to
four-year, overlapping terms. Each November a mayor and a vice -mayor are selected by the City Council for a one-
yearterm.
The City Council receives advice and assistance from eleven advisory bodies, which are appointed by the Council.
These are the Audit Committee, Bicycle Pedestrian Commission, Fine Arts Commission, Housing Commission,
Library Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Public Safety Commission,
Sustainability Commission, Teen Commission, and Technology, Information, and Communications Commission.
Council members also serve on a variety of regional bodies, including:
Association of Bay Area Governments
League of California Cities
Santa Clara County (SCC) Cities Association
SCC Emergency Preparedness Council
SCC Library District
SCC Emergency Preparedness Commission
Santa Clara Valley Water Commission and Water District
SCC Transportation Authoritym
West Valley Mayors and Managers
STAFF
The City Manager and the City Attorney are appointed by the Council. The City Manager is responsible for
interpreting and carrying out Council policies and direction, and as the chief administrative officer, the City Manager
coordinates the many activities of the city and appoints the professional and technical staff. The City Attorney is the
advisor to the City Council as a whole.
TYPES OF COUNCIL ACTIONS
ORDINANCES
Ordinances are the means by which the City enacts its local laws. Unless an urgent situation exists, ordinances will
first be presented at a Council meeting as a "first reading." At a subsequent Council meeting, there will be a "second
reading and adoption." Ordinances go into effect after a waiting period of thirty days, in most cases, during which
time the summary of the ordinance is published in a local newspaper approved for this purpose.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions and minute orders are the means by which the City Council formally adopts policies or approves specific
actions. These go into effect when adopted.
APPEALS
Any interested person, including a Council member, may appeal a Planning Commission or Director of Community
Development decision to the City Council. An appeal must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk within 14
calendar days of the mailing of the notice of the decision.
RECONSIDERATION
Prior to seeking judicial review of any adjudicatory (quasi-judicial) decision, interested persons must file a petition
for reconsideration within ten calendar days of the date the City Clerk mails notice of the City's decision.
Reconsideration petitions must comply with the requirements of Cupertino Municipal Code §2.08.096. Contact the
City Clerk's office for more information or go to www.http://www.cupertino.org/index.aspx?page=125 for a
reconsideration petition form.
COMMUNICATING WITH COUNCIL
All Council members: citycouncil@cupertino.org
Hung Wei HWei@cupertino.org (408) 777-3139
Sheila Mohan SMohan@cupertino.org (408) 777-1326
Liang Chao LiangChao@cupertino.org (408) 777-3192
J.R. Fruen JRFruen@cupertino.org (408) 777-1316
Kitty Moore KMoore@cupertino.org (408) 777-1389
Executive Assistant Debran@cupertino.org (408) 777-3212
City Hall www.cupertino.org (408) 777-CITY
Please note: the City Council discourages submission of written materials on the day of the meeting as this does not
provide enough time to give the materials fair evaluation. If you must provide written materials on the day of the
meeting, as least one copy must be given to the City Clerk for the permanent record, and ten copies are preferred.
NEWS AND NOTICES FROM CITY HALL
EMAIL
Sign up for e-notification of agendas, elections, and other news on the city website at www.cupertino.org/notify
TELEVISION
The City Channel broadcasts City Council and Planning Commission meetings, as well as agenda previews, public
service announcements, and other programs of community interest, on Channel 26 in Cupertino. The meetings
are shown at these times:
Tuesday (live) 6:45 p.m. Friday (replay) 10:00 a.m.
Thursday (replay) 7:00 p.m. Saturday (replay) 9:00 a.m.
INTERNET
City Council and Planning Commission videos are available on demand at www.cupertino.org. Select "I Want
To, View City Council meetings".
News and community information can also be found at:
https://www.facebook.com/cityofcupertino/
https://twitter.com/CityofCupertino
https://www.instagram.com/cityofcupertino
AUDIO
Tune into Radio Cupertino, 1670 AM, for meeting announcements, public service messages, and emergency
announcements.
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
City of Cupertino (City Hall) General Information and Comments (408) 777-CITY
Fire (Emergency) Santa Clara County Fire Dept. dispatch 911
Fire (Non -Emergency) Santa Clara County Fire Dept. (408) 378-4010
Garbage Recology South Bay (408) 725-4020
Gas & Electricity Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) 1-800-743-5000
Recreation & Community Quinlan Community Center (408) 777-3120
Services
Police (Emergency) Santa Clara County Sheriff dispatch 911
Police (Non -Emergency) Santa Clara County Sheriff (408) 868-6600
Public Health Santa Clara County Public Health (408) 732-3720
Sanitary Sewers Cupertino Sanitary District (408) 253-7071
Water San Jose Water (408) 279-7900
California Water (650) 917-0152
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NOTICE AND CALL FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Cupertino City Council is hereby
called for Friday, February 03, 2023, commencing at 2:00 p.m. in Cupertino Library, Room
101, 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014. Said special meeting shall be for the
purpose of conducting business on the subject matters listed below under the heading,
"Special Meeting."
SPECIAL MEETING
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL WORKSHOP
1. Subject: City Council Governance Workshop
Recommended Action: Receive and discuss presentation regarding City Council
governance
ADJOURNMENT
Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements: Individuals who influence or attempt to influence
legislative or administrative action may be required by the City of Cupertino's lobbying ordinance
(Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 2.100) to register and report lobbying activity. Persons whose
communications regarding any legislative or administrative are solely limited to appearing at or
submitting testimony for any public meeting held by the City are not required to register as lobbyists.
For more information about the lobbying ordinance, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 10300
Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 94107; telephone (408) 777-3223; email cityclerk@cupertino.org; and
website: www.cupertino.org/lobbyist.
The City of Cupertino has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6; litigation
challenging a final decision of the City Council must be brought within 90 days after a decision is
announced unless a shorter time is required by State or Federal law.
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Prior to seeking judicial review of any adjudicatory (quasi-judicial) decision, interested persons must
file a petition for reconsideration within ten calendar days of the date the City Clerk mails notice of the
City's decision. Reconsideration petitions must comply with the requirements of Cupertino Municipal
Code §2.08.096. Contact the City Clerk's office for more information or go to
http://www.cupertino.org/cityclerkfor a reconsideration petition form.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this
meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should
call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 6 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for
assistance. In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and
writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate
alternative format.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Cupertino City Council after publication of
the packet will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office located at City Hall,
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014, during normal business hours; and in Council
packet archives linked from the agenda/minutes page on the Cupertino web site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section
2.08.100 written communications sent to the Cupertino City Council, Commissioners or City staff
concerning a matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These
written communications are accessible to the public through the City's website and kept in packet
archives. Do not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City
that you do not wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will
be made publicly available on the City website.
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