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SPREAD OF COVID-19
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In accordarice with Governor Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a
teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Members of the public wishing comment on an item on Uhe agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) E-mail comments by 5:00p.m. on Wednesday, April 28th to the Commission at
housingcommission@cupertino.org. These e-mail comments will be received by the
Commission before the meeting and posted to the City's website after the meeting.
2) E-mail comments during the times for public comment during the meeting to the
Commission at housingcommission@cupertino.org. The staff liaison will read the emails
into the record, and display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3 minutes (subject to
the Chair's discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the public that
wish to share a document must email housingcommission@cupertino.org prior to speaking.
3) Teleconferencing Instnuctions
Members of the public may observe the teleconference meeting or provide oral public
comments as follows:
Oral public comments will be accepted during the teleconference meeting. Comments may
be made during "oral communications" for matters not on the agenda, and during the
public comment period for each agenda item.
To address the Commission, click on the link below to register in advance and access the
meeting:
Online
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April 29, 2021
HousingCommission Agenda
Please click the link below'to 'join theaweb'i';ara
a' https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WNc56v-udDT9KOB3gvM8Qqjg
Phone
Dial 669-900-6833 and enter WebinarID: 998 7544 6677 (Type * 9 to raise hand to speak)
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: 998 7544 6677
SIP: 99875446677@zoomcrc.com
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing irrformation about
joining the webinar.
Please read the following instnuctions carefullyo
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 Chair calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on l'raise hand."
Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak.
4. '1/Vhen called, please limit your remarks to the time allotted and the specific agenda topic.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to
attend this teleconference 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 Ieast 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.
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Housing Commission Agenda April 29, 2021
NOTICE AND CALL FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Housing Commission is hereby
called for Thursday, April 29, 2021, commencing at 9:00 am. In accordance with Governor
Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this is a teleconference meeting without a physical
location. 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
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter
within the jurisdiction of the Commission and not 07? the agenda. Speakers are 7imited to three (3)
m'mutes. In most cases, State law wiu prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respectto a matter not on the agenda.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1.%: FY 2020-21 City Work Program: Housing Survey. Recornrnend one Housing
Commissioner to fill a vacancy on the 2-member subcommittee (Parish) to work with
the City Council subcommittee (Chao and Willey) to advise on the housing survey
options and question types
Recommended Action: Recommend one Commissioner to serve on the Housing
Survey Subcommittee
Staff Report
A - City Corincil Staff Report july 21, 2020
B - FY 2020-21 City Work Program Amended 7.21.20
C - HSC Agenda 4-14-21
D - HSC Agenda 12-16-20
E - HSC Agenda 11-18-20
F - HSC Agenda 10-14-20
G - HSC Agenda 9-16-20
ST AFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
ADJOURNMENT
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17? compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to atte;nd this
teleconfere;nce meeting who is visua{(y or hearing impaired or has any disability that ;needs specia1
assistance should cal7 the Cih) 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 wit7i a disability,
meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are pub(ic records will be made available
in the appropriate a(ternative format.
Agty writings or documents provided to a majorih) of the members after publication of the agenda wi(7
be made available for puMic inspection. Please contact the City Clerk's Office in Ci% Hal7 located at
10300 Torre Avenue during normal busi;ness hours.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code 2.08.100
written communications sent to the Cupertino Cih) Council Commissioners or City staff concerning a
matter 07? the agenda are included as supp(eme;nta( material to the agendized item. These written
communications are accessible to the public through the City's rnebsite and kept in packet archives. You
are hereby admonished ;not to include any persona7 or private information in written communications to
the Cih) that you do not wish to make public; doing so sha[7 co;nstitute a waiver of any privacy rights
you may have on the information provided to the City.
Members of the public are entitled to address the members concerning any item that is described in the
notice or agenda for this meeting, before or during consideration of that item. If you wish to address the
members on any other item not on the agenda, you may do so during the public comment.
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Z4URE
TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION TO HELP STOP THESPREAD OF COVID-19
Itt accordance with Governoz Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will be ateleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following
ways:
1) Tune to Comcast Channel 26 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 on your TV.
2) The meeting will also be streamed live on and online at wvvw.Cupertino.org/youtube
and www.Cupertino.org/webcast
Members of the public wishing comment on an item on the agenda may do so in thefollowing ways:
1) E-mail comments by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8th to the Commission athousing@cupertino.org. These e-mail comments will be received by the Commissionmembers before the meeting and posted to the City's website after the meeting.
2) E-mail comments during the times for public comment during the meeting to theCommission at housing@cupertino.org. The staff liaison will read the emails into therecord, and display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3 minutes (subject to theChair's discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the public that wish toshare a document must email housing@cupertino.org prior to speaking.
3) Teleconferencing Instmctions
Members of the public may observe the teleconference meeting or provide oral publiccomments as follows:
Oral public comments will be accepted during the teleconference meeting. Comments maybe made during "oral communications" for matters not on the agenda, and during the
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HousingCommission
Agenda
public comment period for each agenda item.
September 9, 2021
To address the Commission, click on the link below to register in advance and access the
meeting:
Online
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN7MV-OxicQhSOiUfzswzdpw
Phone
Dial 669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID: 959 8439 6157 (Type *9 to raise hand to speak)
Unregistered participants will be called on by the Iast 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: 959 8439 6157
SIP: 95984396157@zoomcrc.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" ot similar designation.
3. When the Chair calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on "raise hand."
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.
ROtL CALL
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APPROV A'L OF MINUTES
1.l: Draft Minutes of June 10, 2021
Recommended Action: Approve or modify the Draft Minutes of June 10, 2021
1- Draft Minutes Jrine 10, 2021
POSTPONEMENTS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persorts wishing to address the Commission 072 any matter
zoithin the jurisdiction of the Commissiort and riot 072 the agerxda. Speakers are limited to three (3)
minutes. In most cases, State Lava zoil7 prohibit the Commission from making arty decisions with respectto a matter riot 07? the agenda.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.l: Informational presentation on the FY 2020-21 Comrminity Development BlockGrant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
Recommended Action: Conduct Public Hearing; and
1. Receive informational presentation; and
2. Adopt resolution 21-03 approving the FY 2020-21 CDBG CAPER.
Staff Reoort
A - Resolution No. 21-03 ( FY 20-21 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evahiation Report)
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
ST AFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
ADJOURNMENT
bat compliance with the Americans voith Disab'dities Act (ADA), anyone who is p[annirtg to attend this
telecortference meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs speciar
assistance shou(d cal7 the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at Ieast 48 hours in advance of themeeting to arrange for assistance. In addition, upon request, in advance, by a persorx with a disab'dity,
meeting agendas artd writings distributed for the meeting that are public records wi71 be made availabLein the appropriate alterrxative format.
Arty writings or documents provided to a majority of the members after pubLicatiort of the agenda wil7
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be made available for public inspectiort. Please contact the City Clerk's Office in City Had( (ocated at
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014, durirtg normal busirtess hours.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section
2.08.100 roritten communications sent to the Cupertirto City Council Commissioners or Cih) staff
concerrting a matter on the agenda are included as supplementa[ materia7 to the agendized item. These
written communications are accessible to the public through the City's website and kept in packet
archives. Do rtot include any personal or private irtformation in writtert communications to the Cih)
that you do not zoish to make public, as written commuriications are cortsidered pub(ic records and will
be made publicly avaiLab(e o;n the Cih) website.
Members of the public are entitled to address the members concerrxirtg any item that is described irt the
notice or age;nda for this meeting, before or during consideration of that item. If you wish to address the
members on any other item not on the agertda, you may do so durirtg the pub(ic comment.
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CITY OF (:lB'Ja'J'l!%l -lFnRNIA
C UPE RTINO
DATE SJGNATURE
TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION TO HELP STOP THE
SPREAD OF COVID-19
In accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a
teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Members of the public wishing comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) E-mail comments by 5:00p.m. on Wednesday, May 12th to the Commission at
housingcommission@cupertino.org. These e-mail comments will be received by the
Commission before the meeting and posted to the City's website after the meeting.
2) E-mail comments during the times for public comment during the meeting to the
Commission at housingcommission@cupertino.org. The staff liaison will read the emails
into the record, and display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3 minutes (subject to
the Chair's discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the public that
wish to share a document must email housingcommission@cupertino.org prior to speaking.
3) Teleconferencing Instmctions
Members of the public may observe the teleconference meeting or provide oral public
comments as follows:
Oral public comments will be accepted during the teleconference meeting. Comments may
be made during "oral communications" for matters not on the agenda, and during the
public comment period for each agenda item.
To address the Commission, click on the link below to register in advance and access the
meeting:
OnlinB
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Phone
Dial 669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID: 999 0724 6650 (Type * 9 to raise hand to speak)
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: 999 0724 6650
SIP: 99907246650@zoomcrc.com
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about
joining the webinar.
Please read the following insttuctions carefully:
1. You can directly download the teleconference sofhvare 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 Chair calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on "raise hand."
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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to
attertd this teleconference 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.
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ROLL CALL
APPROV AL OF MINUTES
1.l: Draft Minutes of March 11, 2021
Recommended Action: Approve or modify the Draft Minutes of March 11, 2021
Draft Minutes of March 11, 2021
2.$: Draft Minutes of April 29, 2021
Recommended Action: Approve or modify the Draft Minutes of April 29, 2021
Draft Minutes of April 29, 2021
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission 07? any matter
within the jurisdiction of the Commission and not 07? the agenda. Speakers are Limited to three (3)
minutes. Irt most cases, State Law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect
to a matter not on the agenda.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.$: Fiscal Year 2021-22 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual
Action Plan
Recommended Action: Conduct the hearing and adopt Draft Resolution 21-02
recommending approval of the FY 2020-21 CDBG Annual Action plan to the City
Council for final adoption
Tentative City Council hearing: June 15, 2021
A - Resolution No. 21-02 (FY 21-22 CDBG Annual Action Plan)
ST AFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this
teleconference meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disabilih) that needs specia7
assistance shotdd cal7 the Cih) Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at Least 48 hours in advance of the
meeting to arrange for assistance. by addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disabi7ih),
meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records wil7 be made availab(e
in the appropriate alternative format.
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A7?:!/ writings or documents provided to a majority of the members after publication of the agenda will
be made available for public inspection. P(ease contact the Cih) Clerk's Office in Cih) Hail located at
10300 Torre Avenue dur'mg normal business hours.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursua;rtt to Cupertino Municipa7 Code 2.08.100
written communications se;nt to the Cupertino City Cormcil Commissioners or Cih) staff concerning a
matter on the agenda are inchtded as supplemental material to the agendized item. These written
comrmmicatiorts are accessible to the public through t7ie City's website and kept'm packet archives. You
are hereby admo;nished'not to include any persona7 or private information in writtert commtmications to
the City that you do not wish to make public; doi;ng so shall constitute a waiver of any privacy rights
you may have 07? the information provided to the Cih).
Members of the public are entitled to address the members concerning any item that is described in the
notice or age;nda for this meeting, before or during consideration of that item. If you rnish to address the
members 07? any other item not on the agenda, you may do so during the public comment.
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TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATI TIO T HELB
SPREAD OF COVID-19
In accordance with Government Code 54953(e), this will be a teleconference meeting
without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Members of the public wishing comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) E-mail comments by 5:00p.m. on Wednesday, December 8to the Commission at
housing@cupertino.org. These e-mail comments will be received by the Commission
members before the meeting and posted to the City's website after the meeting.
2) E-mail comments during the times for public comment during the meeting to the
Commission at housing@cupertino.org. The staff liaison will read the emails into the
record, and display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3 minutes (subject to the
Chair's discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the public that wish to
share a document must email housing@cupertino.org prior to speaking.
3) Teleconferencing Instructions
Members of the public may observe the teleconference meeting or provide oral public
comments as follows:
Oral public comments will be accepted during the teleconference meeting. Comments may
be made during "oral communications" for matters not on the agenda, and during the
public comment period for each agenda item.
To address the Commission, click on the link below to register in advance and access the
meeting:
Online
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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=https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/r6gister/WNOkmPKshQymiGb7zFUOQpQ
Phone
5ial: (669) 900 6833 and enter Webinar ID: 910 6720 3813 (Type '9 to raise hand to speak)
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: 910 6720 3813
SIP: 91067203813@zoomcrc.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 Chair calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on "raise hand."
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.
ROLL CALL
APPROV AL OF MINUTES
1. $: Approve the October 14 Housing Cornrnission minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the October 14 Housing Commission minutes
1- Draft Minutes
POSTPONEMENTS
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persorxs wish'mg to address the Commission on any matter
within the jurisdiction of the Commissio;n arid not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3)
minutes. by most cases, State law vo'dl prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect
to a matter not ort the agenda.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
2.$: Introduction to Housing Element Update Process & Preparation for Mapping
Exercise
Recommended Action: Receive the informational presentation
EMC Memorandum- Housing Element Update
A- Housing Element Schedule 11-16-21
ST AFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
ADJOURNMENT
bt compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone voho is planning to attend this
te7ecortference meetirtg 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 irt advance of the
meetirtg to arrange for assistance. by addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability,
meetirtg agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records roill be made availaMe
in the appropriate alternative format.
Arty writings or documents provided to a majority of the members after publication of the agertda will
be made available for public inspection. Please corgtact the City Clerk's Office irt Cih) Hal7 located at
10300 Torre Avenue, Cuperti;no, California 95014, dur'mg normal business hours.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section
2.08.l00written commtutications sent to the Cupertino City Council Commissioners or City staff
cortcerning a matter 072 the agenda are included as supplementa7 material to the agendized item. These
written commurxications are accessible to the public through the City's website and kept in packet
archives. Do rtot'trtc7ude any personal or private irtformation'm written commurtications to the City
that you do not wish to make public, as written commurticatiorts are cortsidered public records and will
be made publicly available O?'l the City website.
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Members of the public are entitled to address the members concerning any item that is described'm the
notice or agenda for this meeting, before or during consideration of that item. If you wish to address the
members on any other item not on the agenda, you may do so during the public comment.
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
AGENDA
TelevisedSpecialMeetingJointStudySession-City%NOanninV ssion, asing
DA'I'E SiGNArURE
TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION TO HELP STOP THE
SPREAD OF COVID-19
In accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a
teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following
ways:
1) Tune to Comcast Channel 26 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 on your TV.
2) 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 comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) E-mail comments by 4:30p.m. on Tuesday, April 27to the Council at
citycouncil@cupertino.org, Planning Commission at planningcommission@cupertino.org
and the Housing Commission at housingcommission@cupertino.org. These e-mail
comments will also be forwarded to Councilmembers and Commission members by the
City Clerk's office before the meeting and posted to the City's website after the meeting.
2) E-mail comments during the times for public comment during the meeting to the City
Clerk at cityclerk@cupertino.org. The City-Clerk will read the emails into the record, and
display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3minutes (subject to the Mayor's
discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the public that wish to share a
document must email cityclerk@cupertino.org prior to speaking.
3) Teleconferencing Instmctions
Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the teleconference
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meeting as follows:
Public comments will be accepted'during:the teleconference meeting. Comments may be
made during the public comment period for each agenda item.
April 27, 2021
To address the City Council and Commissions, click on the link below to register in
advance and access the meeting:
' Onlin@ - o-
Register in advance for this webinar:
'a lit,tps://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WNHdnZkC4XSN2fdw-4mHtag
Phone
Dial: 669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID: 944 9867 1656 (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)
Meeting ID: 944 9867 1656
SIP: 94498671656@zoomcrc.com
After registering, you will receive a confirmahon email containing information about
joining the webinar.
Please read the following instnuctions 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. '1/Vhen the Mayor calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on "raise hand."
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.
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In compliarice with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to
attend this teleconference City Council 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 Council meeting to arrange for assistance.
In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, City Council meeting
agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made
available in the appropriate alternative format.
NOTICE AND CAL[ FOR A SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CUPERTINO CITY
COUNCI[, CUPERTINO PLANNING COMMISSION AND CUPERTINO HOUSING
COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special joint meeting of the Cupertino City Council,
Cupertino Planning Commission and Cupertino Housing Commission is hereby called for
Tuesday, April 27, 2021, commencing at 6:15 p.m. In accordance with Governor Newsom's
Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location.
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
STUDY SESSION
1.4: Special joint study session meeting with City Council, Planning Commission,
and Housing Commission on the Housing Element update.
Recommended Action: Tha't the City Council, Planning Commission, and Housing
Commission receive the report and provide any input to staff.
Staff Report
A - Baird + Driskell Memo
ADJOURNMENT
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 rtrdess a shorter tim is required by State or Federal law.
Prior to seeking judicial review of any adjudicatory (qriasi-jwlfic#ar) decision, interested persons must
file a petition for reconsideration within ten cale.ndar dgys of the date the City Clerk mails notice of the
City's decision. Reconsideratio;n petitions must ccnqgly voith the requirements of Cupertino Municipa{
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17? compliance with the Americans with Disab'dities Act (ADA), anyone who is plawing to attend this
teLeconference meeti;ng who is visuauy or hearing impaired or has any disabi[ih) that needs specia[
assistance sho'tdd call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at Least 48 hours in advance of the
meeting to arrange for assistance. by addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disabi7ih),
meeting agendas and writi;ngs distributed for the meeting that are pubiic records will be made availab7e
in the appropriate alternative format.
Arty writings or documents provided to a majority of the Cupertino City Counci7 after publication oj
the packet will be made availab(e for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office located at Cih) Hail,
10300 Torre Avenue, during norma7 business hours and in Counci7 packet archives linked from the
agenda/mi;nutes page 07? the Cupertino web site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Mu;nicipal Code 2.08.100
written communications sent to the Cupertino Cih) Council, Commissioners or Cih) staff concerning a
matter 07? the agenda are included as supp(ementa7 materia7 to the agendized item. These writtert
communications are accessib(e to the public through the Cih)'s website and kept in packet archives. You
are hereby admonished not to include any personal or private i;nformatio;n in written commrmications to
the Cih) that you do not wish to make public; doing so shall constitute a rnaiver of any privacy rights
you may have O?Z the information provided to the City.
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
AGEN8:,=,
In accordance with Governot Newsom's Executive Ot'der No-29-20, this will be a
teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following
ways:
1) Tune to Comcast Channel 26 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 on your TV.
2) 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 comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) E-mail comments by 4:30p.m. on Tuesday, March 30to 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.
2) E-mail comments during the times for public comment during the meeting to the City
Clerk at cityclerk@cupertino.org. The City Clerk will read the emails into the record, and
display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3minutes (subject to the Mayor's
discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the public that wish to share a
document must email cityclerk@cupertino.org prior to speaking.
3) Teleconferencing Instructions
Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the teleconference
meeting as follows:
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Oral public comments will be accepted during the teleconference meeting. Comments may
be made during "oral communications" for matters not on the agenda, and during the
public comment period for each agenda item.
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:
id W.ebEiE IDTh
Dial: 669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID: (Type *9 to raise hand to speak).
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)
Meeting ID: 930 G21G 773G
SIP: 93062167736@zoomcrc.com
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about
joining the webinar.
Please read the folIowing 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
instnuctions 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 l'raise hand."
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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to
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attend this teleconference City Council 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 Council meeting to arrange for assistance.
In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, City Council meeting
agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made
available in the appropriate alternative format.
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, March 30, 2021, commencing at 6:30 p.m. In accordance with Governor
Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a teleconference meeting without a
physical location. 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
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
1.Consider adopting a resolution approv'mg, the purchase of properFy at 10455
Torre Avenue, Cupertino (APN 369-40-009)
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 21-023 approving the purchase of the
property at 10455 Torre Avenue, Assessors' Parcel Number 369-40-009, from Rudd
Charitab Stephen Unitrust (Seller), in the amount of $4,450,000, authorizing the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents and related steps to complete the
acquisition.
2. Approve increased budget appropriation of $4,450,000 in the General Fund-Non
Departmental program for the purchase of the property.
A - Draft Resolution
STUDY SESSION
2.Review Council goals and prioritize potential Fiscal Year 2021-2022 City Work
Program items
Recommended Action: Review Council goals, prioritize items for the FY 2021-2022 City
Work Program, and provide input
A - FY 2021-2022 City Work Program Prioritization List 2
B - FY 2019-2020 City Work Program Items Delayed Due to COVID-19
C - FY 2020-2021 City Work Program Items
D - Commission and Audit Committee Proposals for FY 2021-2022 City Work Program
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ADJOURNMENT
The Cit'y of Cupertirto has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6; 7itigation
challengiyqg a fiyial decision of the City Cou;nci7 must be brought withiyq 90 days after a decisioyq is
am;tovmced rmless a shorter time is required by State or Federal law.
Prior to seeking judicial review of any adjudicatory (quasi-judicial) decision, interested persorys must
fire a petitioyi far reconsideration within ten calendar days of the date the City Clerk ynai7s notice of the
City's decisiort. Reconsideration petitions must comply with tlie requiremertts of Cupertino Municipal
Code §2.08.096. Contact the City C7erk's office for more information or go to
http:/lwwzo.cupertino.org/cityclerk for a reconsideratiori petition form.
77? compliance with the Americans zoitli Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this
teleconference meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special
assistance should cal7 the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the
meetiyig to arrayige for assistayice. In additioyq, upon request, iyi advance, by a persoyi with ct disability,
meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting tliat are pub'Lic records wi77 be made available
in the appropriate alternative format.
A7?3/ writi;ngs or documeyits provided to a majority of the Cupertino Ci% Counci7 after pub7icatio;n oj
the packet wi7l be made avaiLable for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office (ocated at City Hall,
10300 Torre Avertue, during normal business hours and in Counci7 packet archives Linked from the
agenda/minutes page on the Cupertino web site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursua;nt to Cupertino MunicipaL Code 2.08.100
written communications sent to the Cupertino City Covmcil Commissioners or City staff co;ncerninga
matter 07? the agenda are inc(uded as supp(ementa( materia7 to the agendized item. These written
communications are accessib(e to the public through the City's,website and kept in packet archives. You
are hereby admonished not to include any persortal or private information in written commurtications to
the City that you do not voish to make public; doing so shall constitute a waiver of any privacy rights
you may have on the information provided to the City.
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!ENALTY
:T 'llvl21
6:15 STED THE N TIC ' GENDA ON '-HE-
BULLETIN B,0 D Y HALL
Amended Regular Meeting Non-Televised Closed Ses4\a@\ NQ5) an Tele 4 (6:45)
update Subject, Recommended Action and Staff Report for Item No. 15 Turf Management
Sixth Amendment.
TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION TO HELP STOP THE
SPREAD OF COVID-19
In accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a
teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Members of the public wishing to observe the open session meeting may do so in one of
the following ways:
1) Tune to Comcast Channel 26 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 on your TV.
2) 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 comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) E-mail comments for closed or open session by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6 to the
Courtcil 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.
2) E-mail comments for closed or open session during the times for public comment during
the meeting to the City Clerk at cityclerk@cupertino.org. The City Clerk will read the
emails into the record, and display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3 minutes
(subject to the Mayor's discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the
public that wish to share a document must email cityclerk@cupertino.org prior to speaking.
3) Teleconferencing Instructions
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-Members of the "public may provide oral public comments during the teleconference
meeting-as follows:
Oral public comments will be accepted during the teleconference meeting. Comments may
be made during "oral communications" for matters not on the agenda, and during the
public comment period for each agenda item.
To address the City Council, click on the links below to access the closed and open session
meetings: a
CLOSED SESSION a ' -
Members of the public may provide oral public comments in open session prior to the
closed session teleconference meeting as follows:
To address the City Council, click on the link below to register in advance and access the
meeting:
Online
Join Meeting: https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/j/94718744854
Phone
Dial: 669-900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 947 1874 4854 (Type *9 to raise hand to speak).
OPEN SESSION
Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the open session
teleconference meeting as follows:
Oral public comments will be accepted during the open session teleconference meeting.
Comments may be made during "oral communications" for matters not on the agenda, and
during the public comment period for each agenda item.
To address the City Council, click on the link below to register in advance and access the
meeting:
Online
R e g i s t e r i n a d v a n c e f o r t h i s w e b i n a r :
https://city6fcuperhno.zoom.us/webinar/register/WNrXyOaqhfR-WftEAiA9LJqA
Phone
Dial: 669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID: 912 8578 7172 (Type *9 to raise hand to speak).
Unregistered participants will be called on by the last four digits of their phone number.
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Or an H.323/SIP room system:
H.323:
162.255.37.11 (US West)
Meeting ID: 912 8578 7172
SIP: 91285787172@zoomcrc.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. '1/Vhen the Mayor calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on "raise hand."
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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to
attend this teleconference City Council 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 Council meeting to arrange for assistance.
In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, City Council meeting
agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made
available in the appropriate alternative format.
ROLL CALt - 6:15 PM
CtOSED SESSION
1.$: Public Employee Employment (Gov't Code 54957(b)(1)); Title: City Attorney
Recruitment.
RECESS
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ROLL CALL - 6:45 PM
OPEN SESSION
PtEDGE OF AtLEGIANCE
CEREMONIAI, MATTERS AND PRESENT ATIONS
POSTPONEMENTS AND ORDERS OF THE DAY
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for perso;ns wishing to address the Council on any matter within
the jurisdiction of the Counci7 and not on the agenda. The total time for Ora7 Communications will
ordinar'dy be limited to one hour. Iridividua7 speakers are Limited to three (3) minutes. As necessary, the
Chair may fitrther limit the time allowed to individual speakers, or reschedule remaining comments to
the ertd of the meeting 07? a first come first heard basis, with priority given to students. In most case,s,
State Law roill prohibit the Council from discussing or making any decisions with respect to a matter
not listed 07? 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
referertce for factua7 information, request staff to report back concern'mg a matter, or request that an
item be added to a future City Counci7 agenda in response to public comment.
REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF (10 minutes)
2. $: Brief reports on councilmember activities and brief announcements
Recommended Action: . Receive brief reports on councilmember activities and brief
announcements
3. $: City Manager update on emergency response efforts
Recommended Action: Receive City Manager update on emergency response efforts
4. $: Report on Committee assignments
Recommended Action: Report on Committee assignments
CONSENT CALENDAR
Urdess 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 simultaneous[y.
5,%: Approve the February 6 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the February 6 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes (and Exhibit A)
B - Exhibit A
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6. l: Approve the March 16 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the March 16 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
7.l: Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 projects proposed to receive funding from the Road
Maintenaitce and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by Senate Bill I (SB 1)
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-024to list FY 2021-22projects
proposed to receive RMRA (SB 1) funding.
Staff Reoort
A - Draft Resolution
8. l: FY 2019-20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and related
supplemental reports.
Recommended Action: Accept the FY 2019-20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR) and related supplemental reports.
Staff Rei'iort
A - FY 19-20 CAFR
B - FY 19-20 GAGAS
C - FY 19-20 Appropriations Limit AUP
D - FY 19-20 TDA
E - FY 19-20 Investment AUP
9.l: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending January 31, 2021.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-021 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending January 31, 2021.
A - Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
10. l: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending February 08, 2021
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-025 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending February 08, 2021
A - Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
11. $: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending February 16, 2021
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-026 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending February 16, 2021
A - Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
12. $: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending February 22, 2021
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-027 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending February 22, 2021
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A - Draft Resohrtion
B - AP Report
13. $: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending February 28, 2021
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-028 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending February 28, 2021
A - Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
14. $: Consultant agreement for the Residential and Mixed-Use Residential Design
Standards Work Program item for the fiscal year 2020-21 and associated budget
modification.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 21-029 (Attachment
Ai to:
1) Award a consultant agreement for the Residential and Mixed-Use Residential Design
Standards Work Program item for the fiscal year 2020-21; and
2) Authorize the City manager to negotiate and execute a consultant agreement with
RRM Design Group to provide these services to the City, for an amount not to exceed
$226,757; and
3) Approve a Budget Modification #2021-114 to increase appropriations in 100-71-702
750-090 by $75,757 for the residential and mixed-use residential design standards for
the fiscal year 2020-21 Work Program.
A - Draft Resolution
B - Contract, Scope of Work, & Fee Estimate
15. $: Authorization of a Sixth Amendment to Agreement 15-206 between the City of
Cupertino and Professional Turf Management, extending the contract for one year and
resulting in $205,200 in new turf maintenance related expenses for FY 2021-22.
Recommended Action: Approve the Sixth Amendment of Agreement 15-206 between
the City of Cupertino and Professional Turf Management, extending the contract for
one 7ear and resulting in $205,200 in new turf maintenance related expenses for FY
2021-22.
A - Draft Agreement Sixth Amendment
B - Original Agreement Amendments 1-5
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
16. $: Municipal Code Amendments to adopt glazing and lighting regulations to
implement the Fiscal Year 2019/20 City Council Work Program items related to Dark
Sky and Bird-Safe Design. (Application No. MCA-2019-003arid MCA-2019-004;
Applicant: City of Cupertino; Location: City-wide)
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Recommended Action: That the City Council conduct the second reading and enact
Ordinance No. 21-2225 "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino
Amending City Code to add 19.102: Glass and Lighting Standards and to Amend
Chapter 19.40 Residential Hillside (RHS) Zones, Chapter 19.60 General Commercial
(GC) Zones, Chapter 19.72 Light Industrial (ML) and Industrial Park (MP) Zor+es, and
Chapter 19.124 Parking Regulations to Implement Bird-safe and Dark Sky Policies,"
(Attachment A) which includes a finding that the proposed actions are exempt from
CEQA.
Staff Report
A - Draft Ordinance No. 21-2225
B - Redlines from March 16 2021
PUB[IC HEARINGS
17. $: Consider whether to authorize the formal submission and processing of a
General Plan Amendment Authorization for a change to the Land Use Designation
from Low Density (1-5 DU/Ac.) to Low/ Medium Density (5-10 DU/Ac.), which would
allow construction of four small lot single family homes where one single family home
currently exists. Applicant(s): Homestead Homes; Application No(s)
GPAAuth-2020-001; Location: 19820 Homestead Road APN# 316-04-064
Recommended Action: That the City Council conduct the public hearing and:
1) Find that the proposed application is exempt from CEQA; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 21-030 approving the request for a General Plan Amendment;
or deny the request for a General Plan Amendment.
A - Draft Resolution
B - City Council Policy for General Plan Amendment Application Procedures
C - Project Plans
D - Project Description
E - Homestead Homes Feasibility Analysis, prepared by Kelly Snider of Land use Analysis
Entitlement Services. dated November 5. 2020.
F - Fiscal Analysis of the Homestead GPA Application, prepared by Economics and Planning Systems,
Inc.. dated December 23. 2020
18. $: Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program and Below Market Rate (BMR) Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) funding
allocations.
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21-031 recommending the FY 2021-22
CDBG and BMR AHF funding allocations.
2) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute FY 2021-22 CDBG and BMR
AHF funding agreements.
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A - Draft Resolution
B - FY 21-22 NOFA RFP
C - FY 2021-22 CDBG and BMR AHF Funding Application Descriptions
D- Housing Commission Resolution 21-01
19. $: Consider amendments to Cupertino Municipal Code Sections 19.56.030A
(Table 19.56.030) and 19.56.030F (Density Bonus Ordinance) to incentivize the
development of affordable housing by allowing for density bonuses of up to 40 percent
(Application No: MCA-2021-002; Applicant: City of Cupertino; Location: Citywide.
Recornrnended Action: That the City Council conduct the first reading of Ordinance
No. 21-2226, "An Ordinance of the City Co'u"icil of the City of Cupertino Amending
Cupertino Municipal Code Section 19.56.030A (Table 19.56.030) and 19.56.030F (Density
Bonus Ordinance) to Incentivize the Development of Affordable Housing by Allowing
for Density Bonuses of up to 40 Percent," which iricludes a finding that adoption of the
ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
A - Draft Ordinance
B- Sally Nielsen, Hausratli Economics Group, Economic Evaluation of City of Cupertino Housing
Progarn to Incentivize the Production of Affordable Housing
C - California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation and Western Center on Law & Pover'cy, Letter in
Opposition to AB 2345
20. $: Consideration of Municipal Code Amendments to the Cupertino Municipal
Code, Chapter I0.90, expanding existing policies to reduce exposure to secondhand
smoke, including in multi-unit housing, entryways, public events, service areas, and
outdoor worksites.
Recommended Action: 1. Reintroduce with amendments and conduct the first reading
of Ordinance No. 21-2227: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino
amending City Code Chapter 10.90 of Title 10 (Public Peace, Safety, and Morals) to
prohibit smoking in multi-unit housing and certain outdoor areas," which adds setback
requirements for designated smoking areas and includes detached ADUs and JADUs in
the regulations; or
2. Conduct the second reading and enact Ordinance No. 21-2224 "An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Cupertino amending City Code Chapter 10.90 of Title 10
(Public Peace, Safety, and Morals) to prohibit smoking in multi-unit housing and
certain outdoor areas."
Staff Report
A - Draft Ordinance 21-2224 to Regtilate Smoking (First Reading Approved on 3/2/21) Clean
B - Draft Ordinance 21-2224 to Regulate Smoking (First Reading Approved on 3/2/21i Redline
C - Revised Draft Ordinance to Regulate Smoking Clean
D - Revised Draft Ordinance to Regulate Smoking Redline
E - March 2, 2021 Staff Report
F - Tobacco Free Communities Policies in Saitta Clara County
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ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED (As necessary)
COUNCIL AND ST AFF COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Cupertino has adopted the provisions of Code of Civi7 Procedure §1094.6; litigation
chal(enging a fina7 decision of the City Courtcil must be brought zoith'm 90 days after a decision is
aymovmced unless a shorter time is required by State or Federal Law.
Prior to seeking judicia7 reviero of any adjudicatory (quasi-judicial) decision, i;nterested persons must
file a petition for reconsideration with'm ten calendar days of the date the City Clerk mails notice of the
City's decision. Reconsideration petitioyis must comply with the requireme;nts of Cuperti'no Mu;nicipal
Code §2.08.096. Contact the City Clerk's office for more information or go to
http://wwzo.cupertino.org/cityclerk for a reconsideration petition form.
17? compliayice with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is plarming to attend this
teleconference meeting roho is visualLy or hearing impaired or has any disabi(ity that rteeds specia7
assistance shoudd ca77 the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at 7east 48 hours in advance of the
meeting to arrange for assistance. In addition, upon request, in ctdvance, by a persort with a disability,
meeting agendas and writiyqgs distributed for the meet'mg that are public records wig( be made available
in the appropriate alternative format.
A??!/ writings or documents provided to a majority of the Cupertino City Cotozci7 after publication of
the packet will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office 7ocated at City Hall,
10300 Torre Avemte, during norma7 business hours and in Council packet archives linked from tlie
agenda/mi;nutes page 072 the Cupertino web site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursua;nt to Cupertino Municipal Code 2.08.100
written communications sertt to the Cupertino City Cotmcil Commissioners or City staff concerni;ng a
matter on the agenda are included as supplementa7 material to the agertdized item. These written
commtmications are accessible to the public through the City's website and kept iri packet archives. You
are hereby admonished not to include any personal or private information in written commvmications to
the City that you do not wish to make public; doing so shal7 constitute a waiver of any privacy rights
you may have on the information provided to the City.
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CITY OF
CUPERTINO
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PERJURYTHATOi'.I DATEi 'J'
TELECONFERENCE MEETING WITHOUT A PHYSICAL LOCATION
For more information:
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CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
The Mayor is the presiding officer of the City Council. Any member of
the public may speak on any item on the agenda for up to three
minutes. All statements and questions must be addressed to the
Mayor.
PUBIIC HEARINGS
The City Council is required by law to
hold public hearings on certain matters
prior to making its decision. Notice to
interested parties is given by legal
advertisement in the local newspaper of
general circulation at least 10 calendar
days preceding the hearing date.
Applications requiring public hearings
include change of zoning, variances, use
permits, and tentative maps.
COUNCIL MEETINGS
The City Council regularly meets the first
and third Tuesdays of each month. These
meetings are held at 6:45 p.m. Closed
sessions, when needed, are normally held
at 6:00 p.m. Closed sessions cover items
such as personnel,litigation, or the sale,
purchase, or lease of property. The law
requires certain actions taken in closed
session to be reported in open session.
Urgent business, holidays, or election
days may trigger special or adjourned
meetings. These meetings will be noticed
beforehand.
AGENDAS, MINUTES, AND PACKETS
AVAILABLE ON THE WEB
Agendas, minutes, and packets for
current and prior C3ty Council and
Planning Commission meetings are
available at www.cupertino.or@, or you
can purchase the items on CD.
CITY COUNCIL DECISION IS FINAL
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.cul'ertino.orz/index.as
px?pa@e=l25 for a reconsideration
petition form.
City Council hearings serve as a venue for the discussion of sometimes
divergent points of view. Please respect the opinions of others and
refrain from cheering or clapping. That may delay the meeting or
intimidate other persons wishing to express alternate views. Actions
that disrupt the meeting will result in a warning, followed by removal
if disruption continues.
Oral public comments will be accepted during the te.leconference
meeting. Comments may be made during "oral communications" for
matters not on the agenda, and during the public,co@zent period for
each agenda item. Identifying yourself is voluntary and. not required to
attend the meeting or provide comments.
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CUPERTINO
CITY OF CUPERTINO
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
This will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location.
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
6:30 PM
Televised Special Meeting (6:30)
TELECONFERENCE / PUB[IC PARTICIP ATION INFORMATION TO HELP STOP THE
SPREAD OF COVID-19
In accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a
teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in orie of the following
ways:
1) Tune to Comcast Channel 26 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 on your TV.
2) 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 comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) E-mail comments by 4:30p.m. on Tuesday, March 30to the Council at
citycouncil@cupertino.org. These e-mail comments will also be forwatded to
Councilmembers by the City Clerk's office before the meeting and posted to the City's
website after the meeting.
2) E-mail comments duri:ng the times for public comment during the meeting to the City
Clerk at cityclerk@cupertino.org. The City Clerk will read the emails into the record, and
display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3 minutes (subject to the Mayor's
discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the public that wish to share a
document must email cityclerk@cupertino.org prior to speaking.
3) Teleconferencing Instructions
Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the teleconference
meeting as follows:
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Oral public comments will be accepted during the teleconference meeting. Comments may
be made during 'loral communications" for matters not on the agenda, and during the
public comment period for each agenda item.
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/WNW3QNzHxSI2bgNkz3iIwmg
Phone
Dial: 669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID: 930 6216 7736 (Type '9 to raise hand to speak).
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)
Meeting ID: 930 6216 7736
SIP: 93062167736@zoomcrc.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 l'raise hand."
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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to
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attend this teleconference City Council 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 Council meeting to arrange for assistance.
In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, City Council meeting
agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made
available in the appropriate alternative format.
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, March 30, 2021, commencing at 6:30 p.m. In accordance with Governor
Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a teleconference meeting without a
physical location. 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 CAL[
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
1.l: Consider adopting a resolution approving the purchase of property at 10455
Torre Avenue, Cupertino (APN 369-40-009).
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 21-023 approving the purchase of the
property at 10455 Torre Avenue, Assessors' Parcel Number 369-40-009, from Rudd
Charitab Stephen Unitrust (Seller), in the amount of $4,450,000, authorizing the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents and related steps to complete the
acquisition.
2. Approve increased budget appropriation of $4,450,000 in the General Fund-Non
Departmental program for the purchase of the property.
Staff Rei:iort
A - Draft Resolution
STUDY SESSION
2.Review Council goals and prioritize potential Fiscal Year 2021-2022 City Work
Program items
Recommended Action: Review Council goals, prioritize items for the FY 2021-2022 City
Work Program, and provide input
A - FY 2021-2022 City Work Program Prioritization List 2
B - FY 2019-2020 City Work Program Items Delayed Due to COVID-19
C - FY 2020-2021 City Work Program Items
D - Commission and Audit Committee Proposals for FY 2021-2022 City Work Program
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ADJOURNMENT
The City of Cupertino has adopted the provisions of Code of Civi7 Procedure F31094.6; Litigation
challengiyig a final decision of the City Counci7 must be brought within 90 days after a decision is
annovmced vtrdess a shorter tiyne is required by State or Federal Law.
Prior to seeking judicial reviero of any adjudicatory (quasi-judicia7) decision, irtterested persons must
fire a petitioyi for reconsideration within ten calendar days of the date the City Clerk mails notice of the
City's decisio;n. Reconsideration petitions must comply roith tlie requiremertts of Cupert'mo Municipa7
Code §2.08.096. Contact the City Clerk's office for more information or go to
http://wwvo.cupertino.org/cityc7erk for a reconsideration petition form.
77? comp7iartce with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attertd this
teteconference meet'mg who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs specia7
assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at 7east 48 hours in advance of the
meetirtg to arrange for assistartce. In addition, upoyi request, iyi advarice, by a person with a disability,
meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records wiL7 be made available
'm the appropriate alternative format.
Art3/ writings or documents provided to a majority of the Cupertino City Council after publication oj
the packet roill be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office 7ocated at City Hail,
10300 Torre Avenue, during normal business Jiours and in Council packet archives linked from the
agenda/minutes page 07? the Cupertino web site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Piease be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code 2.08.100
written communications sent to the Cupertino City Council, Commissio'ners or City staff concerning a
matter 072 the agenda are irtcluded as supplemental materia7 to the agendized item. These written
communications qre accessible to the public through the City's website and kept in packet archives. You
are hereby admonished riot to i;nclude any personal or private information in written comrmmications to
the City t7iat you do not zoish to make public; doing so shall constitute a zoaiver of any privacy rights
you may have 07? the information provided to the City.
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THECITYCOUNCIL ANDSTAFF
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 j2.08.096. Contact the
City Clerk's office for more information or go to www.http://www.cupertino.org/index.aspx?page=l25 for a
reconsideration petition form.
COMMUNICATING WITH COUNCIL
All Council members:
Darcy Pau
Liang Chao
Kitty Moore
Hung Wei
Jon Robert Willey
Executive Assistant
City Hall
citycouncil@cupertino.org
DPaul@cupertino.org
LiangChao@cupertino.org
Kmoore@cupertino.org
HWei@cupertino.org
JWilley@cupertino.org
AshleyS@cupertino.org
www.cupertino.org
408 777-3195
408 777-3192
408 777-1398
408 777-3139
408 777-3193
408 777-8204
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)
Thursday (replay)
INTERNET
City Council and Planning Commission videos are available on demand at www.cupertino.org. Select I Want
To, View City Council meetings".
Friday (replay) 10:00 a.m.
Saturday (replay) 9:00a.m.
6 :45 p.m.
7 :00 p.m.
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)
Fire (Emergency)
Fire (Non-Emergency )
Garbage
Gas & Electricity
Recreation & Community
Services
Police (Emergency)
Police (Non-Emergency)
Public Health
Sanitary Sewers
Water
General Information and Comments
Santa Clara County Fire Dept. dispatch
Santa Clara County Fire Dept.
Recology South Bay
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
Quinlan Community Center
Santa Clara County Sheriff dispatch
Santa Clara County Sheriff
Santa Clara County Public Health
Cupertino Sanitary District
San Jose Water
California Water
(408) 777-CITY
911
(408) 378-4010
(408) 725-4020
1-800-7 43-5000
(408) 777 -3120
911
(408) 868-6600
(408) 732-3720
(408) 253-7071
(408) 279-7900
(650) 917-0152
CUPERTINO
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TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATIO
SPREAD OF COVID-19
:!MjNATURE
0 HE[P STOP THE
In accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a
teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Members of the public wishing to comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) E-mail commertts for the closed session by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24 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.
2) E-mail comments for the closed session during the time for public comment before the
meeting to the City Clerk at cityclerk@cupertino.org. The City Clerk will read the emails
into the record, and display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3 minutes (subject to
the Mayor's discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the public that
wish to share a document must email cityclerk@cupertino.org prior to speaking.
3) Teleconferencing Instructions
Members of the public may provide oral public comments in open session prior to the
closed session teleconference meeting as follows:
To address the City Council, click on the link below and access the meeting:
Online
Please click the link below to join the meeting:
https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/j/97055455427
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Phone
Dial 669-900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 970 5545 5427 (Type *9 to raise hand to speak)
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. If you wish to make an, oral public comment but do not wish to provide your name, you
rriay say "Cupertino Resident" or similar designation.
3, When the Mayor calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on "raise hand."
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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to
attend this teleconference City Council 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 Council meeting to arrange for assistance. In
addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, City Council meeting
agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made
available in the appropriate alternative format.
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, March 24, 2021, commencing at 6:15 p.m. In accordance with
Governor Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a teleconference meeting
without a physical location. Said special meeting shall be for the purpose of conducting
business on the subject matters listed below under the heading, "Special Meeting."
SPECIAL MEETING
RO[L CALL
CLOSED SESSION
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1.l: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation:
a. Huang Family v. City of Cupertino, Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No.
19CV347316.
b. City of Arcata et al. v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co., San Francisco Cointy Superior
Court Case No. CGC-20-585483
2. l: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation. Initiation of litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (three potential cases).
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Cupertino has adopted the provisions of Code of Civi7 Procedure §1094.6; litigation
challenging a fina7 decision of the City Courtci7 must be brought roithiyi 90 days after a decisioyq is
aymouiiced unless a shorter time is required by State or Federa7 law.
Prior to seeking judicia7 review of any adjudicatory (quasi-judicial) decision, interested persons must
fire a petition for reconsideration within teiq calendar days of the date the City C7erk mails notice of the
City's decision. Reconsideration petitioyqs must comply zoith the requireme;nts of Cupertino Municipal
Code §2.08.096. Contact the City Clerk's office for more information or go to
http://www.cupertino.org/cityclerk for a reconsideration petition form.
17? compliance with the Americans roith Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is plamii;ng to attend this
teleconference meeting zoho 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
meetirxg to arrartge for assistayzce. h't additioyq, upoyi request, 'm advayice, by a persoyi with a disability,
meetiyig agendas ayqd writ'mgs distributed for the meeting tliat are public records wil7 be made available
in the appropriate alternative formctt.
A7?!{ writings or documeyits provided to a majority of the Cupertirxo City Counci7 after publication of
the packet wil7 be made available for public iyispection'ni the City CLerk's Office Located at City Hail,
10300 Torre Avenue, dur'mg norma( business hours and in Council packet archives linked from the
agenda/minutes page 07? the Cupertino web site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuayqt to Cupertino Muyiicipal Code 2.08.100
written communications sent to the Cupertino City Council, Commissioners or City staff concerning a
matter 07? the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These written
commvmications are accessible to the public through the City's website and kept iyq packet archives. You
are hereby admonislied yiot to i;nclude any personal or private information in writte;n comrmmicatiorts to
the City that you do not zoish to make public; doing so shaL7 constitute a waiver of any privacy rig7its
you may have on the information provided to the City.
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CITY OF
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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TELECONFERENCE MEETING WITHOUT A PHYSICAL LOCATION
For more information:
(408) 777-3200 I www.cupertino.org
CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
The Mayor is the presiding officer of the City Council. Any member of
the public may speak on any item on the agenda for up to three
minutes. All statements and questions must be addressed to the
Mayor.
City Council hearings serve as a venue for the discussion of sometimes
divergent points of view. Please respect the opinions of others and
refrain from cheering or clapping. That may delay the meeting or
intimidate other persons wishing to express alternate views. Actions
that disrupt the meeting will result in a warning, followed by removal
if disruption continues.
Oral public comments will be accepted during the teleconference
meeting. Comments may be maae'during "oral corr;munications" for
matters not on the agenda, and during the public comment period for
each agenda item. Identifying yourself is voluntary and not required to
attend the meeting or provide comments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The City Council is required by law to
hold public hearings on certain matters
prior to making its decision. Notice to
interested parties is given by lega
advertisement in the local newspaper of
general circulation at least 10 calendar
days preceding the hearing date.
Applications requiring public hearings
include change of zoning, variances, use
permits, and tentative maps.
COUNCIL MEETINGS
The City Council regularly meets the first
andthirdTuesdaysofeachmonth. These
meetings are held at 6:45 p.m. Closed
sessions, when needed, are normally held
at 6:00 p.m. Closed sessions cover items
such as personnel,litigation, or the sale,
purchase, or lease of property. The law
requires certain actions taken in closed
session to be reported in open session.
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Urgent business, holidays, or election
elays may trigger special or adjourned
meetings. These meetings will be noticed
beforehand.
AGENDAS, MINUTES, AND PACKETS
AVAILABLE ON THE WEB
- -Agendas, minute-s,- -a
current and prior City Council and
Planning Commission meetings are
available at www.cupertino.org, or you
can purchase the items on CD.
CITI COUNCIL DECISION IS FINAL
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.as
for a reconsideration
petition form.
CITY OF CUPERTINO
AGENDA
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
This will be a teleconference meeting without a physical Iocation.
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
5:45 PM
Amended Televised Special Meeting Study Session (5:45) and Regular City Council Meeting (6:45)
Amended on 3/11/2021 at 5:13 pm to add the staff report for Special Meeting Study Session
Item No. 1.
TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION TO HELP STOP THE
SPREAD OF COVID-19
In accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a
teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following
ways:
1) Tune to Comcast Channel 26 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 on your TV.
2) 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 comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) E-mail comments by 4:30p.m. on Tuesday, March 16to 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.
2) E-mail comments during the times for public comment during the meeting to the City
Clerk at cityclerk@cupertino.org. The City Clerk will read the emails into the record, and
display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3minutes (subject to the Mayor's
discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the public that wish to share a
document must email cityclerk@cupertino.org prior to speaking.
3) Teleconferencing Instructions
Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the teleconference
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meeting as follows:
Oral public comments will be accepted during the teleconference meeting. Comments may
be made during "oral communications" for matters not on the agenda, and during the
public comment period for each agenda item.
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:
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to
attend this teleconference City Council 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 Council meeting to arrange for assistance.
In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, City Council meeting
agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made
available in the appropriate alternative format.
NOTICE AND CAtL 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, March 16, 2021, commencing at 5:45 p.m. In accordance with Governor
Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a teleconference meeting without a
physical location. Said special meeting shall be for the purpose of conducting business on
the subject matters listed below under the heading, "Special Meeting."
SPECIAL MEETING
ROLI, CALL
STUDY SESSION
1.Discussion regarding the County Board of Supervisors consideration of
Measure A funded potential acquisition of the shopping center site located at 10591 N.
De Anza Blvd. Cupertino, where Outback Steakhouse was located.
Recommended Action: Discussion regarding the County Board of Supervisors
consideration of Measure A funded potential acquisition of the shopping center site
located at 10591 N. De Anza Blvd. Cupertino, where Outback Steakhouse was located.
ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENT ATIONS
1.$: Certificates of Recognition for the winner and runner-up of the Drafting
Cupertino's Future Essay Contest.
Recornrnended Action: Present certificates of recognition for the winner and runner-up
for the Drafting Cupertino's Future Essay Contest.
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A - Certificates of Recognition
Agenda Mardl 16, 2021
POSTPONEMENTS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Council 07? any matter zoithin
the jurisdiction of the Council and not on the agenda. The total time for Oral Commwications wil7
ordinarily be Limited to one hour. Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. As necessary, the
Chair may further 7imit the time auozoed to i;ndividuar speakers, or reschedule remaining comments to
the ertd of the meeting 072 a first come first heard basis, with priority givert to students. In most cases,
State law zoill prohibit the Council from discussing or making arxy decisions roith respect to a matter
not listed o;n the ageryda. A councilmember may, however, briefly resportd to statements made or
questions posed by speakers. A counci(member may a(so ask a question for clarfication, provide a
referertce for factual information, request staff to report back concern'mg a matter, or request that arx
item be added to a future City Couttcil agetida in response to pub7ic comment.
REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF (10 minutes)
2. $: City Manager update on emergency response efforts
Recommended Action: Receive City Manager update on emergency response efforts
3. $: Report on Committee assignments
CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless there are separate discussions andlor actio'ns requested by council, staff or a member of the
public, it is requested that items urtder the Consent Ca7ertdar be acted O?? simuttaneous7y.
4.$: Approve the Febrriary 6 City Council minutes
Recornrnended Action: Approve the February 6 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minrites and Exhibit A additional redlines
B - Draft Minutes and Exhibit A clean version
C - Draft Exhibit A dean version
5. $: Approve the Mar* 2 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the March 2 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
6.l: Set application deadline and interview dates for six terms expiriiig on the Teen
Cornrnission.
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Recommended Action: Set application deadline and interview dates for six terms
expiring on the Teen Commission and approve:
1.) Applications due in the City Clerk's office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 7; and
2.) Interviews held beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 24 and Tuesday, May 25 (as
needed)
A - Adopted Resolution Governing Teen Commission Recniitment
$: Consider Renewal of Friendship City Relationships
Recommended Action: Approve renewal of Friendship City relationships with
Taichiu'ig and Yilan
Staff Report
A - Policies and Guidelines on Sister Cities, Friendship Cities, and International Delegations
B - Cupertino Friendslup Cities List
C - Cupertino-Taichruig Friendslnp City Committee Activity Report
D - (upertiiio-Yilan Friendship City Committee Activity Report
$: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending January 11, 2021
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-018 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending January 11, 2021
A - Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
l: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending January 19, 2021
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-019 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending January 19, 2021
A - Draft Resokition
B - AP Report
10. $: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending January 25, 2021
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-020 accepting Accomts Payable for
the period ending January 25, 2021
A - Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
11. l: Accept Accounts Paya'ble for the period ending January 31, 2021
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-021 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending January 31, 2021
A - Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
12, l: Approval of a Professional Services Contract between the City of Cupertino
and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for design of the De Anza Boulevard and
McClellan Road/Pacifica Drive Intersection Modifications Project.
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Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services
Contract between the City of Cupertino and Kirnley-Hom and Associates, Inc., in an
amount not-to-exceed $324,410 for design of the De Anza Boulevard and McClellan
Road/Pacifica Drive Intersection Modifications Project.
A - Draft Contract
13. $: Approval of a Master Agreement between the City of Cupertino and
Mesiti-Miller Engineering, Inc. (MME) to provide civil engineering services on various
Capital Improvement Projects.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Master Agreement
between the City of Cupertino and MME, Inc., iit the amount not to exceed $300,000 for
a term of approximately three years.
A - Draft Agreement
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. $: Municipal Code Amendments to adopt glazing and lighting regulations to
implement the Fiscal Year 2019/20 City Coiu'icil Work Program items related to Dark
Sky and Bird-Safe Design. (Application No. MCA-2019-003and MCA-2019-004;
Applicant: City of Cupertino; Location: City-wide)
Recommended Action: 'That the City Council conduct the first reading of Ordinance
No 21-2225 "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Amending City
Code to add 19.102: Glass and Lighting Standards and to Amend Chapter 19.40
Residential Hillside (RHS) Zones, Chapter 19.60General Commercial (GC) Zones,
Chapter 19.72 Light Industrial (ML) and Industrial Park (MP) Zones, and Chapter
19.l24Parking Regulations to Implement Bird-safe and Dark Sky Policies."
(Attachment A) which includes a finding that the proposed actions are exempt from
CEQA.
As an alternative to conducting the first reading, the City Council could conduct the
second reading of Ordinance No. 20-2219, the Bird-safe only regulations, to implement
previously introduced regulations (Attadunent B), which includes a finding that the
proposed actions are exempt from CEQA. Subsequently, the Council could conduct the
first reading of the Dark Sky regulations, to incorporate dark sky regulations into the
Bird-safe only Ordinance (Attachment C), whiai also includes a finding that the
proposed actions are exempt from CEQA,
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Staff Reoort
A - Bird-Safe and- Dark-Sky Ordinance
B - Ordinance No. 20-2210 (Bird-Safe Onlv Ordinance)
C - First Reading of Dark Sky regs incorporated into Bird Safe regs
D - Bird-Sensitive Areas Map
E - Glass Treatments
F - Letter from (upertino Cliamber of Commerce
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
15, $: Consider adopting a resolution affirming the City's commitment to stand in
solidarity with the Asian and Pacific Islander community
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-022 affirming the City's commitment
to stand in solidarity with the Asian and Pacific Islander community
A - Draft Resolution
16. l: 2020 General Plan Annual Report, including the General Plaii Annual Housing
Element Progress Report.
Recornrnended Action: That the City Coincil receive the General Plan Annual Review
Report, including the General Plan Annual Housing Element Progress Report
(Attachments A and B) and provide any input to staff.
Staff Reoort
A - General Plan Annual Report
B - General Plan Annual Housing Element Progress Report
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED (As necessary)
COUNCIL AND ST AFF COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
The Cih) of Cupertino has adopted the provisiorts of Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6; litigation
challenging a final decision of the City Courtcil must be brought rnithirt 90 days after a decision is
artrtounced unless a shorter time is required by State or Federal Law.
Prior to seeking judicia7 review of any adjudicatory (quasi-judicial) decisiort, interested persons must
file a petition for reconsideration within terx calendar days of the date the City Clerk mails notice of the
City's decisiort. Reconsideration petitions must comply with the requirements of Cupert'mo Municipa[
Code §2.08.096. Contact the Cih) Clerk's office. for more information or go to
htfp://www.cupertino.org/cih)clerk for a reconsiderahon petitiort form.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is p7a;tming to attend this
telecortference meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that rteeds special
assistartce should cau the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours irt advance of the
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meeting to arrange for assistartce. by addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disab'dity,
meeting agertdas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made avai7able
in the appropriate alternative format.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Cupertino City Council after publicatiorx of
the packet roill be made ava'dable for public inspection in the Cih) Clerk's Office Located at City Hall
10300 Torre Avettue, during norma7 business hours and in Courtcil packet archives linked from the
agenda/miamttes page 072 the Cupertino web site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: P4ease be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code 2.08.100
written communications sent to the Cupertino City Council Commissioners or City staff concerning a
matter 072 the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These written
communications are accessible to the public through the City's zoebsite and kept in packet archives. You
are hereby admonished not to irtclude any personal or private i4ormation'm zoritten comrmmications to
the Cih) that you do not wish to make public; doing so shall constitute a waiver of any privacy rights
you may have on the information provided to the City.
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THECITYCOuNCIL ANDSTAFF
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 C!ty 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=l25 for a
reconsideration petition form.
COMMUNICATING WITH COUNCIL
All Council members: citycouncil@cupertino.org
DarcyPaul DPaul@cupertino.org (408)777-3195
Liang Chao LiangChao@cupertino.org (408) 777-3192
Kitty Moore Kmoore@cupertino.org (408) 777-1398
HungWei HWei@cupertino.org (408)777-3139
Jon Robert Willey JWilley@cupertino.org (408) 777-3193
Executive ASSiStant AshleyS@cupertino.org (408) 777-8204
CityHall www.cupertino.org (408)777-CITY
Please note: the City Council discourages submission of written materials on the day of the meetinz as this does not
provide enough time to give the materials fair evaluation. tf j/all 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 i
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TJ:LEVISION
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service announcements, and other programs of community interest, on Channel 26 in Cupertino. The meetings
are shown at these times:
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INTERNET
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announcements.
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CUPERTINO
This will be
TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPA
SPREAD OF COVID-19
In accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a
teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
comment on an item on the agenda may do so in theMembers of the public wishing to
following ways:
1) E-mail comments for the closed session
Council at citycouncil@cupertino.org. These
Councilmembers by the City Clerk's office
website after the meeting.
by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23 to the
e-mail comments will also be forwarded to
before the meeting and posted to the City's
2) E-tt,ail comments for the closed session during the time for public comment before the
meeting to the City Clerk at cityclerk@cupertino.org. The City Clerk will read the emails
into the record, and display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3 minutes (subject to
the Mayor's discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the public that
wish to share a document must email cityclerk@cupertino.org prior to speaking.
3) Teleconferencing Instructions
Members of the public may provide oral public comments in open session prior to the
closed session teleconference meeting as follows:
To address the City Council, click on the link below and access the meeting:
Online
Please click the link below to join the meeting:
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3. When the Mayor calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on "raise hand."
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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to
attend this teleconference City Council 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 Council meeting to arrange for assistance. In
addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, City Council meeting
agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made
available in the appropriate alternative format.
NOTICE AND CAtL 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 23, 2021, commencing at 6:00p.m. In accordance with
Governor Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a teleconference meeting
without a physical location. 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 CAtt
CLOSED SESSION
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1.$: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation:
a. Huang Family v. City of Cupertino, Santa Clara Cor'u"ity Superior Court Case No.
19CV347316.
b. Carla Dearmitt v. City of Cupertino, Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No.:
20CV367431
c. City of Arcata et al. v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co., San Francisco County Superior
Court Case No. CGC-20-585483
d. Peter Plotzker v. City of Cupertino, Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No.:
19CV354371
2. $: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation. Initiation of litigation
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (two potential cases)
ADJOURNMENT
Tlie City of Cupertino has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6; Litigation
cha71enging a final decision of the City Council must be brought within 90 days after a decision is
anriounced vmless a shorter time is required by State or Federa7 Law.
Prior to seekiyig judicial reviero of any adjudicatory (quasi-judicia7) decision, interested persons must
file a petition for reconsideration within ten calendar days of the date the City CLerk ma'ds ;notice of the
City's decision. Recorisideration petitions must comply with the requirements of Cupertino Municipal
Code §2.08.096. Contact the City C(erk's office for more informatioyi or go to
http://wwzo.cupertino.org/cityclerk for a reconsideration petition form.
by compliance with the Americans with Disabi(ities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this
te7econference meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has a'ny disability that needs special
assistance shotdd ca77 tlie City C7erk's Office at 408-777-3223, at Least 6 hours in advance of the
meeting to arrange for assistance. Irt addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability,
meetirig agendas and writings distributed for the meet'mg that are public records wil7 be made available
iyi the appropriate alternative format.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Cupertino City Council after publication o7
the packet wil7 be made availab(e for public inspection iri the City Clerk's Office Located at City Hall,
10300 Torre Avemte, during norma7 business hours and in Council packet archives l'mked from the
agenda/minutes page 072 the Cupertino web site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: P4ease be advised that pursua;nt to Cupertino Municipal Code 2.08.100
written commuyiications sent to the Cupertino City Council Commissioners or City staff concerning a
matter on the agenda are 'trtchtded as supplemental materia7 to the agendized item. These written
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comm;imications are accessible to the pub(ic through tlie City's website and kept in packet archives. You
are hereby admonished ;not to include any personal or private information in writtert comrmmications to
the City that you do not wish to make public; doing so shall constitute a waiver of a;ny privacy rights
you may have 07? the information provided to the City.
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TELECONFERENCE MEETING WITHOUT A PHYSICAL LOCATION
For more information:
(408) 777-3200 I www.cupertino.org
CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
The (nayor is the presidin(,/officei of 'the' CitQE6uHciN ;Q9. ri'iJer of
*,';'the, public may speak on any item on the agenda for up t.o.three
,mianyte-.;aF'rffents: arid 'qiyestions must be,)dd;e-.i:;ed % theY
City Council hearings serve as ayenue for the discussion of some{times
divergent points of view. Please respect the opinions of others and
refrain from ch,eering or clapping. That may delay the meeting or
intimidate other persons wishing to express alternate views. Actions
that disrupt the meeting will result in a warning, followed by removal
if disruption continues.
Oral public comments will be accepted during the teleconference
meeting. Comments may be made during "oral communications" for
matters not on the agenda, and during the public comment period for
each agenda item. Identifying yourseff is volunfar9 and not required to
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PUBLICHEARINGS i
The City Council is required by law to
hold public hearings on certain matters
prior to making its decision. Notice to
interested parties is given by legal
advertisement in the local newspaper of
general circulation at least 10 calendar
days preceding the hearing date.
Applications requiring public hearings
include change of zoning, variances, use
permits, and tentative maps.
COUNCIL MEETINGS
The City Council regularly meets the first
and third Tuesdays ofeach month. These
meetings are held at 6:45 p.m. Closed
sessions, when needed, are normally held
at 6:00 p.m. Closed sessions cover items
such as personnel,litigation, or the sale,
purchase, or lease of property. The law
requires certain actions taken in closed
session to be reported in open session.
Urgent business, holidays, or election
days may trigger special or adjourned
meetings. These meetings will be noticed
beforehand.
AGENDAS, MINUTES, AND PACKETS
AV AILABLE ON THE WEB
Agendas, minutes, and packets for
current and prior City Council and
Planning Commission meetings are
available at www.cupertino.org, or you
can purchase the items on CD.
CITY COUNCIL DECISION IS FINAL
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.orz/index.as
for a reconsideration
petition form.
CUPERTINO
CITY OF CUPERTINO
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
This will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location.
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
5:30 PM
Televised Special Meeting Study Session (5:30) and Regular City Council Meeting (6:45)
TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION TO HELP STOP THE
SPREAD OF COVID-19
In accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a
teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following
ways:
1) Tune to Comcast Channel 26 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 on your TV.
2) 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 comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) E-mail comments by 4:30p.m. on Tuesday, February 16to 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.
2) E-mail comments during the times for public comment during the meeting to the City
Clerk at cityclerk@cupertino.org. The City Clerk will read the emails into the record, and
display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3minutes (subject to the Mayor's
discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the public that wish to share a
document must email cityclerk@cupertino.org prior to speaking.
3) Teleconferencing Instructions
Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the teleconference
meeting as follows:
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Oral public comments will be accepted during the teleconference meeting. Comments may
be made during "oral communications" for matters not on the agenda, and during the
public comment period for each agenda item.
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/WNOyIgaibLRx-sQ9gtnATMOw
Phone
Dial: 669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID: 952 2014 8783 (Type *9 to raise hand to speak).
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)
Meeting ID: 952 2014 8783
SIP: 95220148783@zoomcrc.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."
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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to
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attend this teleconference City Council 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 Council meeting to arrange for assistance.
In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, City Council meeting
agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made
available in the appropriate alternative format.
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 16, 2021, commencing at 5:30p.m. In accordance with
Governor Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a teleconference meeting
without a physical location. 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
STUDY SESSION
1.Study Session to compare standards for mixed-use developments aiid high
density residential guidelines with other cities.
Recommended Action: Receive presentation and provide any input to Staff
Staff Re'oort
A - Setbacks & Heights
B - Groind Level Design
C - FAR & Residential Density
D - Open Space
ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING
P[EDGE OF AttEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENT ATIONS
1.$: Certificates of Appreciation to the Cupertino Citizen Corps for their response
and support of the COVID-19 Test Sites
Recommended Action: Present Certificates of Appreciation to the Cupertino Citizen
Corps for their response and support of the COVID-19 Test Sites
A - Certificates of Recognition
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POSTPONEMENTS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persorys wishing to address the Council on any matter within
the jurisdiction of the Courtcil and rtot on the agertda. The total time for Ora7 Comm'tmicatiorts will
ordinarily be Limited to o;ne 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 w'dl prohibit the Courxcil from discuss'mg or making any decisions voith respect to a matter
not listed on the agenda.
REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF (10 minutes)
2. l: City Manager update on emergency response efforts
Recornrnended Action: Receive City Manager update on emergency response efforts
3. $: Report on Committee assignments
Recommended Action: Report on Committee assignments
4. $: Cupertino Union School District (CUSD) collaboration discussion update
Recommended Action: Receive Cupertino Union School District (CUSD) collaboration
discussion update
5.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Urdess there are separate discussions and/or actions requested by courtcil, staff or a member of the
pub7ic, it is requested that items under the Consent Calertdar be acted on simtdtaneously.
6.$: Approve the January 25 City Council minutes
Recornrnended Action: Approve the January 25 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
7.$: Approve the January 26 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the Januar5r 26 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
8. : Approve the February 2 City Council minutes
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Recommended Action: Approve the February 2 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
9.l: Accept Acco'cuits Payable for the period ending December 07, 2020
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-012 accepting Accoiuits Payable for
the period ending December 07, 2020
A - Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
10. $: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending December 14, 2020
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-013 accepting Accoiu"its Payable for
the period ending December 14, 2020
A - Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
11. $: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending December 23, 2020
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-014 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending December 23, 2020
A - Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
12. $: Treasurer's Investment Report for period ending December 31, 2020
Recommended Action: Accept staff report and provide recommendations.
Staff Report
A - Treasurer's Report 12-31-2020
B - Wells Fargo Cristodial Statement 12-31-2020
C - Wells Fargo Operating Statement 12-31-2020
D - Wells Fargo Workers Compensation Statement 12-31-2020
E - LAIF Statement 12-31-2020
13. $: Planning Commission's recornrnendation to select R 'Ray' Wang as the
Environmental Review Committee representative
Recommended Action: Accept the Planning Commission's recommendation to the
Environmental Review Committee
Staff Reoort
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
14. $: Consider and act on Ordinance No. 21-2220 adopting Municipal Code
Amendments to update existing Mobile Vending regulations, including conforming
edits to Titles 5 and 13 in the Municipal Code, for new regulations of Sidewalk Vending
in compliance with SB 946. Application No(s).: MCA-2020-004; Applicant(s): City of
Cupertino; Location: citywide.
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Recommended Action: Conduct the second readiiig and enact Ordinance No. 21-2220:
"An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending Chapter 5.04,
Busiiiess Licenses Generally, Chapter 5.20, Solicitors, Chapter 5.48, Mobile Vendors,
and Chapter 13.04, Parks" to:
A. Find that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA;
B. Adopt regulations to allow sidewalk vending in compliance with SB 946; aiid
C. Find that the restrictions and requirements contained in the regulations are directly
related to objective health, safety, and/or public weLfare concerns
Staff Report
A - Draft Ordinance No. 21-2200
15. : Consider and act on Ordinance No. 21-2222: "An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Cupertino Adding Chapter 2.100 ("Regulation of Lobbying
Activities") to Title 2 ("Administration and Personnel") of the Cupertino Municipal
Code"
Recommended Action: Conduct the second reading and enact Ordinaiice No. 21-2222:
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Adding Chapter 2.100
Regulation of Lobbying Activities") to Title 2 ("Administration and Personnel") of the
Cupertino Municipal Code," whidi includes a finding that adoption of the ordinance is
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
A - Draft Ordinance Regulating Lobbying Activity
B - Draft Ordinance Regulating Lobbying Activity - Redline
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. $: Consider and act on the proposed modification to an existing Use Permit
(U-2004-01) to amend the conditions of approval to anow 100% non-retail commercial
uses where only 50% are anowed. Application No(s).: M-2020-02; Applicant(s):
Catherine Chen; Location: 20130 Stevens Creek Blvd. APN#: 369-56-001
Recommended Action: That, consistent with the Planning Commission
recommendation, the City Council adopt Resolution No. 21-015 approving a Use
Permit Modification to an existing Use Permit (project M-2020-002)
Staff Reoort
A - Draft Resolutron recoinrnendutg approval of the Use Perit Modification (M-2020-002)
B - City Coincil Action Letter for U-2004-01, dated Mardi 3, 2005.
C - City Cottncil Action Letter for M-2009-07, dated October 12, 2009.
D - Plang Commission Resolution No. 6916
E - Letter by Richard Abdallah, Esq. of Abdallah Law Offices dated October 20, 2020
F - Letter by Sean O'Carroll, Senior Managing Director, Newmark Knight Frank, dated November 2,
2020
G - Floor and Site Plan
H - Public Comments
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17. $: Consideration of a Municipal Code Ainendment as part of tlie transition from
Level of Service (LOS) to Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), for a determining
traiisportation impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as
required by Sei'iate Bill (SB) 743.
Recommended Action: That the City Council conduct the first reading of Ordinance
No. 21-2223 "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Adding Title 17
aiid Chapter 17.08 to the Cupertiiio Municipal Code, Replaciiig Level of Service (LOS)
with Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) For Use in Traiisportation Analysis Pursuant to the
Califoinia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)" (Attachment A), as recommended by
the Plaiming Commission on January 26, 2021 to:
1. Find the proposed actions exempt from CEQA;
2. Add to the Cupertino Municipal Code Title 17 (Environmental Regulations) aiid
Chapter 17.08 (Vehicle Miles Traveled Staiidards), which establishes screening criteria,
a 14.4% VMT reduction threshold, and screening criteria for local-serving retail, 100%
affordable housing projects, and projects located within one-quarter mile of a
High-Quality Transit Corridor, for purposes of CEQA analysis.
Staff Report
A - Draft Ordinance
B - White Paper - Implementation Decisions for Cupertino
C - Summary of Neighboring Comrminity Decisions
18. l: Consider Resolution No. 21-016 approving correction to Building Fee Schedule
D - Standard Commercial Foundation with Podiurn
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-016 approving correction to Building
Fee Schedule D - Standard Commercial Foundation with Podium
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution
B - Matrix Consulting Group Fee Study March 2016
C - FY2020-21 Fee Schedrile D - Building Fees (redline)
D - FY2020-21 Fee Schedule D - Building Fees (clean)
E - CC Resolution No. 16-031 Rescinding Previous Fee Resolutions and Adopting User Fees
F - Matrix Consulting Grorip Memo 1-14-2021
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED (As necessary)
COUNCIL AND ST AFF COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Cupertino has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6; 7itigatiort
challenging a fmal decision of the City Council must be brought roithin 90 days after a decision is
armounced urdess a shorter time is required by State or Federal law.
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Prior to seeking')udicia7 review of any adjudicatory (quasi-judiciar) decision, 'mterested persons must
file a petition for recortsideratiort withirt tert calertdar 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 tlie Cih) Clerk's office for more information or go to
http://www.cupertirto.org/cih)cler7c for a reconsiderahon petition form.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is p(anning to attertd this
teleconference meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that rteeds special
assistance sho'tdd call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at Least 48 hours'm advance of the
meeting to arrange for assistance. h addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disabi(ity,
meeting agendas and voritings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made availaMe
'm the appropriate alternative format.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Cupertirto City Counci7 after publication oj
the packet wil7 be made available for public inspectiort in the Cih) CLerk's Office Located at City Hail,
10300 Torre Avenue, during normal business hours and in Counci7 packet archives Linked from the
agenda/m'mutes page on the Cupertino web site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code 2.08.100
written communications sent to the Cupertino City Courtcil Commissioners or City staff concerning a
matter on the agenda are 'mc7uded as supplemental material to the agendized item. These writtert
commurtications are accessible to the public through the City's website arid kept in packet archives. You
are hereby admonished not to include any persortal or private information'm writtert communications to
the City that you do not wish to make public; doing so shall constitute a zoaiver of arty privacy rights
you may have 07? the information provided to the City.
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THECITYCOUNCIL ANDSTAFF
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
- SCCTransportationAuthoritym
- 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.
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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 I
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=l25 for a
reconsideration petition form.
COMMUNICATING WITH COUNCIL
All Council members: citycouncil@cupertino.org
DarcyPaul DPaul@cupertino.org (408)777-3195
Liang Chao LiangChao@cupertino.org (408) 777-3192
Kitty Moore Kmoore@cupertino.org (408) 777-1398
HungWei HWei@cupertino.org (408)777-3139
Jon Robert Willey JWilley@cupertino.org (408) 777-3193
Executive Assistant AshleyS@cupertino.org (408) 777-8204
CityHall 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
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TELEVISION
The City Channel broadcasts City Council and Planning Commission meetings, as well as agenda previews, public
serviceannouncements,andotherprogramsofcommunityinterest,onChannel26inCupertino. Themeetings
are shown at these times:
Tuesday (live) 6:45p.m. Friday(replay) lO:OOa.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 "l Want
To, View City Council meetings".
News and community information can also be found at:
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https://twitter.com/CityofCupertino
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AUDIO I
Tune into Radio Cupertino, 1670 AM, for meeting announcements, public service messages, and emergency
announcements.
USEFULTELEPHONENUMBERS '
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Fire (Emergency) Santa Clara County Fire Dept. dispatch 911
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Garbage RecologySouthBay (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
SanitarySewers CupertinoSanitaryDistrict (408)253-7071
Water SanJoseWater (408)279-7900
CaliforniaWater (650)917-0152
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CUPERTINO
This will be a teleconferencp mpp.tin
Tuesday, Fe
6:00 B)
POSTED
Non-televised Special
TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPA
SPREAD OF COVID-19
In accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a
teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Members of the public wishing to comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) E-mail comments for the closed session by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9 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.
2) E-mail comments for the closed session during the time for public comment before the
meeting to the City Clerk at cityclerk@cupertino.org. The City Clerk will read the emails
into the record, and display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3 minutes (subject to
the Mayor's discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the public that
wish to share a document must email cityclerk@cupertino.org prior to speaking.
3) Teleconferencing Instructions
Members of the public may provide oral public comments in open session prior to the
closed session teleconference meeting as follows:
To address the City Council, click on the link below and access the meeting:
Online
Please click the link below to join the meeting:
https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/j/98951411146
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Phope
Dial 669-900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 989 5141 1146 (Type *9 to raise hand to speak)
Please read t-he following instructions carefffilly:
1. You can directly download the teleconference software or connect to the meeting in your
internet browser. If you aie using'your br6wser, 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. If you wish to make an oral public comment but do not wish to provide your name, you
may say "Cupertino Resident".qr s8m.il@rdesignation.
3. When the Mayor calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on "raise hand."
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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to
attend this teleconference City Council 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 Council meeting to arrange for assistance. In
addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, City Council meeting
agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made
available in the appropriate alternative format.
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 09, 2021, commencing at 6:00p.m. In accordance with
Governor Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a teleconference meeting
without a physical location. 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
CLOSED SESSION
1. $: Public Employee Structural Performance Evaluation (Gov't Code Section
54957(b)). Title: City Attorney
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ADJOURNMENT
The City of Cupertino has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6; Litigation
challengiyig a fiyqa7 decisio;n of the City Courtcil must be brought withiyi 90 days after a decisioyi is
amouyiced uyiless a sliorter time is required by State or FederaL law.
Prior to seek'mg judicictL review of any adjudicatory (quasi-judicial) decision, interested persons must
file a petition for reconsideratiori within ten calendar days of the date the City Clerk mails notice of the
City's decision. Reconsideration petitions must comply roith the requirements of Cupertino Municipar
Code §2.08.096. Contact the City Clerk's office for more information or go to
http:/lwwzo.cupertino.org/cityclerk for a reconsideration petition form.
Irx compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this
teleconference meeting zoho 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 advayice of the
meetiyig to arrange for assistayice. In addition, upoyi request, in advance, by a persoyi 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 w'dl be made avai(able for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office Located at City Hall,
10300 Torre Avemte, during norma7 business hours a'nd in Council packet archives Linked from the
agenda/minutes page on the Cupertino web site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipa7 Code 2.08.100
writte;n communications sent to the Cupertino City Council Commissioners or City staff concerning a
matter on the agenda are included as supp7ementa7 material to the ageridized item. These written
communicatio;ns are accessible to the public through the City's website and kept in packet archives. You
are hereby admonished not to include any personal or private information in written commtmications to
the City that you do not wish to make pub(ic; doing so sham( constitute a waiver of any privacy rights
you may have 072 the iriformation provided to the City.
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CITY OF
CUPERTINO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COU F SANTA CLARA
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MENT, S's"ATE UNDER PENALTY OF
P(TEIRMJEUiRY TaON( ,(DAarEI) PEE4SOIN1ALLY
TELECONFERENCE MEETING WITHOUT A PHYSICAL LOCATION
For more information:
(408) 777-3200 www.cupertino.org
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CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
The Mayor is the presiding officer of the City Council. Any member of
the public may speak on any item on the=agenda for up-to three
minutes. All statements and questions must be addressed to the
Mayor.
City Council hearings serve as a venue for the discussion of sometimes
divergent points of view. Please respect the opinions of others and
refrain from cheering or clapping. Th,at may delay the meeting or '
intimidate other persons wishing to express alternate views. Actions
that disrupt the meeting will result in a warning, followed by removal
if disruption continues.
Oral public comments will be accepted. during ;he teleconference
meeting; Comments may be made during "oral communications" for
matters not on the agenda, and during the public comment period for
each agenda item. Identifying yourself is voluntary and not required to
attend the meeting or I:irovide comments.
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the public to speak about l Speak card, and are allowed' up to
the agenda item l 3 minutes per individual. Council
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Council holds initial discussions
and/or a Councilmember makes a
-' motion and obtains a second.
The City Council then discusses and
deliberates on the motion(s) and
VOtes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The City Council is required by law to
hold public hearings on certain matters
prior to making its decision. Notice to
interested parties is given by legal
advertisement in the local newspaper of
general circulation at least 10 calendar
days preceding the hearing date.
Applications requiring public hearings
include change of zoning, variances, use
permits, and tentative maps.
COUNCIL MEETINGS
The City Council regularly meets the first
and third Tuesdays of each month. These
meetings are_ held at 6:45 p.m. Closed
sessions, when needed, are normally held
at 6:00 p.m. Closed sessions cover items
such as personnel,litigation, or the sale,
purchase, or lease of property. The law
requires certain actions taken in closed
session to be reported in open session.
Urgent business, holidays, or election
days may trigger special or adjourned
meetings. These meetings will be noticed
beforehand.
AGENDAS, MINUTES, AND PACKETS
AV AILABLE ON THE WEB
Agendas, minutes, and packets for
current and prior City Council and
Planning Commission me:etings are
available at www.cupertino.org, or you
can purchase the items on CD.
CITI COUNCIL DECISION IS FINAL
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.as
for a reconsideration
petition form.
CITY OF CUPERTINO
AGENDA
CUPERT!NO CITY COUNCIL
This will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location.
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
6:45 PM
TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION TO HELP STOP THE
SPREAD OF COVID-19
In accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a
teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following
ways:
1) Tune to Comcast Channel 26 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 on your TV.
2) 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 comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) E-mail comments by 5:00p.m. on Tuesday, February 2to 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.
2) E-mail comments during the times for public comment during the meeting to the City
Clerk at cityclerk@cupertino.org. The City Clerk will read the emails into the record, and
display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3 minutes (subject to the Mayor's
discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the public that wish to share a
document must email cityclerk@cupertino.org prior to speaking.
3) Teleconferencing Instnuctions
Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the teleconference
meeting as follows:
Oral public comments will be accepted during the teleconference meeting. Comments may
be made during "oral communications" for matters not on the agenda, and during the
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public comment period for each agenda item.
February 2, 2021
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/WNbimvL2HPQ52RfIaoTK24oA
Phone <,
Dial: 669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID: 942 7346 2156 (Type *9 to raise hand to speak).
Unregistered participants will be called on by the last four digits of their phone number.
Or an H.323/SIP room system:
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about
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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.
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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to
attend this teleconference City Council meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has
any disability that needs special assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at
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408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the Council meeting to arrange for assistance.
In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, City Coun,cil meeting
agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made
available in the appropriate alternative format.
P[EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROIL CALL
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENT ATIONS
1.$: Recognition of Fine Arts Commission Artists Award winners
Recommended Action: Present awards to Fine Arts Commission Artist Award winners
POSTPONEMENTS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Cowci7 on any matter zoithin
the jurisdiction of the Counci7 and not 072 the agenda. The total time for Oral Communications wil7
ordirtarily be Limited to one hour. Irtdividual speakers are Limited to three (3) minutes. As necessary, the
Chair may further Limit the time al7owed to individual speakers, or reschedule remaining comments to
the end of the meeting on a first come first heard basis, zoith priority given to students. Ivy most cases,
State law zoill prohibit the Council from discussing or makirtg any decisions with respect to a matter
not Listed O?2 the agenda.
REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF (10 minutes)
2. , $: City Manager update on emergency response efforts
Recommended Action: Receive City Manager update on emergency response efforts
3. $: Report on Committee assignments
Recornrnended Action: Report on Cornrnittee assignments
CONSENT CAtENDAR
Urtless there are separate discussions and/or actions requested by courxcil, staff or a member of the
public, it is requested that items under the Consent Calendar be acted orx simultaneously.
4. : Approve the January 19 City Council minutes
Recornrnended Action: Approve the January 19 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minrites
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5. $: Award of a construction contract for the Bubb Road Separated Bikeway
Improvements Project (Project 2020-06) for the construction of the separation of bike
lanes on Bubb Road, between McCldlan Road and Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Recommended Action: Award a construction contract for Bubb Road for a Separated
Bikeway Improvement Project, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the
amount of $663,247.50 with Granite Rock Company, and authorize the Director of
Public Works to execute any necessary change orders, up to the construction
contingency amount of $66,325.00, for a total authorized contract amount of $729,572.50
Staff Reoort
A - Draft Contract
B - Shuttle Stop Detail
6.$: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending October 12, 2020
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-003 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending October 12, 2020
A - Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
7.$: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending October 19, 2020
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-004 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending October 19, 2020
A - Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
8.$: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending October 26, 2020
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-005 accepting Accotu"its Payable for
the period ending October 26, 2020
A - Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
9.$: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending October 30, 2020
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-006 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending October 30, 2020
A - Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
10. $: Accept Accounts Payable for the periqd ending November 09, 2020
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-007 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending November 09, 2020
A - Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
11. $: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending November 16, 2020
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Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-008 acceptiitg Accounts Payable for
tlie period endiiig November 16, 2020
A - Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
12. $: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending November 23, 2020
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-009 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending November 23, 2020
A - Draft Resohition
B - AP Report
13. $: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending November 30, 2020
Recommended Action: Adopt Resoltition No. 21-010 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending November 30, 2020
A - Draft Resolution
Payment Register for Council 11.30.2020
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
14. $: Second reading of Ordinance No. 21-2220adopting Municipal Code
Amendments to update existing Mobile Vending regulations, including conforming
edits to Titles 5 and 13 in the Municipal Code, for new regulations of Sidewalk Vending
in compliance with SB 946. Application No(s).: MCA-2020-004; Applicant(s): City of
Cupertino; Location: citywide.
Recommended Action: Conduct the second reading and enact Ordinance No. 21-2220:
"An Ordinance of the City Coiu'icil of the City of Cupertino amending Chapter 5.04,
Business Licenses Generally, Chapter 5.20, Solicitors, Chapter 5.48, Mobile Vendors,
and Chapter 13.04, Parks" to:
A. find that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA;
B. Adopt regulations to allow sidewalk vending in compliance with SB 946; and
C. Find that the restrictions and requirements contained in the regulations are directly
related to objective health, safety, and/or public welfare concerns.
A - Draft Ordinance
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. $: Consider modifications to the Procedures for Processing General Plan
Amendment Applications to implement the Fiscal Year 2020/21 City Work Program
items related to quality of life. Application No(s).: CP-2020-003; Applicant(s): City of
Cupertino; Location: citywide
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Recommended Action: That the City Council:
1) Fiiid that the proposed action is exempt from CEQA; and
2)Adopt Resolution No. 21-011 Amending the Procedures for Processing GeneraI PIan
Amendment Applications
A - Draft Resolution CP-2020-003
B - Redlines
C - Planning Commission Resolution No. 6915
D - Proposed Workflow
E - Existing Workflow
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
16. $: Consider Municipal Code Amendments adding Chapter 2.100 ("Regulation of
Lobbying Activities") to Title 2 ("Administration and Personnel") of the Cupertino
Municipal Code to create lobbying registration and reporting requirements.
Recommended Action: Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 21-2222: "An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Adding Chapter 2.100
Regulation of Lobbying Activities") to Title 2 ("Administration and Personnel") of the
Cupertino Municipal Code," which includes a finding that adoption of the ordinance is
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
A - Draft Ordinance
B- San Jose Reporting Reqiirements
17. $: Consider adopting the 2021 Legislative Platform
Recommended Action: Adopt the proposed 2021 Legislative Platform
A- 2021 Proposed Legislative Platform
B- 2021 Proposed Legislative Platform - Redline Draft
ORAL COMMUNICATIONSa CONTINUED (As necessary)
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Cupertino has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6; litigation
challertging a final decision of the City Courtci7 must be brought within 90 days after a decision is
artrtounced urdess a shorter time is required by State or Federal law.
Prior to seeking judicial review of any adjudicatory (quasi-judiciaO 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. Reco;nsiderattort petitions must comply with the requiremertts of Cupertino Murzicipal
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Code §2.08.096. Corttact the Cih) Clerk's office for more
http://www.cupertino.org/cityc7erk for a reconsiderahort petitiort form.
February 2, 2021
i4ormation or go to
In compliance roith the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone ZL77?0 is planning to attend this
te7econference meeting who is visual(y or hear'mg impaired or has any disab'dity that needs special
assistance shouU call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours irt advance of the
meetirxg to arrange for assistance. by additiort, upon request, in advance, by a person voith a disability,
meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records wil7 be made availab7e
in the appropriate alternative format.
Any writings or documents provide4 to a majority of the Cupertino City Council after publicatiort of
the packet will be made availab'Le for pub7ic inspection in the Cih) Clerk's Office located at City Hall
10300 Torre Avenue, during normal busirtess hours and in Counci7 packet archives Linked from the
agenda/minutes page orb the Cupertiryo web site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: P4ease be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipa7 Code 2.08.100
written commurticatiorts sent to the Cupertirto City Council Commissioners or City staff concernirtg a
matter ort the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These writtert
communications are accessible to the public through the City's website and kept irt packet archives. You
are hereby admonished not to irtc(ude any perso;na7 or private informatiory in writtert communications to
the City that you do not zoish to make public; doing so shall constitute a waiver of any privacy rights
you may have O?2 the information provided to the City.
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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 age 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 reBional 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
- SCCTransportationAuthoritym
- 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 omcer, 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.
RESOIUTIONS
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.
I
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. i
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=l25 for a
reconsideration petition form.
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COMMUNICATINGWITHCOUNCIL '
All Council members: citycouncil@cupertino.org
DarcyPaul DPaul@cupertino.org (408)777-3195
Liang Chao LiangChao@cupertino.org (408) 777-3192
Kitty Moore Kmoore@cupertino.org (408) 777-1398
HungWei HWei@cupertino.org (408)777-3139
Jon Robert Willey JWilley@cupertino.org (408) 777-3193
Executive ASsiStant AshleyS@cupertino.org (408) 777-8204
CityHall www.cupertino.org (408)777-CITY
Please note: the City Council discourages submission of written materials on the day of the meetinz 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.
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service announcements, and other programs of community interest, on Channel 26 in Cupertino. The meetings
are shown at these times:
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INTERNET
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SPREAD OF COVID-19
In accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a
teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following
ways:
1) Tune to Comcast Channel 26 and AT&T U-Verse.Channel 99 on your TV.
2) 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 comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) E-mail comments by 4:30p.m. on Tuesday, January 19to the Council at
citycouncil@cupertino.org. These e-mail comments will also be fomarded to
C6uncilmembers by the City Clerk's office before the meeting and posted to the City's
website after the meeting.
2) E-mail comments during the times for public comment during the meeting to the City
Clerk at cityclerk@cupertino.org. The City Clerk will read the emails into the record, and
display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3minutes (subject to the Mayor's
discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the public that wish to share a
document must email cityclerk@cupertino.org prior to speaking.
3) Teleconferencing Instructions
Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the teleconference
meeting as follows:
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Oralpublic comme.nts will be accepted during the teleconference meeting. Comments may
pi made during 'loral communications" for matters not on the agenda, and during the
1 public comment period for each agenda item.
To address the City Council, click on the link below to register in advance and access the
'- meeting:
Online
=a Register in advance for this webinar:
https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WNyKTcygvgSLKPbttSGAveA
Phone
Dial: 669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID: 910 6192 3803 (Type *9 to raise hand to speak).
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)
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Meeting ID: 910 6192 3803
SIP: 91061923803@zoomcrc.com
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about
joining the webinar.
Please read the following instructions carefullyo
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."
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.
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to
attend this teleconference City Council 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 Council meeting to arrange for assistance.
In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, City Council meeting
agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made
available in the appropriate alternative format.
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, January 19, 2021, commencing at 5:30 p.m. In accordance with Governor
Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a teleconference meeting without a
physical location. Said special meeting shall be for the purpose of conducting business on
the subject matters listed below under the heading, "Special Meeting." The regular meeting
items will be heard at 6:45 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING
ROtL CALL - 5:30 PM
STUDY SESSION
1.l: Study Session on Lehigh Southwest Cement Company/Permanente Quarry
and Stevens Creek Quarry regarding Reclamation Plan Amendment and Use Permit
Applications to Cointy of Santa Clara.
Recommended Action: Receive the report and provide input to staff.
Staff Report
ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING
PtEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 6:45 PM
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENT ATIONS
1.$: Certificates of Recognition for Cupertino Science Fair winners who
participated in the 2020 Santa Clara County Synopsys Championship
Recommended Action: Present Certificates of Reco:tion toCupertino Science Fair
winners who participated in the 2020 Santa Clara County Synopsys Championship
A - Certificates of Recognition
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2.$: Proclamation to Stanford University in appreciation and acknowledgement of
their donation of trees to the City of Cupertino
Recommended Action: Present proclamation to Stanford University in appreciation
and acknowledgement of their donation of trees to the City of Cupertino
A - Prodamation
3. $: Prodamation to the Santa Clara County Library District for their excellent
response during COVID-19, providing continuing and invaluable resources to our
residents during this time, and for working to keep our community safe and mentally
healthy
Recommended Action: Present proclamation to the Santa Clara County Library District
for their excellent response during COVID-19, providing continuing and invaluable
resources to our residents during this time, and for working to keep our community
safe and rpentally healthy
A - Prodaination
4.$: Proclamation to the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh organization to support the
national campaign, "Health for Humanity - Yogathon" also known as "Surya
Namaskar Yajna" (Sun Salutation Yogathon) running from January 16th to January
31st, 2021
Recommended Action: Present proclamation to the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh
organization to support the national campaign, "Health for Humanity - Yogathon" also
known as "Surya Namaskar Yajna" (Sun Salutation Yogathon) running from January
16th to January 31st, 2021
A - Prodamation
POSTPONEMBNTS
5. $: Amending the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Fee Schedule to establish updated fees for
the Comrminity Gardens. This item has been continued to a date uncertain.
6.$: Approving City of Cupertino 2020 Transportation Impact Fee Nexus Study
Update, increasing the Transportation Impact Fees, and amending Schedule B of the
2020-21 Fee Schedule to incorporate the increased fees. This item has been continued to
March 2.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portiort of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Courtci( on any matter with'm
the jurisdictio;n of the Council and not on the agerida. The total time for Ora7 Commvmications wi(7
ordinari7y be 7imited 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
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the end of t7ie meet'mg on a first come first heard basis, zoith priority given to students. In most cases,
State law roil7 prohibit the Counci7 from discussing or making any decisions with respect to a matter
not listed on the agertda.
REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF (10 minutes)
7. l: City Manager update on emergency response efforts
Recommended Action: Receive City Manager update on emergency response efforts
8. l: Report on Committee assignments
Recommended Action: Report on Committee assignments
CONSENT CALENDAR
llrdess there are separate discussions andlor actions requested by council, staff or a member of the
public, it is requested that items uyider the Cortsent Calendar be acted 071 simultayieously.
9. l: Approve the December 15 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the December 15 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
10. l: License agreements with Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association (PCFMA)
to operate weekly Friday farmers market in the Creekside Park north parking lot and
with West Coast Faymers Market Association (WCFMA) to temporarily operate weekly
Sunday farmers market the Senior Center/Memorial Park parking lot.
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and exeaite a
license agreement with Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association (PCFMA) to use the
Creekside Park north parking lot for a weekly Friday farmers market; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a license agreement with West
Coast Farmers Market Association (WCFMA) to temporarily use the Senior
Center/Memorial Park parking lot for a weekly Sunday farmers market.
A - Draft License Agreement with PCFMA
B - Draft License Agreemnt with WCFMA
11. $: Increase the construction contingency budget for the McClellan Rmch
Preserve Community Garden Improvement Project (Project No. 2017-15) due to
COVID-19.
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Recommended Action: 1. Authorize an increase in the Construction Contingency
Budget from $64,930 to $280,530 for the McClellan Ranch Preserve Community Garden
Improvement Project; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 21-001 (Attachment A) to approve Budget Modification No.
2021-113 increasing appropriations in the Capital Improvement Fund 420-99-004 in the
amount of $125,600 funded from Capital Project Fund.
Staff Ret+ort
A - Draft Resolution
B - Contractor Proposal
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
12. $: Second reading of Ordinance No. 20-2218: "An ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Cupertino amending Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 6.24 (Garbage,
non-organic recycling and organic waste recycling collection and disposaI)"
Recommended Action: Conduct the second reading and enact Ordinance No. 20-2218:
"An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending Cupertino
Municipal Code Chapter 6.24 (Garbage, non-organic recycling and organic waste
recycling collection and disposal)"
A - Draft Ordinance
13. l: Second reading of Ordinance No. 20-2219adopting Municipal Code
Amendments to CMC to adopt bird safety development regulations to implement the
Fiscal Year 2020/21 City Council Work Program items related to bird safety.
(Application No. MCA-2019-004; Applicant: City of Cupertino; I,ocation: Citywide)
Recommended Action: Conduct the second Reading and enact Ordinance No. 20-2219
"An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending city code to add
Chapter 19.102: Bird Safe Development standards and to amend Chapter 19.08:
Definitions to implement Bird Safe regulations".
Staff Reoort
A. Draft Ordinance No. 20-2219
B - Redlines to draft ordinance language
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. %: Abatement of public nuisance from weeds or other fire hazards pursuant to
provisions of Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 9.08 and Resolution No. 20-136;
hearing for impacted property owners to contest the matter of proposed abatement.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-002 ordering abatement of public
nuisance from weeds or other fire hazards pursuant to provisions of Cupertino
Municipal Code Chapter 9.08 and Resolution No. 20-136; and conduct hearing for
impacted property owners to contest the matter of proposed abatement.
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A - Draft Resolution and Exhibit A
B - Weed Abatement Program Commencement Report (Exhibit A)
C - Cointy Letter to Propertv Owners to Abate Weeds
D - County Hearing Notice to Destroy Weeds and Program Fees
E - Minimum Fire Safety Standards Program Brochure
F - Return Reply Form (RRF) Sample
G - City Letter to Property Owners
H - Approved Resolution No. 20-136
15. l: Municipal Code Amendments to update existing Mobile Vending regulations,
including conforming edits to Titles 5 and 13 in the Municipal Code, adopting new
regulations for Sidewalk Vending in compliance with SB 946. Application No(s).:
MCA-2020-004; Applicant(s): City of Cupertino; Location: citywide. (Continued from
December 15).
Recommended Action: Conduct the public hearing and find:
1) Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 21-2220: "An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Cupertino amending Chapter 5.04, Business Licenses Generally,
Chapter 5.20, Solicitors, Chapter 5.48, Mobile Vendors, and Chapter 13.04, Parks" to:
A. find that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA;
B. Adopt regulations to allow sidewalk vending in compliance with SB 946; and
C. Find that the restrictions and requirements contained in the regulations are directly
related to objective health, safety, and/or public welfare concerns; and
2) Provide direction to staff regaarding whether to later present draft regulations to
allow and/or restrict certain Motorized (Mobile) Vendors consistent with its FY
2020-2021 Work Program Item.
Staff Re'oort
A - Draft Ordinance MCA-2020-04
B - SB 946
C - Planinng Commission Resolution No. 6913
D - Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 10-27-20
16. l: Municipal Code Amendments to adopt lighting regulations to implement the
Fiscal Year 2019/20 City Council Work Program items related to Dark Sky. (Application
No. MCA-2019-003; Applicant: City of Cupertino; Location: City-wide) (Continue4
from December 15)
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Recommended Action: That the City Council:
1) Find the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA; and
2) Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 21-2221 "An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Cupertino Amending City Code to rename and amend Chapter
19.102: Bird Safe Development Standards to Chapter 19.102: Glass and Lighting
Standards and to Amend Chapter 19.40 Residential Hillside (RHS) Zones, Chapter
19.60 General Commercial (GC) Zones, Chapter 19.72 Light Industrial (ML) and
Industrial Park (MP) Zones, and Chapter 19.l24Parking Regulations to Implement
Dark Sky Policies."
Staff Report
A - Draft Ordinance
B - Ordinance No. 20-2219 (Bird-Safe Ordinance)
C - Redline Ordinance
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
17.$: Approve the updated Commissioner Handbook
Recommended Action: Approve the updated Commissioner Handbook and provide
any input
Staff Report
A - Draft Commissioner Handbook
B - Commissioner Feedback
C - Subcommittee' Recommendations
D - Redline Draft Commissioner Handbook
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED (As necessary)
COUNCI[ AND ST AFF COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Cupertino has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6; 7itigation
challenging a final decision of the City Council must be brought withirt 90 days after a decision is
announced uyqless a shorter time is required by State or Federa7 law.
Prior to seeking judiciaL revieto of any adjudicatory (quasi-judicial) decision, interested persons must
file a petitiort for reconsideration with'm tert ca7ertdar days of the date the City Clerk mails notice of the
City's decision. Reco;nsideration petitioyis must CO772777!/ with the requirements of Cupertino Municipa(
Code §2.08.096. Contact the City Clerk's office for more information or go to
http://wwro.cupertino.org/cityc7erk for a reconsideration petition form.
In compliayice with the Americans with Disabi(ities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this
teleconference meet'mg zoho is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special
assista;qce should cal7 the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at Least 48 hours in advance of tlie
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meeting to arrange for assistance. 17? addition, upo;n request, in advance, by a perso;n with a disability,
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