HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC - 12.07.2021(Amended)CITY OF
CUPERTINO
AMENDED
AGENDA OF THE
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Televised Special Meeting Study Session (5:15) and
Regular Meeting, Mayor and Vice Mayor Election
and Oath of Office (6:45)
CITY COUNCIL
DARCY PAUL, MAYOR
LIANG CHAO, VICE MAYOR
KITTY MOORE, COUNCILMEMBER
HUNG WEI, COUNCILMEMBER
JON ROBERT W.ILLEY, COUNCILMEMBER
TELECONFERENCE MEETING WITHOUT A PHYSICAL LOCATION
For more information:
(408) 777-3200 l 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 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 provide comments.
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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 City Council and
Planning Commission meetings are
available at www.cupertino.orH, 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.org/index.as
for a reconsideration
petition form.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CITY OF
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Election and Oath of Office (6:45)
Amended at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 3, 2021 to add the Staff Report and Attachments
for Special Meeting Study Session Item 2 and to update the Recommended Action
TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION TO HELP STOP THE
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 to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following
ways:
1) Tune to Comcast Channel 26 and AT&T U-Verse Chanrtel 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 to comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) E-mail comments by 4:00p.m. on Tuesday, December 7to 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 Instructions
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Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the teleconference
meeting as follows:
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Oral publicicomments will be accepted during the teleconference meeting. Comments may
l be made duJri.mg "oral communicffitions".) for matters not on the agenda, and during the
link below to register in advance and access the
Online
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN5TuWmiEOQlmZKl8wG79jnw
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Dial: 669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID: 951 0939 4842 (Type *9 to raise hand to speak, *6 to
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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 l'Cupertino Resident" or similar designation.
3. When the Mayor calIs for the item on which you wish to speak, click on "raise hand," or,
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if you are calling in, press *9. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to
speak.
4. Whe:n called, please limit your remarks to the time allotted and the specific agenda topic,
unless your remarks pertain to Oral Communications in the Regular Meeting agenda,
which address items not on the agenda.
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, December 07, 2021, commencing at 5:15 p.m. In accordance with
Government Code 54953(e), this will be a teleconferertce meeting without a physical
location to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Said special meeting shall be for the purpose
of conducting business on the subject matters listed below under the heading, "Special
Meeting."
SPECIAL MEETING
ROLL CALL - 5:15 PM
STUDY SESSION
1.$: Discuss public engagement strategies
Recommended Action: Discuss public engagement strategies
Staff Re'oort
2.Information on Commissions and Committees in Cupertino and Other Cities
Recommended Action: Review analysis of commissions and committees in Cupertino
and in other cities, and provide direction to staff
A - Matrix of Commissions in Other Cities
B - Matrix of Committees in Other Cities
C - Scopes of Cornrnissions and Committees
ADJOURNMENT
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REGULAR MEETING
PLEDGE OF At,LEGIANCE - 6:45 PM
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENT ATIONS
$: Recognition of Archana Panda for receiving the President's Lifetime
Achievement Award from the AmeriCorps and the office of the President of the United
States
Recommended Action: Recognize Archana Panda for receiving the President's Lifetime
Achievement Award for her lifelong commitment to building a stronger nation through
volunteer service
A - Lifetime Achievement Award
l: Proclamation to Roger Lee upon his retirement and recognizing his dedicated,
service to the City of Cupertino
Recommended Action: Present proclamation to Roger Lee upon his retirement and
recognizing his dedicated service to the City of Cupertino
A - Prodamation
ELECTION OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR
3. l: Councilmembers elect Mayor
Recommended Action: Make nominations and elect Mayor
4. $: Councilmembers elect Vice Mayor
Recommended Action: Make nominations and elect Vice Mayor
OATH OF OFFICE
5. $: Oath of Office for Mayor
Recommended Action: Conduct Oath of Office for Mayor
6. l: Oath of Office for Vice Mayor
Recommended Action: Conduct Oath of Office for Vice Mayor
COMMENTS BY NEW MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR
$: Cornrnents by Vice Mayor
Recommended Action: Receive Comments by Vice Mayor
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8. l: Comments by Mayor
Recommended Action: Receive Comments by Mayor
COMMENTS BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND PUB[,IC
9. $: Comments by Councilmembers
Recommended Action: Comments by Councilmembers
10. $: Comments by the Public
Recommended Action: Receive Comments by the Public
POSTPONEMENTS AND ORDERS OF THE DAY
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meet'mg is reserved for persons wishing to address the Council 07? any matter within
the jurisdiction of the Council and not 072 the agenda. The total time for Ora7 Commrmications will
ordinarily be limited to one hour. Individual speakers are limited to three (3) mi;nutes. As ;necessary, the
Chair may further Limit the time auowed to'mdividual speakers, or reschedule remaining commertts to
the ertd of the meeting 07? a first come first heard basis, with priority givert to students. In most cases,
State Law roil7 prohibit the Counci) from discussing or making any decisions with respect to a matter
not Listed 07? the agenda. A counci7member may, however, briefly respond to statements made or
questions posed by speakers. A councilmember may also ask a question for clarification, provide a
reference for factua7 irtformation, request staff to report back concerning a matter, or request that an
item be added to a future City Cou;ncil agenda iyi response to public comment.
REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF (10 minutes)
11. %: Brief reports on councilmember activities and brief announcements
Recommended Action: Receive brief reports on councilmember activities and brief
announcements
12. $: Report on Committee assignments
Recommended Action: Report on Committee assignments
13. l: City Manager update
Recommended Action: Receive City Manager update on emergency response efforts
and other City business
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 14-28)
Unless there are separate discussiorts and/or actions requested by courtcil, staff or a member of the
pub(ic, it is requested that items under the Consent Calendar be acted 07? simultaneous7y.
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14. l: Approve the November 16 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the November 16 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
15, l: Approve the November 18 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the November 18 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
16. $: Set hearing date on January 18, 2022 to declare a public nuisance (from weeds)
and to consider objections for proposed removal; dedare properties as having potential
fire hazards from weeds or other potential nuisances for the Cupertino Weed
Abatement Program
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-112 declaring properties as having
potential fire hazards from weeds or other potential nuisances; and set hearing on
January 18, 2022 to declare a public nuisance and to consider objections for proposed
removal
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution and Exhibit A
B - 2022 Cupertino Commencement Report (Exhibit A)
17. $: Consider adopting a resolution authorizing the City to participate in two
proposed settlements to resolve lawsuits that seek to hold certain opioid
pharmaceutical supply chain participants accountable for the damage caused by their
misfeasance, nonfeasance, and malfeasance
Recornrnended Action:That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 21-113 authorizing
the City Attorney to complete and execute the Settlement Participation Forms to
authorize the City of Cupertino's participation in the Distributor and Janssen
Settlements, and to take such further actions as necessary to ensure that the City
receives settlement proceeds allocated to it under the Distributor and Janssen
Allocations Agreements
A - Draft Resolution
18. : Consider OPEB and Pension Section 115 Trust Investment Policy Adoption
Recornrnended Action: Consider adopting Resolution No. 21-114and No. 21-115
approving OPEB and Pension Section 115 Trust Investment Policies
A - OPEB Trust Investment Policy
B - OPEB Investment Policy Draft Resolution
C - Pension Trust Investment Policy
D - Pension Investment PoIicy Draft Resolution
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19. $: Consider the Mitigation Fee Act, the Annual and Five-Year Report for Fiscal
Year (FY) 2020/2021
Recommended Action: 1. Accept the Annual and Five-Year Review of the City of
Cupertino's Development Impact Fees (Government Code Section 66000 et seq.); and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 21-116 entitled "A Resolution of the Cupertino City Council
Approving the Annual and Five-Year Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year
(FY) Ending June 30 and Making Required Findings"
Staff Reoort
A - Annual and Five-Year Report for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2021
B - Draft Resolution
20. l: Consider authorizing execution of a Custodial Services Contract for Citywide
Custodial Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Custodial Services
Contract between the City of Cupertino and IMPEC Group Inc. (IMPEC) to provide
custodial services at various City facilities for three years, at an annual amount
not-to-exceed $1,062,364.61; and if performance is satisfactory, followed by up to two
additional years of servicea at an annual amount adjusted by the Consumer Price Index
(CPI)
Staff Report
A - City of Cupertino Facilities Receiving Custodial Services
B - Draft Contract for Custodial Services
21. l: Consider authorization to execute a Design Professional Services Agreement
between the City of Cupertino and MIG, Inc., for the All-Inclusive Playground at
Jollyman Park
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Design
Professional Services Agreement between the City and MIG, Inc. (MIG) to provide
design services for the Aal-Inclusive Playground (AIPG) at Jollyman Park in the amount
of $389,511; and
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute any necessary services or change
orders, up to a contingency amount of $77,900, for a total appropriation of $467,411
Staff Report
A - Draft Agreement
22. $: Consider authorization to execute a Design Professional Services Agreement
between the City of Cupertino and MIG, Inc. for the Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail
Master Plan
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Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Design
Professional Services Agreement between the City and MIG, Inc. (MIG) to provide
design services for the Lawrence-Mitty Master Plan in the amount of $293,784; and
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute any necessary services or change
orders, up to a contingency amount of $50,000, for a total appropriation of '!p343,784
Staff Report
A - Draft Design Professional Agreement
23. $: Consider a second amendment to Agreement 149, a Master Agreement
between the City of Cupertino and CSG Consultants, Inc. for Consultant Construction
Management services for various capital improvement projects
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment
to Agreement 149, a Master Agreement between the City of Cupertino and CSG
Consultants, Inc., increasing the appropriation by $200,000 for a total appropriation of
$738,045
Staff Report
A - Draft Second Amendment to Agreement 149 between the City of Cupertino and CSG Consultants,
Inc.
24. $: Consider donations from the Library Foundation for the Cupertino Library
Expansion Project
Recommended Action: Authorize the City of Cupertino to accept all monetary
donations from the Cupertino Library Foundation for the Library Expansion Project
(Project No. 2020-03) in accordance with the City Donation Policy (Attachment A)
Staff Re'oort
A - Resolution 17-102 and Attached Donation Policy
B - Completed Standard Donation Form
25. $: Application for Alcohol Beverage License for Chocobiscuits Inc (dba Cap't
Loui), 19700 Vallco Parkway, Ste. 150
Recommended Action: Recommend approval to the California Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control of the application for Alcohol Beverage License for
Chocobiscuits Inc (dba Cap't Loui), 19700 Vallco Parkway, Ste. 150
Staff Report
A - Application
26. l: Application for Alcohol Beverage License for Dough Zone NCAO8 LLC (dba
Dough Zone Dumpling House), 19600 Vallco Parkway, Ste. 130
Recommended Action: Recommend approval to the California Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control of the application for Alcohol Beverage License for Dough
Zone NCAO8 LLC (dba Dough Zone Dumpling House), 19600 Vallco Parkway, Ste. 130
Staff Report
A - Application
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27. $: Application for Alcohol Beverage License for Hanlin Tea Room, Inc. (dba
Hanlin Tea Room), 10271 Torre Avenue
Recommended Action: Recommend approval to the California Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control of the application for Alcohol Beverage License for Hanlin
Tea Room, Inc. (dba Hanlin Tea Room), 10271 Torre Avenue
Staff Report
A - Application
28, $: Application for Alcohol Beverage License for 20010 Partners LLC (dba Sweet
Maple), 20010 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Recommended Action: Recommend approval to the California Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control of the application for Alcohol Beverage License for 20010
Partners LLC (dba Sweet Maple), 20010 Stevens Creek Blvd
A - Application
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
29. l: Consider conducting a second reading of an ordinance to make minor and
technical corrections to the Cupertino Municipal Code as follows: (1) enacting new
Sections 2.36.085 and 2.74.075 and new Chapter 2.110; (2) amending Sections 1.12.010,
2.48.020, 2.60.050, 2.68.050, 2.74.040, 2.80.090, 2.86.070, 2.92.090, 3.23.060, 8.06.030,
14.04.125, 14.18.090, 16.52.043, 16.52.053, 18.04.020, 19.102.030, and 19.104.220 and Table
19.124.040; and (3) repealing Section 11.08.020
Recommended Action: That the City Council conduct the second reading and enact
Ordinance No. 21-2234: "An Ordinance of the City Cou"icil of the City of Cupertino to
update the Municipal Code to improve City operations and bring the Cupertino
Municipal Code up to date by (1) enacting new Sections 2.36.085 and 2.74.075 and new
Chapter 2.110; (2) amending Sections 1.12.010, 2.48.020, 2.60.050, 2.68.050, 2.74.040,
2.80.090, 2.86.070, 2.92.090, 3.23.060, 8.06.030, 14.04.125, 14.18.090, 16.52.043, 16.52.053,
18.04.020, 19.102.030, and 19.104.220 and Table 19.124.040; and (3) repealing section
11.08.020"
A - Draft Ordinance
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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30. $: Consider modifications to the approved Westport Development project which
incIude adjusting unit mix in the assisted Iiving faciIity (Building 1) to 123 assisted
living units and 35 memory care rooms, reclassification of approximately 8,000 square
feet of public dining area to private dinning, reducing the undergrou'id parking to
reflect adjustments m uses, and reduction of massing on the top floor to accommodate a
sixth floor aqua therapy pool; (Application No(s): M-2021-002, ASA-2021-007,
EXC-2021-003; Applicant(s): Related California (Cascade Zak); Location: 21267 Stevens
Creek Boulevard; APN #326-27-043)
Recommended Action: Consider the evidence presented and determine whether to
adopt the following resolutions approving the proposed project modifications:
1. Resolution No. 21-117 approving the Heart of the City Exception (EXC-2021-003);
2. Resolution No. 21-118 approving the Modified Development Permit (M-2021-002);
and
3. Resolution No. 21-119 approving the Architectural and Site Approval Permit (ASA-
2021-007)
If the City Council wishes to deny the project, adopt the following resolution:
1. Resolution No. 20-120 denying Development Permit (M-2021-002), Architectural
and Site Approval Permit (ASA-2021-002), and Heart of the City Exception (EXC-2021-
A - Draft Resolution for EXC-2021-003
B - Draft Resolution for M-2021-002
C - Draft Resolution for ASA-2021-007
D - Draft Resolution for Denial
E - Letter from Matthew Witte and Mark Alexander to Cupertino City Staff & Council dated October 4
2021
F - Project Plans
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
31. l: Consider an Interim Ordinance to implement new state legislation (Senate Bill
9), that provides for ministerial approval of up to two units and/or a lot split in a
residential single-family zone (Application No.: MCA-2021-005; Applicant: City of
Cupertino; Location: Citywide in all residential single family zones)
Recommended Action: Conduct the first and only reading and enact Interim
Ordinance No. 21-2235: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino
adding or Aanending Cupertino Municipal Code Sections 18.20.170, 19.08.030,
19.12.030, 19.28.040, 19.28.110, 19.40.050, 19.40.060, 19.40.090, and 19.ll2.060to adopt
standards for ministerial approval of duplexes and lot splits in single-family residence
districts"
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A - Draft Interim Ordinance No. 21- 2235
B - Senate Bill 9 (2021, Atkins)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED (As necessary)
COUNCIL AND ST AFF COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
32. $: Adjourn in memory of City of Cupertino employee Edwin Gutierrez
The City of Cupertino has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6; 7itigation
challenging a fmal decision of the City Counci7 must be brought zoithirt 90 days after a decision is
aymovmced uyiless a shorter time is required by State or Federa7 law.
Prior to seeking judicial reviezo of any adjudicatory (quasi-judicial) decisio;n, interested persons must
file a petition for recortsideration with'm ten calendar days of the date the City Clerk mai(s notice of the
City's decision. Reconsideration petitions must comply with the requiremertts of Cupertino Municipa[
Code §2.08.096. Contact the City Clerk's office for more information or go to
http://wwzo.cupertirto.org/cityclerk for a reconsideration petition form.
Iff compliance with the America;ns with Disabi7ities Act (ADA), anyone who is platming to attend this
teLeconfere;nce meeting who is visuauy or hear'mg 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
meeting to arrange for assistance. Z?? additiort, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability,
meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records wiu be made avai7able
'try the appropriate alternative format.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Cupertino City Counci7 after pub7icatiort of
the packet will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office Located at City Hau,
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014, during norma7 busi;ness hours; and in Council
packet archives linked from the agenda/minutes page on the Cupertino web site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipa7 Code section
2.08.l00written commtmications sertt to the Cupertino City Council Commissio;ners or City staff
concerning a matter 07? the agenda are included as supplementa7 materiaL to the agendized item. These
written communications are accessible to the public through the City's website and kept in packet
archives. Do not include any personal or private irtformation in written commvmicatio;ns to the City
that you do not roish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and wig(
be made publicly avai7able on the City website.
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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 §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
LiangChao 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 manager@cupertino.org (408) 777-3212
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
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