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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:
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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
Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the teleconference
meeting as follows:
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€- , Oral public commerits fflill' bea accepted during the teleconference meeting. Comments may
'a;,l 0 be made'-during oral commffinic:i'4ions" for matters not on the agenda, and during the
4 . public comtnJent period far each agenda item.
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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.
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if you are caJIing in, press *9. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to
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4, When 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 teleconference 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
ROLI, CALL - 5:15 PM
STUDY SESSION
1.$: Discuss public engagement strategies
Recommended Action: Discuss public engagement strategies
Staff Report
2.$: 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
Staff Report (to be posted in a forthcoming amended agenda)
ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 6:45 PM
ROLL CALL
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CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENT ATIONS
$: Recognition of Ar*ana Panda for receiving the President's Lifetime
Aa'fflevement 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
$: 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. $: 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. $: Oath of Office for Vice Mayor
Recornrnended Action: Conduct Oath of Office for Vice Mayor
COMMENTS BY NEW MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR
7. $: Comments by Vice Mayor
Recommended Action: Receive Comments by Vice Mayor
8. $: Comments by Mayor
Recornrnended Action: Receive Comments by Mayor
COMMENTS BY COUNCILMEMBERS AND PUBtIC
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9. $: Comments by Councilmembers
Recommended Action: Comments by Councilmembers
10. $: Cornrnents by the Public
Recommended Action: Receive Cornrnents by the Public
POSTPONEMENTS AND ORDERS OF THE DAY
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Counci7 07? any matter withiry
the jurisdiction of the Cou;nci7 and not on the agenda. The total time for Oral Communicatiorts will
ordinarily be limited to one hour. Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. As rxecessary, the
Chair may further Limit the time allozoed to'mdividual speakers, or reschedule rema'mirtg comme;nts to
the end of the meeting on a first come first heard basis, with priority given to students. Irt most cases,
State lazo will prohibit the Council from discussing or making any decisiorts with respect to a matter
riot Listed on the agertda. A courtcilmember may, however, briefly respond to statements made or
questions posed by speakers. A councilmember may also ask a question for clarificatio;n, provide a
referertce for factua7 information, request staff to report back concerning 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)
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. $: City Manager update
Recommended Action: Receive City Manager update on emergency response efforts
and other City business
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 14-28)
Urtless there are separate discussions and/or actions requested by council, staff or a member of the
public, it is requested that items under the Consent Calendar be acted on simultaneously.
14. $: Approve the November 16 City Council minutes
Recornrnended Action: Approve the November 16 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
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15. $: 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; declare 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
A - Draft Resolution and Exhibit A
B - 2022 Cupertino Commencement Report (Exhibit A)
17. $: Consider adopting a resolution authorizing the City to parhcipate 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
Recommended 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
Staff Report
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
Staff Report
A - OPEB Trust Investment Policy
B - OPEB Investment Policy Draft Resolution
C - Pension Trust Investment Policy
D - Pension Investment Policy Draft Resolution
19. $: Consider the Mitigation Fee Act, the Annual and Five-Year Report for FiscaI
Year (FY) 2020/2021
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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. $: Consider authorizing execution of a Custodial Services Contract for Citywide
Custodial Services
Recornrnended 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, fonowed by up to two
additional years of service at an annual amount adjusted by the Consumer Price Index
(CPI)
A - City of Cupertino Facilities Receiving Custodial Services
B - Draft Contract for Custodial Services
21. $: 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
RecornrnendedAction: 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 All-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 *ange
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
RecornmendedAction: 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 $343,784
Staff Reoort
A - Draft Design Professional Agreement
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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,
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 Report
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. $: Application for Alcohol Beverage License for Dough Zone NCAO8 LLC (dba
Dough Zone Durnpling 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
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
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A - Application
28. $: Application for Alcohol Beverage License for 20010 Partners LLC (dba Sweet
Maple), 20010 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Recornrnended 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
Staff Report
A - Application
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
29. $: 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 Council 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
30. $: Consider modifications to the approved Westport Development project which
include adjusting unit mix in the assisted living facility (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 dining, reducing the underground parking to
reflect adjustments in 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)
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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. $: 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 Amending 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 19.112.060 to adopt
standards for ministerial approval of duplexes and lot splits in single-family residence
districts"
Staff Reoort
A - Draft Interim Ordinance No. 22- 2235
B - Senate Bill9 (2021, Atkins)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED (As necessary)
COUNCIL AND ST AFF COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
32. l: Adjourn in memory of City of Cupertino employee Edwin Gutierrez
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The Cih) of Cupert'mo has adopted the provisiorys of Code of Civi( Procedure §1094.6; (itigation
chal7enging a final decision of the Cih) Council must be brought roith'm 90 days after a decision is
armounced urdess a shorter time is required by State or Federal Law.
Prior to seeking judicial review of any adjudicatory (quasi-judicial) decisiort, irxterested persons must
file a petition for reconsideration within ten calendar days of the date the City Clerk mails notice of the
City's decision. Reconsideratio;n petitions must comply with the requiremertts of Cupertino Municipal
Code §2.08.096. Co;ntact the Cih) Clerk's office for more information or go to
http://roww.cupertino.org/cih)clerk for a recortsideratiort petition form.
Irt compliance with the Americans with Disabi7ities Act (ADA), artyone who is plartn'mg 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 advartce of the
meeting to arrartge for assistance. by additiort, upon request, in adva;nce, by a persort roith a disability,
meeting agendas and writirtgs distributed for the meet'mg that are public records zoil7 be made ava'dable
in the appropriate alter;native format.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Cupert'mo City Council after publication oj
the packet will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office located at City Hall,
10300 Torre Avertue, Cupertino, Ca7ifornia 95014, during normal business hours; and in Courtcil
packet archives linked from the agertda/minutes page on the Cupertirto web site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: P4ease be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipa7 Code section
2.08.100 written communicatiorts sent to the Cupertino Ci% Council, Commissioners or Cih) staff
concerrting a matter on the agenda are included as supp7emerxta7 material to the agendized item. These
written commurticatiorts are accessible to the public through the City's website and kept'm packet
archives. Do not'mclude any personal or private i4ormation irt written communications to the City
that you do not roish to make public, as writtert communications are considered public records and will
be made publicly available O?2 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
- SantaClaraValleyWaterCommissionandWaterDistrict
- 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
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.
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