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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 telecor)ference
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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G-,, Council motion and obtains a second.
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deliberates on the motion(s) and
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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 firstI
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.org, or you
can purchase the items on CD.
CITY COUNCII DECISION IS FINAI
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.
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CUPERTINO
CITY OF CUPERTINO
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
This will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location.
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
6:45 PM
Amended Televised Regular Meeting
Amended at 4:20 p.m. on Friday, August 13, 2021 to update the staff report for item 19
Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement for Plan Check Services for the
Westport Cupertino Project.
TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION TO HELP STOP THE
SPREAD OF COVID-19
In accordance with Govetnor 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 to comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) E-mail comments by 4:30p.m. on Tuesday, August 17to 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
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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 link below to register in advance and access the
meeting:
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Register in advance for this webinar:
https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WNaiDQPoFiSX27gRHiXOXEbw
Phone
Dial: 669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID: 980 2090 9915 (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: 980 2090 9915
SIP: 98020909915@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," or,
if you are calling in, press *9. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to
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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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENT ATIONS
1.l: Presentation from the Santa Clara Valley Urban Forestry Alliance on raising
awareness to protect and expand the urban tree canopy for our region
Recornrnended Action: Receive presentation from the Santa Clara Valley Urban
Forestry Alliance on raising awareness to protect and expand the urban tree canopy for
our region
2.$: Presentation on online resources for the public to participate in the legislative
process
Recommended Action: Receive presentation on online resources for the public to
participate in the legislative process
Staff Report
A - Instructions on how to rise the California Legislature Letter Portal
B - Flowchart of California's Legislative Process
3.l: Proclamation Acknowledging Drought Conditions Regarding Local Water
Conservation Efforts.
Recommended Action: Present Proclamation Acknowledging Drought Conditions
Regarding Local Water Conservation Efforts.
A - Prodamation
POSTPONEMENTS AND ORDERS OF THE DAY
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4.$: Consider approval of a Vesting Tentative Map to replace a previously
approved Vesting Tentative Map (TM-2018-03) for the Westport Cupertino
development project to create a separate parcel for the age restricted senior below
market rate building. City approval would be a Vesting Tentative Map; (Application
No(s): TM-2021-002; Applicant(s): KT Urban (Mark Tersini); Location: 21267Stevens
Creek Boulevard; APN #326-27-042, -043 has been continued to September 7, 2021
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for perso;ns wishing to address the Courtcil on any matter within
the jurisdiction of the Counci7 and not on the agenda. The tota7 time for Ora7 Communications will
ord'marily be 7imited to one hour. Individual speakers are Limited to three (3) minutes. As rtecessary, the
Chair may further Limit the time allozoed to'mdividual spealcers, or reschedule rema'ming commertts to
the end of the meeting ort a first come first heard basis, with priority given to students. Ir't most cases,
State Iazo will prohibit the Council from discussing or making any decisions with respect to a matter
not Listed on the agertda. A councilmember may, however, briefly respond to statements made or
questions posed by speakers. A councilmember may also ask a question for c7arificatio;n, provide a
referertce for factual information, request staff to report back cortcerrtirtg a matter, or request that art
item be added to a future City Council agenda in response to public comment.
REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF (10 minutes)
5. $: Brief reports on councilmember activities and brief announcements
Recommended Action: Receive brief reports on councilmember activities and brief
announcements
6. $: City Manager update on emergency response efforts
Recomtnended Action: Receive City Manager update on emergency response efforts
7. $: Report on Cornrnittee assignments
Recommended Action: Report on Committee assignments
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 8-18)
Urdess there are separate discussions a;+zd/or actiorts requested by council staff or a member of the
pub(ic, it is requested that items u;nder the Consent Ca7ertdar be acted O?! simultaneou'Ay.
8. $: Approve the July 20 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the July 20 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
9. l: Approve the July 22 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the July 22 City Council minutes
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A - Draft Minutes
10. $: Approve the July 27 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the July 27 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
11. $: Consider Adopting a Resolution of Support for the Annexation of the
Lawrence Expressway and Mitty Avenue Properties and Authorize the City Manager
to Submit Documentation for Annexation.
Recommended Action: li Adopt Resolution No. 21-072 Supporting the Annexation of
Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 375-21-001 and 375-22-001, Located Along the
Westerly Boundary of Lawrence Expressway and Mitty Avenue (Lawrence-Mitty)
Properties into the City of Cupertino; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to Submit to the Local Agency Formation Commission
of Santa Clara County (LAFCO) Applications for Sphere of Influence (SOI) and
UrbanService Area (USA) Amendments, and Detaent and Annexation of the
Properties, and Execute All Documentation and Take All Steps Necessary to Complete
the Annexation of the Lawrence-Mitty Properties
Staff Reoort
A - Draft Resolution
B - Vicinity Map of Lawrence-Mitty Properties
12. $: Consider Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the 2021 Santa Clara County
Multi-Jurisdictional Program for Public Information, a Program Under the Community
Rating System of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Flood
Insurance Program.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-073 Accepting the 2021 Santa Clara
County Multi-Jurisdictional Program for Public Information, a Program Under the
Cornrnunity Rating System of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National
Flood Insurance Program.
Staff Report
A - Draft Resotution
B - 2021 Santa Clara Cointy Multi4urisdictional Program for Public Information
13.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-074 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending July 5, 2021
Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
14. $: Accept Accoiu'its Payable for the period ending July 12, 2021
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-075 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending July 12, 2021
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A - Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
15. $: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending July 19, 2021
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-076 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending July 19, 2021
A - Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
16. 2: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending July 26, 2021
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-077 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending July 26, 2021
A - Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
17. $: Consider approving Resolution No. 21-XXX and Budget Modification
#2122-159 increasing Compensated Absences Internal Service Fund appropriations
(641-44-420) by $240,000.
Recornrnended Action: Consider approving Resolution No. 21-078and Budget
Modification #2122-159iricreasirig Compensated Absences Internal Service Fund
appropriations (641-44-420) by $240,000.
A - Staff Report
B - Draft Resolution
18. $: Accept Treasurer's Investment Report for period ending June 30, 2021
Recommended Action: Accept Treasurer's Investment Report for period ending June
30, 2021
A - Staff Report
B - Treasurer's Report 6.30.2021
C - WF Custodial Statement 6.30.2021
D - WF Workers' Compensation Statement 6.30.2021
E - WF Operating Statement 6.30.2021
F - LAIF Statement 6.30.2021
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES - NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
19. l: Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement for Plan Check Services
for the Westport Cupertino Project
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Recommended Action: That City Council consider authorizing the City Manager to
sign a Professional Services Agreement with ICCI and NV5 to provide plan check
services for the proposed Westport Cupertino project in the amount not-to-exceed
$300,000 and, consider approving Budget Modification #2122-161 increasing
appropriations by $300,000 and increasing revenues by $461,000 in the Community
Development Department's &iilding Division (100-73-714)
Staff Reoort
A - Draft Contract
20. $: 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. CP-2020-003; Applicant: City of
Cupertino; Location: City-Wide). (Tabled on February 2, 2021).
Recommended Action: That the City Council consider arid potentially adopt
Resolution No 21-079 (Attachment A) to:
1) Find the action exempt from CEQA; and
2) Amend the Procedures for Processing of General Plan Amendment Applications
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution CP-2020-003
B - Redlines
C - Proposed Workflow
D - Existing Workflow
21. $: Consideration of an Utgency Ordinance of the Cupertino City Council
extending authorization of outdoor operations of qualifying establishments
(restaurants, wineries, breweries, and bars) pursuant to a Special Temporary Outdoor
Dining Permit
Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA; and,
2. Conduct the one and only reading and enact Urgency Ordinance No. 21-2229: "An
urgency ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino authorizing the outdoor
operations of qualifying establishments (restaurants, wineries, breweries, and bars)
pursuant to a special temporary outdoor dining permit."
Staff Report
A - Draft Urgency Ordinance
B - Outdoor dining srirvey
C - TOD Permit Application
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED (As necessary)
COUNCIL AND ST AFF COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
The Cify of Cupertino has adopted the promsxons of Code of Civ'd Procedure §1094.6; litigation
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challertging a final decisiort of the City Counci7 must be brought with'm 90 days after a decision is
artriounced'tmless a shorter time is required by State or Federal Law.
Prior to seeking judicial review of any adjudicatory (quasi-judicial) decision, interested persons must
file a petition for reconsideration voithin ten calendar days of the date the City Clerk mails notice of the
City's decision. Recorxsideration petitions must comply with the requirements of Cupertirto Municipar
Code §2.08.096. Contact the City Clerk's office for more irtformation or go to
http://www.cupertino.org/cih)c[erk for a reconsiderahon petitio;n form.
by compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this
teleconferertce meetirtg who is visually or hearing impaired or has arty disability that rteeds speciaL
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. by addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability,
meeting agendas a'nd writings distributed for the meetirtg that are public records wil7 be made avai[ab(e
in the appropriate alterrtative format.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Cupertino City Counci7 after publication of
the packet r.oil7 be made available for pu'Mic irxspection in the City Clerk's Office located at City Hail,
10300 Torre Avenue, during normal business hours and in Council packet archives linked from the
agenda/minutes page on the Cupertino zoeb site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Mtmicipal Code 2.08.100
written communications sertt to the Cupertino City Council, Commissioners or City staff co;ncerrting a
matter on the agenda are i;ncluded as supplemerttal materia7 to the agettdized item. These written
commurtications are accessible to the public through the Cih)'s website and kept in packet archives. You
are hereby admortished not to'mclude any personal or private irtformation in written communications to
the City that you do not roish to make pub(ic; doing so shall constitute a roaiver of arty privacy rights
you may have ort the information provided to the Cih).
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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
- 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 02.08.096. 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.
COMMUNICATINGWITHCOUNCIL $
All Council members: citycouncil@cupertino.org
DarcyPaul DPaul@cupertino.org (408)777-3195
LiangChao LiangChao@cupertino.org (408)777-3192 i
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,asleastonecopymustbegiventotheCityClerkforthepermanentrecord,andtencopiesarepreferred.
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NEWS AND NOTICES FROM CITY HALL
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TELEVISION
The City Channel broadcasts City Council and Planning Commission meetings, as we(l as agenda previews, public
service announcements, and other programs of community interest, on Channel 26 in Cupertino. The meetings
are shown at these times:
Tuesday (live) 6:45 p.m. Friday (replay) 10:00 a.m.
Thursday (replay) 7:00p.m. Saturday (replay) 9:00a.m.
INTERNET
City Council and Planning Commission videos are available on demand at www.cupertino.org. Select "l WantI
To, View City Council meetings".
News and community information can also be found at:
https://www.facebook.com/cityofcupertino/
https://twitter.com/CityofCupertino
https://www.instagram.com/cityofcupertino
AUDIO
Tune into Radio Cupertino, 1670 AM, for meeting announcements, public service messages, and emergency
annou ncements.
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
City of Cupertino (City Hall) General Information and Comments (408) 777-ClTY
Fire (Emergency) Santa Clara County Fire Dept. dispatch 911
Fire (Non-Emergency ) Santa Clara County Fire Dept. (408) 378-4010
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) SantaClaraCountySheriff (408)868-6600
Public Health Santa Clara County Public Health (408) 732-3720
SanitarySewers CupertinoSanitary District (408) 253-7071
Water SanJoseWater (408)279-7900
CaliforniaWater (650)917-0152
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
EMPLQYEE QFI THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
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TELECONFERENCE MEETING WITHOUT A PHYSICAL LOCATION
For more information:
(408) 777-3200 www.cupertino.org
.,JNDUCT OF BUSINESS" " " " + ; a"' "= o "' " a"""'
TAe#ayer-iMhe presiding.officer of the.City Council. Al'iy. mg3'nber of
tH'e public may 4peak on an9 item on fhe agenda for ui:i to three
minutes. All _4tatements and questions must be addresses to the
' Mayor. " :- - i: "' >
City Couricil heaHid@s se'rve as a venue'forthe discuss.ion of sometimes
diveFgent points of view. Please respect the 'ppinions of others and
refrain from cheering or clapping.'that may:'delay the meeting or
intimidate other 5ersons wishing to.express a.lterhate viewN,i Actions
that disrupt the meeting will result in a.warning, followed by removal
if disruptio,n continues.
Oral public comments will be accepted during the teleconference
meeting. Comments may be madq, during_':or,11,g,Br44nicq9ons" for
': matters not on the agenda, and during the public coBment.6eriod for
each agenda item. Identifying yourself is voluntary and not required to
attend the meeting or provide comments.
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the public to speak about l Speak card, and are allowed up to
the agenda item i 3 minutes per individual. Council
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Council holds initial discussions
and/or a Councilmember makes a
, city Council ., motion and obtains a second.
votes on the
.i agendattem The City Council then discusses and
deliberates on the motion(s) and
votes.
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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 loca( 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 he(d 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
AVAILABIE 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.
Cl"IY COUNCIL DECISION IS FINAL
Prior to seeking judicial review of any
adjudicatory (quasi-judicial) decision,
interested persons must file a petition for
recr>nsideration 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.
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CUPERTINO
CITY OF CUPERTINO
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
This will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location.
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
6:45 PM
Televised Regular Meeting
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 to comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) E-mail comments by 4:30p.m. on Tuesday, August 17to 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 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/WNaiDQPoFiSX27gRHiXOXEbw
Phone
Dial: 669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID: 980 2090 9915 (Type '9 to raise hand to speak, *6 to
unmute yourself). Unregistered participants will be called on by the last four digits of their
phonenumber. =
Or an H.323/SIP room system:
H.323:
162.255.37.11 (US Went)
Meeting ID: 980 2090 9915
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about
joining the webinar.
Please read the following instructions carefully:
1. You can directly download the teleconference software or connect to the meeting in your
internet browser. If you are using your browser, make sure you are using a current and
up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain
functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer.
2. You will be asked to enter an email address and a name, followed by an email with
instructions on how to connect to the meeting. Your email address will not be disclosed to
the public. If you wish to make an oral public comment but do not wish to provide your
name, you may enter "Cupertino Resident" or similar designation.
3. When the Mayor calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on "raise hand," or,
if you are calling in, press *9, Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to
speak.
4. When called, please limit your remarks to the time allotted and the specific agenda topic.
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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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CAtI,
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENT ATIONS
1.l: Presentation from the Santa Clara Valley Urban Forestry Alliance on raising
awareness to protect and expand the urban tree canopy for our region
Recommended Action: Receive presentation from the Santa Clara Valley Urban
Forestry Alliance on raising awareness to protect and expand the urban tree canopy for
our region
2. J: Presentation on online resources for the public to participate in the legisIative
process
Recornrnended Action: Receive presentation on online resources for the public to
participate in the legislative process
Staff Reoort
A - Instructions on how to use the California Legislature Letter Portal
B - Flowdiart of California's Legislative Process
3.$: Proclamahon Acknowledging Drought Conditions Regarding Local Water
Conservation Efforts.
Recommended Action: Present Proclamation Acknowledging Drought Conditions
Regarding Local Water Conservation Efforts.
A - Proclamation
POSTPONEMENTS AND ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.$: Consider approval of a Vesting Tentative Map to replace a previously
approved Vesting Tentative Map (TM-2018-03) for the Westport Cupertino
development project to create a separate parcel for the age restricted senior below
market rate building. City approval would be a Vesting Tentative Map; (Application
No(s): TM-2021-002; Applicant(s): KT Urban (Mark Tersini); Location: 21267 Stevens
Creek Boulevard; APN #326-27-042, -043 has been continued to September 7, 2021
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Counci( on any matter within
the jurisdiction of the Council arid rtot O?'l the agertda. The total time for Oral Communications will
ordinari7y be limited to one hour. Individual speakers are Limited to three (3) m'mutes. As necessary, the
Chair may further limit the time allovoed to individual speakers, or reschedtde remaining comments to
the end of the meeting on a first come first heard basis, with priority given to stude;nts. by most cases,
State law roi77 prohibit the Courtci7 from discussing or makirtg any decisions with respect to a matter
not listed on the agenda. A counc'dmember may, however, briefly respond to statements made or
questiorxs posed by speakers. A counci7member may also ask a question for clarification, 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 Council agertda in response to public commerxt.
REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF (10 minutes)
5.$: Brief reports on councilmember activities and brief announcements
Recommended Action: Receive brief reports on councilmember activities and brief
announcement-s
6. $: City Manager update on emergency response efforts
Recommended Action: Receive City Manager update on emergency response efforts
7. $: Report on Committee assignments
Recommended Action: Report on Committee assignments
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 8-18)
unless there are separate discussions and/or actiorts requested by council, staff or a member of the
public, it is requested that items under the Co;nsent Calertdar be acted on simu7tarteously.
8. $: Approve the July 20 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the July 20 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
9. $: Approve the July 22 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the July 22 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
10. : Approve the July 27 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the July 27 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
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11. $: Consider Adopting a Resolution of Support for the Annexation of the
Lawrence Expressway and Mitty Avenue Properties and Arithorize the City Manager
to Submit Documentation for Annexation.
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21-072 Supporting the Annexation of
Assessor Parcel N'iunbers (APN) 375-21-001 and 375-22-001, Located Along the
Westerly Boundary of Lawrence Expressway and Mitty Avenue (Lawrence-Mitty)
Properties into the City of Cupertino; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to Submit to the Local Agency Formation Commission
of Santa Clara County (LAFCO) Applications for Sphere of Influence (SOI) and
UrbanService Area (USA) Amendments, and Detadiment and Annexation of the
Properties, and Execute All Documentation and Take All Steps Necessary to Complete
the Annexation of the Lawrence-Mitty Properties.
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution
B - Vicinity Map of Lawrence-Mitty Properties
12, Q: Consider Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the 2021 Santa Clara County
Multi-Jurisdictional Program for Public Information, a Program Under the Community
Rating System of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Flood
Insurance Program.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-073 Accepting the 2021 Santa Clara
County Multi-Jurisdictional Program for Public Information, a Program Under the
Community Rating System of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National
Flood Insurance Program.
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution
B - 2021 Santa Clara County Multi-Jurisdictional Program for Public Information
13. l: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending July 5, 2021
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-074 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending July 5, 2021
Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
14. $: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending July 12, 2021
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-075 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending July 12, 2021
A - Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
15. $: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending July 19, 2021
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-076 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending July 19, 2021
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A - Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
16. $: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending July 26, 2021
Recommended Action: Adopt ResoIution No. 21-077 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending July 26, 2021
A - Draft Resolution
B - AP Report
17. $: Consider approving Resolution No. 21-078 and Budget Modification #2122-159
increasing Compensated Absences Internal Service Fund appropriations (641-44-420)
by $240,000.
Recommended Action: Consider approving Resolution No. 21-078 and Budget
Modification #2122-159iricreasirig Compensated Absences Internal Service Fund
appropriations (641-44-420) by $240,000.
A - Staff Report
B - Draft Resolution
18.$: Accept Treasurer's Investment Report for period ending June 30, 2021
Recommended Action: Accept Treasurer's Investment Report for period ending June
30, 2021
A - Staff Report
B - Treasurer's Report 6.30.2021
C - WF Custoctial Statement 6.30.202I
D - WF Workers' Compensation Statement 6.30.2021
E - WF Operating Statement 6.30.2021
F - LAIF Statement 6.30.2021
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES - NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
19. $: Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement for Plan Check Services
for the Westport Cupertino Project.
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City
Manager to sign a Professional Services Agreement with to
provide plan dieck services for all buildings proposed in the Westport Cupertino
project in the amount not-to-exceed
A - Draft Contract
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20. $: 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. CP-2020-003; Applicant: City of
Cupertino; Location: City-Wide). (Tabled on February 2, 2021).
Recommended Action: That the City Council consider and potentially adopt
Resolution No 21-079 (Attaent A) to:
1) Find the action exempt from CEQA; and
2) Amend the Procedures for Processing of General Plan Amendment Applications
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution CP-2020-003
B - Redlines
C - Proposed Worldlow
D - Existing Workflow
21. $: Consideration of an Urgency Ordinance of the Cupertino City Council
extending authorization of outdoor operations of qualifying establishments
(restaurants, wineries, breweries, and bars) pursuant to a Special Temporary Outdoor
Dining Permit
Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA; and,
2. Conduct the one and only reading and enact Urgency Ordinance No. 21-2229: "An
urgency ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino authorizing the outdoor
operations of qualifying establishments (restaurants, wineries, breweries, and bars)
pursuant to a special temporary outdoor dining permit."
Staff Reoort
A - Draft Urgency Ordinance
B - Oiitdoor dining survey
C - TOD Permit Application
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED (As necessary)
COUNCIL AND ST AFF COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
The Cih) of Cupertino has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6; litigation
challenging a firtal decision of the Cih) Counc'd must be brought withirt 90 days after a decision is
announced unless a shorter time is required by State or Federal 7aw.
Prior to seeking judicial review of any adjudicatory (quasi-judicial) decision, interested persorts must
fi7e a petition for reconsideration within ten calendar days of the date the City Clerk mails notice of the
City's decision. Recortsideration petitions must comply with the requirements of Cupertino Municipal
Code §2.08.096. Corytact the Cih) Clerk's office for more informatiort or go to
http://www.cupertirto.org/cityclerk for a recortsiderahon petition form.
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Irt compliance with the Americarts voith Disabilities Act (ADA), anyorte who is plarming to attend this
teleconferertce meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special
assistartce shou7d ca77 the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at Least 48 hours inn advance of the
meeting to arrange for assistance. Irz addition, upon request, irt advartce, by a persory with a disability,
meeting agendas artd writings distributed for the meeting that are pub7ic records will be made availab7e
i;+z the appropriate alternative format.
Arty writings or documents provided to a majority of the Cupertiryo City Council after publicatiort of
the packet will be made available for puMic inspection in the Cih) Clerk's Office located at City Hall,
10300 Torre Avenue, during normal busirxess hours and in Counci7 packet archives Linked from the
agenda/minutes page on the Cupertino web site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code 2.08.100
writtert commurtications sent to the Cupertirto City Courtcil, Commissioners or Cih) staff concerrting a
matter 07! the agertda are included as supplemerttal material to the agendized item. These writte;n
communications are accessible to the public through the City's zoebsite artd kept in packet archives. You
are hereby admonished not to include any personal or private information in written communications to
the Cih) that you do riot wish to make puMic; doing so shall constitute a waiver of any privacy rights
you may have on the irtformatiort 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 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
Liang Chao LiangChao@cupertino.org (408) 777-3192
KittyMoore 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 ofthe meetinz as this does not
provide enough time to give the materials fair evaluation. If you must provide written materia(s 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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