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CC 04-02-2025 Late CommunicationsCC 04-02-2025 Oral Communications MM.DD.YY Save Mcclellan Community Lorem Ipsum 2 Cupertino apartment residents stunned after complex set to become student housing Sanfrancisco By Max Darrow Updated on: March 19, 2025 / 5:39 PM PDT / CBS San Francisco A community college district is set to buy a Cupertino apartment complex to help students facing sky-high housing costs. Current residents said they have been blindsided, as they need to find a new place to live. 3 What this means to Cupertino -Reduction in student enrollment 33 in CUSD 35 in FUSD Approx 5 in private and families in DeAnza 2 families with disabilities -Displacement for 90 + families outside Cupertino Why? Only 10 units available now in Cupertino that are 2br/2ba and $4000 or less over 1000 Sq ft BUT none of them have all three schools in attendance area of all three schools. 4 -Students study be made again and ask them if they want to displace 90+ families to get a room ? -What support from district is even possible when there are no options within Cupertino ? -Why local community is no prioritized and motivated to join FHDA community colleges as they move out of High School ? -Please publicly publish how many students have shelter needs and will use this high cost ecosystem that are enrolled for 3-4 years programs in FHDA colleges ? Requesting Clarity for outcome Why aloft at $40M or way less as was foreclosure not picked up that had all their checklist This is Taxpayer money that voter trusted the Board to be used judisicaly for the community Why pay 3 times the cost for ready to move in, secure, nearby and maintenance free Property ? 6 The Residents of Cupertino and Tenants of Mcclellan Apt request following -The deal should be immediately stopped for lack of fairness, transparency , public safety and alternate be discussed ahead. -Implement explicit zoning and land use policies governing the conversion of existing multifamily housing into college student housing. This will allow the City to exercise clear and enforceable regulatory oversight to prevent inappropriate or incompatible land use changes near family-oriented communities and schools. 7 The Residents of Cupertino and Tenants of Mcclellan Apt request following -Require multiple community hearings and input sessions—including sessions with residents, neighboring school communities, and local stakeholders—before any change of zoning or land use conversions on existing properties or new developments are approved. Families, educators, and residents must have a voice in decisions that impact their environment and safety. 8 The Residents of Cupertino and Tenants of Mcclellan Apt request following -Ensure that the City of Cupertino provides direct oversight of the CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) review process. The City should independently verify that traffic, fire safety, and public safety risks are adequately assessed and addressed before any project approval is granted. From:Liang Chao To:City Clerk Cc:Devendar Subject:Fw: Urgent Request to Protect Cupertino"s Rental Housing Stock Date:Thursday, April 3, 2025 12:29:09 AM Dear City Clerk, At the request of community members, I am forwarding this email to be included in the written communication record for items not on the agenda for the April 2 Council meeting. Dear Resident, To be included in the written communication record for items not on the agenda, please express your wish for your email to be included clearly and submit the comments after the agenda of an upcoming council meeting is published. Regards, Liang Chao Mayor of Cupertino (2025) Terms: 2018-2022, 2022-2026 Liang Chao​​​​ Mayor City Council LChao@cupertino.gov 408-777-3192 From: Devendar <reddydev@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 5:54 PM To: City Council <citycouncil@cupertino.gov>; City Clerk <cityclerk@cupertino.gov>; Benjamin Fu <BenjaminF@cupertino.gov>; Luke Connolly <LukeC@cupertino.gov>; City Attorney's Office <CityAttorney@cupertino.gov> Subject: Urgent Request to Protect Cupertino's Rental Housing Stock CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Chao and Cupertino City Council Members, I am writing to urge the Cupertino City Council to urgently prioritize the creation of a municipal code enhancement aimed at protecting the city’s existing rental housing stock. Specifically, I ask that the Council adopt regulations that prevent the conversion of these valuable housing units into non- residential uses, including student housing. As Cupertino faces an increasing demand for both affordable housing and student housing, it is essential that we safeguard our existing rental units that serve young families with school kids, seniors, and others in need of affordable housing options. The potential conversion of multifamily rental properties into student housing units or other uses can displace residents and exacerbate the city’s affordability crisis. Cities like San Francisco, Berkeley, and Santa Clara have taken steps to protect their rental housing stock from similar conversions by implementing regulations that require specific zoning and permits before allowing such changes. San Francisco municipal code Section 317 is one such example. These policies have been instrumental in maintaining neighborhood stability while balancing the need for new housing options. Cupertino’s rental housing units are essential for maintaining the diversity and vibrancy of our community. Given the rapid changes in housing demand and the growing importance of maintaining affordable housing options, we need a proactive approach that will protect these units from being lost to other uses. This action will not only help preserve affordable housing but will also ensure that our community remains accessible to residents from all walks of life. I respectfully request that the Council move forward with drafting and adopting a similar ordinance that will protect Cupertino’s existing rental housing stock from conversion to non-residential uses like student housing. This issue is urgent, and time is of the essence to prevent the loss of essential rental housing such as McClellan Terrace. I ask that this matter be addressed as quickly as possible to protect our community’s housing needs and to ensure the long-term sustainability of affordable housing in Cupertino. Thank you for your attention to this important issue. I look forward to seeing this matter addressed at an upcoming City Council meeting. Sincerely, [Your Name] Cupertino resident Thanks & Regards Devendar From:Liang Chao To:City Clerk Cc:Chinmoy Banerjee Subject:Fw: Urgent Request to Protect Cupertino"s Rental Housing Stock Date:Thursday, April 3, 2025 12:30:06 AM Dear City Clerk, At the request of community members, I am forwarding this email to be included in the written communication record for items not on the agenda for the April 2 Council meeting. Dear Resident, To be included in the written communication record for items not on the agenda, please express your wish for your email to be included clearly and submit the comments after the agenda of an upcoming council meeting is published. Regards, Liang Chao Mayor of Cupertino (2025) Terms: 2018-2022, 2022-2026 Liang Chao​​​​ Mayor City Council LChao@cupertino.gov 408-777-3192 From: Chinmoy Banerjee <chinmoy.j.banerjee@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 5:16 PM To: City Council <citycouncil@cupertino.gov>; City Clerk <cityclerk@cupertino.gov>; Benjamin Fu <BenjaminF@cupertino.gov>; Luke Connolly <LukeC@cupertino.gov>; City Attorney's Office <CityAttorney@cupertino.gov> Subject: Urgent Request to Protect Cupertino's Rental Housing Stock CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor Chao and Cupertino City Council Members, I am writing to urge the Cupertino City Council to urgently prioritize the creation of a municipal code enhancement aimed at protecting the city’s existing rental housing stock. Specifically, I ask that the Council adopt regulations that prevent the conversion of these valuable housing units into non- residential uses, including student housing. As Cupertino faces an increasing demand for both affordable housing and student housing, it is essential that we safeguard our existing rental units that serve young families with school kids, seniors, and others in need of affordable housing options. The potential conversion of multifamily rental properties into student housing units or other uses can displace residents and exacerbate the city’s affordability crisis. Cities like San Francisco, Berkeley, and Santa Clara have taken steps to protect their rental housing stock from similar conversions by implementing regulations that require specific zoning and permits before allowing such changes. San Francisco municipal code Section 317 is one such example. These policies have been instrumental in maintaining neighborhood stability while balancing the need for new housing options. Cupertino’s rental housing units are essential for maintaining the diversity and vibrancy of our community. Given the rapid changes in housing demand and the growing importance of maintaining affordable housing options, we need a proactive approach that will protect these units from being lost to other uses. This action will not only help preserve affordable housing but will also ensure that our community remains accessible to residents from all walks of life. I respectfully request that the Council move forward with drafting and adopting a similar ordinance that will protect Cupertino’s existing rental housing stock from conversion to non-residential uses like student housing. This issue is urgent, and time is of the essence to prevent the loss of essential rental housing such as McClellan Terrace. I ask that this matter be addressed as quickly as possible to protect our community’s housing needs and to ensure the long-term sustainability of affordable housing in Cupertino. Thank you for your attention to this important issue. I look forward to seeing this matter addressed at an upcoming City Council meeting. Sincerely, Chinmoy Banerjee Cupertino resident Sent from my iPhone From:A G To:Devendar Mallireddy Cc:City Clerk; City Council Subject:Re: Submission of Petition for Oral Communications – April 2nd 2025 McClellan Terrance Apartments Date:Wednesday, April 2, 2025 4:49:39 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, We will be presenting this deck for sharing our petition today. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BBvtvmf8RpqLXa_S_g3OnIFdtnxfmq_grvC4T4ruiwM/edit? slide=id.g3470765364d_0_0#slide=id.g3470765364d_0_0 Thanks Abhishek On Tue, Apr 1, 2025 at 10:13 PM Devendar Mallireddy <reddydev@gmail.com> wrote: Subject : Submission of Petition for Oral Communications – Inclusion in City Council Agenda Packet April 2nd 2025 Dear Mayor Chao, On behalf of Cupertino residents, I am submitting the attached Statement and Signature Petition for inclusion in the Oral Communications section of the upcoming City Council agenda packet for April 2nd 2025. We respectfully request that the petition be acknowledged as part of the public record and considered during your deliberations. The voices represented in this statement reflect genuine community concerns, and we appreciate your attention to them. Thanks Devendar From:j w To:City Clerk Subject:Fw: urgent! request meeting Date:Wednesday, April 2, 2025 4:13:41 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. please publish ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: j w <jzw97@yahoo.com> To: citycouncil@cupertino.org <citycouncil@cupertino.org> Cc: City Clerk <cityclerk@cupertino.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 04:11:31 PM PDT Subject: Fw: urgent! request meeting--confidential On Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 08:18:38 PM PDT, j w <jzw97@yahoo.com> wrote: Due to technical issue during the oral session continue I updated it last night and resent it, but I'm unsure if the update was reflected in the communication. The key point I want to highlight is that the deprivation of property and belonging rights in these cases hasn't been seen in over 100 years. Historical instances, such as those involving the Tucson Black community, the Midwest, and the Southern California Chinese American community, serve as significant examples. In these cases, the issues often stemmed from decisions made by individuals outside the building profession, leading to ongoing retaliation against the vulnerable party. While the pattern may seem similar, none of those cases further deprived individuals of their basic rights under guise of the law. What we're dealing with now is on an entirely different level in the modern era, driven by biased individuals against the weaker party, named few earlier, now is the time to stop the deprivation and grant the request. Thank you! On Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 01:48:11 AM PDT, j w <jzw97@yahoo.com> wrote: ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: jzw97 <jzw97@yahoo.com> To: "citycouncil@cupertino.org" <citycouncil@cupertino.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 09:23:25 AM PDT Subject: Fw: urgent! request meeting Please update, publish, and confirm. Stand up against the underhanded confiscation of property and belongings resulting from the unprofessional errors of former biased city personnel. This unjust action continues to be falsely labeled, depriving individuals of their rights, even those who are unrelated. Is that correct? Please put a stop to this at the earliest. Sent from my 4G LTE Android Device -------- Original message -------- From: j w <jzw97@yahoo.com> Date: 3/4/25 6:52 PM (GMT-08:00) To: Cupertino City Manager's Office <citymanager@cupertino.org> Cc: City Clerk <cityclerk@cupertino.org> Subject: Fw: urgent! request meeting We haven't received a response from you yet, and we will be forwarding this to the council next. Thank you! ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: j w <jzw97@yahoo.com> To: City Clerk <cityclerk@cupertino.org> Cc: Cupertino City Manager's Office <citymanager@cupertino.org> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 04:14:17 PM PST Subject: Re: urgent! request meeting Dear City clerk, Could you arrange a meeting for us with the City Manager, or should we contact the manager directly? Thank you. On Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 02:58:42 PM PST, j w <jzw97@yahoo.com> wrote: It seems that Chris Jensen, one of them decided to step away after weaker party's enduring years of relentless persecution and prosecution. Their final, underhanded attack appears to have completely fooled the entire U.S. judicial system, exploiting the victim to the fullest and ultimately enjoying the spoils of their actions. Please, help us. On Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:00:29 PM PST, j w <jzw97@yahoo.com> wrote: Please confirm with us. Thank you! On Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 05:10:44 PM PST, j w <jzw97@yahoo.com> wrote: please publish... In a world dominated by power and wealth, we find ourselves in an unyielding struggle, where the vulnerable are continuously deprived of their rights under the guise of law. We’ve sought help from those in positions of influence, but time and again, they choose to align with the powerful. Yet, we persist in our search, even when hope seems distant. Please, we need your support. >>> Dear City manager, We would like to reiterate that these three individuals, along with the associated SMW firm, have asked to not work on these cases, which were requested months ago. Despite this, they continue to prosecute and persecute us based on false pretenses underhandedly(just found out again after more adversaries). Our sole intention, small portion of their pay from us, has always been to have the retaliatory fine waived, recover our belongings, and address and remove those who are misusing their power against the softer, more vulnerable party under the guise of the law. To date, our hardworking belongings properties have been taken twice without notice. If we do not hear from you, we will escalate this matter to the council within the next hour. Thank you. Sent from my Metro By T-Mobile 4G LTE Android Device -------- Original message -------- From: j w <jzw97@yahoo.com> Date: 12/7/24 9:10 AM (GMT-08:00) To: citycouncil@cupertino.org Subject: fw: urgent! request meeting On Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:46:41 AM PST, j w <jzw97@yahoo.com> wrote: >>> Dear City Manager, We respectfully request the immediate removal of (Marlene) Dillinger and Araceli , Jensen, who are under investigation from this case. They have demonstrated a persistent pattern of misrepresentation, abuse of power under color of law, and bias against the weak soft spoken party. Their actions have included the underhanded taking of property belonging that rightfully belongs to us. We are only seeking the return of our belongings/property. The ongoing non-stop sanctions and deprivation of our rights are not only unjust but also undermine fundamental freedoms such as freedom of speech and democratic principles. This situation is harmful and unfair. Additionally, the refusal to grant meetings for years to long-term residents is an authoritarian practice that deprives individuals of their basic human rights and resembles totalitarian control. ps: we intend to send this to council within hours. Thank you! ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: j w <jzw97@yahoo.com> To: city Cc: City Clerk Sent: Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:30:56 AM PDT Subject: Fw: urgent! request meeting--legal property belonings taken away without notice Dear all, Under the guise of the law, various scenarios illustrate how community consent can sometimes legitimize harmful actions that undermine individual rights. For example, legislation enacted based on majority opinion—often swayed by misleading narratives—can infringe upon the rights of minorities. Such circumstances can lead to the erosion of fundamental freedoms, including the freedom of speech. In these cases, the purported consent of the community does not provide a legitimate justification for restricting individual expression. Dear Council Shila, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to follow up regarding our previous correspondence, as we have not yet received a response for more than a year but nonstop persecution and prosecution. As a reminder, our property and belongings, which were taken away without notice are from the team responsible for the design and build aspects of the project, comprising building professionals, including the original city experts. It’s important to clarify that our expertise does not extend to the criminology field or the city’s legal/enforcement team. We believe there has been a significant misuse of authority in this matter. Thank you for your attention to this issue. I look forward to your prompt response. Best regards, H residence From:j w To:City Council Cc:City Clerk Subject:Fw: urgent! request meeting--confidential Date:Wednesday, April 2, 2025 4:11:43 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. On Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 08:18:38 PM PDT, j w <jzw97@yahoo.com> wrote: Due to technical issue during the oral session continue I updated it last night and resent it, but I'm unsure if the update was reflected in the communication. The key point I want to highlight is that the deprivation of property and belonging rights in these cases hasn't been seen in over 100 years. Historical instances, such as those involving the Tucson Black community, the Midwest, and the Southern California Chinese American community, serve as significant examples. In these cases, the issues often stemmed from decisions made by individuals outside the building profession, leading to ongoing retaliation against the vulnerable party. While the pattern may seem similar, none of those cases further deprived individuals of their basic rights under guise of the law. What we're dealing with now is on an entirely different level in the modern era, driven by biased individuals against the weaker party, named few earlier, now is the time to stop the deprivation and grant the request. Thank you! On Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 01:48:11 AM PDT, j w <jzw97@yahoo.com> wrote: ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: jzw97 <jzw97@yahoo.com> To: "citycouncil@cupertino.org" <citycouncil@cupertino.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 09:23:25 AM PDT Subject: Fw: urgent! request meeting Please update, publish, and confirm. Stand up against the underhanded confiscation of property and belongings resulting from the unprofessional errors of former biased city personnel. This unjust action continues to be falsely labeled, depriving individuals of their rights, even those who are unrelated. Is that correct? Please put a stop to this at the earliest. Sent from my 4G LTE Android Device -------- Original message -------- From: j w <jzw97@yahoo.com> Date: 3/4/25 6:52 PM (GMT-08:00) To: Cupertino City Manager's Office <citymanager@cupertino.org> Cc: City Clerk <cityclerk@cupertino.org> Subject: Fw: urgent! request meeting We haven't received a response from you yet, and we will be forwarding this to the council next. Thank you! ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: j w <jzw97@yahoo.com> To: City Clerk <cityclerk@cupertino.org> Cc: Cupertino City Manager's Office <citymanager@cupertino.org> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 04:14:17 PM PST Subject: Re: urgent! request meeting Dear City clerk, Could you arrange a meeting for us with the City Manager, or should we contact the manager directly? Thank you. On Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 02:58:42 PM PST, j w <jzw97@yahoo.com> wrote: It seems that Chris Jensen, one of them decided to step away after weaker party's enduring years of relentless persecution and prosecution. Their final, underhanded attack appears to have completely fooled the entire U.S. judicial system, exploiting the victim to the fullest and ultimately enjoying the spoils of their actions. Please, help us. On Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:00:29 PM PST, j w <jzw97@yahoo.com> wrote: Please confirm with us. Thank you! On Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 05:10:44 PM PST, j w <jzw97@yahoo.com> wrote: please publish... In a world dominated by power and wealth, we find ourselves in an unyielding struggle, where the vulnerable are continuously deprived of their rights under the guise of law. We’ve sought help from those in positions of influence, but time and again, they choose to align with the powerful. Yet, we persist in our search, even when hope seems distant. Please, we need your support. >>> Dear City manager, We would like to reiterate that these three individuals, along with the associated SMW firm, have asked to not work on these cases, which were requested months ago. Despite this, they continue to prosecute and persecute us based on false pretenses underhandedly(just found out again after more adversaries). Our sole intention, small portion of their pay from us, has always been to have the retaliatory fine waived, recover our belongings, and address and remove those who are misusing their power against the softer, more vulnerable party under the guise of the law. To date, our hardworking belongings properties have been taken twice without notice. If we do not hear from you, we will escalate this matter to the council within the next hour. Thank you. Sent from my Metro By T-Mobile 4G LTE Android Device -------- Original message -------- From: j w <jzw97@yahoo.com> Date: 12/7/24 9:10 AM (GMT-08:00) To: citycouncil@cupertino.org Subject: fw: urgent! request meeting On Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:46:41 AM PST, j w <jzw97@yahoo.com> wrote: >>> Dear City Manager, We respectfully request the immediate removal of (Marlene) Dillinger and Araceli , Jensen, who are under investigation from this case. They have demonstrated a persistent pattern of misrepresentation, abuse of power under color of law, and bias against the weak soft spoken party. Their actions have included the underhanded taking of property belonging that rightfully belongs to us. We are only seeking the return of our belongings/property. The ongoing non-stop sanctions and deprivation of our rights are not only unjust but also undermine fundamental freedoms such as freedom of speech and democratic principles. This situation is harmful and unfair. Additionally, the refusal to grant meetings for years to long-term residents is an authoritarian practice that deprives individuals of their basic human rights and resembles totalitarian control. ps: we intend to send this to council within hours. Thank you! ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: j w <jzw97@yahoo.com> To: city Cc: City Clerk Sent: Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:30:56 AM PDT Subject: Fw: urgent! request meeting--legal property belonings taken away without notice Dear all, Under the guise of the law, various scenarios illustrate how community consent can sometimes legitimize harmful actions that undermine individual rights. For example, legislation enacted based on majority opinion—often swayed by misleading narratives—can infringe upon the rights of minorities. Such circumstances can lead to the erosion of fundamental freedoms, including the freedom of speech. In these cases, the purported consent of the community does not provide a legitimate justification for restricting individual expression. Dear Council Shila, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to follow up regarding our previous correspondence, as we have not yet received a response for more than a year but nonstop persecution and prosecution. As a reminder, our property and belongings, which were taken away without notice are from the team responsible for the design and build aspects of the project, comprising building professionals, including the original city experts. It’s important to clarify that our expertise does not extend to the criminology field or the city’s legal/enforcement team. We believe there has been a significant misuse of authority in this matter. Thank you for your attention to this issue. I look forward to your prompt response. Best regards, H residence From:Liang Chao To:City Clerk Cc:Devendar Subject:Fw: De Anza Purchase May Displace 100+ Kids Near Monta Vista, Faria, Lincoln & Kennedy Kids Date:Thursday, April 3, 2025 12:26:07 AM Dear City Clerk, At the request of community members, I am forwarding this email to be included in the written communication record for items not on the agenda for the April 2 Council meeting. Dear Resident, To be included in the written communication record for items not on the agenda, please express your wish for your email to be included clearly and submit the comments after the agenda of an upcoming council meeting is published. Regards, Liang Chao Mayor of Cupertino (2025) Terms: 2018-2022, 2022-2026 Get Outlook for iOS Liang Chao​​​​ Mayor City Council LChao@cupertino.gov 408-777-3192 From: Devendar Mallireddy <reddydev@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 5:00:53 PM To: Carla Maitland <maitlandcarla@fhda.edu>; Chancellor <chancellor@fhda.edu>; Laura Casas <casaslaura@fhda.edu>; Peter Landsberger <landsbergerpeter@fhda.edu>; Pearl Cheng <chengpearl@fhda.edu>; Terry Godfrey <godfreyterry@fhda.edu>; De Anza Student Trustee <dastudenttrustee@fhda.edu>; zaraainge@gmail.com <zaraainge@gmail.com>; torresomar@fhda.edu <torresomar@fhda.edu>; City Council <citycouncil@cupertino.org>; mastag20@gmail.com <mastag20@gmail.com> Subject: De Anza Purchase May Displace 100+ Kids Near Monta Vista, Faria, Lincoln & Kennedy Kids CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear President Torres – PLEASE DO SOMETHING NOW to keep our Cupertino families and the school district whole. PLEASE TAKE CARE OF OUR FAMILIES De Anza Purchase May Displace 100+ Kids Near Monta Vista, Faria, Lincoln & Kennedy Kids 95+ Students May Be Displaced from McClellan Terrace Apartments – Your Voice Matters! Foothill-De Anza College District is planning to purchase McClellan Terrace Apartments for student housing—this would displace 100 working-class families and over 95 students who currently walk to three nearby schools: Faria, Lincoln, Kennedy, and Monta Vista. We support affordable student housing, but this plan hurts local families and students, and offers no on-site support or campus resources. We're urging De Anza to instead: Build student housing on campus (safer and more cost- effective) Rent 5–8 units from multiple nearby complexes to avoid displacing families Preserve our Cupertino schools’ enrollment and community ties If you care about school stability, safe student housing, and keeping families in our community, please help us. Thanks Devendar From:Carla Maitland To:City Clerk; City Council; City Clerk; City Council Cc:Pamela Wu; Lee Lambert; Ellen Kamei; Deanna Olsen Subject:Re: Public Comment related to the Foothill-De Anza CCD - Student Housing Project - 4/2/2025 Special City Council Meeting Date:Wednesday, April 2, 2025 4:53:00 PM Attachments:04.02.2025-Public_Comment-City_Council_from_Chancellor_Lambert.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Clerk and Council members, Please find the attached corrected letterhead for our public comment. Please replace this attachment instead for our public comment submittal. Kindly, Carla Maitland Assistant to the Chancellor Foothill-De Anza Community College District District Office Building (D700) 12345 El Monte Road Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 650-949-6106 maitlandcarla@fhda.edu www.fhda.edu Foothill-De Anza Community College District website: www.fhda.edu Foothill College website: www.foothill.edu De Anza College website: www.deanza.edu From: Carla Maitland <maitlandcarla@fhda.edu> Sent: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 4:24 PM To: cityclerk@cupertino.gov <cityclerk@cupertino.gov>; citycouncil@cupertino.gov <citycouncil@cupertino.gov>; Terry Godfrey <godfreyterry@fhda.edu>; Cupertino City Clerk <cityclerk@cupertino.org>; City Council (Cup) <citycouncil@cupertino.org> Cc: Pamela Wu <pamelaw@cupertino.gov>; Lee Lambert <lambertlee@fhda.edu>; Ellen Kamei <kameiellen@fhda.edu>; Deanna Olsen <olsendeanna@fhda.edu> Subject: Public Comment related to the Foothill-De Anza CCD - Student Housing Project - 4/2/2025 Special City Council Meeting Dear City Clerk and Council members, Please find attached the letter from Chancellor Lee Lambert. Please include this letterin the public comment portion of today's (04/02/2025) Special City Council meeting. Thank you, Carla Maitland Assistant to the Chancellor Foothill-De Anza Community College District District Office Building (D700) 12345 El Monte Road Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 650-949-6106 maitlandcarla@fhda.edu www.fhda.edu Foothill-De Anza Community College District website: www.fhda.edu Foothill College website: www.foothill.edu De Anza College website: www.deanza.edu From:Carla Maitland To:City Clerk; City Council; Terry Godfrey; City Clerk; City Council Cc:Pamela Wu; Lee Lambert; Ellen Kamei; Deanna Olsen Subject:Public Comment related to the Foothill-De Anza CCD - Student Housing Project - 4/2/2025 Special City Council Meeting Date:Wednesday, April 2, 2025 4:25:32 PM Attachments:04.02.2025-Public_Comment-City_Council_from_Chancellor_Lambert.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Clerk and Council members, Please find attached the letter from Chancellor Lee Lambert. Please include this letter in the public comment portion of today's (04/02/2025) Special City Council meeting. Thank you, Carla Maitland Assistant to the Chancellor Foothill-De Anza Community College District District Office Building (D700) 12345 El Monte Road Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 650-949-6106 maitlandcarla@fhda.edu www.fhda.edu Foothill-De Anza Community College District website: www.fhda.edu Foothill College website: www.foothill.edu De Anza College website: www.deanza.edu 12345 El Monte Road • Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 • 650.949.6100 • Fax 650.941.1638 • www.fhda.edu Board of Trustees Laura Casas Pearl Cheng Terry Godfrey Peter Landsberger Lee Dominic Lambert, Chancellor April 2, 2025 RE: Public Comment Dear Honorable Mayor Chao, Vice Mayor Moore, and City Councilmembers: On behalf of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the City of Cupertino for their partnership and strong support of our shared community. Foothill and De Anza students are already members of the Cupertino community – working, volunteering, and supporting businesses in the community. They are Cupertino's current and future healthcare professionals, auto mechanics, accountants, teachers, engin eers, civic leaders, entrepreneurs and tradespeople. They are parents, veterans, and local high school graduates. Now, thanks to the strong support of the community, which recognized Foothill and De Anza as community assets in the passage of Measure G in 2020, the district can move forward on the recognized need for student housing. Student housing and supporting our students builds on more than a decade of work by the Foothill-De Anza Community College District. District administrators have explored numerous options and partnerships since Measure G passed. The district has conducted feasibility studies and surveys to determine the best options for student housing, including analysis of on campus options. Off campus housing near the De Anza campus was determined to be the best option for student housing. Currently, the district is conducting due diligence to ensure that the property is appropriate, meets needs and criteria, and is a good investment of taxpayer dollars. We look forward to next steps. Sincerely, Lee Dominic Lambert, J.D. Chancellor and CEO Foothill-De Anza Community College District CC 04-02-2025 Item #1 Closed Session - Public employee performance evaluation, City Manager Written Communications From:Rhoda Fry To:City Clerk; City Council Subject:City Council 4/2/2025 agenda #1 city manager eval Date:Wednesday, April 2, 2025 4:11:34 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I have written before about my concerns about the City Manager. Here is a quick note that I would like to add – not well written, apologies for my haste in writing. It is very troubling and embarrassing to the City that she has shown extreme favoritism to some council members and the opposite to others. I recall one meeting where she tried to corner councilmember Moore into a potential violation of the muni code when she asked whether Moore was directing staff in her questions, when to all citizens, this was clearly not the case. It was obviously mean and it was embarrassing. She has been mean to residents and one even broke down into tears during a council meeting. She has acknowledged a lack of financial understanding. Understanding finance is key to running the city. When residents noted that millions of dollars were siting ide in a non- interest-bearing account, she did nothing. Then she said it was okay, which was ridiculous. Later, that money was quietly invested into an interest-bearing account, once again without notifying council. The City manager must keep the city council and public (and its investors through our bonds) apprised of financial issues. The CDTFA issue was never noticed to our bond investors. Major financial changes must be reported per SEC rules. She has often stopped council meetings in the middle of them in order to influence the city council members and some of her advice has been totally out of line. In one case, she told council members how they needed to vote to avoid a lawsuit – it was bad advice and anything legal should be left with the city attorney. The city hall annex was supposed to be remodeled. It was on the workplan and ready to go. It never happened and there was no report to council that it had been halted or why. The City manager also set policy without consulting council in terminating televised and hybrid meetings for parks and rec. After citizen complaints televised-only meetings were restored, but now we have several meetings that went unrecorded. Our City is in financial straits. Everyone needs to be careful with money. But the City Manager has set a bad example for staff. Her decision to go on the Taiwan Sister City trip on the City’s dime, when we were supposed to be in her words, “all hands on deck” set a bad example and exhibited poor judgement. She used City time to go on the trip rather than vacation time and traveled on weekdays on top of that – doing nothing to save the city money. She claimed that some of that trip was for business development, but we never saw a report. And the city manager went on yet another sister city vacation on the city’s dime. This time without the trip going to council as required. The council was never advised that the city manager would be out of town. This is not okay. We do not know how much of the trip was used as vacation or whether only city time was used. Even more worrisome, the city manager had the city pay for 2 nights in an expensive hotel very far away from the sister city. I doubt she had sister city business there. We need transparency. And the city manager needs to act frugally and not entitled. Her attitude toward our city’s coffers is irresponsible, sets a terrible example for employees who will undoubtedly follow in her footsteps, and is an embarrassment to our city. I have lived here for over 40 years and this city manager is the absolute worst that I’ve ever seen. She’s even spent our tax money on executive training, but it hasn’t work. She is a huge disappointment. Regards, Rhoda Fry CC 04-02-2025 Item #9 City Council Special Projects Policy Written Communications From:Rhoda Fry To:City Clerk; City Council Subject:Agenda Item #9 Special Projects Date:Wednesday, April 2, 2025 4:14:08 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, I do not like this special projects policy. It allows a large amount of staff time to be used up before an idea comes to council. If staff and city manager want to consider a special project, it must come to council first before any further budget or grant work is done on it. Thanks, Rhoda Fry CC 04-02-2025 Item #10 CIP FY25-26 and 5-Year Plan Written Communications From:Santosh Rao To:City Council; Cupertino City Manager"s Office; City Clerk; Chad Mosley; Kristina Alfaro; City Attorney"s Office; Rachelle Sander Subject:CIP Budget Priorities and Fiscal Responsibility Date:Wednesday, April 2, 2025 4:31:31 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. [Writing on behalf of myself only, as a Cupertino resident.] Dear City Clerk, Could you please include the below in written communications for the 04/02/25 city council meeting. Thank you. Dear Mayor Chao and Cupertino City Council Members, I appreciate the opportunity to provide input on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) priorities. Below are my recommendations to ensure responsible fiscal stewardship while focusing on essential infrastructure and community needs. Facilities CIP 1. Library Expansion & FCA Items – Please support, fund, and prioritize all ADA- related improvements and Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) items. These are critical to the basic functioning of our public facilities. 2. City Hall Renovation – Approve only the seismic retrofit and essential renovations (restrooms, carpeting, paint refresh). Do not add a floor, expand parking, or introduce additional projects beyond the previously proposed $7M renovation. Please approve and proceed immediately. The same applies to the City Hall Annex—complete only the minimum necessary updates with urgency. 3. Defund Non-Essential Projects – Do not allocate funding for projects such as the Stocklmeir House and Blue Pheasant. These are not priorities at this time. Parks CIP 1. Playground Upgrades – Prioritize improvements for Monta Vista Park and Somerset Square Park, which are heavily utilized. Consider reducing the scope for Little Rancho or Canyon Oaks, as these areas may not serve a large toddler/elementary-age demographic, especially given Little Rancho’s proximity to the Forum senior community. 2. Lawrence Mitty Park – Initiate work on the trail project immediately. 3. Shade Structures – Prioritize parks that have had no recent improvements (e.g., Monta Vista Park, Somerset Square Park) over those that have already seen recent enhancements (e.g., Jollyman Park, Wilson Park, Creekside Park). 4. Blackberry Farm (BBF) Irrigation & Pond Restoration – Fund only the minimal necessary repairs. 5. Memorial Park Projects – Completely defund all major renovations. The park is in good condition, with only minor restroom and playground upgrades needed. 6. Lighting Improvements – Consider upgrades where necessary but cancel all unnecessary modifications,including the conversion of asphalt to concrete and BBF entrance/family restroom projects. 7. New Park Opportunity – Explore the purchase of the Finch property near Sedgwick Elementary from CUSD for potential conversion into a park. Streets & Infrastructure CIP 1. Bridge Repair – Prioritize funding for bridge repair only—avoid unnecessary additions such as bike lanes or underpasses. 2. Street Lights & Drainage – Fund streetlight improvements and the Vía Avenue outfall project. For other stormwater infrastructure, seek Valley Water grants to fund creek protection projects, following the successful models of Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Mountain View. Transportation CIP 1. Refocus on Roads & Traffic Flow – The current Transportation CIP overwhelmingly favors bike lanes while neglecting automotive infrastructure. Immediately defund all bike lane projects, ATP, and Vision Zero. Direct the Transportation Department to return with a CIP focused on roads and vehicular improvements. If current staff cannot or will not prioritize road infrastructure, consider hiring an engineer who can. 2. Tamien Trail – Maintain funding but limit improvements to a basic walking trail, not a bike path. 3. Safe Routes to School (SRTS) – Reduce or defund this program. While well-intended, its effectiveness in improving safety is minimal. As an active participant in SRTS meetings, I believe these funds could be better allocated elsewhere. Sustainability CIP 1. EV Charging Infrastructure – Maintain Service Center EVCS only if fully covered by grants. 2. Cancel Unfunded Sustainability Projects – Defund and eliminate SV Hopper EV parking at CSC and PV system installation, as no grant funding is available. CSC has limited parking, and we should not allocate space for Hopper. Fiscal Responsibility Given the lean staffing across city departments, CIP and consultant contracts are the areas where deep cuts are needed. Community-facing services, parks, and recreation programs should not bear the burden of budget reductions. Likewise, the Community Development Department cannot afford service level degradation in building and planning. I urge the Council to act now—mid-year if necessary—rather than waiting for the FY25-26 budget cycle. Thank you for prioritizing fiscal responsibility and ensuring taxpayer funds are allocated where they are most needed. Sincerely, San Rao (Cupertino resident and voter)