City of Cupertino

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a monthly publication of the city of cupertino

volume xxxii no. 13 IN THIS ISSUE november 2009

Cupertino Elections November 3, 2009 On November 3, 2009, Cupertino will have an election to fill the council seats of Dolly Sandoval, Orrin Mahoney, and Mark Santoro.

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Commission Vacancies Application Deadline: January 13, 2010 Cupertino residents are encouraged to apply for City commissions and committees with openings in January 2010. – continued on page 2

Thanksgiving Holidays Will Effect Garbage Pickup Dates September 26 & 27, 2009 – see page 2

CONTENTS

Cupertino Elections ...... 2 Senior Center News ...... 8-9 Commission Vacancies ...... 2 Senior Programs...... 8 Thanksgiving Garbage Pickup ...... 2 Senior Trips ...... 9 Council Swearing-In Ceremony ...... 2 The Better Part...... 9 Breakfast with Santa ...... 3 Eco News ...... 10-11 Jai Ho Comes to Bay Area ...... 3 America Recycles Day ...... 10 Election Night TV Coverage ...... 3 Disposing Used Cooking Oil ...... 10 Simply Safe ...... 4 Get Your Business Certified “Green” . . .11 Roots ...... 5 Adult Citizenship Classes ...... 11 Cupertino Library ...... 6-7 Community Calendar ...... 12-13 Children’s Programs ...... 6 Council Actions ...... 14-15 Adult, Teen and Family Programs . . . . . 6 Community Chat Room ...... 15 Library Programs and Classes ...... 7 New Businesses ...... 15 Cupertino Library Birthday Celebration . . .7 Silicon Valley Reads 2010 ...... 15 City Meetings ...... 16 events in cupertino

Cupertino Elections, continued from page 1 – Commission Vacancies, continued from page 1 Ms. Sandoval will be termed out, but Would You Like To Serve on Mr. Mahoney and Mr. Santoro are eligible a City Commission? for re-election for another term. There are seven candidates on the ballot: Barry Cupertino residents are encouraged to Chang, Orrin Mahoney, Daniel Nguyen, apply for City commissions and committees Mahesh Nihalani, Darcy Paul, Marty Miller, with openings in January 2010. On January and Mark Santoro. More information about 26 and 27 beginning at 6 pm, City Council the candidates including their candidate will interview applicants for these groups: statements, bios and videos of the two Bicycle Pedestrian Commission; Commu- candidate forums are available at nity Development Block Grant Committee www.cupertino.org/elections. (CDBG); Fine Arts Commission; Housing Commission; Parks & Recreation; Public Measure B Safety Commission. Also on the November ballot will be a measure to update the existing Utility Residents can apply online or download Users Tax: “Cupertino Vital Services the application from the city’s website at Utility Users Tax Update Measure B. www.cupertino.org/vacancies. For For more info on Measure B visit more details, please visit the website or www.cupertino.org/measureb. call the City Clerk’s Office at 408.777.3223. The deadline to apply is 5:30 pm on Are You a Vote by Mail Voter? Wednesday, January 13, 2010. The City Clerk’s Office at Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, is a Vote by – Thanksgiving Garbage, continued from page 1 Mail drop off site for your November 3, Thanksgiving Holidays Will 2009 ballot. You may drop off your ballot Effect Garbage Pickup Dates in your sealed, signed, return envelope during City Hall business hours. The last Due to the coming Thanksgiving day to drop your ballot at City Hall is holiday, Los Altos Garbage Company Election Day, November 3 by 5:30 pm. collection services scheduled on Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27 will be delayed by one day. Garbage and recycling normally collected on Thursday that week Veterans Day in Memorial Park will have pickup on Friday, November 27. November 11, 11 am Those with services on Friday will have Celebrate 3rd annual Veteran’s Day pickup on Saturday, November 28. by visiting the Veteran’s Memorial at For more info, call 408.725.4020. Memorial Park. There will be speakers from several different branches of the military, as well as participation by the Council Swearing-In Ceremony Santa Clara County Fire Department Tuesday, December 1, 2009 and Santa Clara County Sheriff’s On Tuesday, December 1, 2009, the City Department. The Cupertino Middle of Cupertino will swear in three council School Honor Choir will perform at the members that will represent the Cupertino ceremony. Many veterans as well as community for the next four years. The different local school children and their event will be held at the Community Hall, families will be in attendance. Attend 10350 Torre Avenue starting at 6:45 pm. the celebration to honor and remember Members of the community are welcome the sacrifices of our veterans! to attend to the Swearing-In Ceremony and are invited to say a few words to the outgoing council members as well as the incoming members. There will be refreshments in the lobby after the ceremony for residents to meet the newly sworn-in City Council members. The Swearing-In Ceremony will be broadcast LIVE on The City Channel (Comcast 26 & AT&T 99), webcast on www. cupertino.org and simulcast on Radio Cupertino (1670 AM).

2 cupertino scene november 2009 The Incredible Voice of Jai Ho Vijay Prakash has sung 250 songs in 6 ma- Comes To The Bay Area jor languages including A.R. Rahman’s new hit movie Blue. H.N. Bhaskar and Shadrach ‘Vijay Prakash Live’, November 14, 2009, 6:30 pm Solomon, highly accomplished musicians Flint Center, Cupertino will come alive with and composers, have worked with celebrities the music of Bollywood, classical, jazz and rock like A.R. Rehman, Pandit Ravishankar and as Vijay Prakash, the incredible voice of ‘Jai John McLaughlin. Visit www.xumri.com Ho’, the Academy Award winning song from for up-to-date ticketing information. ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ takes center stage with Shadrach Solomon and HN Bhaskar to reprise Election Night TV Coverage this offering that has taken the international music world by storm. The Cupertino City Channel will feature extended election night coverage of the Cupertino Rotary Club and Xumri Group city council, school district, and sanitary are partnering to bring this evening of district election races. The special live music and joy for worthy causes. Elizabeth broadcast begins at 9 pm on Tuesday, Gallegos, President of Rotary Club-Cupertino November 3 and will include regular exclaims, “What a fantastic way to celebrate updates of election tabulations, recorded our future by celebrating our diversity through the music and dance of this charity segments, and analysis. Live coverage concert”. Concert proceeds will benefit will be interspersed with pre-recorded Rotary’s dedication to eradicate Polio and election-related programming throughout the RotaCare Clinic of Mountain View which the evening. The Cupertino City Channel provides medical care to those in need. can be viewed on Comcast Channel 26 Xumri Group, a Silicon Valley based and AT&T U-verse Channel 99. Live global conduit Services Company facilitates streaming of election coverage will also diversification and expansion of USA and be available at the city’s website at . India-based businesses into global markets. 3 www.cupertino.org/livewebcast volume xxxii number 13 simply safe | november by Jon Nakafuji, Cupertino Volunteer

Thank you to everyone who participated Food (non-perishable) in our citywide preparedness exercise on 1. Granola bars – Easy way to provide October 17 and 18th. Please take a few necessary calories when you’re hungry. moments to share your thoughts about the Have a box or two on hand just in case. exercise, and help plan for next year, by 2. Trail mix – Either store-bought or going to www.cupertino.org/survey made by you, trail mix is a healthy way to have a fast snack. Flood and Storm Prevention, 3. Potable water – Bottled water or Are you ready? water stored in durable containers with With the rainy days and weeks ahead of enough to support you and your family. us it is important to be prepared in case One gallon per person per day. your neighborhood is affected by flooding 4. Pet food – Be sure to have enough dry and storm winds. There are several simple pet food for any family pets as well as things you can do to prevent unnecessary water for them. damage to your home. 5. Cash (small bills) – If power is out and • Clear your gutter of any branches, leaves or stores choose to try to operate, they will other debris so sewer drains are clear. not be able to accept debit or charge cards. • Cut long or heavy branches near and Communications around your home to prevent them from 1. Hand-crank or battery powered falling or breaking off in a storm. AM/FM Radio – During a heavy storm • Make ready-made plugs made of news- or power outage these will provide you paper rolled up in plastic bags to prevent with news updates from the city. Be sure water from blowing under your doors to tune into Cupertino Radio 1670 AM, (garage and elsewhere). KLIV 1590 AM, or KCBS 740 AM and • Have candles on-hand in case of power 106.9 FM outages; be sure to have candles secured 2. Check www.cupertino.org for in a dish or enclosed glass container Current Event Information. for safety. Your local ARK may be open and • In the event of a power outage turn off provide an additional source of commu- major electronic appliances to prevent an nication with the City and 9-1-1. electrical short when the power comes In addition to these basic items, be sure to back on. have a plan in place with family members. Be sure everyone knows where and how to If the lights go out, do you turn off the electrical circuit breakers if have the basics to get through water starts to enter your home. the night? As the winds get stronger in winter Upcoming Classes storms, the likelihood of power outages in- • PEP: November 10, 6:30-9:30 pm and creases. Sometimes these outages can last January 23, 9 am-noon for an hour or for several days. If the power • Kaleidoscope: February 15-19, 9 am-1 pm suddenly goes out in your home, be sure to have basic items and simple equipment to • CERT: March 10 - April 7, 9 am-noon and ride out the storm. Such as: 6:30 pm-9:30 pm Illumination If you do only one thing to 1. Flashlights – Preferably LED-based prepare this month… with easy to replace batteries such as Enroll in a Personal Preparedness, First- AA and AAA cells which are normally aid or CPR course. Visit the Cupertino used in household remotes. These por- Office of Emergency Services for more table lights will allow you to navigate information regarding these and other freely. important classes at: www.cupertino.org 2. Candles – Big or small, they should be Simply Safe is a monthly article provided secured safely to prevent starting a fire. to inform the community about emergency Candles are an efficient method for pro- preparedness, training schedules and viding stationary light. volunteer opportunities. 3. Hand-crank or battery powered lanterns – A safer alternative to Contact the Cupertino Office of Emergency candles and are also easier to use for Services (OES) at 408.777.3335 or visit portable applications. www.cupertino.org/emergency. 4 cupertino scene november 2009 roots | A 125th Anniversary by Jon Nakafuji, Cupertino Volunteer by Gail Fretwell-Hugger

Recently it was brought to my attention Some of the current Union Church that Cupertino’s oldest Protestant church is programs include participation with 12 celebrating 125 years of service in the other area churches in a rotating men’s community. In reading the history of the shelter for recovery and healing, providing congregation, Cupertino pioneer names beds and meals in conjunction with West rolled off the pages, bringing memories of Valley Community Services of Cupertino. miles of orchards and farms - old names like There is a Montessori program for children Jollyman, Glendenning, Rambo, Meyerholtz, on the church property. The internationally Montgomery, Calvert, Ames, Marcotte, renowned children’s choral group, the Crystal Merithew, Hall, Paviso, Williams and many Choir, makes the church their headquarters more. Cupertino’s early settlers of Protes- and a 5,000 square foot building is going tant persuasion – vintners, orchardists and up on the property for rehearsal halls and retired sea captains, held their first services classes. The church supports many mission at the home of Mr. & Mrs. W.T. McClellan groups and in-church activities. (McCellan Road and ranch) in the 1860’s. The current shepherd of the church, As the group grew, meetings were held in Rev. Mark Brady, related the following in the old San Antonio School (1867) and then the church newsletter about a 100 year the original Collins School (1881). In 1884, old woman who, when asked how she an acre was donated on the corner of Stevens felt when she woke up every morning, Creek Road /Saratoga-Mt. View Road (now said...”Surprised!” Rev. Brady went on

First church dedicated, 1884 Church –1920 100th Anniversary, 1984

De Anza Blvd) money was raised ($1,600) to wonder if the original founders of the and a small Presbyterian mission church church would be “surprised” is they knew was built. The group later became the what they started so many years ago was non-denominational Union Church of still going strong. Throughout its long Cupertino in 1888, providing a place for history, members of the Union Church of social meetings as well as religious Cupertino have contributed greatly to our activities for the community. community and will no doubt continue. Throughout the valley economic ups and A reading of the church history, published downs, the Great Depression, two World on the 100th anniversary, makes delightful Wars and countless other social, religious and informative reading. and corporate body changes, the church Many events marking this 125th anniver- has maintained its presence in the sary year have already been celebrated, but Cupertino community. Two of the greatest on the 2nd Sunday in December, members challenges facing the congregation in the of the Crystal Choir will be singing at the last century, were the arrival of established 10 am service at Union Church. Many Protestant church denominations; thanks to the following folks for interviews Methodists, Presbyterians, Lutherans, and historical material. Baptists and later, the evangelical churches, that drew members away from the Union Reverend Mark Brady, pastor Union Church congregation. Another challenge was the of Cupertino demographic changes in the later 1900’s Laverne Marcotte Rabinowitz, long-time that contributed to a re-evaluation of the church member and beloved daughter of goals and activities of the church body to “ROOTS” founder, Henrietta Marcotte change and accommodate cultural shifts. “The Measure of Faith” – 100th anniversary history book – Union Church and “The Communicator” – Union Church newsletter. 5 volume xxxii number 13 cupertino library

LIBRARY INFORMATION | 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino

LIBRARY OPEN HOURS PROGRAMS AND EVENTS To see the programs and events offered Mon-Tues...... 1 to 9 at all Santa Clara County Libraries, Wed-Thurs ...... 10 to 9 search our online catalog, review your Fri-Sat ...... 10 to 6 library account, get homework help, Sunday ...... 12 to 6 and conduct research using our online TELEPHONE NUMBERS databases, please visit the Santa Clara County Library Web site at: General Library Number...... 408.446.1677 www.santaclaracountylib.org Adult and Teen Reference...... 408.446.1677, ext. 3372 Children’s The library will be closed Reference...... 408.446.1677, ext. 3373 November 11 for Veterans Day, Accounts, Billing...... 800.286.1991 and November 26 and 27 for Thanksgiving. TeleCirc ...... 800.471.0991

Programs for Children Twilight Movie Party & Families Thursday, November 19, 2009, 4-6:30 pm Cupertino Library Story Room Storytime Hours: Teens (ages 13-19) are invited to celebrate Stories for Fours the upcoming premier of “New Moon” with 3½ to 5 years old...... Mondays, 4 pm a Twilight Movie Party! We will have a Bedtime Stories trivia contest, fang-tastic snacks and view 3 years old and up...... Tuesdays, 7 pm the original “Twilight” film. This film is Stories for Threes rated PG-13. This program is sponsored 2½ to 3½ years old...... Wednesdays, 10:15 am by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. Stories for Twos 1½ to 2½ years old...... Thursdays, 10:15 am Programs for Adults Cupertino Cinema Club Database instruction for adults – Schoolage children in kindergarten Consumer Health Complete through 5th grade are invited to watch and Medline Plus a special film in the library Story Room November 2, 2009, 7 pm, Library Training Rm once a month. Have a Health Question? Learn to navigate Consumer Health Complete and Medline November film showing is Plus with Candace Ford from PlaneTree Thursday, November 12, at 4 pm. Health Library. Consumer Health Complete Call 408.446-1677, ext. 3321, for is an in-depth, user friendly resource more details. designed to answer everyday consumer health Programs for Teens questions in both English and Spanish. It covers all areas of health and wellness, Free SAT/ACT Practice Test for from mainstream medicine to perspectives teens @ the Cupertino Library on integrated and holistic medical practices. Saturday, November 14, 2009, 1-5 pm Participants will be eligible to enter a and Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 7 pm drawing to win a health related book Cupertino Community Hall Cupertino Library welcomes the Princeton Green up – Make your home Review who will be administering a 4-hour SAT Practice Test on November 14, at the Energy Efficient. Community Hall from 1PM-5PM. This test November 9, 2009, 7 pm, will be followed by a 1½ hour SAT/ACT Cupertino Community Hall review session on November 18, at the Will Chandler, founder of Chandler Community Hall from 6:30-8 pm. Building & Development and a Green Registration for both sessions begins Certified Professional, will discuss the on November 1 at the Adult Reference financial benefits to making your home Desk or by calling 408.446.1677 x3372. energy efficient. During this one hour program he will discuss home energy audits, savings and energy rebates. 6 cupertino scene november 2009 Book Talk and Book Discussion Individual or Small Group with author Mildred Kalish programs by Appointment November 19, 2009, 7 pm, Cupertino Community Hall Internet Basics for Adults Cupertino Librarians, Judy Dana and Beginning classes on how to use the Annapurna Dandu, will host a Book Internet are available by appointment. Discussion and Book Talk on the third Participants must be able to use a Thursday of each month in the Cupertino computer keyboard and mouse. Library Story Room. Book talks are short Internet Classes in Mandarin descriptions of several titles, covering all Beginning classes on how to use the genres and subjects. Each month a new Internet are available in Mandarin, by title is selected for the book discussion. appointment. Participants must be able Sign up at the Adult Reference Desk and to use a computer keyboard and mouse. pick up a copy of the book, while supplies last, or place a hold for the next available Teen Database Classes copy. We will discuss “Little Heathens” with Database instruction for teens, thirteen author Mildred Kalish. This program is to nineteen, is available at the library, sponsored by the Friends of the by appointment. Cupertino Library. For more information on any of the Visit Mongolia and the Central Cupertino Library’s adult programs or Asian Republics with Lonely Planet to schedule an appointment for any author Michael Kohn class, please call the Reference Desk at November 25, 2009, 7 pm, 408 446 1677, ext 3372. Cupertino Community Hall BBC Correspondent and Lonely Planet For Your Information Author Michael Kohn will give a slide Databases and Research Tools show on Emerging Mongolia and the Santa Clara County Library subscribes to Central Asian Republics, covering the online databases for adults and children, best places to visit as well as their place on a variety of subjects, including business, in the world in the 21st century. This science and literature. Many of the program is sponsored by the Friends of databases are available even when the the Cupertino Library library is closed. If you’re not at the library, For more information for any Adult just go to the library’s webpage at Programs, call the Library’s reference www.santaclaracountylib.org, click desk at 408.446.1677, ext 3372. on Electronic Library 24/7, and enter your library card and PIN number to access a Also in the Cupertino Library database. You can research a company using Standard and Poor’s Net Advantage, Knitting at the Library prepare for an academic or professional Bring your needles and yarn to the library exam with Learning Express, find every Tuesday, 4-6 pm and join the drop-in information for a state report in America knitting program in the Story Room on the the Beautiful, and much more. main floor. Knitters of all skill levels and ages are welcome. tHE FRiEndS oF tHE LiBRaRy BEStSELLER CoLLECtion Funded by the Friends of the Cupertino Library, the Bestseller Collection is a special browsing collection designed to make it easier than ever to find a bestseller when you visit the library. The books are available on a first-come, first-served basis (no reserves). All titles check out for one week.

7 volume xxxii number 13 senior center news

Celebrate With Us How to Become a US Citizen ‘Tis the season for celebrations: quiet, Monday, November 9, 10-11:30 am peaceful ones like Thanksgiving and The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration merry, happy ones like the December holi- Services will present on the naturaliza- days. Then there is the celebration you feel tion process. Please sign up at lobby table, every time you step across the threshold of or call 408.777.3150. Mandarin translation the Cupertino Senior Center, where you are will be provided. Open to the public. welcomed into your community. We invite you to re-live again and again the season’s Senior Center Open House spirit at the center: the unity in diversity, Thursday, November 12 & December the sharing of activities, the warmth of 10, 2-3 pm friendships, the caring that pervades. Learn about senior center trips, classes, Wishing one and all the joy of the holidays! events, volunteer program, and tour the center. Please register at the front desk. Booktalk with Cupertino Library Free Event. Tuesday, November 3, 10:30-11:30 am Hosted by the Cupertino Library. Librarians Medicare Part D Update will give short descriptions of several Thursday, November 12, 11 am-12:30 pm titles, covering all genres and subjects. Open enrollment for Medicare Part D is Please sign up at the lobby table. Free for between November 15 and December 31. members, $5 day pass for senior guests. HICAP, a non-profit agency, will provide an overview of Medicare, review the details Thanksgiving Luncheon of the Part D plans, and the “extra help” Monday, November 23, 12-1:30 pm that is available to assist those who are Join us for a scrumptious Thanksgiving low-income. feast with roasted garlic-lemon turkey breast, sweet potato casserole, vegetable, Understanding Memory Loss corn bread and pumpkin pie. Our own Monday, November 16, 9:30-11 am Rhythmaires Band will provide lively Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, music to celebrate this special holiday. learn the differences between normal Please sign up by November 20. Members aging and dementia. Two presentations: $10, senior guests add $5 day pass. English and Mandarin. Free for members, $5 day pass for senior guests. Please sign Monday Night Football up at lobby table. Mondays, 5-9:30 pm November 9 - pizza & salad How Are We Doing? November 30 - grilled chicken Monday, November 16, 11 am-12:15 pm Watch the game and partake in a fun-filled All members are invited to participate in evening with the rest of the sports crowd. our S-W-O-T activity. The S-W-O-T activ- Great game prizes awarded every quarter. ity takes a look at Strengths, Weakness- Soft drinks and snacks will also be served. es, Opportunities and Threats of the se- Please sign up by Friday before the event. nior center organization. The outcome of Members $7, senior guests add $5 day pass. this activity will tell the senior center staff what we are doing right, what needs to be Aloha! November Birthday Bash tweaked, and what needs improvement. Wednesday, November 4, 12-1:30 pm Our own Aloha Nani Hula Dancers have Line Dance Social prepared a special program to celebrate Wednesday, November 4, 10:15 am-12:15 pm November birthdays. Enjoy the story Join us for a fun morning. All levels telling style of Hawaiian dance. We welcome. Free for members, $5 day pass will serve Teriyaki Chicken, vegetables, for senior guests. Hawaiian sweet rolls, and dessert. Please sign up by November 2. Members $6, Lunch with Friends senior guests add $5 day pass. Wednesdays at Noon Please sign up by November 17. $5 for members, senior guests add $5 day pass. November 18- Clam Chowder, sandwiches, and dessert.

8 cupertino scene june 2009 The Better Part SENIOR TRIPS The programs listed below are aired on Call the Senior Center at 408.777.3150 for Mondays at 4:30 pm on Channel 15. The reservations or more information on any trip. repeat showings are on Channel 15 at 7 TOURS pm on Tuesdays and Fridays. Southwestern Holiday November 2, 3 & 6 – San Jose Giants December 6 -10, 2009, $1499 pp double A discussion of minor league baseball and Tour Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque Showcas- the local San Jose Giants team with their ing tours of Albuquerque city, Old Town Albu- Director of Player relations. querque, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Santa Fe City Tour, Loretto Chapel, Taos City Tour, November 9, 10, &13 – Cleantech High Road to Taos. 2 nights downtown Santa Fe An expert on Clean Technology reviews alterna- and time for Holiday shopping excursion. tives that are available to deal with energy and water shortages. Eastern Europe and Oberammergau, September 21-30, 2010, $5849 per November 16, 17 & 20 – Feeding The person double Homeless A mother teaches her son the Includes city tours of Warsaw, Krakow, Prague, importance of “Giving Back” working as part Munich, and Regensburg, the Oberammergau of a team feeding the homeless in San Jose. Passion Play, St. Mary’s Church, Hradcany November 23, 24, 27, 30 & December 1 & 4 – Castle, St. Vitus Church, Neuschwantein Castle Spider Veins And Aneurysms and German Folklore Dinner Show. A vascular surgeon describes the various Catch the “Island Spirit” of the Pacific treatments that are available for patients with Northwest!, $1793 per person double vein and artery problems. Embark on an exclusive private small ship For more info visit www.thebetterpart.com. cruising through the San Juan Islands! Copies of past programs can also be found in Experience the fantastic scenery and abun- the Santa Clara County Library System and on dant wildlife; all while being pampered by a YouTube. friendly crew. Cruise by day and enjoy peaceful nights anchored in hidden coves of Puget Want to join the group who produces these Sound. Stay four nights in comfortable state- programs? Call 408.252.2667. rooms with large opening windows and private baths. Highlights include: Lighthouse tours, Tulip fields, Whale Museum, City tour of Port Big Band Dance Music Social Townsend. Only 31 spots, sign up right away! Monday, November 2, 2:05-3:35 pm DAY TRIPS On the first Monday of the month, dick and Harvest Hayrides, Honey, and Wine, $65 Virginia will play Big Band music CDs. November 13 Come and enjoy the dances of yore! No in- 5-Hour Holiday Shopping Fling, $15 struction provided. Free for members, $5 November 19 day pass for senior guests. “Home for the Holidays”, $53 December 4 Ballroom Dance Social San Francisco Holiday Style, $TBA Wednesday, November 9 & 23, December 15 2:05 pm-3:35 pm “A Civil War Christmas”, $99 includes lunch December 19 Volunteers will play dance music from “Out to Lunch” Bunch Goes to Breakfast, around the world. Free for members, senior $lunch guests add $5 day pass. December 23 Bill Cosby at the Flint Center, $69 January 9 Learn to Age Healthfully, $57 January 21 Pacific Coast Treasures, $73 January 29 Magnificent Marvelous Museums, $49 February 11

Cupertino Senior Center PHONE: 408.777.3150 ADDRESS: 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. EMAIL: [email protected] OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm WEB: www.cupertino.org/senior

volume xxxii number 13 eco news | november

America Recycles Day – To find out how to recycle just about Almost Everything anything, visit the Recycling Hotline: www.recyclestuff.org. To find out more Can Be Recycled about recycling in Cupertino, visit the On America Recycles city’s website at www.cupertino.org/ Day, November 15, environmental, and click on recycling. millions of people will learn about recycling, commit to increasing Disposing of Used Cooking their recycling activities, and plan to Oil Recycling purchase more products made from Disposing of used cooking oil is recycled materials. America Recycles Day an environmentally important helps remind all Americans of our nation’s task. There are several ways to bountiful resources and of our personal safely dispose of used cooking responsibility as stewards to care for those oil, but it should never be resources. Where we cannot prevent or poured down the drain. When reduce waste, we should find ways to recycle. dumped down the drain, cooking And when we go to the store, we should oil (especially cooking grease) seek environmentally preferable products, can clog up your pipes, back up sewer including those with recycled content. systems and create havoc at the sewer In the spirit of America Recycles Day, the treatment plant where it will end up. In following are some things you can do to addition to the damage you can do in your make a difference for the environment: kitchen, dumping it down a storm drain Reduce would be even worse. That sends it straight When shopping, avoid over-packaged into our lakes, rivers, streams and to the goods; buy in bulk when possible; only buy ocean as an unwelcome pollutant affecting what you need. A recent report by the animal life. Consider contacting San Jose California Integrated Waste Management Tallow to safely dispose of your used Board showed that Cupertino residents cooking oil. San Jose Tallow (www. produce an average of 3.4 pounds of waste sanjosetallow.com, 11740 Berryessa per person, per day. If each Cupertino Road, San Jose, CA 95133, 408.452.8777) resident could divert 2 pounds of waste per filters and sells cooking oil to refiners who week, for 1 year, together we could prevent make biodiesel, which can be cheaper and over 2,863 tons of waste from going to more environmentally friendly than tradi- our landfill. Let’s see if we can reduce our tional petroleum-based diesel. You can also waste and meet that challenge. dispose of your used oil through the Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Reuse Program. Residents wishing to make an Avoid single-use throwaway products appointment for disposal can register on- when a durable, reusable line at www.hhw.org or call 408.299.7300. alternative is available. There is no charge to residents. Donate things so some- body else can use them. Wood-burning Tips Bring your own Reus- The burning of wood in fireplaces and able Bag when shopping. woodstoves is a major source of air pollu- One reusable shopping tion during the winter months. It contrib- bag can replace hun- ute up to one-third of the particulate mat- dreds of single use bags ter in the air on cold, still winter nights. over its lifetime. Particulate matter is a health concern Recycle especially for children, seniors and per- Buy more recycled content products. In- sons with respiratory problems. Instead crease recycling efforts at home, school of wood, use manufactured fire logs (they and work. burn 50% cleaner) and never burn garbage or chemically-treated wood. Don’t Burn Rethink Wood during Winter Spare the Air Alerts, Your attitude, your actions, can make a it is illegal to burn wood, fire logs, or pellets world of difference. Let’s each do our part. in your fireplace, woodstove, or outdoor fire Because, almost everything can be recycled pit on days for which the Air District issues except the planet. a Winter Spare the Air Alert. The Winter Spare the Air season runs from November 1 through February 28. For more info visit, 10 www.sparetheair.org. cupertino scene november 2009 » Get Your Business Certified “Green” Is your business responsive to the changing Certified businesses are listed on the marketplace? Patronage for environmental Association of Bay Area Governments and socially responsible businesses has Green Business website and your business never been higher and will continue to will receive a window decal to advertise rise. Don’t fall behind! The Bay your new status. Join the other Area Green Business Program green businesses in Cupertino distinguishes small and by receiving your certification medium-sized businesses that and receive recognition for protect, preserve and sustain helping our community save our environment. The program resources. In addition, is offered in nine Bay Area Cupertino restaurants are counties through a partnership invited to call the City at of environmental agencies 408.777.3241 to request a free and utilities to assist, offer commercial-grade spray valve incentives, and verify that designed to conserve water while participating businesses that effectively rinsing dishes. achieve environmental compliance, For more information about becoming a conserve energy and water, minimize Green Business, visit the program website waste, prevent pollution, and shrink their http://greenbiz.ca.gov or call the Green carbon footprints. Businesses that meet Business line at 408.282.3180 or email this group’s standards are officially [email protected]. recognized as Bay Area Green Businesses.

Adult and Community Education-Citizenship Classes Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult and Education Center, 591 W. Fremont Avenue, Community Education offers two Saturday Sunnyvale. Register online at morning ESL/Citizenship classes: one for www.ace.fuhsd.org or in class. beginning English speakers from 9 am - For more information about these classes, 11 pm; a second for intermediate English please call 408.522.2703. speakers from 11 am-1 pm. Both of these classes are held at Templo el Monte Horeb Volunteers Needed (in room 1 on the second floor), 455 E. Volunteers are needed to help conduct Maude Avenue, in Sunnyvale. These mock citizenship interviews for Sunnyvale- classes start on November 14, 2009 and Cupertino Adult and Community end on January 23, 2010. Students can Education’s ESL/Citizenship Interview register by calling 408.522.2703 or online Preparation Class. This is a commitment at www.ace.fuhsd.org. There is a for one morning only, Saturday, December $10 materials fee due at registration. 12, 2009, from 9-11:30 am. Since many prospective citizens are apprehensive In addition, on Saturday, December about the interview process, this one-day 12, 2009, from 9:30-11:30 am, there will class gives students an opportunity to be a special one-day class, ESL/ practice for their citizenship interview in a Citizenship Interview Preparation, to relaxed and friendly setting. As a volunteer, help prospective citizens prepare for their you will ask prepared questions and interview. Volunteers from the community dictate prepared sentences, thus will act as interviewers. At this class there simulating an actual interview. Training will also be an immigration expert who for volunteers will be done on the morning will talk about the interview process and of the class. If you are interested, please answer questions. The class will meet call Linda Brummer at 408.522.2703. in the Training Center at the Adult

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NOV CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL

2 American Legion Post 642 7 pm 10201 Imperial Ave., #3 374.6392 sccgov.org/portal/site/va MON Take Off Pounds Sensibly* 6:30 pm First Baptist Church 10505 252.2434 tops.org (TOPS) Miller Ave. Food Addicts in Recovery* (FA) 7 pm St. Jude's Church 246.1620 foodaddicts.org Cupertino Las Madres* 10 to 1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org Cupertino Toastmasters 6 to 7:30 pm Immanuel Lutheran Church 226.8073 cupertino.freetoasthost.net 1715 Grant Rd. 3 Alcoholics Anonymous* 6:30 pm Redeemer Luth. Church 650.903.0321 aasanjose.org tue Women's Group 940 S. Stelling Rd. Al-ANON Family Group* 5:30 pm Bethel Lutheran Church 379.1051 al-anon.org 10131 Finch Ave. Cupertino Kiwanis* Noon The Blue Pheasant 252.3830 classic.kiwanis.org Knights of Columbus 4981* 7:30 pm 10201 Imperial Ave. 296.8146 kofc.org/un/ Cupertino Men's Service* Noon The Blue Pheasant Cupertino Sr. TV Production* 9:30 am Senior Center 252.2667 Cupertino Las Madres* 3 to 5 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org 4 Al-ANON Family Group* 7 pm 940 S. Stelling Road 379.1051 ncwsa.org/scvafg wed Cupertino Sanitary Dist* 8 pm 20833 Stevens Creek #104 253.7071 cupertinosanitarydistrict. com/ De Anza Optimist Club* 7:15 am Holder's Restaurant 252.3336 optimist.org Cupertino Optimist Club* 12:15 pm Blue Pheasant 253.2337 optimist.org Tandem Toastmasters* Noon HP, 19333 Vallco Parkway 285.4977 tandemtoastmasters. vsgcorp.com Macintalkers Toastmasters* 5:30 pm Apple Computer DeAnza macintalkers.com 3 10500 No. DeAnza Blvd. [email protected] Cupertino Rotary Club* Noon Community Center 920.2224 cupertinorotary.org Philotesian Rebekah #145 7:30 pm Cupertino Odd Fellows 252.3954 caioof.org/IOOF/CA_RA_ Officers.html Cup. Symphonic Band* 7 pm Monroe Middle School 262.0471 netview.com/csb/ Krazy Dazys Square Dance 7 pm Hyde Middle School 747.0943 krazydazys.org/ Club* Cupertino Las Madres* 10 to 1pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org Cup. Host Lions Club* 7:15 pm Mariani's Restaurant 209.7251 cupertinohostlionsclub.org Viewfinders Digital Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center – 650.967.4679 viewfindersclub.org In Community Room 554.1133 5 De Anza Lions Club* 6:45 am Holders Country Inn 255.3093 deanzalions.org/ thur Northwest Y Service Club* 6:30 pm Northwest YMCA 650.964.3734 scvymca.org 20803 Alves Drive Cupertino Amateur Radio 7:30 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 345.8372 cupertinoares.org/ Emergency Service (CARES) Connect Club I* Noon Holders Country Inn 252.7054 cupertino-chamber.org Connect Club II* 8 am Chamber of Commerce 252.7054 cupertino-chamber.org Business Networking Intl.* 7 am BJ's Brewery 996.9111 BNI.com Overeaters Anonymous* 7 pm Union Church 253.8394 oa.org Food Addicts in Recovery (FA)* 7 pm St. Jude's Church 354.8493 foodaddicts.org/ Cupertino Las Madres* 10 to 1pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org 6 Cupertino Las Madres* 10 to 1pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org FRI De Anza Kiwanis* 7:15 am Intl. House of Pancakes 973.1832 classic.kiwanis.org

12 cupertino scene november 2009 NOV CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL

7 De Anza Flea Market 8 to 4 pm De Anza College 864.8946 deanza.fhda.edu/ SAT fleamarket/ Organization of Special Needs 2 to 4 pm 20920 McClellan Rd. 996.0858 osfamilies.org/ Families* Planetarium Shows* 7 pm De Anza Planetarium 864.8814 planetarium.deanza.edu 9 Cupertino Odd Fellows* 8 am 20589 Homestead Rd. 252.3954 cupertinoioof70.org MON Fine Arts League 7 pm Community Center 863.9991 falc.org Ask forJanki Chokshi 12 Cupertino-West Valley 257.6136 11:30 am newcomersclub.com thur Welcome Club 252.1529 17 African Violet Society 12:30 pm Sunnyview Lutheran Home 736.9262 avsa.org TUE Los Gatos Camel Herders 6:30 pm Holder's Restaurant 482.0147 19 Quota Service Club* (Aids Noon Blue Pheasant 252.8568 quota.org thur hearing & speech impaired) Rolling Hills 4H Club 6:30 pm Monta Vista Recreation clubs.ca4h.org/santaclara/ Center rollinghills 20 Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 pm Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm. 267.3397 malihini.org fri Cupertino Coin Club 7:45 pm West Vally Pres. Church 253.1232 coinshows.com/sanjose_ccc. html 21 Daughters of Norway 9:30 am Sunnyview Retirement 255.9828 daughtersofnorway.org sat Community 24 Historical Society 6:30 pm Community Center 973.1495 cupthistory.org tue 25 The Powerful Pens 7 pm 18000 Chelmsford 626.9784 wed 26 Toyokawa Sister City 7:30 pm City Hall Room A 257.7424 cupertinotoyokawa.org THUR West Valley Republican Women 11:30 am 252.6312 Westvalleyrepublican womenfederated.org Embroiders' Guild of America 7 pm Sunnyview Retirement 873.1190 ega.gpr.org Community

Submit information about clubs and organizations meeting in Cupertino to Julie Hejza, City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, 408.777.3212, [email protected] Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number for details.

The Cupertino City Hall will be closed on November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day, and on November 26 and 27 for Thanksgiving Day.

13 volume xxxii number 13 council actions

Tuesday September 1, 2009 Council Members Present: Sandoval, Denied the Petition for Reconsideration of the Mahoney, Santoro, Wang, and Wong July 21, 2009 City Council decision on Item 15, to Council Members Absent: None establish a trial for a specific time for unfenced No action taken on the Public Employee off-leash areas for dogs in Memorial Park, Jollyman Appointment of the City Attorney. Park, Linda Vista Park and Library Field. Directed staff to bring the survey back to City Council to see Proclamation presented to the Cupertino Library and discuss the survey details and results before in recognition of outstanding service to patrons in any trial period begins. the last fiscal year. Changed the Weed Abatement deadline to April 15. Approved the minutes as amended from the July 21 and August 4 meetings. No action taken regarding the cancellation of the September 15 meeting. The meeting on Adopted Resolution Nos. 09-131 through 09-133 September 15 will still take place. accepting Accounts Payable for July 31, August 7 and August 14. Tuesday September 15, 2009 Adopted Resolution Nos. 09-134 and 09-135 Council Members Present: Sandoval, accepting Payroll for August 7 and 21. Mahoney, Santoro, Wang, and Wong Council Members Absent: None Accepted the Treasurer’s Investment report for July 2009. Received Presentation from Polly Bove, Superin- Approved the Parks and Recreation Commission tendent of the Fremont Union High School District recommendations for FY 2009-2010 to include regarding an update on the District. Council comments made and sent the plan back Approved the minutes from the September 1 City to the commission for review. Council meeting. Received the Annual Report from July 1, 2008 to Adopted Resolution Nos. 09-141 through 09-143 June 30, 2009. accepting Accounts Payable for August 21, 28 and Approved the fee waiver request from the League September 4. of Women Voters of Cupertino-Sunnyvale for use Adopted Resolution No. 09-144 accepting Payroll of the Cupertino Community Hall. for September 4. Accepted municipal improvements, Bleskom LLC, Accepted Project No. 2005-9449, Mary Avenue 10185, 10215 and 10227 Empire Avenue, APN’s Bridge Project. 326-22-040, 326-22-041 and 326-22-042. Item regarding a semi-rural designation to Accepted municipal improvements, 10585 San eliminate the requirement for sidewalks on Santa Leandro Avenue, APN 357-05-076. Lucia Road continued to October 6. Staff directed Adopted Resolution No. 09-136 vacating a to include the four neighboring parcels and parcels remaining parcel dedicated by subdivision 9875, that partially front different streets. Crescent Manor, 10114 Crescent Court. Adopted Resolution No. 09-146 accepting a Adopted Resolution No. 09-137 accepting a Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Under- Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Under- ground Water Rights, 21075 Gardena Drive, ground Water Rights, 10568 McClellan Place, APN 326-08-077. APN 359-20-039. Adopted Resolution No. 09-147 accepting a Adopted Resolution No. 09-138 approving a final Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Under- map, Cupertino Property Development I, LLC, 10090 ground Water Rights, 10215 and 10185 Empire Wolfe Road, APN 316-20-037 and 316-20-038. Avenue, APN Nos. 326-22-041 and 326-22-042. Adopted Resolution No. 09-139 accepting a Quit- Adopted Resolution No. 09-148 accepting a claim Deed and Authorization for Underground Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for Under- Water Rights, 20100 Stevens Creek Boulevard, ground Water Rights, 22661 San Juan Road, APN 369-03-002. APN 342-17-109. Awarded the contract for the Homestead Road Adopted Resolution No. 09-149 accepting a Pavement Rehabilitation, Project No. 2009-05, to Grant of Easement for Roadway Purposes, O’Grady Paving in the amount of $706,609.10. 22661 San Juan Road, APN 342-17-109. Approved the modification to Use Permit No. Adopted Resolution No. 09-150 authorizing U-2003-04 to remove the public pedestrian the execution of a maintenance agreement, easement. 22661 San Juan Road, APN 342-17-109. Conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 09-248: Awarded the contract for the 2009 Tennis Court Re- “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Surfacing Project, Project No. 2009-07, to Saviano Cupertino adding Chapter 1.10 to the Cupertino Company, Inc. in the amount of $140,000.00 Municipal Code pertaining to administrative Adopted Resolution No. 09-151 supporting the citations, fines and penalties.” Included an amend- Bay Area Climate Compact and authorized the ment to Section 1.10.050 to add the following: Mayor to sign the charter endorsing 10 climate “The Enforcement Officer may immediately issue actions adopted by Bay Area cities. an Administrative Citation for a violation of the Designated councilmember Gilbert Wong as the Municipal Code and/or applicable statute, rule, delegate and Parks and Recreation Director Mark code or regulation. The Enforcement Officer has Linder as the alternate for the National League of the option of stating a time period within which to California Cities Annual Business Meeting to be correct or remedy the violation as follows:” held on Nov. 14 in San Antonio, Texas. 14 cupertino scene november 2009 – Council Actions, continued Welcome New Businesses Adopted Resolution No. 09-139 accepting • C & M Wireless a Quitclaim Deed and Authorization for 22368 Homestead Rd Underground Water Rights, 20100 Stevens Creek Boulevard, APN 369-03-002. • Hair Perfection Awarded the contract for the Homestead Road 1655 S De Anza Blvd Pavement Rehabilitation, Project No. 2009-05, to O’Grady Paving in the amount of $706,609.10. • Ostara Asset Partners, LLC 19925 Stevens Creek Blvd, Ste 100 Approved the modification to Use Permit No. U-2003- 04 to remove the public pedestrian easement. • Q Mart Conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 10041 N Blaney Ave 09-248: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino adding Chapter 1.10 to the • Yi Lin, CPA Cupertino Municipal Code pertaining to adminis- 10440 S De Anza Blvd, Ste D5 trative citations, fines and penalties.” Included an amendment to Section 1.10.050 to add the follow- Save the Date-Silicon Valley ing: “The Enforcement Officer may immediately issue an Administrative Citation for a violation of Reads 2010 the Municipal Code and/or applicable statute, rule, The annual Silicon Valley Reads program, code or regulation. The Enforcement Officer has sponsored by the Santa Clara Library the option of stating a time period within which to correct or remedy the violation as follows:” system, and hosted in Cupertino by the Denied the Petition for Reconsideration of the Library and the Library Foundation, has July 21, 2009 City Council decision on Item 15, to announced their book for 2010, and the establish a trial for a specific time for unfenced essay contest, a special feature in off-leash areas for dogs in Memorial Park, Jollyman Cupertino, offering cash prizes. Park, Linda Vista Park and Library Field. Directed staff to bring the survey back to City Council to see On Saturday, March 20, 2010, in and discuss the survey details and results before Cupertino Community Hall, a special any trial period begins. reception with guest speaker, David Mas Changed the Weed Abatement deadline to April 15. Masumoto and a panel of noted community No action taken regarding the cancellation of the experts will discuss the book, “In Defense September 15 meeting. The meeting on September of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto” by 15 will still take place. Michael Pollan. Parking Permit Applications Cupertino Adults and Students in Grades & Renewals Online 9-12 are invited to participate in an Essay Cupertino residents living in permitted park- Contest that leads into the Cupertino Silicon ing areas will need to apply for a new or re- Valley Reads 2010 March 20th event. newed parking permit from the Public Works Essay Topic on the 2010 Silicon Valley Department as current permits expire Decem- Reads Book Selection: “According to author ber 31, 2009. We suggest residents apply by Michael Pollan, the rise of ‘nutritionism’ December 15, 2009, because the Public Works has vastly complicated the lives of American Department will be closed between December eaters without doing anything for our 24 and January 1, 2009. The city will not be health, except possibly to make it worse... able to issue permits during this time. Pollan outlines the challenge and offers a Parking permits will be valid between January straightforward manifesto - ‘Eat food. Not 1, 2010 and December 31, 2011. Residents too much. Mostly plants.’” How do you re- will receive a parking permit for each vehicle act, respond, or interpret the author’s posi- (including motorcycles), and two guest permits tion? per address. New residents will be required to submit two forms of proof of address Grand Prizes $500, 2-Winners, (utility bill or car insurance bill or DMV Auto 1 Adult and 1 Teen Registration). Beginning November 1, 2009, 2nd Place Prizes $300, 2-Winners, residents may apply for new or renewed 1 Adult and 1 Teen parking permits on-line at www.cupertino. org/parkingpermit. Please contact Public Cupertino Adults and Students in Grades Works at 408.777.3354 if you have any 9 - 12 are encouraged to participate. questions regarding parking permits. Entries must be submitted by February 28, 2010, and Contest Guidelines and Have Something to Contribute? Entry Form are available at www. cupertinolibrary.org/SVRCupertino. To submit information to “Cupertino Winners will be announced publicly on Scene,”email: [email protected]. March 20. Submission deadline for the December edition is November 4. 15 volume xxxii number 13 PRSRT-STD CUPERTINO SCENE U.S. Postage Cupertino City Hall PAID Cupertino, CA 10300 Torre Ave. Permit No. Cupertino, CA 95014 239 ECRWSS

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City Meetings Nov.2 Hsinchu Sister City Committee (Mtg. Room 100) 6:30 pm Nov. 2 *City Council meeting (Community Hall) *** 6:45 pm Nov. 4 Library Commission (Mtg. Room 100) 7:00 pm Nov. 4 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A) 7:00 pm Nov. 5 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am Nov. 5 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5:30 pm Nov. 5 Parks & Recreation Commission (Community Hall)*** 7:00 pm Nov. 5 C.A.R.E.S. (Mtg. Room 100) 7:30 pm Nov. 9 Teen Commission (Quinlan Community Center) 7:00 pm Nov. 10 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm Nov. 12 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C) 9:00 am Nov. 12 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7:00 pm Nov. 16 CERT/MRC (Mtg. Room 100) 7:00 pm Nov. 16 Toyokawa Sister City Committee (Conf. Rm. A) 7:30 pm Nov. 17 City Council meeting (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm Nov. 18 Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7:00 pm Nov. 19 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9:30 am Nov. 19 Audit Committee (Conf. Rm. A) 4:00 pm Nov. 19 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5:30 pm Nov. 24 Planning Commission (Community Hall) *** 6:45 pm Nov. 24 Fine Arts Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7:00 pm

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