CUPERTINO SCENE October 2004 vol. xxviii no. 1 A monthly publication of the city of Cupertino

Oktoberfest: a fun, family celebration Some famil- iar faces and some new fea- tures highlight the 2004 Library Opens, Oktoberfest, a Saturday, October 30 two-day com- munity celebra- tion that has raised more than $600,000 for community service organi- zations over the years. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cu- pertino, this 23rd annual Oktoberfest will Oktoberfest, Continued on page 4 “Diwali – Festival of Lights” Celebration The Asian American Business Council (AABC) of the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce is proud to host an expanded all-day celebration of “Diwali – The Cupertino Civic Center and Li- Festival of Lights”, brary will celebrate its grand opening on which will be held on -Saturday, October 30, 2004. At 9:30 Sunday, October 3, from a.m., music begins with the accompani- 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at ment of free coffee and pastries. At 10 the Quinlan Community Center in Cuper- a.m. the Community Hall and plaza will tino. This community event is made pos- sible by the generosity of Western Union. Library, Continued on page 7 Festivities will include a free commu- nity fair from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. fea- turing wonderful Indian food, Indian Citywide Garage Sale music, and dance exhibitions and lessons, October 2 & 3 Diwali, Continued on page 4 Continued on page 3 In This Issue State Proposition 1A Comes to Voters Diwali – Festival of Lights .....1 in November Oktoberfest ...... 1 Proposition 1A is an initiative on the No- Citywide Garage Sale ...... 1 vember ballot that will prevent the State Leg- Library Opens, ...... islature from taking and using funds origi- Saturday, October 30...... 1 nally committed to local governments. Prop. 1A also requires the State to reimburse local State Proposition 1A ...... 2 governments for the cost of programs and Wildlife Education Day...... 3 services it mandates cities to provide. Prop. St. Joseph's 1A allows for flexibility in the event of a fu- Community Carnival...... 3 ture state fiscal emergency. The State may bor- row local government funds, only if the The Better Part ...... 3 Governor declares a fiscal necessity and 2/3 Reporting Cable Problems ....5 of the legislature approve. All funds must be From Russia with Music ...... 6 repaid within 3 years. For more than a de- Cupertino Wins Two...... cade, the State Legislature has been shifting Helen Putnam Awards ...... 6 billions of local property tax dollars each year from cities, counties and special districts in Light Up The Night ...... 6 order to fund the State’s obligation to schools. Tournament of Bands...... 7 Commonly referred to as ERAF (Educational Compost Site Revenue Augmentation Fund), the State has Closes for Winter ...... 7 shifted more than $44 billion in property taxes since the early 1990’s from local ser- Cupertino Community Hall & vices, including $4.95 million from the city Civic Center Photos...... 8 of Cupertino. The amount being diverted Roots: The Cali Kids ...... 10 from local budgets keeps growing and now Simply Safe...... 11 amounts to nearly $5 billion annually — $631 Community Calendar ...... 12 thousand from Cupertino last year. The State has also imposed billions in additional costs Council Actions ...... 14 on local governments by mandating programs Telecommunications and services that are only partially funded or Commission Vacancy ... 14 not funded at all by the State. Earlier this year Access Cupertino...... 15 Prop. 65 was put on the ballot by many of City Meetings ...... 16 the same groups that are now supporting Prop. 1A. All of the official proponents of Prop. 65 are now supporting Prop. 1A, and opposing Prop. 65. If you would like more information on Prop. 1A, the Secretary of State lists the following contact information for the proponents and opponents of the measure: Proponents: Yes on 1A Californians to Protect Local Taxpayers and Public Safety,1121 L Street, Suite 803,Sacramento, The Cupertino Scene is published monthly, except in August and January, and distributed CA 95814, 800.827.9086. www.yesonprop to all residents and businesses in the city. In- 1a.com. formation may be submitted via e-mail to Opponents: Carol Midgen, Chairwoman, [email protected]. Questions may be di- State Board of Equalization, 601 Van Ness rected to the Public Information Office at City Ave., #E3 611, San Francisco, CA 94102. Hall, 777.3262. Deadline is the first Wednes- day of the month for the next month’s issue. -2- Community Carnival Returns to Cupertino After a 30-year hiatus, St. Joseph of Cu- Demonstrations on stage will take place pertino School is bringing back its commu- throughout the weekend, with performances nity carnival. The three-day event, called Family by local dance companies, a trick roper, taiko Fun Festival, is scheduled Friday, Saturday and drummers and martial arts experts, among Sunday, Oct. 15, 16 and 17 others. Several bands will at the school, 10120 N. De provide musical entertain- Anza Blvd., Cupertino. In ment and children’s activi- addition to all the traditional ties will include jump games, rides and prizes, this houses, face painting, year’s carnival features con- clowns and pony rides. tinuous live entertainment, On display will be a fire including a free concert by engine from the Santa the Joe Sharino Band on Friday at 8 p.m. Also Clara County Fire Department, and the planned is a community talent show, with a County Sheriff’s Office will provide finger- dozen chosen acts competing for three top printing services for children. cash prizes. The carnival will also offer a wide St. Joseph’s held its first community carni- assortment of food and beverage booths, val shortly after the school opened in 1955 everything from burgers and pizza to egg rolls and discontinued it in 1972. Now, however, and margaritas, along with a mini flea mar- under the leadership of three co-chairmen, ket, gourmet coffee shop and gift pantry. Chris Valdez, Jan Orvick and Shawn Poirer, Hours for the event are: Friday, 5 to 10 p.m.; hundreds of volunteers have been recruited Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to help make the 2004 carnival a success. to 6 p.m.

13th Annual The Better Part The Better Part, produced by and for se- Wildlife Education Day niors, airs Tuesday, Friday and Sunday nights Saturday, October 23, 2004, 10 a.m. to 2 at 7 p.m. on Comcast channel 15 in Cuper- p.m. McClellan tino, Los Altos and Mountain View. Programs Ranch Park, 22221 for October 2004 include: on October 4, 5 McClellan Road, & 8, Mt. View Police Department - old and Cupertino. new. A look at the old and new days and Families are in- ways of a small vited to join Santa town police de- Clara Audubon and over a dozen other en- partment. Oc- vironmental organizations to celebrate nature tober 11, 12 & and wildlife. Activities include a bird banding 15, Backyard demonstration, birdhouse and birdfeeder Habitat. An en- building, a scavenger hunt, educational pre- vironmental ex- sentations, and a poster contest. Live animals, pert invites you including birds, reptiles, and insects will be to explore your backyard—a source of life shown. For “Early Birds,” SCVAS will hold and pleasure for many species, including you. a guided shorebird walk at Charleston Slough October 18, 19 & 22, Identity Theft. Don’t in Mountain View’s Baylands at 8 a.m. Fol- be a victim. An expert (who was a victim) lowing the walk, participants will caravan to discusses the many facets of identity theft. Wildlife Education Day festivities in Cuper- October 25, 26 & 29, New Year Lunar Unity tino. R.S.V.P. is required for the walk only. Parade. A Cupertino Councilman discusses Contact Kim Yuan-Farrell at 408.252.3740, the creation and logistics of putting on a for details on the poster contest and to R.S.V.P. yearly parade.

-3- Oktoberfest, Continued from page 1 Diwali, Continued from page 1 be held at Cupertino’s Memorial Park (across Indian dress and fabrics, fortunetellers, crafts the street from De Anza College) on Satur- vendors, bounce houses and a traditional day, October 9 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sun- Rangoli display. The fair will be followed by day, October 10 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Admis- an evening dinner program from 5 to 8 p.m. sion is free, and free parking will be pro- in the Cupertino Room of the Quinlan Com- vided in the De Anza Parking Garage. munity Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road. German flavor The purpose of this Second Annual Diwali will be supplied in – Festival of Lights event is to celebrate in- the large tent by tercultural understanding that promotes eco- old favorites Al nomic prosperity. Diwali event chair, Mr. Gruber and his Mahesh Nihalani, explained, “Diwali marks “oompah” band; the beginning of the new business year in In- Alpine Accordion- dia, and it is a festival of joy, splendor, bright- ist Jim Mueller, and Magician-Entertainer Ace ness, happiness and prosperity.” Celebrated Miles – this year coming disguised as Pirate through the world, typical Diwali traditions Jack Spareribs. Stand-up comedians and lo- include exchanging gifts, new clothes, meet- cal celebrities The Grateful Dads and the ing new and old friends, offering traditional Harrison Family Singers will perform on a sweets and wishing new community stage, as will Hawaiian dance each other a pros- ensemble Halau Na Wai Ola. perous new year. Ms. New this year will be the Pumpkin Patch, Hema Kundargi, a where children can get a jump on decorating fine arts commis- their Halloween pumpkins. Parents can get a sioner for the City of headstart on their holiday shopping by visit- Cupertino, is in charge of music and dance ing the more than 80 arts and crafts booths. entertainment, which will have an Indian wed- Kinderplatz is back, providing jump houses, ding theme. Elected officials and local com- slides and other children’s activities, and Cu- munity leaders will participate in the wed- pertino kindergartners and first graders will ding party pageantry. Kundargi said, “Music, again be a focal point with their rendition of dance and food are fun ways to learn about the traditional “chicken dance” from 11 a.m. a new culture.” to 3 p.m. both days. Gilbert Wong, Chair of the Asian Ameri- “This truly is a great opportunity to have can Business Council, stated, “This is a won- the whole family enjoy a wonderful day in derful bridge to bring the business commu- the park,” notes Event Chair Liz Gallegos- nity together to celebrate a holiday that is very Glynn. “And it’s nice to know that money significant for our Indian population.” The spent at Oktoberfest goes right back into the mission of the Asian American Business community in the form of Rotary contribu- Council is to promote, strengthen and en- tions to community service organizations.” hance the inter-ethnic business environment A variety of German and other sausages, in the Cupertino Community. hot dogs, Chinese chicken salad, teriyaki ka- Business and community members are in- bobs, and other treats will be available, as vited to attend the evening dinner program, will soft drinks and, of course, German beer. which will feature a program and entertain- As a special service, the Cupertino Host ment with an Indian wedding theme. Seating Lions Club will have its Mobil Health Screen- is limited. Prepaid reservations are required. ing Unit on site Sunday, October 10. Techni- Tickets are: $35 per person for Cupertino cians will perform free testing for blood pres- Chamber members and $40 per person for sure, blood glucose, vision (including glau- non-members. For reservations and informa- coma), hearing, and body mass index. tion, call Sherri Caraccilo at 408.252.7054 or For more information, go to email to [email protected]. www.cupertinorotary.org and click on “Oktoberfest.” -4- Reporting Cable How can the City of Cupertino help me with my cable problems? Problems in Cupertino The staff of the City Manager’s Office Many inquiries have come into the city re- contacts the Comcast Public Affairs Office, garding the rights of residents when dealing explains the situation to a representative, and with Comcast and its contractors. The fol- directs them to resolve the situation in a timely lowing are answers to frequently asked ques- manner. To register your complaint, visit the tions. city website at www.cupertino.org and log Does Comcast have permission to be your complaint using Access Cupertino. Us- on my property? ing Access Cupertino allows for the best Yes. Comcast has a franchise with the City tracking and response to your concerns. You of Cupertino that permits Comcast employ- may also call Candice Kido at the city hall at ees and their contractors access to the rights- 408.777.CITY (2489), or send an e-mail to of-way and public utility easements much like [email protected]. The city will then the water, sewer, gas, electric and phone com- contact Comcast for resolution of your cable panies. As the system is maintained, employee issue. and contracted construction crews will be What else does the City do? working in these easements on either existing The City Manager’s Office enforces the cable utility poles or underground. franchise agreement, and with the assistance However, Comcast employees and their of the Cupertino Telecommunications Com- contractors are always required to carry com- mission, negotiates terms of the franchises, pany photo identification badges as well as audits franchise compliance, and advises the paperwork explaining their need to access the Cupertino City Council on cable and tele- public utility easement. If a Comcast em- communications issues. ployee or contractor enters your property What is a cable franchise agreement? without meeting both of these requirements, The provision of cable television services City residents are urged to call the Sheriff’s is the result of a franchise agreement between Office immediately by dialing 911. the City of Cupertino and Comcast. The fran- When I have a question or problem with chise is a contract between Cupertino and my cable, where do I start? Comcast that sets the terms of the provision First, contact Comcast at 1.800. of cable services, including service standards, COMCAST. State the facts briefly, provid- fees for use of the public right-of-way, pub- ing any additional information that supports lic, educational, and government (PEG) pro- your position. Have your account number, gramming requirements. The franchise expires copies of bills, receipts, cancelled checks, let- December 31, 2010. ters, and company notices handy. What are City responsibilities? When talking with Comcast, be sure to get Federal and state laws establish restrictions the name of the people you talk with and on what the City can regulate in a franchise keep copies of any correspondence from or negotiate for in a franchise agreement. The them. Be very specific about your question. city web site contains a table detailing what If you have more than one question or com- Cupertino can and cannot do as the local fran- plaint, write them down so that you cover chise authority, at www.cupertino.org/ them all. Also, be specific about what it is how_do_i/cable_tv/index.asp. you are asking your cable company to do: What is PEG? whether you are calling about a service call PEG stands for public, education and gov- or a credit. ernment access services. In Comcast’s fran- If, after talking to Comcast, you are still chise area, the City of Cupertino, Cupertino unsatisfied with the cable service, or service Public Access (KMVT), De Anza College and has not been corrected as promised, then the Fremont Union High School District pro- city of Cupertino can get involved and con- vide these services. tact Comcast on your behalf to resolve the For more information about cable television situation. visit, www.cupertino.org/how_do_i/cable_tv. -5- Cupertino Wins Two Light Up The Night Helen Putnam Awards Brighten your evening participating in this fun new event. Light Up the Night at the The City of Cupertino was named on Fri- Quinlan Community Center will feature a day, September 17, 2004, as a double winner community sing-along, face of the prestigious Helen Putnam Award for painting, and Santa Claus ar- Excellence. The awards were announced dur- riving in a fire truck with ing the opening session of the League of Cali- candy canes for every- fornia Cities’ annual conference at the Long one. Bring your camera Beach Convention Center. The Helen Putnam to take a family Award recognizes outstanding achievement photo with Santa and innovation by cities whose contributions and Mrs. Claus. to community residents and businesses have We’ll light the resulted in lower costs or more effective de- community tree to- livery of services. gether. Cookies and Cupertino was named Grand Prize win- juice provided. This ner in the Internal Administration category event takes place for the creation of the Balance or Bust board mostly inside. game. This game was designed to be an in- Participants must pre-register. Residents $5, teractive exercise that would raise the partici- non-residents $10. Activity Code: 19379. If pants’ budget literacy and engage more resi- we do not meet the minimum number of dents in the budget process. The game re- sign ups by November 10th, we will be quires players to examine core values and forced to cancel this event. If you have ques- define which services are most important to tions, please call Parks and Recreation at the community. 408.777.3120. The city also received and Award for Ex- cellence in the Planning & Environmental a powerful technical command of his instru- Quality category for the What’s Your Vision ment.” Well-known in concert halls in his na- kit. This landscaping kit gave the community tive Russia and Europe, Philippov recently a creative and interactive opportunity to pro- performed in New York’s Carnegie Hall. Mr. vide input to the city on the development of Philippov resides in Moscow, where he is as- the Stevens Creek Master Plan project for 60 sistant professor of piano at the Moscow acres of city-owned parkland. Tchaikovsky Conservatory. The final selection in this Opening Concert “From Russia with Music!” is the unique “Pictures at an Exhibition” by With the autumnal allure of an all-Russian Mussorgsky in the orchestration by Ravel. program, the Peninsula Symphony opens its Inspired by the art work and the untimely 56th Season with pianist/Van Cliburn Com- death of painter Victor Hartmann, this mas- petition laureate, Maxim Philippov, and a ro- terful piano suite illustrates ten of Hartmann’s bust program of Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich images. Maestro Klein will lead the audience and Mussorgsky. through a pictorial display of Hartmann’s Conductor Mitchell Sardou Klein and the works using supertitles to present the ideas 90-plus member orchestra begin with of each painting, “rising to a grand and glo- Shostakovich’s most colorful orchestra tone rious finale that leaves the listener feeling as if poems, Oktober. Written for the 50th Anni- he had traveled to Kiev specifically to stand versary of the October Revolution, this pow- in front of that majestic, imaginary great Gate erful work celebrates the strength and hero- of Kiev.” (Geoff Kuenning, 1999) ism of Russian People, and contains some Performance is Saturday, October 16, 8 PM of Shostakovich’s most brilliant instrumental in the Flint Center at De Anza College in Cu- writing. As acclaimed by Ronald Broun in pertino. Tickets are $27 for adults, $21 for The Washington Post, Philippov is “an almost students and seniors. Order online at note-perfect pianist, with a caressing tone and www.peninsulasymphony.org -6- New Route for Library, Continued from page 1 be dedicated and opened. The Community Tournament of Bands Hall, (picture on page 9) is a state-of-the-art On Saturday, October 9, 2004, the streets meeting room that will serve as the new city of Cupertino council chambers. When not used for city will see the meetings, the dais will be rolled back so the 34th annual hall may be used for a wide variety of li- Cupertino brary, community and private events. At 11:30 Tournament a.m. the ribbon cutting and dedication of the of Bands. At library will begin. 10 a.m., the Many years in the making, the new Cuper- Parade Com- tino Library will be open for business from petition begins. noon until 6 p.m. Barbara Numerous local restaurants providing free Nunes, former food on a first come-first served basis will CHS teacher and principal and current support the daylong festivities. Music will be FUHSD Board of Education member, is our provided throughout the day by Mark Russo Grand Marshall. and the Classy Cats from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m-., Library construction has caused a change and INOAHBand 1 to 3 pm. From 1 to 3 to the parade route. Bands will make a right p.m. characters from your favorite onto Miller Avenue for warm-up, and then a storybooks will be visiting. Experts will be right onto Stevens Creek Blvd. The Compe- available to answer questions about the library tition Area is now midway between Miller aquarium and the architects will be available and Finch Aves. Percussion Competition takes to answer any questions about the library and place on Finch Ave between Stevens Creek civic center. Face painting, fire engines, and and the CHS campus. many free giveaways will make the grand Field show competition begins at 4:30 p.m. opening fun for the entire family. For addi- Tickets are $6. For more information, visit tional information go to, http://207.88.19.227/studentlife/band/ www.cupertinolibrary.org. tob.shtml. Please remember, until October 30, the Cupertino Library is closed. There is NO library service in Cupertino until the new li- brary opens. The bookdrop on Bandley Drive is also closed. The bookdrop at the new library will open on October 30, 2004. In the meantime, please keep any Cupertino library materials until the new library opens, or use these other nearby County Libraries: Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Avenue Compost Site 408.867.6126 Closes for Winter Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road The city’s compost site will be open through 650.948.7683 October 30 on Friday and Saturday morn- Campbell Library, 77 Harrison Avenue ings from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Stevens Creek 408.866.1991 Quarry site on Stevens Canyon Road across Also bookmark and use these library web from the dam. The site will then close for the addresses: Santa Clara County Library web winter months. To participate, bring your site: www.santaclaracountylib.org; the Teen own shovels and containers and proof of Page: www.santaclaracountylib.org/teen; the Cupertino residency. Watch for notices in the Kids Page:www.santaclaracountylib.org/kids. Scene when the site reopens in the Spring. Or, go to www.cupertinolibrary.org. Call 408.777.3269 for more information. -7- The Cupertino Library and Commun Saturday, Oct. 30, 9:30 a.m

-8- y and Community Hall Grand Opening ct. 30, 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

-9- Roots tended Lincoln Elementary School and Hyde By Gail Jr. High. Her first boyfriend, around age 13, Fretwell was Earl Thompson . (I remember Earl. He Hugger went to Cupertino High and had a fair amount of female admirers there) Janet liked the 1950’s duo, the Everly Bros., and their hit song, “Little Darlin.” She had a passion for horses and took lessons, and she loved re- The Cali Kids cess and walking home along the orchards The plaza at Stevens Creek and De Anza on Bubb Road. Both girls completed their Boulevards was recently named the Cali Mill education at Lone Mt. College, which be- Plaza in honor of the Cali family, whose roots came USF. Joyce lived in Novato for a time, in the Cupertino community area go back to then she and her family moved back to Santa the early 1900’s. The Cali Feed and Grain Clara Valley. She taught school in San Jose. building and tower There was a lot of laughter as she recalled were landmarks visible summer days on the Bubb Road for miles. The tradition property, playing in the fruit or- of the Cali tower chards, building forts out Christmas tree atop the of tree branches and Cypress Hotel now covering them with continues annually. Re- armloads of mustard cently Ron Cali and his twin plants. She loved going sisters Janet and Joyce shared some barefoot in the plowed of their memories of growing up in dirt and learned to drive Cupertino in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Ron, who in the pear orchard, ma- has remained in the local area, has contrib- neuvering the car between the rows of trees. uted much to the preservation of Cupertino’s In sixth grade she liked working with Billy history. He remembered starting school at St. Schmidt on the school newspaper (Lincoln Joseph’s in the 1950’s. There were a total of Log, I think it was called) and in junior high 50 students in the class. The school was started she asked Jimmy Hoffman to the Sadie with grades one through three; there were 3 Hawkins dance and made him a hat out of a faculty members and a janitor. Ron remem- strainer covered in vegetables. A friend, Dotty bered his dad, Ed, had a morning routine. Gobert, worked at the pharmacy on High- At 10 a.m. Ed would leave the mill, walk way 9 and Joyce dreaded going to the den- around the corner to the pharmacy/foun- tist, whose office was nearby. On hot sum- tain coffee shop on the east side of Highway mer evenings, Dad would pile them all in the 9 (now De Anza Boulevard). There, he met car and visit local canneries, to make sure the up with his buddies: Neil Thornley, Walter loads of fruit arrived ok. The annual Lions Field, Viv Ange (who owned Ange’s Depart- Club Christmas party was fondly recalled. We ment Store), Tony Lillo and Don Bandley. laughed over memories of Lion’s Den Someone would flip a coin to see who paid dances on Friday nights at Hyde Jr. High and for the coffee and then the group would trade St. Joseph church altar boys; Billy Ravizza, bits of community news, fruit and grain Ken Virnig and Bobby Scofield. Billy’s gone prices, and whatever other news came up. now - a heart attack in his 40’s. Growing up Ron recalled some of their neighbors on in Cupertino in the mid-1900’s was a won- Bubb Road: the Hoffmans, Schmidts and the derful experience. It was a small community, Pinards. Janet lives in Novato, surrounded, safe for the most part, with children playing as she says, by “thousands of books; lots of in the orchards, riding their bicycles around cookbooks and Himalayan cats.” She remem- neighborhoods and up and down country bered her parents, Ed and Harriet, met at roads. Thanks to Ron, Janet and Joyce for Fremont High School. Before Janet went to their memories of Cupertino. Holy Cross High School for girls, she at- -10- Simply Safe There are many ways you and your loved ones can help yourselves and others after a From the Cupertino Office of Emergency Services (OES) disaster. We’re ready to teach you how. October 17, marks the fifteenth anni- Registration for CERT, CPR. First Aid versary of the Loma Prieta earthquake. and Basic Emergency Preparedness Cupertino residents have had fifteen years To register for classes call Parks and Recre- of luck. Why not use this month to think ation at 408.777.3120. Registration forms are about and practice your emergency plans for also available at the Library and Quinlan Cen- your family, home and neighborhood. ter. For other services, visit Here’s some further motivation: Cupertino, www.cupertino.org/emergency, or call with a population of over 50,000, has three 408.777.3335. Classes are free for CERT, fire stations with a total of five pieces of fire CARES & Kaleidoscope members. equipment (engines and trucks). At any given Community Emergency Response Team time, there are four to eight deputy sheriffs (CERT) on duty. Our one ambulance, housed at the Cupertino CERT needs your help. Become Cupertino Fire Station at Stevens Creek and a volunteer first responder and help the City Vista, is part of a countywide paramedic during emergencies. This 18-hour course of- program and can be called away at any time. fers free training (to Cupertino residents) to We have one emergency clinic and no full- teach you how to help others during earth- service hospital. quakes and other emergencies. Citywide teams Within 60 seconds of the 1989 Loma are forming now. Sessions include first aid, Prieta earthquake, 9-1-1 lines were over- earthquake preparedness, damage assessment, whelmed and all of our first responders were light search and rescue, fire suppression, ter- committed to calls. They responded from rorism awareness, neighborhood prepared- call to call for approximately eight hours af- ness and more. It is a fun, interactive learning ter the event, working the most seriously af- experience for adults of all ages. The final fected areas first. session includes an earthquake drill and fire The Loma Prieta was not a devastating extinguisher training. CERT is part of a na- earthquake for Cupertino. Imagine the re- tionwide program for disaster preparedness. sponse needs for a major disaster. Class size is limited. Attendance at all ses- When resources are scarce, those resources sions is required for graduation. must provide the greatest good for the great- CERT #5, Thursday Evenings September est number of people. If a mall or school 9, 16, 23, Oct. 7, 14 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. or apartment complex was severely dam- October 16, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. CERT #1, aged with many injuries, and your home was Friday Evenings & Saturday Mornings Janu- also damaged with people injured, you can ary 14, 21, 28, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. January 15, imagine that it is likely you would wait many 22, 29, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kaleidoscope Feb- hours to receive assistance. ruary 21 to 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Heartsaver That’s why it is so important to plan for CPR for Infant/Child/Adult - $15 Residents/ the possibility of having to handle emergen- 25 non-residents Nov. 6 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. cies yourself. Know your neighbors. It makes Red Cross Standard First Aid - $25 Residents/ a big difference to your safety and security. $35 non-residents. Nov. 6 – 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Create and practice disaster response plans at home. These should include both home If you only do one thing this month to evacuation plans, an out-of-state telephone prepare: Be sure your earthquake plans contact for family check-ins, and the pur- supplies are complete. If you have spe- chase and rotation of emergency supplies. cial skills or just want to help, register to Learn the basics of disaster survival and be a City Disaster Volunteer. take advantage of the free Community ______Emergency Response, ham radio, and first Marsha Hovey is the Emergency Service’s Coordi- aid classes offered by the Office of Emer- nator for the City of Cupertino. gency Services. -11- Submit information about clubs and organizations that Community meet in Cupertino to Linda Lagergren, City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, 777-3202 Calendar [email protected] Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number for details.

OCT. Club/Organization Time Location Phone 1 Alcoholics Anonymous* 5:00 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran 374-8511 Fri Fast Start Group Church 940 S. Stelling Rd De Anza Kiwanis* 7:15 a.m. Intl. House of Pancakes 973-1456 2 De Anza Flea Market 8 to 4 De Anza College 864-8946 Sat Organization of Special 2 to 4 p.m. 20920 McClellan Rd. 996-0858 Needs Families* Overeaters Anonymous* 9 a.m. Union Church 842-0688 4 American Legion Post 642 8 p.m. 10201 Imperial Ave., #3 374-6392 Mon Al-ANON Steps for Living* 7:30 p.m. 940 S. Stelling Rd. 379-1051 Take off Pounds Sensibly* 6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church 252-2434 TOPS 10505 Miller Ave. Overeaters Anonymous* 7 p.m. Union Church 650-327- 1649 5 Alcoholics Anonymous* 6:30 p.m. Redeemer Luth. Church, 650-903- Tues Women’s Group 940 S. Stelling Rd. 0321 Al-ANON Family Group* 5:30 p.m. Bethel Lutheran Church 379-1051 10131 Finch Avenue ToughLove* 7 p.m. Bethel Lutheran Church 946-7970

Cupertino Kiwanis* Noon The Blue Pheasant 252-3830 Knights of Columbus 8 p.m. 10201 Imperial Ave., #3 243-8462 4981* Cupertino Men’s Service* Noon The Blue Pheasant Cupertino Sr. TV Prod.* 9:30 a.m. Senior Center 252-2667 6 Al-ANON Family Group* 7:00 p.m. 940 S. Stelling Road 650-734- Wed 5869 Al-ATEEN* 8:15 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran 650-292- Church, 940 S. Stelling 8897 Cupertino Sanitary Dist* 8 p.m. 20833 Stevens Creek #104 253-7071 De Anza Optimist Club* 7:15 a.m. Holder’s Restaurant 253-4424 Cupertino Optimist Club* 12:15 p.m. Blue Pheasant 255-3212 Tandem Toastmasters* Noon HP, 19333 Vallco Parkway 285-4977 Macintalkers 5:30 p.m. Apple Computer De Anza homepage. Toastmasters* 3, 10500 N. DeAnza Blvd. mac.com/m actintalkers 7430 Cupertino Rotary Club* Noon Community Center 920-2224

Philotesian Rebekah #145 7:30 p.m. Cupertino Odd Fellows 252-3954 Cup. Symphonic Band* 7 p.m. Cupertino High School 262-0471

Overeaters Anonymous* 7 p.m. Union Church 247-8488 7 De Anza Lions Club* 6:45 a.m. Holders Country Inn 253-3219 Thurs Cup. Host Lions Club* 7:15 p.m. Mariani’s Restaurant 252-6262

Northwest Y Service Club* 6:30 p.m. Northwest YMCA 725-8195 20803 Alves Drive Cupertino Amateur Radio 7:30 p.m. City Hall 345-8372 Emergency Service 7 Women’s Quilting Group* 9:30 a.m. West Valley Pres. Church 253-2984 Thurs 6191 Bollinger Rd. 252-0932 Connect Club I* Noon International House of 252-7054 Pancakes / St. Crk. Blvd. Connect Club II* 8 a.m. Chamber of Commerce 252-7054 Connect Club III* Noon Chamber of Commerce 252-7054 HP Communicators 7:00 a.m. HP Cupt. site, Bldg. 46T 650-691- Toastmasters #4606* 19055 Pruneridge Ave. 8724 Overeaters Anonymous* 7 p.m. Union Church 253-8394

8 Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 p.m. Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm 267-3397 Fri Cupertino Coin Club 7:45 p.m. West Valley Pres. Church 253-1232 9 Daughters of Norway 9:30 a.m. Sunnyview Retirement 255-9828 Sat Community 11 Cupertino Odd Fellows* 8 p.m. 20589 Homestead Rd. 252-3954 Mon Fine Arts League 7 p.m. Creekside Park 255-6559

12 Southbay Toastmasters* 6:30 p.m. Tandem Bldg. 251, 10100 253-7622 Tues N. Tantau, Rm. 1258 Sertoma Club* 7:15 a.m. 1366 S. Saratoga- 252-2584 Sunnyvale Rd. 255-5293 Poets Society* 7:30 p.m. Coffee Society 725-8091 13 Krazy Dazys Square 7 p.m. Collins School 245-9156 Wed Dance Club* The Powerful Pens 7:30 p.m. Sunnyview Retirement 626-9784 Community, 22445 Cupertino Rd. Cross-Cultural Consortium 7:00 p.m. 285-7332 (5Cs) Viewfinders Camcorder 7:30 p.m. Community Center 253-9136 Club Cupertino Room 14 Quota Service Club* Noon Blue Pheasant 252-8568 (Aids hearing & speech impaired) Thurs Cupertino-West Valley 11:30 a.m. 257-6136 Welcome Club 252-1529 19 African Violet Society 12:30 p.m. Sunnyview Lutheran 736-9262 Tues Home

21 Toyokawa Sister City 7:30 p.m. City Hall 257-7424 Thurs West Valley Republican 11:30 a.m. 252-6312 Women Rolling Hills 4H Club 7 p.m. Monta Vista Recreation 257-4745 Center Embroiders’ Guild of 7 p.m. Sunnyview Lutheran 578-5917 America Home

26 Historical Society 6:30 p.m. Community Center 973-1495 Tues 27 Rancho Neighborhood 7:30 p.m. Rancho Pool & Recreation Wed Association Facility The Powerful Pens 7:00 p.m. 18000 Chelmsford 626-9784 Deadline for submitting November calendar information is Oct. 6. Council for 138,760 square feet of new retail space, 204 residential units and a parking structure Actions Authorized the release of the General Plan, Tuesday, September 7, 2004 which includes the Task Force Draft, Task 6:15 p.m. Force Minority Report, the “Hot Topics” Council Members Present: Kwok, matrix and Background report, the Correc- Lowenthal Sandoval tions document and the Environmental Im- Council Members Absent: James, Wang pact Report. Also directed that the Planning Appointed Roya Rahgozar and Andrew Commission review the documents and that Grossman to the Teen Commission. they conduct joint hearings with any advisory Dr. Martha Kanter, Chancellor of the Foot- body that has topics related to the General hill-De Anza Community College District, Plan, and directed staff to bring back a sched- introduced Dr. Brian Murphy as the new ule of those hearings by the second City president of De Anza College. Council meeting in October. Denied appeal for a use permit to locate City Council approved the full $66,000 Sprint Wireless Communication antennas and budgeted for the 2005 4th of July event. equipment within an existing cross tower at Adopted a resolution setting the auction Redeemer Lutheran Church and to extend date of November 16, 2004 to auction sur- the height of the cross tower to 55 feet. plus Oak Valley lots. Discussed the Cupertino Historical Society’s (CHS) proposal to convert the Stocklmeir residence into an office and exhibit space for the Society. Awarded the contract for the Safe Routes to School in the amount of $185,463.90, and directed staff to come back with a report regarding Tilson Avenue work and estimate Telecommunications of cost. Adopted a resolution supporting Proposi- Commission Vacancy tion 1A, a constitutional provision to ensure The City of Cupertino is accepting appli- that local tax funds remain with local gov- cations for an unscheduled vacancy on the ernment. Telecommunications Commission. The va- Conducted the second reading of an ordi- cancy occurred when Commissioner Sal nance to change the City Council regular Algeri retired and moved after ten years of meeting to the first and third Tuesdays of service. The term of this unscheduled va- each month. cancy expires on January 15, 2007. Conducted the second reading of an ordi- Meetings are held the first Wednesday of nance to change the Planning Commission each month at 7 p.m. at City Hall, Confer- regular meeting to the second and fourth ence Room A. For more information, con- Tuesdays of each month. tact staff liaison Rick Kitson at 408.777.3262. The deadline for applications is Friday, Monday, September 20, 2004 October 22 by 4:30 p.m., and the City Council Council Members Present: James, will conduct interviews on Monday, Novem- Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval, Wang ber 1 beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more in- Approved a request from the Library Foun- formation, or to obtain an application, please dation to keep the Quinlan Community Cen- contact the Cupertino City Clerk’s Office at ter open past 11 p.m. on December 31, 2004, 408.777.3223. for a New Years Eve party. Continued a use permit to construct 204 residential units and a parking structure at Please Note: Agenda items are subject to change. Prior to the meeting, confirm agenda with city clerk, Vallco shopping center 777-3223. Copies of agendas are available at City Continued architectural and site approval Hall on the Thursday preceding council and planning commission meetings. -14- -15- Cupertino Scene PRSRT-STD Cupertino City Hall U.S. Postage 10300 Torre Avenue PAID Cupertino, CA 95014 Cupertino, CA Permit No. 239

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