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IN THIS ISSUE volume xxxv no. 6 | july / august 2012 Cinema at Sundown 8:30 pm, Memorial Park Amphitheater Cupertino presents a free outdoor film series Friday nights in August and September. Bring the family for great entertainment.

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Shakespeare in the Park July 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, August 3, 4, 5 Memorial Park Amphitheater, 7:30 pm Cupertino teams up with the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival to present Free Shake- speare in Memorial Park. Bring your family, friends, and a picnic to enjoy free professional theater under the stars. – see page 2

4th of July Festivities The City of Cupertino is pleased to announce the schedule for the annual July 4th festivities.

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CONTENTS

Cinema at Sundown ...... 2 National Night Out ...... 10 Shakespeare in the Park ...... 2 Distinguished Artist & Emerging Artist 2012 . . 10. 4th of July Festivities ...... 3 Eco News ...... 10 Public Hearing ...... 3 Compost Site Open July 4 Weekend . . . . 10. Simply Safe ...... 4 Yellow Pages Opt-Out ...... 10 Roots ...... 5 Citywide Garage Sale ...... 10 Cupertino Library ...... 6-7. Computer Recycling ...... 10 Childrens’ Programs ...... 6 Eight Easy Tips for Preventing Waste . . . .11 Adult, Teen and Family Programs . . . . . 6-7. Free Summer Poetry Workshops ...... 11 Library Programs and Classes ...... 6-7. Dash of Hope ...... 11 Adult 50 Plus News ...... 8-9. Community Calendar & City Meetings . . . 12-13 Adult 50 Plus Programs/Trips ...... 9 Council Actions ...... 14 The Better Part ...... 9 Cupertino Alert System ...... 15 Taste of Cupertino ...... 10 New Businesses ...... 15

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Cinema at Sundown, continued from page 1 September 8 - Showing at Blackberry Farm Public Hearing to Consider Big Miracle an Amendment to the Signs Universal Pictures Directed by Ken Kwapis Ordinance Rated PG; 107 minutes; 2012 The City of Cupertino will be considering an amendment to Chapter 19.104, Signs, Inspired by the true story that captured of the Cupertino Municipal Code regard- the hearts of people across the world, the ing the placement of temporary political rescue adventure Big Miracle tells the signs. The Planning Commission will amazing tale of a small town news reporter 4th of July Celebrations, continued from page 1 hold a public hearing and make a recom- and a Greenpeace volunteer who are joined mendation to the City Council regarding Morning Events August 10 – Enchanted by rival world superpowers to save a family proposed changes. The City Council will 7 - 11 am: Pancake Breakfast Hosted by the Walt Disney Pictures of majestic gray whales trapped by rapidly subsequently hear this item and make a forming ice in the Arctic Circle. Local news- De Anza Optimist Club, Quinlan Community Center Directed by Kevin Lima Adults - $6 (3 pancakes, 2 sausages, coffee or tea) final decision. Residents, business owners Rated PG; 107 minutes; 2007 man Adam Carlson can’t wait to escape the and interested parties are encouraged to northern tip of Alaska for a bigger market. Children (12 and under) - $3 (2 pancakes, 1 sausage) A classic Disney fairytale lands in modern- Orange Juice - $1 attend this meeting to provide their input Rachel Kramer is an outspoken environmen- and feedback. The current Sign Ordinance day New York City when a storybook prin- talist and she’s is also Calson’s ex-girlfriend. 9:30 am: Flag Raising – Memorial Park - Veteran’s cess is thrust into present day Manhattan Memorial. Celebrate our Nation’s independence is available on the City’s website at With time running out, Rachel and Adam www.cupertino.org/signs. by an evil queen. Her prince follows after must rally an unlikely coalition of Inuit 10 am: Children’s Parade – Memorial Park - Softball Field. to rescue her, but her journey causes her natives, oil companies and Russian and Wear your best red, white, and blue outfit! Decorated bikes, scoot- Planning Commission Meeting to change her views on life and love after American military to set aside their differ- ers, and strollers are encouraged. We’ll travel through Memorial Park and the parade will end at the Amphitheater just in time for the Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 6:45 p.m. meeting a handsome lawyer. ences and free the whales. concert by OTR! Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre August 17– Hugo 10:30 am – 12 pm: Live Music by OTR Music from Avenue, Cupertino Paramount Pictures the 60’s until today! Pack a blanket, hat and snacks. Be ready Directed by Martin Scorsese Shakespeare in the Park, continued from page 1 to dance the morning away! Live Webcast: Rated PG; 127 minutes; 2011 www.cupertino.org/webcast Afternoon Events at Blackberry Farm An orphaned boy secretly lives 10 am - 4 pm: Free Swimming For additional information, please contact Aki Honda Snelling, Senior in the walls of a busy Paris train 12 – 2 pm: BBQ Lunch Planner, in the Cupertino Planning station and looks after the clocks. BBQ Tickets: $5 per person He gets caught up in a mystery BBQ ticket sales will begin on June 27 at Blackberry Farm. Department at 408.777.3313 or e-mail any comments to [email protected]. adventure when he attempts to 12 - 3 pm: Live Music by The Dave Crimmen Band repair a mechanical man. Classic 50’s Rock & Roll August 24 – Rudy 5 pm: Blackberry Farm closes TriStar Pictures Directed by David Anspaugh Evening Events Looking for a Green Rated PG; 112 minutes; 1993 Come early and bring your picnic to Creekside Park, Business in Cupertino? Hyde Middle School, or Sedgwick Elementary School. Carpooling is The uplifting true story of how encouraged, as parking is very limited. Handicap parking will be Local businesses are choosing to one young man, Rudy Ruettiger, available at Creekside Park make the same decisions we make in our own refuses to limit his dreams or bow 6:45 - 9:15 pm: Music and games at all three locations homes by adding recycling and composting to reality as he pursues his life- services, reducing the amount of waste 9:30 pm: Firework Show long goal- to wear the uniform, produced on site . Cupertino’s Green Businesses if only for one down, of the Notre No pets, no portable barbeques, are also taking further steps to reduce their Dame football team. no alcohol impact on the City and surrounding environ- August 31 – -Man Street Closures to Vehicles and ment by incorporating recycled paper in their Columbia Pictures Pedestrians – 6 pm - Midnight business processes, utilizing low-toxic clean- Directed by Sam Raimi For safety during the fireworks launch, street closures will be enforced ers, installing low flow faucets and toilets, and Rated PG-13; 121 minutes; 2002 on July 4, between 6 pm - midnight on: choosing the most efficient lighting systems available . Cupertino’s newest Green Businesses Peter Parker is just an average • Finch Ave. are Bitter+Sweet, Coffee Society’s Library high school student until he is • Calle De Barcelona (between Miller Ave. and Finch Ave.) Café, Memories Live On, The Driving Machine, bitten by a genetically altered • Tilson Ave. (between Finch Ave. and Tantau Ave.) United Furniture, and Vardy’s Jewelers . spider. He soon begins to discover • Phil Lane (between Miller Ave. and Tantau Ave.) that he has super-human strength, • Stendhal Lane (between Shadygrove Dr. and Phil Lane) So stop by one of new Green Businesses and agility and an ESP-like spider • After 6 pm, there will be NO pedestrian or vehicle access. encourage the shops you currently frequent sense. Peter decides to use his • From 6 pm to midnight, there will be NO parking on Finch Ave. and Tilson Ave. (between Finch Ave. and Tantau Ave.) and NO to incorporate more responsible business power for good and begins to parking on Miller Ave. (between Greenwood Dr. and Howard Ct.) practices or to look into becoming a Green fight crime. • Vehicles will be towed. Business . Visit www.cupertino.org/green or call 408 .777 .7603 for more information about Cupertino’s Green Business Program . 2 3 cupertino scene july / august 2012 volume xxxv number 6 simply safe | july roots | Happy 4th of July by Jerry Tallinger – Cupertino CERT member by Gail Fretwell-Hugger

Hot Weather Dehydration Use this checklist to prevent Well, Cupertinians – it’s that great time of year when we celebrate Independence Day or Prevention dehydration from happening to you. 4th of July - America’s largest secular holiday... parades, BBQ’s, fireworks, speeches and Drink plenty of water or rehydration remembering all those brave colonists who decided to separate from Great Britain and The summer is in full swing and this is the form a United States of America. time of year to remind ourselves about de- (sports) drinks before, while, and after hydration prevention. Whether you are do- outdoor activity . This is especially important when Some of my ancestors hailed from jolly old England... and some who came over decided you are in the hot sun and doing intense exercise . ing sports, swimming, hiking, yard work, to go back...some stayed here... lots of family history on both sides of the pond. So here gardening or just soaking up the sun you Take a container of water or sports drink with is a little quiz you can use for your 4th of July celebration. Enjoy and no fair using the must keep your body hydrated by drink- you when you exercise, and try to drink at least computer until you mark all your answers. Ready, set go... ing plenty of hydrating liquids. Some of the every 15 to 20 minutes . signs you are getting or are dehydrated are Eat foods which are high in water such as fruits dry mouth, dizzy, lightheadedness, muscle and vegetables . Fluids can be obtained not just cramps, feeling very tired, you stop sweat- from water but also from foods . ing, your eyes stop making tears, muscle Encourage your children to drink extra fluids, 1. The first official U.S. flag had... 3. Francis Scott Key wrote the cramps, nausea and vomiting, heart palpi- suck on Popsicles, or eat Jell-O . Children ages tations and decreased urine output. Prompt 4 to 10 should drink at least 6 to 10 glasses of A. 13 stripes and 13 stars words to the “Star Spangled treatment by rehydration is very important liquids to replace lost fluids . B. 13 stripes and the words, Banner” after witnessing... A. to prevent further complications. Do not drink coffee, colas, or other drinks that “Don’t tread on me” The burning of Wash . D .C . Also, be aware that drinking too much can contain caffeine . They increase urine output C. A British Union Jack in the upper left B. The bombardment of Fort McHenry not only cause bloating and discomfort but and make you dehydrate faster . hand corner C. The inauguration of President Lincoln may lead to hyponatremia, a potentially Stay in cool, shaded areas when possible; 2. Who designed the first official 4. Who was the first signer of the fatal condition in which your blood salts protect your skin with sun block as severe Declaration of Independence? become too low. This occurs when you drink U.S. flag? sunburn can accelerate dehydration . A. more fluids than you lose through sweating. A. Benjamin Franklin John Adams If you start to feel symptoms, move to a B. B. John Hancock The only effective treatment for dehydra- shaded area or into an air-conditioned Betsy Ross C. tion is to replace lost fluids and lost elec- building and start rehydrating . C. Francis Hopkinson Thomas Jefferson trolytes. When the symptoms are severe it Avoid high-protein diets . If you are on a 5. In the 1400’s, the center of is a potentially life-threatening condition high-protein diet, make sure that you drink fireworks manufacturing was... and you should seek medical advice. Your at least 8 to 12 glasses of water each day . A. Vienna, Austria doctor can often diagnose dehydration on Avoid alcohol, including beer and wine . They B. Hamburg, Germany

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C C . 5 B, . 4 B, . 3 C, . 2 A, . increase dehydration and make it hard to make 1 Answers: C. Florence, Italy such as little or no urination, sunken eyes, good decisions . and skin that lacks its normal elasticity and resilience when pinched. If you’re de- Do not take salt tablets . Most people get It’s good to remember that the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence were very hydrated, you’re also likely to have low plenty of salt in their diets . Use a sports drink brave men. They were committing an act of treason against the English government and if you are worried about replacing electrolytes blood pressure, especially when moving many of them suffered great hardships. Some lost everything they had. Now, just 236 lost through sweating . from a lying to a standing position, a fast- years later, many brave men and women still serve our country - many far away - willing er than normal heart rate and reduced Wear one layer of lightweight, light-colored to give their lives to preserve the freedoms we all cherish. blood flow to your extremities. clothing when you are working or exercising outdoors . Change into dry clothing as soon as Amidst the BBQ’s and fireworks, let’s all remember them and say a prayer for their safety you can if your clothes get soaked with sweat . and thank them. Hope you all have a safe and memorable and Happy 4th of July! Your Upcoming Public Training Calendar Kaleidoscope for Kids, July 9 – 13, Hall/EOC, 10300 Torre Ave. and again on This is your chance to be part of the For Groups By Appointment - 9 am – 1 pm Tuesday, August 14th, 6 - 9 pm, Monte Cupertino disaster response solution. This Earthquake/Disaster Preparedness Let us teach you kids to be prepared this Sereno City Council Chambers, 18041 Sara- is an intensive training session on prepared- Get your group, club, organization, or friends summer with this fun hands-on experience. toga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno Course, ness and helping others during a disaster. together (8 or more) and request a FREE one They will visit the Santa Clara County Com- 3 hours Participants must be able to attend all classes hour presentation from Cupertino Office of munications 9-1-1 Center, talk to a Deputy Learn how to prepare to be on your own for for graduation. Classes are on July 10, 11, Emergency Services. This class can come to Sheriff about law enforcement in Cupertino, several days after the next large disaster. 12, 17, 18, 19 (evenings, 6 - 9 pm) and July 21 you at your home, office, church, club or we become certified in CPR and First Aid, tour Training includes disaster supply kit, home (Saturday morning, 10 am – 1 pm), Cuperti- can host it at Cupertino City Hall. You will the Seven Springs Fire Station, put out a and workplace preparedness, treatment of life no City Hall/EOC, 10300 Torre Ave, Cuperti- learn how to prepare for an earthquake, stay real fire and learn how to protect yourself threatening conditions, fire prevention, fire no. The cost is $35 for all classes. If you have safe during an earthquake, and cope after- and save others during disasters. The course extinguishers and hazardous materials. For questions contact: stephanie.morrison@ ward. Also, you will learn valuable tips on is for Middle School and High School age stu- Registration or Questions contact stephanie. sccfd.net or 408.341.4486. For registration how you can be safe at home during other dents. Contact the Cupertino Office of Emer- [email protected] or 408.341.4422. visit www.cupertino.org/emergency. disasters and about general home safety. gency Services (OES) at 408.777.3335, email Contact the Cupertino Office of Emergency Please provide your full name, e-mail address, [email protected] for more information. If you do only one thing to prepare Services (OES) at 408.777.3335, email phone number and city of residence or work- this month: Enjoy your summer and take a [email protected] for more information, West Valley Personal Emergency place in the West Valley. hike but stock up and bring plenty of water or or to request a class for your company, group Preparedness (PEP) - FREE! Community Emergency Response Monday, July 9, 6 - 9 pm, Cupertino City rehydration drinks along! or organization. Schedule your class now! 4 Team (CERT) Training, July 10 – 21 5 cupertino scene july / august 2012 volume xxxv number 6 cupertino library

Getting the Most Out of College Master Gardeners: Combatting LIBRARY INFORMATION | 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino Saturday, August 4, 2 pm Vegetable Pests and Diseases Wednesday, July 18, 7 - 8:30 pm LIBRARY OPEN HOURS TELEPHONE NUMBERS Cupertino Community Hall Visit the Library’s website: www.sccl.org/ Cupertino Community Hall General Library Number...... 408.446.1677 Monday...... 10 am – 9 pm cupertino for additional information. Master Gardener Candace Simpson will teach Tuesday...... 10 am – 9 pm Adult and how to deal with vegetable pests and diseases Wednesday...... 10 am – 9 pm Teen Reference...... 408.446.1677, ext. 3372 Teen Craft: Franken Toys in the most earth-friendly way, using the prin- Thursday...... 10 am – 9 pm Children’s Reference...... 408.446.1677, ext. 3373 Thursday, August 16, 3 - 4 pm Friday...... 10 am – 6 pm ciples of IPM, Integrated Pest Management. Accounts, Billing...... 800.286.1991 Cupertino Library Story Room Topics include cultural practices that discour- Saturday...... 10 am – 6 pm Take old toys and stuffed animals apart and Sunday...... 12 pm – 6 pm TeleCirc ...... 800.471.0991 age pests, mechanical barriers and removal put the pieces together to create your own methods, techniques for encouraging beneficial To see the programs and events offered at all Santa Clara County Libraries, search our online new masterpieces! Visit the Library’s web- insects, and low-toxicity chemical controls. catalog, review your library account, get homework help, and conduct research using our online site: www.sccl.org/cupertino for databases, please visit the Santa Clara County Library Web site at: www.sccl.org additional information. Adult Book Discussion Group Thursday, July 19, 7 - 8:30 pm Wednesday, August 8, 3 pm Programs for Adults Cupertino Library Story Room The Library will be closed: Wednesday, Magical Moonshine Theatre Puppets Join our Adult Summer Reading Program This month, the Cupertino Library Adult July 4th for Independence Day Our Summer Reading Club Wednesday Fun at www.sccl.org! Book Discussion Group will read and discuss Programs are located in the Community A Beautiful Mind, Sylvia Nasar’s biography Tricks Of The Trade: Outsmarting In- of the mathematical genius, schizophrenia Hall, next door to the Library. For more Programs for Children & Families vestment Fraud patient, and 1994 Nobel Laureate, John Nash. information, please call 408.446.1677 x3321. Storytime Schedule Saturday, July 7, 2 – 3:30 pm The book discussion group meets on the Cupertino Library Story Room Reading Buddies Cupertino Community Hall third Thursday evening of each month. Summer story times start Tuesday, Sign up to read to a therapy dog or cat! Research has shown that even experienced Adults of all ages are welcome. Sponsored July 10 and end Thursday, August 2 Children currently in kindergarten to investors are not immune to investment by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. fraud. This presentation will show you how Stories for 4s and 5s 5th grade may register in person at the Summer Reading Program: to protect yourself, whether you are a begin- Tuesdays, 10:15 am, Cupertino Library Room Children’s Desk in the Library starting Historical Fiction Panel ning or experienced investor. It is endorsed by Baby Storytime (ages 0 - 24 months) Monday, July 18 for one of our summer Saturday, July 21, 1 - 2:30 pm Tuesdays, 10:15 am Reading Buddies programs. For more AARP and investor education offices within Cupertino Community Hall *Registration is required at the Children’s information, please call the Children’s the SEC. The local chapter of Better Invest- Local authors of historical fiction C.W. Desk in the Library starting Monday, June 18. Desk at 408.446.1677 x3321. ing, a national nonprofit, will conduct the pre- Gortner, Vanitha Sankaran, Gillian sentation. Bedtime Stories (ages 3 ½ years and up) Cupertino Cinema Club Bagwell, and Cecilia Holland will be at the Wednesdays at 11:30 am, Cupertino Library Room Thursday, July 12, 4 pm Meditation: Find Peace and Serenity library to discuss their works and what they Stories for 3s Thursday, August 2, 4 pm in an Uncertain World with Dr. love about historical fiction. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. Wednesdays, 10:15 am, Cupertino Library Room Cupertino Library Story Room Marshall Zaslove Stories for 2s School-aged children are invited. Patrons Wednesday, July 11, 7 - 8:30 pm California Native Plant Society: Thursdays, 10:15 am, Cupertino Library Room may call 408.446.1677 x3321 for the free Cupertino Community Hall Songbird Gardening with Native movie title. This program is sponsored by To find relief from a shifting world, we need Plants, a talk by Toby Goldberg Library Detective: Fact or Fiction? to learn how to access that personal haven For students in fourth to eighth grades the Friends of the Cupertino Library. Thursday, August 9, 7 pm within each of us where we will find calm, Pick up your cluebook at the Children’s Programs for Teens Cupertino Community Hall Reference Desk. Complete a different peace, and even bliss. Marshall Zaslove, MD, Toby Goldberg is the programs coordinator question each month and earn a Library Sign up for our Teen Summer Reading Pro- Board certified psychiatrist, best-selling author, for the Santa Clara Valley chapter of The Detective sticker. gram at www.sccl.org! and experienced seminar leader, will teach you Audubon Society. She’ll describe what spe- how to meditate on the inner light, so that you cies of birds you can expect to see in the Bay Movie & Pizza Children’s Summer Reading Club can experience that haven within you. Area, and the specific, easy-to-grow native Saturday, July 7, 2 – 4 pm This summer – dream big! All children plants that will attract them to your garden. Chinese Book Discussion Group are invited to join the Children’s Summer Cupertino Library Story Room Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Reading club online at www.sccl.org/ Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride; set in a 19th Thursday, July 12, 10:30 am - 12 pm Library. srpkids beginning June 1. Log at least century European village, is a stop-motion, Cupertino Community Hall one book under My Shelf by August 1 and animated feature that follows the story of The group will read and discuss by Before I Cupertino Library Career receive your prize beginning August 8. Victor (voiced by Johnny Depp), a young Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson. This program is Development Series Last day to pick up your prize is August man who is whisked away to the under- conducted in Mandarin Chinese. Sponsored Saturdays, August 18 – September 15, 31. For more information, please call the world and wed to a mysterious Corpse by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. 2 - 3 pm, Cupertino Community Hall Children’s Desk at 408.446.1677 x3321. Bride, while his real bride, Victoria, waits iPad Art with Sumit Vishwakarma Topics to be covered include: bereft in the land of the living. Sponsored Summer Reading Fun Club Saturday, July 14, 2 - 3:30 pm • Crafting a Resume that Sells Wednesday Fun Programs by the Friends of the Cupertino Library. Cupertino Community Hall Discover the creative side of iPad with elec- • Conducting job search using the Internet. Dream Journals Wednesday, July 11, 3 pm tronics engineer/artist Sumit Vishwakarma The Fratello Marionettes Thursday, July 19, 3 – 4 pm • How to Interview like a Professional at the Cupertino Library. He will introduce Cupertino Library Story Room • Getting the Job Offer You Want Wednesday, July 18, 3 pm Do you remember your dreams? Keep track sketching, drawing and painting directly onto Magician Phil Ackerly of them from now on by crafting your own the iPad, using fingers, a stylus and various • Writing a Cover Letter that Gets Results Wednesday, July 25, 3 pm personal dream journal. Design and deco- art applications. Sponsored by the Friends of Visit the Library’s website: Wildlife Associates rate it however you like and go after your the Cupertino Library. dreams! Sponsored by the Friends of the www.sccl.org/cupertino for additional Wednesday, August 1, 3 pm Cupertino Library. information. Jeremy Shafer, Performer Extraordinaire 6 7 cupertino scene july / august 2012 volume xxxv number 6 adult 50 plus news

What is hot at the Senior Center day, October 25. We will start collecting PC Googling Adult 50 plus TRIPS this summer? these items in August. The proceeds will Tuesday, July 24 - August 14, 10 – 12 pm Call the Senior Center at 408.777.3150 for We have packed the summer months with lec- benefit our Case Management Program and Surf the net, ask questions, shop, shed light reservations or more information on any trip. the Scholarship Fund. Thank you for your tures, activities and trips galore! Join us for on medical problems, and learn how to use TOURS continued support. lunch, attend a lecture, take a trip, socialize the computer to your advantage! Pre-requi- Discover Oregon’s Best, July 16 - 22, 2012, with your friends, take a Pilates class or just Fun for the 50+ site: Familiarity and prior knowledge of com- $2453 double occupancy sit and enjoy the cool air conditioning, while and August Social/ Bash puter basics. Come enjoy Oregon’s pristine, beautiful coastline, enjoying a cup of coffee or tea. see miles of diverse terrain that changes from rug- Wednesday, August 8, 10 am - 1:30 pm Volunteers Needed ged cliffs to evergreen forest to Sahara- like dunes Gift Checks 10 am – check in at Blackberry Farm Monday, August 6, 1:30 - 2:30 pm and boundless sandy beaches. Take in the best of Need to find a gift for a parent or friend and Golf Course Volunteers are needed for the annual Hidden the Ashland Shakespeare Festival, and expansive don’t know what they want. Cupertino Senior 12:30 pm – Hot dog lunch at the Treasures fundraising event. Come to this tour of Crater Lake, the exciting sights and sounds Center offers gift checks redeemable toward Blackberry Farm Picnic Ground planning meeting to find out how you can of downtown Portland, and an unforgettable jour- trips, special events, membership, or CSC 12 - 2 pm – August Social/Birthday Bash help to make this fundraiser a great success, ney through the Columbian River Gorge. classes. Enjoy a fun morning of golf. With Bob’s as well as have fun. The proceeds from this Cruise the Mediterranean in Luxury, Venice event will benefit our Case Management Pro- First Aid Presentation “Wacky Scoring Rules,” every golfer has a to , August 6 - 16, 2012, From gram, the Scholarship Fund, and many other $5840 double occupancy, includes flights Wednesday, July 11, 1:30 – 3 pm chance to win. Cost includes green fees, hot programs that benefit our members. Silversea’s offers ultra-luxury 5-star cruising in Emergencies can happen without warn- dog lunch, and prizes. After golfing, come all-suite cabins with personal butler service ing; do you know what to do? Andy Huang, a join us for lunch and to celebrate our August birthdays! Members $20, senior guests $25. on a small ‘yacht-like’ cruise ship! Highlights trained First Aid instructor, will teach basic include Venice, Dubrovnik, Bari, Sicily, Sorrento, first aid techniques, recognition of an emer- Pickup and return the entry form to the se- The Better Part nior center by August 1. Bonifacio, and Monte Carlo. Join us for the gency or sudden illness, how to protect your- The programs listed below are aired on trip of a lifetime! Please call 408.777.3150 for self, things to know before providing care, If you decide not to do golf, you can join the Mondays at 4:30 pm on Channel 15. information. Space is limited. and when to call 911. This can be a life festivities of celebrating the birthdays that are Repeat showings are on Channel 15 Gems of the Sierra, September 10 - 14, saving lecture, come and be prepared for in August and a BBQ lunch which includes at 7 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays. 2012, $1145 double occupancy the unexpected. Members free, senior guests all-you-can-eat beef franks with fixings, July 2, 3 & 6 Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National pay $5, please sign up at the lobby table. watermelon, brownies, and lemonade. If you Formation of American Freedom – Well Parks will be some highlights of this trip including Learn about the Senior Center would prefer a veggie burger, please specify known television anchorman Fred La Crosse Mono Lake, Tioga Pass, and Tuolumne Meadows. when you register. Members $6, senior guests provides us with fascinating information about Thursday, July 12, August 9, 2 pm add $5 day pass. Pre-registration is required. Holidays in the Pacific Northwest!, Seattle, Learn about senior center trips, classes, our early democratic republic. Washington & Victoria, BC, December 5 - 9, events, volunteer program, and tour the cen- Bingo BBQ July 9, 10 & 13 2012, $2284 double occupancy, includes flights ter. Please register at the front desk. Free Friday, August 17, 12 pm Education of a Musician – Exploring the Highlights include the famous Pikes Place Event. Good Ol’ Burgers! This pre-bingo BBQ will be education of musical prodigy Nathan Chan. Market, the Space Needle, Seattle Dinner Cruise, Victoria City Tour, Butchart Gardens, High Tea at a tasty serving of open flame cooking! Once July 16, 17 & 20 Fifty Days of Fun! you have enjoyed the delicious meal you will the Empress Palace Hotel, and much more! Ice Cream Social for Grandparents and Great Escapes in Northern California – be ready for an afternoon of Bingo fun. 12 Wonderful trips you can take that are close to DAY TRIPS Grandchildren cash prizes will be awarded! Register at the home and within your budget. Bells Are Ringing, Sunday, July 8, $94 Wednesday, July 18, 2 - 3 pm front desk. Members BBQ $5. Bingo cards John Muir Historic Home and Lindsay Wild- Cupertino Senior Center and Cupertino Com- sold separately July 23, 24 & 27 munity Camp are pleased to present an “All Colossal Sea Shell Collection – Come with life Museum with Gary, Friday, July 13, $78 You Can Eat” ice cream parlor serving your Senior Center Closure – us to the world of sea shell collecting. Our Art Under The Oaks, Saturday, July 21, $52 favorite sundaes and floats. Bring your grand- Week of August 20 - 24 guest will share some of his 5,000 shells Villa Montalvo Luncheon and Tour, children for an afternoon of fun. The cost is Cupertino Senior Center will be closed from from 1,000 species. It’s fascinating. Wednesday, July 25, $88 $3 for members, $2 for members’ grandchil- Monday, August 20 through Friday, August July 30, 31 and August 3 Castles, Ghosts, and the Coast, Friday, dren. Senior guests add $5 day pass. Pre-reg- 24, for city staff to perform preventative and Making Movies in the Classroom – Learn August 3, $98 istration is required. general maintenance. Preventative main- how video is used to supplement ‘Reading, Warhorse, Thursday, August 9, $159 Writing & ‘Rithmatic’ at Nimitz Elementary Diabetes Health Lecture tenance will be done on kitchen equipment, SJ Giants Baseball and BBQ, Thursday, gas fireplace, hot water heater, and movable School in Sunnyvale, California August 16, $59 Monday, July 30, 1:30 – 3 pm walls. General maintenance will include re- Barbara Stone is a nurse educator from the For more information about The Better Golden Bridge 75th Anniversary, finishing wood floors, cleaning light fixtures, Part please view their website, www. Wednesday, August 29, $90 Diabetes Society. She will discuss diabetes and windows. in general, the disease, cause, prevention, thebetterpart.com, or call Diane Sparks at Heirloom Tomato Festival at Kendall Jackson healthy diet, nutrition, and disease manage- Caregiver Support Group 408.564.7754. A selection of programs are Winery, Saturday, September 15, $140 available at the Santa Clara County Library ment. Members free, senior guests pay $5 day 2nd Thursday, 3 - 4:30 pm “Share Discovery Through Travel” and on YouTube. The group is always open pass. Please sign up at the lobby table. For family caregivers who are providing care to new members, no experience is required. for a loved one. Caregivers can share their Hidden Treasures Wanted challenges and seek support from others on Collecting August 1-October 19 the same journey. Please donate your gently used jewelry, craft Cupertino Senior Center PHONE: 408.777.3150 items, and knick-knacks to our Hidden Trea- ADDRESS: 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. EMAIL: [email protected] OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm WEB: www.cupertino.org/50plus sures fundraising event scheduled for Thurs- 8 cupertino scene july / august 2012 volume xxxv number 6 eco news | june

Compost Site – Open July 4 City’s garage sale map and sale list is » Eight Easy Tips for Preventing Waste Weekend September 7. The City’s goal in sponsoring a Citywide Garage Sale is to prevent We Are All In This Together! Because overwatering and rain water may carry pollutants The City’s free compost give-away site usable items from being thrown away and into local creeks from everyday activities like cooking, gardening, maintaining your car, located at 12100 Stevens Canyon Road to encourage the community to have fun! and even cleaning your garage and medicine cabinet, it’s important to prevent pollution (across from the Stevens Creek Reservoir) at the source. Follow these tips to protect water quality every day. is open Friday and Saturdays from 8:30 am Computer Recycling • Reduce Use of Toxic Pesticides and gallon plastic containers with tight fitting, - 11 am through October 20, 2012, including Landscape Chemicals. Use pesticides and screw top lids. (Milk and water jugs with the 4th of July and Labor Day weekend. In addition to using WM At-Your- Door special collection for house- weed killers only when absolutely neces- pop-on lids are acceptable.) Lids must be sary and choose the least-toxic product taped securely! You may place up to two Yellow Pages Opt-Out hold hazardous waste & e-waste collection service (800.449.7487), available. Do not apply chemicals to imper- one-gallon containers next to your recy- cling bin on your recycling collection day. To find directions to Opt-Out of receiving Cupertino residents may drop off vious ground surfaces, if rain is forecast, unwanted copies of the Yellow Pages Phone computers and other electronics for or when you are watering, because the • Don’t be a Litter Bug. Litter harms local run-off may contaminate local creeks, the Books visit www.yellowpagesoptout. free recycling, at 10300 Bubb Rd., wildlife and aquatic animals. Dispose of Bay and the Ocean. Visit www.mywater- com. Opting out of unneeded phone books Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. from trash properly and recycle plastic bags in helps conserve resources and prevent shedwatch.org for tips on safe and effec- your recycling cart or at major grocery 8 am - 4:30 pm. Call 408.862.2667 for tive less-toxic pest control options. excess waste. Old phone books can be placed recorded information. stores. in your recycling cart. • Properly Dispose of Household Hazardous • Help Cupertino Shop Green! Take reus- Free Compost Classes in Waste. Contact Waste Management (WM) able bags when shopping. Fewer paper The Citywide Garage Cupertino – August 13 At-Your-Door service to collect your house- bags will conserve trees and fewer plastic Sale Is Coming hold hazardous waste. An appointment for Join a free “how-to” backyard compost work- bags will reduce the plastic litter in our collection can be made at www.wmaty- waterways, which threatens birds and Cupertino’s annual Citywide shop at Cupertino’s Community Hall, 10300 ourdoor.com or by calling 800.449.7587. marine life. garage sale will be held Sep- Torre Ave, Saturday, August 13, from 10 am tember 22 & 23 at individual - 12 pm. To register, contact Recology at • Don’t Flush Unwanted Medication. • Wash your vehicle at a commercial car Some pharmaceutical chemicals persist homes and private locations within the City. 408.725.4020. Cupertino residents wash. Washing your car on your driveway Residents and community organizations through the wastewater treatment process or the street sends dirty water, soap, heavy attending one compost workshop will and will end up in the Bay, where they are invited to register on or after August receive one free compost bin per household. metals, oil and grease into the gutter which 13th (www.cupertino.org/garagesale may harm aquatic life. You may dispose eventually flows to local creeks and the Bay. Visit www.reducewaste.org/classes, of your medications at the West Valley or 408.777.3354). Free advertising and a to find additional Compost class. Instead, visit a car wash, where the drains garage sale “How-to” kit will be provided Patrol Sub-Station, 1601 S. De Anza Blvd, lead to the wastewater treatment plant. A Cupertino 408.868.6600. for all registered sellers. Sale participants Cupertino Names Watershed Watch Discount Card is avail- manage their own sales and keep the profits. ‘Distinguished Artist’ 2012 • Prevent Fats, Oil and Grease from Going able at www.mywatershedwatch.org. There is no fee to participate. The last day & ‘Emerging Artist’ 2012 Down the Drain. Keep your pipes clog-free • Compost food waste and use it as nutri- to register if you want to be listed on the by collecting fats, oil and grease in one- ent rich soil for your garden & recycle! The Cupertino Fine Arts Commission has selected Carrie Zeidman as the 2012 “Distinguished Artist of the Year” and Emily Wang as the 2012 “Emerging Artist Free Summer Poetry National Night Out Workshops August 7, 2012 of the Year.” For more information on the winners and the Distinguished Artist and Join Cupertino’s Poet Laureate David City Of Cupertino Joins Cities Nationwide Emerging Artist program, visit www. Denny for an introductory-level writing For ‘America’s Night Out Against Crime’ cupertino.org/DistinguishedArtist or workshop. If you’d like to try your hand at Sunday, July 22 at Vasona Park In partnership with Target, the City of contact City Clerk’s office at 408.777.3223, writing a poem, or if you used to write but West Valley Community Services has seen Cupertino will kick-off the 29th Annual or [email protected]. haven’t in a while, come on by the Cuper- a drastic rise in the number of families National Night Out crime and drug pre- tino Library Story Room on any one (or all) coming through their doors on a daily basis. vention event in the Target of Cupertino National Night Out (NNO) is designed of the Wednesday evenings this It is a growing problem that is affecting parking lot (corner of Stevens Creek Blvd summer: June 20, July 18, or August 15. many nonprofit agencies during the difficult & Saich Way) on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 3 - 6 to: (1) Heighten crime and drug preven- tion awareness; (2) Generate participa- Each session will begin at 7 pm and be economic times. The West Valley Dash of pm. Come and join us for free hot dogs, finished by 8:30 pm. Denny will provide Hope 2012 will take place on Sunday, July children’s finger printing, face painting, tion in the Neighborhood Watch program; some instruction and guidance on how to 22 at Vasona Park in Los Gatos. New 5K and games. Cupertino’s Neighborhood (3) Strengthen and promote spirit within write a poem, illustrated by published and 10K USATF-Certified courses, music Watch, Block Leader, Emergency Pre- neighborhoods; and (4) Send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are orga- models, and then a portion of the session and post-race refreshments and raffle are on paredness, Sustainability and Parks and the agenda for this year’s charity event. This Recreation programs will also be on hand. nized and fighting back. will be spent writing and (if you’re feel- ing brave) sharing your writing with oth- year’s focus is raising money for childhood Different ways neighborhoods can partici- hunger services provided by West Valley Continue the celebration in your neighbor- ers. Come with paper, pencil, and an open pate in NNO are to organize potlucks, cof- Community Services. In addition to raising hood from 7 - 9 pm and spend the evening mind; leave with an original poem com- outside with neighbors. Neighborhoods fee, tea, and dessert exchanges, ice cream money to support the services provided to socials, scavenger hunts for children, and posed by you! These events are sponsored low-income children, the WVCS Summer throughout Cupertino are invited to turn on by the City of Cupertino Poet Laureate and porch lights and celebrate the event along book swaps. Youth Volunteer Club will be collecting non- are free to the public. Instruction is geared with 11,000 communities from all 50 states, For more information or to register your perishable food donations at the event. For towards adults of any age. Later sessions U.S territories, Canadian cities and mili- neighborhood for National Night Out visit more information and to register for this tary bases around the world. www.cupertino.org/nno will be geared towards youth and teens. event, visit www.wvdashof hope.com. 10 11 cupertino scene july / august 2012 volume xxxv number 6 community calendar

July CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL MAY CLUB / ORGANIZATION TIME LOCATION PHONE WEB/EMAIL

6 FRI Cupertino Las Madres* 10 - 1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org 19 De Anza Lions Club* 6:45 am Holders Country Inn 255.3093 deanzalions.org/ THUR De Anza Kiwanis* 7:15 am Intl. House of Pancakes 973.1832 classic.kiwanis.org Northwest Y Service Club* 6:30 pm Northwest YMCA, 20803 650.964.3734 scvymca.org CCWG 6:30 - 8 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 Alves Drive HP Communicater 7:30 am 19483 Pruneridge Ave. HP 673.1820 Cupertino Amateur Radio 7:30 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 345.8372 cupertinoares.org/ Toastermasters Building 48L Emergency Service (CARES) Cupertino Coin Club 7:30 pm West Valley Pres. Church CupertinoCoinClub.com Connect Club I* Noon Holders Country Inn 252.7054 cupertino-chamber.org 6191 Bollinger Ave. Connect Club II* 8 am Chamber of Commerce 252.7054 cupertino-chamber.org 7 SAT De Anza Flea Market 8 - 4 pm De Anza College 864.8946 deanza.fhda.edu/ Business Networking Intl.* 7 am BJ's Brewery 996.9111 BNI.com fleamarket/ Overeaters Anonymous* 7 pm Union Church 253.8394 oa.org PEP Class 9 am - 12 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 Food Addicts in Recovery (FA)* 7 pm St. Jude's Church 354.8493 foodaddicts.org/ Cupertino Kids Chess Club* 10 am - 10675 S. De Anza Blvd. # 4 996.1236 Albert Rich [cchesschampions@ Embroiderers' Guild of America 7 pm Sunny View Retirement 996.8119 ega-gpr.org 12:30 pm yahoo.com] Community Organization of Special Needs 2 - 4 pm 20920 McClellan Rd. 996.0558 osfamilies.org/ Cupertino Las Madres* 10 - 1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org Families* 20 FRI Malihini Orchid Society 7:30 pm Hewlett-Packard, Oak Rm. 267.3397 malihini.org Planetarium Shows* 7 pm De Anza Planetarium 864.8814 planetarium.deanza.edu 23 CERT/MRC 7 - 9 pm City Hall Mtg. Room 100 9 Cupertino Toastmasters* 6:30 pm Saint Joseph of Cupertino 650.492.0859 cupertino.freetoasthost.net MON MON School-Science Room, Ask for 24 Alcoholics Anonymous* 7 pm Bethel Luth. Church, 940 374.8511 aasanjose.org 10110 N. De Anza Blvd. Dorothy Liu TUES Women's Group S. Stelling Rd. American Legion Post 642 7 pm 10201 Imperial Avenue #3 374.6392 sccgov.org/portal/site/va Al-ANON Family Group* 5 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 10181 379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg 11 Viewfinders Digital Video Club 7:30 pm Community Center-In 996.0750 viewfindersclub.org Finch Ave., Fireside Room WED Cupertino Room Cupertino Kiwanis* Noon The Blue Pheasant 252.3830 cupertinokiwanis. 12 Cupertino-West Valley 11:30 am 252.1529 newcomersclub.com homestead.com THUR Welcome Club Knights of Columbus 4981* 7:30 pm 10201 Imperial Ave. 296.8146 kofc.org/un/ Cupertino Quota 12 - 1 pm The Blue Pheasant 252.8568 [email protected] Cupertino Men's Service* Noon The Blue Pheasant 14 SAT Daughters of Norway 9:30 am Sunny View Retirement 255.9828 daughtersofnorway.org Cupertino Sr. TV Production* 9:30 am Senior Center 252.2667 Community Cupertino Las Madres* 3 - 5 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org American Association of 11 am Sunnyvale Presbyterian 298.6560 [email protected] 26 Cupertino Quota 12 - 1 pm The Blue Pheasant 252.8568 [email protected] University Women Church 728 West THUR Fremont Ave. 15 SUN Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA* 10 am - Creekside Park Hall 368.0357 www.hssus.org 1:30 pm City Meetings 16 Cupertino Odd Fellows* 8 am 20589 Homestead Rd. 252.3954 cupertinoioof70.org MON Fine Arts League 7 pm Community Center 863.9991 falc.org JULY 3 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm Ask for Janki JULY 5 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9 am Chokshi JULY 5 18 Al-ANON Family Group* 7 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 379.9375 ncwsa.org/scvafg Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm WED 940 S. Stelling Rd. JULY 10 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm Cupertino Sanitary Dist* 8 pm 20833 Stevens Creek #104 253.7071 cupertinosanitarydistrict.com/ JULY 11 Technology, Info & Communication Comm. (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm De Anza Optimist Club* 7:15 am Holder's Restaurant 863.0835 optimist.org JULY 12 Housing Commission (Conf. Rm. C) 9 am Cupertino Optimist Club* 12:15 pm Blue Pheasant 255.3212 optimist.org JULY 12 Public Safety Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm Tandem Toastmasters* 12 - 1 pm HP Building 48L, Carmel 447.0797 tandemtoastmasters. Conference Room 19483 vsgcorp.com JULY 14 Parks and Recreation Commission (Senior Center-Bay Room) 10 am Pruneridge Avenue JULY 17 City Council Meeting (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm Macintalkers Toastmasters* 5:30 pm Apple Computer, 1 Infite macintalkers.com vppr@ Loop macintalkers.com JULY 18 Bicycle Pedestrian Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm Cupertino Rotary Club* Noon Community Center 920.2224 cupertinorotary.org JULY 19 Environmental Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 9 am JULY 19 Audit Committee (Conf. Rm. A) 4 pm Philotesian Rebekah #145 7:30 pm Cupertino Odd Fellows 252.3954 caioof.org/IOOF/CA_RA_ JULY 19 Design Review Committee (Conf. Rm. C) 5 pm Officers.html Cup. Symphonic Band* 7 pm Monta Vista High School 262.0471 netview.com/csb/ JULY 24 Planning Commission (Community Hall)*** 6:45 pm Krazy Dazys Square Dance Club* 7 pm Hyde Middle School 747.0943 krazydazys.org/ JULY 24 Fine Arts Commission (Conf. Rm. A) 7 pm Cupertino Las Madres* 10 - 1 pm Call for location 861.0417 lasmadres.org Cup. Host Lions Club* 7:15 pm Mariani's Restaurant 209.7251 cupertinohostlionsclub.org Unless otherwise noted, all City Council and commission meetings are held at 10350 Torre Ave. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm; Fridays, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Submit information about clubs and organizations meeting in Cupertino to Brittany Morales, *** These meetings will be seen live via webcast at www.cupertino.org, or on The City Channel, Cable 26. City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, 408.777.1312, [email protected] For all city meetings’ agenda and minutes go to www.cupertino.org/agenda Clubs with asterisks meet more than once monthly. Call the contact number for details.

13 cupertino scene july / august 2012 volume xxxv number 6 council actions news items

Special Meeting Tuesday May 15, 2012 • Revised Condition No. 10 on the vacation of Finch Avenue as follows 17. Modified condition No. 5 of the original 2009 master user Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, (see below). permit conditions to allow A 6,500 square foot restaurant with Welcome New Businesses Sinks, Wong Council Members Absent: None “The Vacation of Finch Avenue is necessary to support this develop- meeting space in the hotel in lieu of the former requirement for A Appointed ENO Schmidt to a partial term on the Audit Committee ment. The Vacation will be processed according to procedures set by 400-person banquet hall in the case that the hotel was built with Anita Forever Beauty Salon ending on January 2013 the streets and Highways Code and the Municipal Code. A bond will more than 160 rooms. 10029 Judy Ave Took no action on the Successor to the Redevelopment Agency be required prior to issuance of permits for street modifications that Adopted Resolution No. 12-053 to vacate Finch Avenue, between will allow Finch Avenue to be reverted back to a standard city street Stevens Creek Boulevard and Vallco Parkway Mobirocket, Inc Presented Proclamation to recognize and acknowledge Public in the case that the construction of the project is not completed. The 20813 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 200 Works Week in Cupertino Regular Meeting Monday, June 5, 2012 developer shall install and complete the street modifications within two Party City Approved the April 17 City Council minutes (2) years of approval of the final map, or such longer period as may Council Members Present: Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, be specifically authorized in writing by the City Engineer. Public access Sinks, Wong Council Members Absent: None 20740 Stevens Creek Blvd Approved the May 1 City Council amended minutes easements, for both Vehicular and Pedestrian travel, will be provided Presented the Proclamations welcoming the Plane Tree Information Red Hot Wok Adopted Resolution No. 12-048 to accept Accounts Payable for across the improved site, to link Stevens Creek Boulevard with Vallco Center to the Cupertino Library 10074 E Estates Dr period ending April 27, 2012 Parkway, as well as provide public access to the park and the “Town Accepted presentation by Hsinchu Sister City Committee Center” plaza area. Failure to complete the improvements within the Adopted Resolution No. 12-049 to accept Accounts Payable for Approved the May 8 City Council minutes Xebew period ending May 4, 2012 specified time will result in the reversion of Finch Avenue to a standard city street and the ownership of the former Finch Avenue Right-of-Way Approved the May 15 City Council minutes 1601 S De Anza Blvd Ste 213 Accepted Application for Alcoholic Beverage License, Yang BBQ, shall revert back to the city. The reversion of Finch Avenue back to a Inc, 10831 N Wolfe Road city street shall be subject to approval by the City Attorney and Director Adopted Resolution No. 12-057 for Accounts Payable for period ending May 11, 2012 Accepted Application for Alcoholic Beverage License, Mama Chen’s of Public Works.” Cupertino Alert System: Kitchen, 19052 Stevens Creek Boulevard • Revised Condition No. 31. B.3 to say that hotel type as a Marriott Adopted Resolution No. 12-058 for Accounts Payable for period ending May 18, 2012 Do you know what’s going on? Adopted Resolution No. 12-050 to authorize the City Manager to Residence Inn is acceptable; however, the Architectural and Site Ap- execute a funding agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Transpor- proval Application for the interior and exterior design of the hotel must Adopted Resolution No. 12-059 for the Improvement Agreement, Following the shooting and manhunt that took tation Authority (VTA) enabling the City to receive funds from the return back to the City Council for review and approval. The exterior Sreenivasa Viswanadha and Alivelu Viswanadha, 22017 San place in and around Cupertino last fall, the City 2010 Vehicle Registration Fee architectural design of the hotel shall be of the same quality and de- Fernando Court, APN: 357-12-005 of Cupertino has initiated a state-of-the-art alert sign standard as the example provided by the applicant of the Marriott Adopted Resolution No. 12-060 for the Improvement Agreement, Adopted Resolution No. 12-051 to accept City of Cupertino Local Residence Inn in the Gaslamp District of San Diego. system for residents and businesses. Hazard Mitigation Plan Chakravarthy Parvathaneni and Rajitha Lanka, 10148 Prado Vista • Retained the proposed retail pads in the Town Square at the sizes Avenue, APN: 342-14-093 Cancelled July 17 City Council Meeting The Cupertino Alert System (CAS) will utilize proposed (1,500 square feet for the South pad and 2,000 square feet Approved Application for Alcoholic Beverage License, Islands Fine your preferences for notification in an emergen- Conducted Second Reading as Revised and Enacted Ordinance for the North pad) in site plan option A (1)-2 but required redesign of Burgers & Drinks, 20750 Stevens Creek Boulevard of amending Chapter 6.24 (Garbage and Recycling Collection and the pad buildings to be of a more open architectural style in keeping cy. Whether it is fire, medical, criminal, or oth- Disposal) of the Cupertino Municipal Code to address “Mandatory with the Architectural Advisor’s Recommendations. Adopted Resolution No. 12-061 for the Collection of the AB 939 er, only by subscribing to the system will you be Implementation and Household Hazardous Waste Fee Recycling” requirements (AB 341) for multi-family and commercial • Added a parking garage entrance and exit along the South side sure to receive a notice. business recycling Recommended Action: and enact Ordinance No. of the parking garage from the Stevens Creek Boulevard driveway Adopted Resolution No. 12-062 for FY 2012-13 with direction to 12-2094 Requirements (AB 341) for multi-family and commercial entrance nearest to Tantau Avenue. staff to increase promotional effort to residents so that the program To celebrate the inauguration of this new sys- business recycling adding Section 6.24.035 (Mandatory Recycling) will not need to continue past FY 2012-13 tem and to encourage residents to sign-up, the and amending Section 6.24.020 (Definitions) and Section 6.24.300 • Amending Condition No. 46 to add the following – Provide a (Unauthorized Garbage Collection) minimum 20-foot wide landscape buffer along the West side of the Conducted second reading and enacted Ordinance No. 12-2096: Cupertino Public Safety Commission will be project site, adjacent to the Metropolitan mixed-use development site, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending sponsoring a red, white and blue glow necklace Conducted Second Reading and Enacted Ordinance of amending and reduce the park size accordingly so that the buffer and park total Chapter 2.18 of the Cupertino Municipal Code regarding the City Cupertino Municipal Code 2.28:1 (removing the residency requirement 0.75 - Acres. Attorney position” to each resident who signs-up during our up- for the city manager position; 2) amending the number of City Council coming July 4th festivities. You can sign up dur- votes required to remove the City Manager from a 4/5 vote to a • Provide a retail building north of the retail shop 8 building between Continued to a City Council meeting in August-Consider a Develop- majority; and 3) deleting the resolution of intent and removal provisions the park and the Town Square. ment permit, Architectural Site Approval permit and implementing ing the breakfast at the Quinlan center, lunch at environmental documents for a new development project generally Recommended Action: Conduct Ordinance No. 12-2093 Chapter 2.28 • Revised Condition No. 23 on the construction phasing of the devel- Blackberry Farm, as well as the evening events at the southwest corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Blaney at Creekside Park, Hyde Middle School, and Conducted Second Reading and Enacted Ordinance No. 12-2095 opment based on staff’s revised conditions (see below): Avenue and an expansion at the Lake Biltmore Apartments at 10159 Chapter 9.6 Municipal Code, entitled, “Massage Establishments and Phase I. shall include all buildings, except for the Park and the South Blaney Avenue Sedgwick Elementary School. Volunteers from Services” to confirm to changes in the state law Senior Housing site. Conducted public hearing and continued item to June 19 the Cupertino Emergency Response Team Denied Appeal for Islands Restaurant Bar and Late Night Hours, Appli- Phase II. shall include the Park and Senior Housing. (CERT), Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), and Cu- cation No. U-2012-01; Fancher Development (Byer Properties) 20750 Adopted Resolution No. 12-063 for annual approval and renewal of Stevens Creek Blvd APN# 359-08-013, 359-08-006; Appeal Denied A Performance Bond for the construction of the park (Not less than the collection of existing storm drain fees at no increase in rates for pertino Amateur Radio Emergency Services $1.125 million) shall be required in Phase I. The Applicant shall work fiscal year 2012-2013 (CARES) will be available at tables to assist the Adopted Resolution No. 12-052 approving the petition and directed with staff on the appropriate timing for acceptance of the Performance Item tabled-Objections to proposed removal of brush and other sign-up process and the distribution of the glow staff to refund the petition fee; heard the petition and upheld original Bond and completion of the Park. If the Park is not completed to the approval of Bollinger Road project abatement of potential fire hazard NOTE: County Fire inspected all necklaces. To sign-up, each resident will need satisfaction of the City within four years from the date of approval of properties again and they are all in compliance so there is no need Denied Appeal for Islands Restaurant Bar and Late Night Hours, Appli- the permit, the city shall have the option of calling in the bond and for a hearing to provide their name, their cell or alternative cation No. U-2012-01; Fancher Development (Byer Properties) 20750 constricting the park. phone number, as well as their address or zip Stevens Creek Blvd APN# 359-08-013, 359-08-006; Appeal Denied Adopted Resolution No. 12-064 for Alternative Retirement System A. Prior to granting a certificate of occupancy for the first of the hotel for Temporary and Part-time Employees code in order to complete the process. Adopted Resolution No. 12-052 approving the petition and directed or office buildings, the town square, street and sidewalk improvements staff to refund the petition fee; heard the petition and upheld original along Finch Avenue loop, and the street and sidewalk improvements Designated Wong as voting delegate and Mahoney & Sinks as Cupertino is currently served by both the Coun- approval of Bollinger Road project along the interior roadway connecting Finch Avenue loop to the office Alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference ty alert system (AlertSCC), and the CAS. Regis- parcel shall be completed to the satisfaction of the city. September 5-7 in San Diego • Approved the modification (M-2011-09) to the 2009 Master Use tering at these events will insure that your infor- Concurred to allow Rod Sinks to teleconference into potential Permit (U-2008-01), Master Site and Architectural Approval (ASA- B. Prior to granting a certificate of occupancy for the second of the ho- mation is current in both alert systems. 2008-06) and Tree Removal Permit (TR-2008-08) based upon option tel or office buildings, certificates of completion for shell, core, exterior closed session on June 20 unless session is moved to a different A(1)-2 plan, dated April 30, 2012, to allow for a 180-Room Hotel, facades and related landscaping and improvements shall be obtained date that he can attend We look forward to seeing you during the July for at least 50% of the retail approved for phase 1 of the project. 260,000 square feet of Retail space, 143 Age-Restricted Senior Hous- Adopted amended teleconferencing resolution with following 4th celebrations. Enjoy the red, white and blue ing units, A 0.80 acre Town Square, A 0.75 acre Park, and a Five-Level C. Prior to granting a certificate of occupancy for the third of the hotel changes to current policy: Parking Garage with two levels below ground; modification to the or office buildings. Certificates of completion for shell, core, exterior -Applies only to closed sessions glow necklaces at night with your family as well Master Site and Architectural Approval; and Removal of 61 Trees and facades and related landscaping and improvements shall be obtained -Must have prior approval by majority of Council at a previous as the peace of mind that you will be alerted Relocation of 17 Trees. for all the retail buildings located east of Finch Avenue loop. meeting during an urgent situation. Since the supplies • Approved the Architectural and Site Approval (ASA-2011-24) for -Policy goes into effect June 21 13. The applicant is required to return to the City Council, no later than -Rest of policy stays the same of the glow necklace are limited, please join our Retail shops 2-5, Building Pad 3 and the Hotel. six months from the date of the project approval, to update the council sign-up as early as possible to receive your glow • Approved the Tentative Map for five (5) lots and no Condominiums. on the progress related to developing the senior housing apartments and discuss alternatives for the northwest corner of the site. necklace! • Approved the 2012 Addendum to the final Environmental Impact Report. 14. Removed the requirement for useable balconies on the hotel: • Revised Condition No. 3 to add that permits for phase I shall expire Faux balconies are acceptable. three (3) years after the approval of this modification; permits for phase II. shall expire four (4) years after the approval of this modifica- 15. 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