CC 01-17-2023 Agenda1
IN PERSON AND TELECONFERENCE MEETING
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AGENDA OF THE
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Televised Special Meeting (5:00) and
Regular City Council Meeting (6:45)
CITY COUNCIL
HUNG WEI, MAYOR
SHEILA MOHAN, VICE MAYOR
LIANG CHAO, COUNCILMEMBER
J.R. FRUEN, COUNCILMEMBER
KITTY MOORE, COUNCILMEMBER
CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
The Mayor is the presiding officer of the City Council. Any member of
the public may speak on any item on the agenda for up to three
minutes. All statements and questions must be addressed to the
Mayor.
City Council hearings serve as a venue for the discussion of sometimes
divergent points of view. Please respect the opinions of others and
refrain from cheering or clapping. That may delay the meeting or
intimidate other persons wishing to express alternate views. Actions
that disrupt the meeting will result in a warning, followed by removal
if disruption continues.
The proceedings of the meeting are recorded, therefore members of
the audience who address the City Council must come to the
lectern/microphone, and are requested to complete a Speaker Card
and identify themselves. Completion of Speaker Cards and identifying
yourself is voluntary and not required to attend the meeting or
provide comments.
FLOWCHART FOR HEARING ITEMS:
Mayor introduces
agenda item
Councilmembers report any site
visits or outside communications.
Staff reports and makes
recommendation
Applicant or
Appellant makes
presentation
(up to 10 mins.)
Speakers submit a Request to
Speak card, and are allowed up to
3 minutes per individual. Council
members may ask questions of
speakers.
Mayor invites members of
the public to speak about
the agenda item
For appeals of approvals, the
applicant may respond to
appellants presentation.
City Council
votes on the
agenda item
Council holds initial discussions
and/or a Councilmember makes a
motion and obtains a second.
The City Council then discusses and
deliberates on the motion(s) and
votes.
Mayor closes the
hearing
Councilmembers ask questions.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The City Council is required by law to
hold public hearings on certain matters
prior to making its decision. Notice to
interested parties is given by legal
advertisement in the local newspaper of
general circulation at least 10 calendar
days preceding the hearing date.
Applications requiring public hearings
include change of zoning, variances, use
permits, and tentative maps.
COUNCIL MEETINGS
The City Council regularly meets the first
and third Tuesdays of each month. These
meetings are held in the Council
Chamber of the Cupertino Community
Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue, at 6:45 p.m.
Closed sessions, when needed, are
normally held at 6:00 p.m. Closed
sessions cover items such as personnel,
litigation, or the sale , purchase, or lease
of property. The law requires certain
actions taken in closed session to be
reported in open session.
Urgent business, holidays, or election
days may trigger special or adjourned
meetings. These meetings will be noticed
beforehand.
AGENDAS, MINUTES, AND PACKETS
AVAILABLE ON THE WEB
Agendas, minutes, and packets for
current and prior City Council and
Planning Commission meetings are
available at www.cupertino.org, or you
can purchase the items on CD.
CITY COUNCIL DECISION IS FINAL
Prior to seeking judicial review of any
adjudicatory (quasi‐judicial) decision,
interested persons must file a petition for
reconsideration within ten calendar days
of the date the City Clerk mails notice of
the City’s decision. Reconsideration
petitions must comply with the
requirements of Cupertino Municipal
Code §2.08.096. Contact the City Clerk’s
office for more information or go to
www.http://www.cupertino.org/index.as
px?page=125 for a reconsideration
petition form.
Mayor Invites
applicant/appellant to
repond to public
CITY OF CUPERTINO
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
10350 Torre Avenue, Council Chamber and via Teleconference
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
5:00 PM
Televised Special Meeting (5:00) and Regular City Council Meeting (6:45)
IN-PERSON AND TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following
ways:
1) Attend in person at Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue.
2) Tune to Comcast Channel 26 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 on your TV.
3) The meeting will also be streamed live on and online at www.Cupertino.org/youtube
and www.Cupertino.org/webcast
Members of the public wishing to comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) Appear in person at Cupertino Community Hall. Members of the audience who address
the City Council must come to the lectern/microphone, and are requested to complete a
Speaker Card and identify themselves. Completion of Speaker Cards and identifying
yourself is voluntary and not required to attend the meeting or provide comments .
2) E-mail comments by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17 to the Council at
citycouncil@cupertino.org. These e-mail comments will also be forwarded to
Councilmembers by the City Clerk’s office before the meeting and posted to the City’s
website after the meeting.
Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the meeting as follows :
Oral public comments will be accepted during the meeting. Comments may be made
during “oral communications” for matters not on the agenda, and during the public
comment period for each agenda item.
Teleconferencing Instructions
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3. When the Mayor calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on “raise hand,” or,
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5. Members of the public that wish to share a document must email cityclerk@cupertino.org
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prior to speaking.
NOTICE AND CALL FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Cupertino City Council is hereby
called for Tuesday, January 17, 2023, commencing at 5:00 p.m. in Community Hall Council
Chamber, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 and via teleconference. Said
special meeting shall be for the purpose of conducting business on the subject matters
listed below under the heading, “Special Meeting."
SPECIAL MEETING
ROLL CALL - 5:00 PM
STUDY SESSION
1.Subject: Consider adopting Cupertino City Council Procedures Manual
Recommended Action: Provide input regarding Council procedures and approve
Resolution No. 23-021, adopting Cupertino City Council Procedures Manual
Presenter: Christopher Jensen, City Attorney
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution
B - Draft City Council Procedures Manual
2.Subject: Study Session to consider modifying Municipal Code Title 2 regarding
compositions and responsibilities of existing Commissions and Committees
Recommended Action: Direct staff to proceed with ordinance amendment to
consolidate existing Commissions and Committees
Presenter: Pamela Wu, City Manager
Staff Report
A – Staff Report from February 15, 2022 City Council Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 6:45 PM
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
1.Subject: Certificate of appreciation to Captain Neil Valenzuela to welcome him back to
the Cupertino Community as Captain of the West Valley Patrol Division of the Santa
Clara County Sheriff’s Office
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Recommended Action: Present certificate of appreciation to Captain Neil Valenzuela to
welcome him back to the Cupertino Community as Captain of the West Valley Patrol
Division of the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office
A - Certificate of Appreciation
POSTPONEMENTS AND ORDERS OF THE DAY
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Council on any matter within
the jurisdiction of the Council and not on the agenda. The total time for Oral Communications will
ordinarily be limited to one hour. Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. As necessary, the
Chair may further limit the time allowed to individual speakers, or reschedule remaining comments to
the end of the meeting on a first come first heard basis, with priority given to students. In most cases,
State law will prohibit the Council from discussing or making any decisions with respect to a matter
not listed on the agenda. A councilmember may, however, briefly respond to statements made or
questions posed by speakers. A councilmember may also ask a question for clarification, provide a
reference for factual information, request staff to report back concerning a matter, or request that an
item be added to a future City Council agenda in response to public comment .
REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF
2.Subject: Brief reports on councilmember activities and brief announcements
Recommended Action: Receive brief reports on councilmember activities and brief
announcements
3.Subject: Report on Committee assignments
Recommended Action: Report on Committee assignments
4.Subject: Report on Subcommittee assignments
Recommended Action: Report on Subcommittee assignments
5.Subject: City Manager update
Recommended Action: Receive City Manager update on City business
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 6-26)
Unless there are separate discussions and/or actions requested by council, staff or a member of the
public, it is requested that items under the Consent Calendar be acted on simultaneously.
6.Subject: Consider approval of the December 13 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the December 13 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
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7.Subject: Consider approval of the December 15 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the December 15 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
8.Subject: Consider approval of the December 20 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the December 20 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
9.Subject: Consider adopting a resolution authorizing continued remote teleconference
meetings of the legislative bodies of the City of Cupertino for the period January 17,
2023 through February 16, 2023 pursuant to the Brown Act, as amended by AB 361
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 23-001 authorizing continued remote
teleconference meetings of the legislative bodies of the City of Cupertino for the period
January 17, 2023 through February 16, 2023 pursuant to the Brown Act, as amended by
AB 361
Staff Report
A – Draft Resolution
B – Adopted Resolution No. 22-151
C – Health Officer Recommendation Regarding Public Governmental Meetings
10.Subject: Consider accepting Accounts Payable for the periods ending October 10, 2022;
October 19, 2022; October 24, 2023; and October 31, 2022
Recommended Action: A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-002 accepting Accounts Payable
for the Period ending October 10, 2022;
B. Adopt Resolution No. 23-003 accepting Accounts Payable for the Period ending
October 19, 2022;
C. Adopt Resolution No. 23-004 accepting Accounts Payable for the Period ending
October 24, 2022; and
D. Adopt Resolution No. 23-005 accepting Accounts Payable for the Period ending
October 31, 2022
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution 10.10
B - Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 10.10.22
C - Draft Resolution 10.19
D - Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 10.19.22
E - Draft Resolution 10.24
F - Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 10.24.22
G - Draft Resolution 10.31
H - Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 10.31.22
11.Subject: Consider accepting Accounts Payable for the periods ending November 07,
2022; November 21, 2022; and November 28, 2022
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Recommended Action: A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-006 accepting Accounts Payable
for the Period ending November 07, 2022;
B. Adopt Resolution No. 23-007 accepting Accounts Payable for the Period ending
November 21, 2022; and
C. Adopt Resolution No. 23-008 accepting Accounts Payable for the Period ending
November 28, 2022
Staff Report
A – Draft Resolution 11.07.22
B– Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 11.07.22
C – Draft Resolution 11.21.22
D – Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 11.21.22
E– Draft Resolution 11.28.22
F – Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 11.28.22
12.Subject: Consider accepting Accounts Payable for the periods ending December 05,
2022; December 12, 2022; December 19, 2022; and December 26, 2022
Recommended Action: A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-009 accepting Accounts Payable
for the Period ending December 05, 2022;
B. Adopt Resolution No. 23-010 accepting Accounts Payable for the Period ending
December 12, 2022;
C. Adopt Resolution No. 23-011 accepting Accounts Payable for the Period ending
December 19, 2022: and
D. Adopt Resolution No. 23-012 accepting Accounts Payable for the Period ending
December 26, 2022
Staff Report
A – Draft Resolution 12.05.22
B– Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 12.05.22
C – Draft Resolution 12.12.22
D – Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 12.12.22
E– Draft Resolution 12.19.22
F – Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 12.19.22
G – Draft Resolution 12.26.22
H – Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 12.26.22
13.Subject: Consider the Monthly Treasurer's Report for October 2022
Recommended Action: Receive the report
Staff Report
A - Report of City-wide Receipts, Disbursements, and Cash Balances October 2022
B - Report of City-wide Fund Balances October 2022
14.Subject: Consider the Monthly Treasurer's Investment Report for October 2022
Recommended Action: Receive the report
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Staff Report
A - Chandler Investment Report October 2022
B - Chandler Custodial Report October 2022
C - PARS Pension and OPEB Account Statement October 2022
D - LAIF Account Statement October 2022
15.Subject: Consider the Monthly Treasurer's Report for November 2022
Recommended Action: Receive the report
Staff Report
A - Report of City-wide Receipts, Disbursements, and Cash Balances November 2022
B - Report of City-wide Fund Balances November 2022
16.Subject: Consider the Monthly Treasurer's Investment Report for November 2022
Recommended Action: Receive the report
Staff Report
A - Chandler Investment Report November 2022
B - Chandler Custodial Report November 2022
C - PARS Pension and OPEB Account Statement November 2022
D - LAIF Account Statement November 2022
17.Subject: Consider a resolution establishing the City Council meeting calendar through
January 2, 2024
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 23-013 establishing the City Council
meeting calendar through January 2, 2024
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution
18.Subject: Consider amending the 2023 Council Committee Assignments to designate a
Council appointment to the Historical Society Advisory Council
Recommended Action: Approve amendment to the 2023 Council Committee
Assignments to designate Councilmember Moore as the primary and Councilmember
Chao as the alternate to the Historical Society Advisory Council
Staff Report
A - Amended 2023 Council Committee Assignments Clean
B - Amended 2023 Council Committee Assignments Redline
19.Subject: Consider approval of response to the 2022 Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara
County Report entitled “Show Me the Money: Financial Transparency Needed”
Recommended Action: Approve the response to the 2022 Civil Grand Jury of Santa
Clara County Report entitled “Show Me the Money: Financial Transparency Needed”
Staff Report
A - Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara County Report
B - Draft Response Letter to Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara County
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20.Subject: Status update on the 6th Cycle Housing Element update
Recommended Action: Receive the report on the status of the Housing Element update
and the next steps identified in this report to expedite the Housing Element review
process
Staff Report
A - Comments received on the Draft Housing Element
21.Subject: Consider an amendment to the Cost Sharing Agreement between the City of
Cupertino and the Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) for water
conservation programs
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Sixth Amendment
to the Cost Sharing Agreement between the City of Cupertino and Valley Water,
increasing the amount by $165,000, for a total amount not to exceed $395,500, and
extending the Term of the Agreement to end on June 30, 2024; and Adopt Resolution
No. 23-014 approving budget modification #2222-252 increasing appropriations by
$90,000 in City Manager, Sustainability budget
Staff Report
A – Draft Sixth Amendment
B – Valley Water Cost Sharing Agreement and Amendments
C - Draft Resolution
22.Subject: Consider a resolution authorizing the City of Cupertino to take all necessary
steps to accept $1,000,000 in specified grant funds from the Budget Act of 2022-2023 for
the Jollyman Park All-Inclusive Playground
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-015 (Attachment A) authorizing the
City of Cupertino to take all necessary steps to accept $1,000,000 in specified grant
funds from the Budget Act of 2022-2023 for the Jollyman Park All-Inclusive
Playground; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 23-016 (Attachment B) approving budget modification no .
2223-251 increasing revenue for Jollyman All-Inclusive Playground (420-99-051, PVAR
007) by $1,000,000
Staff Report
A- Draft Resolution (Specified Grant Funds)
B- Draft Resolution (Capital Budget Amendment)
23.Subject: Consider authorizing the Director of Public Works to reject all bids received
for the Blackberry Farm Pool Improvements Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Project
Recommended Action: Authorize the Director of Public Works to reject all bids
received for the Blackberry Farm Pool Improvements Project
Staff Report
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24.Subject: Consider award of a construction contract for the Wilson Park Basketball
Court Project (Project No. 2022-11) for the construction of a new full-size outdoor
basketball court, including associated improvements
Recommended Action: 1. Award a construction contract for the Wilson Park Basketball
Court Project and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract in the amount of
$299,474.00 with Guerra Construction Group;
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute any necessary change orders up to
a construction contingency amount of $29,947.40 (10 %) for a total authorized contract
amount of $329,421.40; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 23-017 approving budget modification #2223-248 increasing
appropriations in the Capital Improvement Program Capital Projects Fund (budget unit
420-99-252) and the Capital Reserve (budget unit 420-99-001) by $160,000 including
construction, contingency, construction management, inspection, and testing services
Staff Report
A - Draft Contract
B - Draft Resolution
C - Bid Document Project Manual
D - Bid Document Project Drawings
E - Bid Document Addendum 1
25.Subject: Consider award of a construction contract for the Wilson Park Community
Garden Project (Project 2020-01.1) for construction of a new community garden and
associated improvements
Recommended Action: 1. Award a construction contract for the Wilson Park
Community Garden Project and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the
amount of $284,585 (including base bid of $245,085 plus $39,500 for bid alternatives 2, 3,
4, and 5) with Tyman Construction;
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute any necessary change orders up to
the construction contingency amount of $28,458 (10%) for a total authorized contract
amount of $313,043; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 23-018 approving budget modification #2223-249 increasing
appropriations in the Capital Improvement Program (budget unit 420-99-083) and the
Capital Projects Reserve (budget unit 420-90-001) by $90,000 to fully fund the remaining
project costs, which include contingency, construction management, inspection, and
testing services
Staff Report
A - Draft Contract
B - Draft Resolution
C - Project Manual
D - Project Drawings
E - Addendum 1
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26.Subject: Consider Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail project design direction following
community outreach results.
Recommended Action: Approve Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail project design
direction following community outreach results and proceed to Final Concept Design
Development.
Staff Report
A - 11-17-22 Parks and Recreation Presentation
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
27.Subject: Abatement of public nuisance from weeds or other fire hazards pursuant to
provisions of Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 9.08 and Resolution No. 22-138;
hearing for impacted property owners to contest the matter of proposed abatement
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 23-019 ordering abatement of public
nuisance from weeds or other fire hazards pursuant to provisions of Cupertino
Municipal Code Chapter 9.08 and Resolution No. 22-138; and conduct hearing for
impacted property owners to contest the matter of proposed abatement
Staff Report
A – Draft Resolution and Exhibit A
B – 2023 Cupertino Commencement Report (Exhibit A)
C – County Letter to Property Owners to Abate Weeds
D – County Hearing Notice to Destroy Weeds and Program Fees
E – Minimum Fire Safety Standards Program Brochure
F – Return Reply Form (RRF) Sample
G – City Letter to Property Owners
H – Approved Resolution No. 22-138
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
28.Subject: Consider approving amendments to Elected Officials’ Compensation Program
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 23-020 amending the Elected Employees'
Compensation Program
Staff Report
A - Elected Officials Compensation Program - Redline
B - Elected Officials Compensation Program - Clean
C - Draft Resolution
D - Council Technology Policy 2022
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED (As necessary)
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
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Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements: Individuals who influence or attempt to influence
legislative or administrative action may be required by the City of Cupertino’s lobbying ordinance
(Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 2.100) to register and report lobbying activity. Persons whose
communications regarding any legislative or administrative are solely limited to appearing at or
submitting testimony for any public meeting held by the City are not required to register as lobbyists.
For more information about the lobbying ordinance, please contact the City Clerk ’s Office at 10300
Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 94107; telephone (408) 777-3223; email cityclerk@cupertino.org; and
website: www.cupertino.org/lobbyist.
The City of Cupertino has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6; litigation
challenging a final decision of the City Council must be brought within 90 days after a decision is
announced unless a shorter time is required by State or Federal law.
Prior to seeking judicial review of any adjudicatory (quasi-judicial) decision, interested persons must
file a petition for reconsideration within ten calendar days of the date the City Clerk mails notice of the
City’s decision. Reconsideration petitions must comply with the requirements of Cupertino Municipal
Code §2.08.096. Contact the City Clerk’s office for more information or go to
http://www.cupertino.org/cityclerk for a reconsideration petition form.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this
meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should
call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for
assistance. In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and
writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate
alternative format.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Cupertino City Council after publication of
the packet will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office located at City Hall,
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014, during normal business hours; and in Council
packet archives linked from the agenda/minutes page on the Cupertino web site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section
2.08.100 written communications sent to the Cupertino City Council, Commissioners or City staff
concerning a matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These
written communications are accessible to the public through the City’s website and kept in packet
archives. Do not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City
that you do not wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will
be made publicly available on the City website.
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THE CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF
CITY COUNCIL
Cupertino is a General Law city organized under and subject to statutes of the State of California. It is governed by
the five‐member City Council with the Mayor as the presiding officer. City Council members are elected at‐large to
four‐year, overlapping terms. Each November a mayor and a vice‐mayor are selected by the City Council for a one‐
year term.
The City Council receives advice and assistance from eleven advisory bodies, which are appointed by the Council.
These are the Audit Committee, Bicycle Pedestrian Commission, Fine Arts Commission, Housing Commission,
Library Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Public Safety Commission,
Sustainability Commission, Teen Commission, and Technology, Information, and Communications Commission.
Council members also serve on a variety of regional bodies, including:
∙ Association of Bay Area Governments
∙ League of California Cities
∙ Santa Clara County (SCC)Cities Association
∙ SCC Emergency Preparedness Council
∙ SCC Library District
∙ SCC Emergency Preparedness Commission
∙ Santa Clara Valley Water Commission and Water District
∙ SCC Transportation Authoritym
∙ West Valley Mayors and Managers
STAFF
The City Manager and the City Attorney are appointed by the Council. The City Manager is responsible for
interpreting and carrying out Council policies and direction, and as the chief administrative officer, the City Manager
coordinates the many activities of the city and appoints the professional and technical staff. The City Attorney is the
advisor to the City Council as a whole.
TYPES OF COUNCIL ACTIONS
ORDINANCES
Ordinances are the means by which the City enacts its local laws. Unless an urgent situation exists, ordinances will
first be presented at a Council meeting as a “first reading." At a subsequent Council meeting, there will be a “second
reading and adoption." Ordinances go into effect after a waiting period of thirty days, in most cases, during which
time the summary of the ordinance is published in a local newspaper approved for this purpose.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions and minute orders are the means by which the City Council formally adopts policies or approves specific
actions. These go into effect when adopted.
APPEALS
Any interested person, including a Council member, may appeal a Planning Commission or Director of Community
Development decision to the City Council. An appeal must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk within 14
calendar days of the mailing of the notice of the decision.
RECONSIDERATION
Prior to seeking judicial review of any adjudicatory (quasi‐judicial) decision, interested persons must file a petition
for reconsideration within ten calendar days of the date the City Clerk mails notice of the City’s decision.
Reconsideration petitions must comply with the requirements of Cupertino Municipal Code §2.08.096. Contact the
City Clerk’s office for more information or go to www.http://www.cupertino.org/index.aspx?page=125 for a
reconsideration petition form.
COMMUNICATING WITH COUNCIL
(408)777‐3139
(408)777‐1326
(408)777‐3192
(408)777‐1316
(408) 777‐1389
(408)777‐3212
All Council members:
Hung Wei
Sheila Mohan
Liang Chao
J.R. Fruen
Kitty Moore
Executive Assistant
City Hall
citycouncil@cupertino.org
HWei@cupertino.org
SMohan@cupertino.org
LiangChao@cupertino.org
JRFruen@cupertino.org
KMoore@cupertino.org
Debran@cupertino.org
www.cupertino.org (408) 777‐CITY
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provide enough time to give the materials fair evaluation. If you must provide written materials on the day of the
meeting, as least one copy must be given to the City Clerk for the permanent record, and ten copies are preferred.
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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
City of Cupertino (City Hall) General Information and Comments (408) 777‐CITY
Fire (Emergency) Santa Clara County Fire Dept. dispatch 911
Fire (Non‐Emergency ) Santa Clara County Fire Dept.(408)378‐4010
Garbage Recology South Bay (408) 725‐4020
Gas & Electricity Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) 1‐800‐743‐5000
Recreation & Community Quinlan Community Center (408) 777‐3120
Services
Police (Emergency)Santa Clara County Sheriff dispatch 911
Police (Non‐Emergency) Santa Clara County Sheriff (408) 868‐6600
Public Health Santa Clara County Public Health (408) 732‐3720
Sanitary Sewers Cupertino Sanitary District (408) 253‐7071
Water San Jose Water (408) 279‐7900
California Water (650) 917‐0152