CC 05-20-2025 AgendaTuesday, May 20, 2025
6:00 PM
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Non-Televised Closed Session (6:00) and Televised Open Session
Regular Meeting (6:45)
10300 Torre Avenue and 10350 Torre Avenue and via Teleconference
City Council
LIANG CHAO, MAYOR
KITTY MOORE, VICE MAYOR
J.R. FRUEN, COUNCILMEMBER
SHEILA MOHAN, COUNCILMEMBER
R "RAY" WANG, COUNCILMEMBER
IN PERSON AND TELECONFERENCE MEETING
For more information:
(408) 777-3200 | www.cupertino.gov
AGENDA
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Mayor may request a motion and
a second after the close of the public
hearing. Council then deliberates and
votes.
Mayor closes the public hearing
Councilmembers ask clarifying
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 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
respond to public
comments (2 min)
City Council votes on
the agenda item
Staff reports and makes
recommendation
Applicant or Appellant
makes presentation
(up to 8 min)
Councilmembers ask
questions of staff or
applicant/appellant
Mayor opens the public hearing
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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 for Closed Session in City Hall, Conference Room C or for Open
Session in Cupertino Community Hall.
Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the Open Session 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.
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 for Closed Session or Open Session by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20 to
the Council at publiccomment@cupertino.gov. These e-mail comments will also be received
by each City Councilmember, the City Manager, and the City Clerk’s Office. Comments on
non-agenda items sent to any other email address will be included upon the sender's
request.
Emailed comments received following the agenda publication, prior to or during the
meeting, will be posted to the City’s website.
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
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comment period for each agenda item.
Oral public comments may be made during the public comment period for each agenda
item.
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.
3) Open Session Teleconferencing Instructions
To address the City Council, click on the link below to register in advance and access the
meeting:
Online
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N-q_9Pn6SXOGp1Lvp8xikA
Phone
Dial: 669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID: 871 4205 9371 (Type *9 to raise hand to speak, *6 to
unmute yourself). Unregistered participants will be called on by the last four digits of their
phone number.
Join from an H.323/SIP room system:
H.323:
144.195.19.161 (US West)
206.247.11.121 (US East)
Meeting ID: 871 4205 9371
SIP: 87142059371@zoomcrc.com
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about
joining the webinar.
Please read the following instructions carefully:
1. You can directly download the teleconference software or connect to the meeting in your
internet browser. If you are using your browser, make sure you are using a current and
up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain
functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer .
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2. You will be asked to enter an email address and a name, followed by an email with
instructions on how to connect to the meeting. Your email address will not be disclosed to
the public. If you wish to make an oral public comment but do not wish to provide your
name, you may enter “Cupertino Resident” or similar designation.
3. When the Mayor calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on “raise hand,” or,
if you are calling in, press *9. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to
speak.
4. When called, please limit your remarks to the time allotted and the specific agenda topic .
5. Members of the public that wish to share a document must email cityclerk@cupertino.org
prior to the meeting. These documents will be posted to the City ’s website after the
meeting.
ROLL CALL - 6:00 PM
10300 Torre Avenue, Conference Room C
CLOSED SESSION
1.Subject: Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation; California Government
Code Sections 54954(c) and 54956.9(e)(1): (1 case)
RECESS
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - 6:45 PM
10350 Torre Avenue, Community Hall and via Teleconference
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
2.Subject: Recognition of Public Works Week from May 18-24, 2025
Recommended Action: Recognize Public Works Week from May 18-24, 2025
A - Proclamation
POSTPONEMENTS AND ORDERS OF THE DAY
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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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 for discussion. 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 .
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3-17)
Items appearing on the Consent Calendar are considered routine City business and may be approved by
one motion. Typical items may include meeting minutes, awards of contracts, the ratification of
accounts payable, and second readings of ordinances. Any member of the Council may request to have
an item removed from the Consent Calendar based on the rules set forth in the City Council Procedures
Manual. Members of the public may provide input on one or more consent calendar items when the
Mayor asks for public comments on the Consent Calendar.
3.Subject: Approval of July 9, 2024 City Council meeting minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the July 9, 2024 City Council meeting minutes
Staff Report
A - Draft Minutes
4.Subject: Approval of April 29, 2025 City Council meeting minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the April 29, 2025 City Council meeting minutes
A - Draft Minutes
5.Subject: Approval of May 2, 2025 City Council meeting minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the May 2, 2025 City Council meeting minutes
A - Draft Minutes
6.Subject: Approval of May 6, 2025 Special City Council meeting minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the May 6, 2025 Special City Council meeting minutes
A - Draft Minutes
7.Subject: Approval of May 6, 2025 Regular City Council meeting minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the May 6, 2025 Regular City Council meeting
minutes
A - Draft Minutes
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8.Subject: Consider setting a hearing date of June 17, 2025 to declare brush with potential
fire hazard a public nuisance and consider objections to proposed removal through the
Cupertino Brush Abatement Program (Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area); and
consider adopting a resolution declaring properties as having potential fire hazards
from brush a public nuisance and authorizing removal (Postponed on March 4, 2025)
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No 25-029 declaring properties as having
potential fire hazards from brush a public nuisance; and set a hearing date of June 17,
2025 to declare brush with potential fire hazard a public nuisance and to hear objections
to proposed removal
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution and Exhibit A (Non-Compliant Properties List)
B - Non-Compliant Properties List (Exhibit A in Resolution)
C – Property owner 30’ WUI Letter
D - Property owner 100’ WUI Letter
E – Notice of Violation
9.Subject: Ratifying Accounts Payable for the periods ending April 11, 2025 and April 25,
2025
Recommended Action: A.Adopt Resolution No. 25-030 ratifying Accounts Payable for
the Period ending April 11, 2025; and
B.Adopt Resolution No. 25-031 ratifying Accounts Payable for the Period ending April
25, 2025
Staff report
A – Draft Resolution 4.11.25
B – AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 4.11.25
C – Draft Resolution 4.25.25
D – AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 4.25.25
10.Subject: Accept the City's Investment Policy
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-032 accepting the City's Investment
Policy
Staff Report
A - Cupertino Investment Policy (clean)
B - Cupertino Investment Policy (redline)
C – Cupertino Investment Policy Statement Review Memo
D – Draft Resolution
11.Subject: Award a contract to Lisa Molaro dba MudnStix, a sole proprietor /individual,
for Ceramics and Art Instruction for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,025,000.
Recommended Action: 1. Award a five-year contract to Lisa Molaro dba MudnStix to
provide Ceramics and Art Instruction at the Wilson Park Building in the amount not to
exceed $205,000 per year, totaling $1,025,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with Lisa Molaro dba MudnStix
when all conditions have been met.
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Staff Report
A - Draft Agreement
B - Request for Proposal
12.Subject: Award a contract to Dan Gertmenian dba Dynamic Teaching, a sole
proprietor/individual, for Math Olympiads Instruction for a total not-to-exceed amount
of $1,480,000.
Recommended Action: 1. Award a five-year contract to Dan Gertmenian to provide
Math Olympiads Instruction in the amount not to exceed $296,000 per year, totaling
$1,480,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with Dan Gertmenian when all
conditions have been met.
Staff Report
A - Draft Agreement
B - Request for Proposal
13.Subject: Authorize OpenGov renewal contract for budgeting, performance,
communications, and reporting software for a total amount of $222,401 over three years
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
OpenGov, Inc. to renew a contract for budgeting, performance, communications, and
reporting software for a total amount of $222,401 over three years.
Staff Report
A - Three-year Renewal Agreement through June 30, 2028
B – Previous Renewal Agreement through June 30, 2025
14.Subject: Acceptance of donation from the Houston Living Trust in the amount of
$70,000 for the Cupertino Senior Center.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City of Cupertino to accept a $70,000 monetary
donation from the Houston Living Trust for the Cupertino Senior Center in accordance
with the City's Donation Policy.
Staff Report
A - Resolution 17-102 and Donation Policy
B - Completed Senior Center Donation Form
15.Subject: Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/2026 projects proposed to receive funding from the Road
Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by Senate Bill (SB) 1.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-033 (Attachment A) establishing a list
of projects proposed to be funded by $1,583,075 of SB 1 revenues, estimated to be
received in FY 2025/2026
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution
16.Subject: Summary Vacation of a Portion of Street Along 21831 Hermosa Avenue
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Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-034 summarily vacating a portion of
street along 21831 Hermosa Avenue
Staff Report
A - Legal Description of Street Vacation Area
B - Plat of Street Vacation Area
C - AT&T Approval Letter
D - Comcast Approval Letter
E - Cupertino Sanitary District Approval Letter
F - PG&E Approval Letter
G - San Jose Water Company Approval Letter
H - Draft Resolution
I - Vicinity Map
17.Subject: Accept Ad-Hoc LRC City Council Subcommittee recommendation regarding
SB 753, SB 79, AB 650, AB 340, AB 648, and SB 501
Recommended Action: Accept the Ad-Hoc LRC City Council Subcommittee
recommendation regarding the following:
1. Support SB 753 (Cortese)
2. Oppose SB 79 (Weiner)
3. Support AB 650 (Papan)
4. Oppose AB 340 (Ahrens)
5. Oppose AB 648 (Zbur)
6. Support SB 501 (Allen)
Subcommittee Report
A - Ad-Hoc Legislative Subcommittee Agenda
B - SB 753 Support Letter
C - SB 79 Opposition Letter
D - AB 650 Support Letter
E - AB 340 Opposition Letter
F - AB 648 Opposition Letter
G - SB 501 Support Letter
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
Government Code Section 65103.5 limits the distribution of copyrighted material associated with the
review of development projects. Members of the public wishing to view plans that cannot otherwise be
distributed under Govt. Code Section 65103.5 may make an appointment with the Planning Division to
view them at City Hall by sending an email to planning@cupertino .gov. Plans will also be made
available digitally during the hearing to consider the proposal.
ACTION CALENDAR
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18.Subject: Modification to a previously approved Development Permit and Architectural
& Site Approval for the Westport Development including, but not limited to, dwelling
count and ground floor retail, Park Land Dedication Fees and minor changes to
Building 1. (Application No(s): M-2024-003, ASA-2024-003; Applicant(s): Related
California (Cascade Zak); Location: 21267 Stevens Creek Boulevard; APN #326-27-048)
(Continued from May 6, 2025)
Recommended Action: 1.Adopt Resolution No. 25-027 approving the First
Addendum to an EIR and approving the Development Permit Amendment (M-2024-
003); and
2.Adopt Resolution No. 25-028 approving the Architectural and Site Approval Permit
(ASA-2024-003).
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution for M-2024-003
B - Draft Resolution for ASA-2024-003
C - Planning Commission Resolution 2025-05
D - Planning Commission Resolution 2025-06
E - Letter from J. Abrams Law to Cupertino City Staff dated June 18, 2024
F - Westport Mixed-Use Project Environmental Impact Report Addendum No. 1
G - Project Plans
H - Public Comments
I - Applicant Parking Exhibit
CC 05-06-2025 Item No. 13 Modification to Westport_Written Communications (Added 5-5-25)
CC 05-06-2025 Item No. 13 Modification to Westport_Written Communications (added 5-6-25)
CC 05-06-2025 Item No . 13. Westport Development Permit Amendment_Staff Presentation (Added
5-5-25)
CC 05-06-2025 Item No . 13. Westport Development Permit Amendment_Supplemental Report (Added
5-5-25)
19.Subject: Introduce an Ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 2.04.010 pertaining
to Removal of Closed Session Start Time and Clarification that Meetings Rescheduled
Due to Holidays or Elections Retain Regular Meeting Status (Continued from May 6,
2025)
Recommended Action: Introduce Ordinance No. 25-2271: "An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Cupertino amending Title 2, Administration and Personnel, of
the City of Cupertino Municipal Code amending Section 2.04.010, pertaining to closed
session and regular meetings, by title only, and waive the first reading ."
Staff Report
A - Draft Ordinance (redline)
B - Draft Ordinance (clean)
20.Subject: Accept the City Manager’s Third Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year
2024-25
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Recommended Action: 1.Accept the City Manager’s Third Quarter Financial Report
for Fiscal Year 2024-25
2.Adopt Resolution No. 25-035 approving Budget Modification No. 2425-390 ,
decreasing appropriations by $(157,425) and increasing estimated revenues by
$5,411,435.
Staff Report
A - Fiscal Year 2024-25 Third Quarter Financial Report
B - Draft Resolution
C - Description of Budget Transfers as of March 31, 2025
D - Description of Carryovers and Adjustments through March 31, 2024
E - FY 2024-25 Third Quarter Recommended Adjustments
F – FY 2024-25 Mid-Year Special Projects Update as of March 31, 2025
G - Competitive and Non-Competitive Citywide Grants Tracking
H - Capital Improvement Program Project Status
STUDY SESSION
21.Subject: Study Session regarding possible reactivation of and appropriate scope for the
Environmental Review Committee (“ERC”) and the Legislative Review Committee
(“LRC”), and possibly amending the scope of the Audit Committee
Recommended Action: 1. Environmental Review Committee: Direct the Planning
Commission to consider re-enacting the ERC and establishing its appropriate scope of
review for recommendation to the City Council.
2. Legislative Review Committee: Direct the current limited scope and limited duration
Ad Hoc Legislative Review Subcommittee to consider reenacting the standing
Legislative Review Committee and establishing an appropriate scope of review for
recommendation to the City Council.
3. Audit Committee: Direct the Audit Committee to consider amending its scope of
review for recommendation to the City Council
Staff Report
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER REPORT
22.Subject: City Manager Report
A - City Manager Report
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
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23.Subject: Councilmember Reports
A - Councilmember Report, Chao
B - Councilmember Report, Fruen
C - Councilmember Report, Mohan
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The Upcoming Draft Agenda Items Report is a tentative council meeting agenda calendar that lists
upcoming City Council meeting dates and tentative agenda items, all of which are subject to change .
24.Subject: Upcoming Draft Agenda Items Report
A - Upcoming Draft Agenda Items Report
ADJOURNMENT
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 95014; 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
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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 City web site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section
2.08.100 written communications sent to the City Council, Commissioners or 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 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)777‐3192
(408)777‐1389
(408)777‐1316
(408)777-1326
(408)777‐3138
(408)777‐3139
All Council members:
Liang Chao
Kitty Moore
J.R. Fruen
Sheila Mohan
R "Ray" Wang
Executive Assistant
City Hall
citycouncil@cupertino.gov
LiangChao@cupertino.gov
KMoore@cupertino.gov
JRFruen@cupertino.gov
SMohan@cupertino.gov
RWang@cupertino.gov
serenat@cupertino.gov
www.cupertino.gov (408) 777‐CITY
Please note: the City Council discourages submission of written materials on the day of the meeting as this does not
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.
NEWS AND NOTICES FROM CITY HALL
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service announcements, and other programs of community interest, on Channel 26 in Cupertino. The meetings
are shown at these times:
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Thursday (replay) 7:00 p.m. Saturday (replay) 9:00 a.m.
INTERNET
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News and community information can also be found at:
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AUDIO
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announcements.
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