CC 05-15-2025 Item No. 3 Late_Written Communications (added 5-16-25)CC 05-15-2025
Item #3
Review potential CIP
projects to be defunded
from currrent approved list
Written Communications
From:maryam sanaei
To:Chad Mosley; City Council; Tina Kapoor; City Clerk
Subject:CSC parking lot - Request for cancelation of cancel the PV/EV project
Date:Thursday, May 15, 2025 7:01:43 PM
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Dear City Clerk,
Please include the following in the written communications for the May 15, 2025, City
Council meeting.
Dear Mayor Chao, Vice-Mayor Moore, and Council Members,
I am a regular user of the Cupertino Sports Center and am writing to ask that you cancel the
planned photovoltaic (PV), solar panel, and electric vehicle (EV) parking project at the Sports
Center.
The CSC parking lot is already under heavy use, especially during peak hours. It’s not
uncommon for members to struggle to find a space — I’ve personally had to park beyond the
exit gates multiple times. Adding a Hopper EV fleet and accommodating their drivers’
personal cars would place even more pressure on this already limited parking area. This would
push CSC users to park offsite, such as at the nearby church or Whole Foods lot, which means
many would be forced to cross a busy four-lane road. That’s not just frustrating — it’s unsafe,
especially for older community members, some of whom are in their 70s or 80s.
The Sports Center supports over 1,200 active members, not including many more who attend
Lifetime classes. The demand for parking is already high, and there is simply no capacity to
dedicate stalls to EV fleets without causing real disruption. Commercial vehicle use should not
come at the expense of local residents trying to access a city facility they pay to use.
In light of these concerns, I strongly urge the Council to cancel the PV/EV project at the
Sports Center.
More broadly, I also ask that you defund the entire $7 million PV/EV project, including any
Hopper-related elements. Cupertino is currently facing a fiscal deficit, and with falling sales
tax revenues, this is not the time to be spending on non-essential projects. There is no
guarantee that outside grants will materialize, and even if partial funding is available, this is
still a major use of limited resources that could be put to more pressing needs.
Thank you for your time and service. I hope you will take this feedback seriously and make a
fiscally responsible choice.
Sincerely,
Maryam Sanaei
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From:Rhoda Fry
To:City Clerk; City Council
Subject:FW: City Council Meeting 5/15/2025 #3 CIP - let"s focus on fixing city hall
Date:Thursday, May 15, 2025 6:27:15 PM
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FW: City Council Meeting 5/15/2025 #3 CIP - let's focus on fixing city hall
Please include in written comms.
I sent this yesterday to the new public comment email, but don’t see it in the comms file.
Thanks,
Rhoda
From: Rhoda Fry <fryhouse@earthlink.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 7:46 PM
To: 'publiccomment@cupertino.gov' <publiccomment@cupertino.gov>
Subject: City Council Meeting 5/15/2025 #3 CIP - let's focus on fixing city hall
Hi City Council,
Regarding City Council Meeting 5/15/2025 #3 CIP - let's focus on fixing city hall.
I think we need to look at the bottom line and focus our efforts on fixing city hall.
Consequently, we should defer:
1. Very expensive Stevens Creek Bikeway 2A (and 2B) $ 2,350,000
2. Very expensive Bollinger Study $ 4,000,000
3. All PV/EV-charging projects
Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) expansion - Service Center $560K (would
like to understand this one more, it has not been put on the list for review)
Photovoltaic Systems Design & Installation $ 6,300,000
Hopper EV Parking $350K
4. I don’t understand Bandley light well enough to have an opinion on it, but I do see that
you have it up for discussion for defunding on the second attachment.
We’ve been hearing that the City Hall needs seismic improvements for years. Let’s get that
done!
Thanks,
Rhoda Fry
From:Venkat Ranganathan
To:City Council; City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office
Subject:Agenda Item 3 (CIP Defunding)
Date:Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:47:05 PM
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Dear City Clerk,
Please include the following written communication for the May 15, 2025, City Council meeting regarding Agenda
Item 3 (CIP Defunding).
Dear City council
Please cancel the PV/EV project at Cupertino Sports Center. Parking is already insufficient, and adding EV fleet
vehicles will worsen access and safety for seniors. This $7 million project is fiscally untenable amid budget deficits
and should be defunded entirely. Prioritize resident needs over commercial interests.
Thanks
Venkat Ranganathan
From:Ashish Bodke
To:Chad Mosley; City Council; Tina Kapoor; City Clerk
Subject:Cupertino tennis center parking concern
Date:Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:46:16 PM
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Dear City Clerk,
Please include the following in the written communications for the May 15, 2025, City Council meeting.
Dear Mayor Chao, Vice-Mayor Moore, and Council Members,
I am a regular user of the Cupertino Sports Center and am writing to ask that you cancel the planned photovoltaic
(PV), solar panel, and electric vehicle (EV) parking project at the Sports Center.
The CSC parking lot is already under heavy use, especially during peak hours. It’s not uncommon for members to
struggle to find a space — I’ve personally had to park beyond the exit gates multiple times. Adding a Hopper EV
fleet and accommodating their drivers’ personal cars would place even more pressure on this already limited parking
area. This would push CSC users to park offsite, such as at the nearby church or Whole Foods lot, which means
many would be forced to cross a busy four-lane road. That’s not just frustrating — it’s unsafe, especially for older
community members, some of whom are in their 70s or 80s.
The Sports Center supports over 1,200 active members, not including many more who attend Lifetime classes. The
demand for parking is already high, and there is simply no capacity to dedicate stalls to EV fleets without causing
real disruption. Commercial vehicle use should not come at the expense of local residents trying to access a city
facility they pay to use.
In light of these concerns, I strongly urge the Council to cancel the PV/EV project at the Sports Center.
More broadly, I also ask that you defund the entire $7 million PV/EV project, including any Hopper-related
elements. Cupertino is currently facing a fiscal deficit, and with falling sales tax revenues, this is not the time to be
spending on non-essential projects. There is no guarantee that outside grants will materialize, and even if partial
funding is available, this is still a major use of limited resources that could be put to more pressing needs.
Thank you for your time and service. I hope you will take this feedback seriously and make a fiscally responsible
choice.
Sincerely,
Ashish Bodke
Cupertino tennis center member since 2020
From:Yuvaraj Athur Raghuvir
To:Chad Mosley; City Council; Tina Kapoor; City Clerk
Subject:Cupertino Sports Center PV/EV project to be reviewed
Date:Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:32:18 PM
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Dear City Clerk,
Please include the following in the written communications for the May 15, 2025, City
Council meeting.
Dear Mayor Chao, Vice-Mayor Moore, and Council Members,
The Cupertino Sports Center (CSC) parking lot is under heavy use, especially during peak
hours. It’s not uncommon for members to struggle to find a space — I’ve personally had to
park beyond the exit gates multiple times. Adding a Hopper EV fleet and accommodating their
drivers’ personal cars would place even more pressure on this already limited parking area.
This would push CSC users to park offsite, such as at the nearby church or Whole Foods lot,
which means many would be forced to cross a busy four-lane road. That’s not just frustrating
— it’s unsafe, especially for older community members, some of whom are in their 70s or 80s.
The Sports Center supports over 1,200 active members, not including many more who attend
Lifetime classes. The demand for parking is already high, and there is simply no capacity to
dedicate stalls to EV fleets without causing real disruption. Commercial vehicle use should not
come at the expense of local residents trying to access a city facility they pay to use.
In light of these concerns, I strongly urge the Council to cancel the PV/EV project at the
Sports Center which was passed in haste after Dec 3rd and before the new council was sworn
in.
More broadly, I also ask that you defund the entire $7 million PV/EV project, including any
Hopper-related elements. Cupertino is currently facing a fiscal deficit, and with falling sales
tax revenues, this is not the time to be spending on non-essential projects. There is no
guarantee that outside grants will materialize, and even if partial funding is available, this is
still a major use of limited resources that could be put to more pressing needs.
Thank you for your time and service. I hope you will take this feedback seriously and make a
fiscally responsible choice.
Sincerely,
Yuva Athur
From:Derek Chen
To:Chad Mosley; City Council; City Clerk; Tina Kapoor
Subject:Concerns About the PV/EV Project at the Sports Center
Date:Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:14:29 PM
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Dear Mayor Chao, Vice-Mayor Moore, and Council Members,
I’m a regular at the Cupertino Sports Center, and I’m writing to ask that you cancel the planned solar
panel and EV parking project there.
The parking lot is already packed during busy times — I’ve had to park past the exit gates more than
once. Adding EV fleet vehicles and their drivers’ personal cars would only make things worse. It could
force members to park offsite, like at the church or Whole Foods, and cross a busy four-lane road just to
get to the Sports Center. That’s not just inconvenient — it’s a real safety issue, especially for older
members in their 70s and 80s.
The Sports Center has over 1,200 active members, plus many others taking Lifetime classes. With
parking already tight, giving up spaces for a commercial EV fleet just doesn’t make sense. This is a
community facility — our tax dollars support it, and we should be able to use it without extra hurdles.
I’d also urge the Council to reconsider the broader $7 million PV/EV project altogether, especially
anything related to Hopper. With Cupertino facing a budget shortfall and declining sales tax revenue,
now’s not the time for expensive, non-essential projects. Grant money isn’t guaranteed, and even partial
funding still means dipping into scarce resources.
Thanks for your time and service. I hope you’ll take this feedback seriously and make a choice that puts
community needs and fiscal responsibility first.
Sincerely,
Derek Chen