08. Draft Minutes
DRAFT MINUTES
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
Regular Adjourned Meeting
Monday, January 8, 2007
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 2:00 p.m. Mayor Kris Wang called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber, 10350 Torre
A venue, Cupertino, California, and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Kris Wang, Vice-Mayor Patrick Kwok, and Council members Richard
Lowenthal, Orrin Mahoney, and Dolly Sandoval. Absent: none.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None.
GOAL SETTING WORK SESSION
1. Staff presentation: Organization and Work Program.
A. Budget and Economic Horizon - Acting City Manager Carol Atwood said that the
city's fiscal outlook is currently balanced, in part because of income from the
better-than-expected sales tax from Apple Computer, Inc., and also because of
recent legislative changes regarding tax equity allocations, which will bring in
$1.35 million more in property taxes each year. She said staff will make a
presentation in May about ways the Council can consider paying for other costs
expected later in the year.
Atwood discussed the financial impacts of the recent referenda against two
condominium developments. Those impacts included the loss of $930,000 in
park dedication fees from Vallco, which were slated for the Stevens Creek
Corridor, and the loss of a 3.5 acre park in the Toll Brothers' project and an
additional $30,000 per year in retail sales tax.
B. Development Activity - Community Development Director Steve Piasecki
highlighted current development activity, including the following:
. 125 residential units on Tantau Avenue
. 115 apartments and open space added to Villa Serra apartments
. 25 residential units on Stelling Road.
. 10,000 sq. ft. of retail buildings added to the corner by Target
. 8,000 sq. ft. of retail building on the northeast corner of Tantau and Stevens
Creek Boulevard (in lieu of providing cafeteria space for their employees)
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. Valko has continuing projects
. Expansion of the retail uses at the Oaks Shopping Center, and possibly the
addition of a hotel.
C. Major Capital Improvement Project (CIP) projects - Public Works Director Ralph
Qualls said that there is a $17.3 million CIP budget spreading over 7 years, and
the two largest are the Stevens Creek Corridor and the Mary A venue Pedestrian
Bridge.
D. Reorganization Efforts - Parks and Recreation Director Therese Smith said that
her department was down from five supervisors to four, and there are four
coordinator vacancies. She would be proposing the creation of a management
position between the director and the supervisors, which would serve as a training
opportunity for her possible replacement when she retires in 17 months.
Community Development Director Steve Piasecki said that the city had been
unsuccessful in filling the new position of Redevelopment/Economic
Development Manager, mostly because the city's retirement system is no longer
competitive with other cities in the county. Piasecki reviewed the plans for the
new employee, who will work closely with the planning staff as well as the
development community. He handed out a proposed organizational chart, and said
the city would recruit for the position again in March.
E. Employee Morale
Carol Atwood reported that employee morale is very good. The city has been
working diligently to provide supervisor training and performance measures, and
salary negotiations will begin soon.
2. Public comments.
Jennifer Griffin, Cupertino resident, asked that the city purchase property on Sterling and
Barnhardt to create a park for the Rancho neighborhood. She also complained about the
density at a Santa Clara project called Rivermark, and asked that the Council not allow
such density in Cupertino. She also encouraged preservation of the trees and limiting
development in the north Vallco area.
3. Council Work Program for 2007 and beyond.
Council members reviewed the document titled 2006 Work Program, revised on January
4,2007, and gave the following direction to staff.
Maior Developments/Vallco
. Add an item to the first City Council agenda of each month called Valko Update, at
which time the Vallco representatives will be encouraged to give an update to the
community.
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. See if there was a way to require the developer to provide buildings that match
architectural renderings shown to Council.
. Recommend some ways that the city may be able to provide more aggressive help for this
project
. Provide status reports regarding development agreement approvals.
Maior Developments/Toll Brothers
. Change this item's title to read HP site (Stevens Creek Boulevard) with a notation that the
zoning approval was denied by referendum only for residential uses, and the developer
can still propose retail and/or office uses.
Maior Developments/McDonald/Dorsa Quarry site
. This category was deleted
Capital Improvements and Plans/Parks
. Add a goal that the City will enhance its outreach efforts regarding environmental
improvements and tree replacement.
Capital Improvements and Plans/Rancho Rinconada Park
. Modify the goal to say that work shall commence on the Lawrence Expressway Linear
Park, with a note that the city should leverage future annexations and TEA (Tax Equity
Allocation) / ERAF (Education Relief Augmentation Fund) inequity in negotiations.
Council members Sandoval and Lowenthal will serve on the subcommittee.
Capital Improvements and Plans/Quinlan Community Center Fountain
. Add this goal, and direct staff to propose a project to replace the broken fountain.
Options should include an active space, which may include a water feature, seating, stage,
or other components.
Organizational Improvements/Fiscal Strategic Plan
. Pursue correction of ERAF (Education Relief Augmentation Fund) percentage for TEA
(Tax Equity Allocation) funding.
. Schedule a public hearing to adopt safes as a standard conditions on residential
development
. Prepare ballot issues for an amended business license fee (to add quarries) and a Users'
Utility Tax ordinance for the November 2007 election
. Analyze a possible entertainment tax and bring back to Council for review
Organizational Improvements/Community Development Services Review
. Delete this category and add new sections under Planning.
Public Safety/Law Enforcement
. Distribute neighborhood watch maps on a quarterly basis
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Public Safety/Traffic Safety
· Require pedestrian access between Whole Foods Market, Peet's Coffee and Panera
Breads.
· Review the current status of technology for a Red Light Running Prevention program
. Delete reference to HP condominiums
Economic Development/Redevelopment
. Propose options to assist Vallco
. Promote the AMC Theaters grand opening
Planning
Add the following categories:
. Green building standards
. Prepare a Historic Preservation policy
. Propose a policy for tree topping as a part of the property maintenance standards
CIP/Parks/Rancho Rinconada Park
. Provide a timeline for the completion of this project
. This year's plan should include the resolution of the trail alignment along the Stocklmeir
property.
. Consider amending property maintenance standards for trees not included in the tree
ordinance
CLOSED SESSION
4. Labor negotiations - Government Code Section 54957.6 regarding the evaluation of the
City Manager.
At 5:40 p.m. the Council went into a closed session for the City Manager's evaluation,
and reconvened at 7:00 p.m. No action was taken, and the item was continued to January
16 at 5:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:00 p.m. the meeting was adjourned to January 16, 5:30 p.m.
Kimberly Smith, City Clerk
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For more information: Staff reports, backup materials, and items distributed at the meeting are
available for review at the City Clerk's Office, 777-3223, and also on the Internet at
www.cupertino.org.Click on Agendas & Minutes/ City Council! Packets.
Most Council meetings are shown live on Cable Channel 26, and are available at your
convenience from our web site. Visit www.cupertino.org and click on View Meetings Online.
Videotapes are available at the Cupertino Library, or may be purchased from the Cupertino City
Channel, 777-2364.
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DRAFT MINUTES
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
Regular Adjourned Meeting
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Kris Wang, Vice-Mayor Patrick Kwok, and Council members Richard Lowenthal
(5:05 p.m.), Orrin Mahoney (5:05 p.m.), and Dolly Sandoval. Absent: none.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Negotiations for purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property - Government Code
Section 54956.8, regarding a request from the Historical Society to lease the Stocklmeir
property. (No documentation in packet).
2. Labor negotiations - Government Code Section 54957.6 regarding the evaluation of the
City Manager. (Continued from January 8). (No documentation in packet).
At 5:05 p.m., Council recessed to a closed session on these two matters. At 6:40 p.m. the
Council reconvened in open session. Deputy City Attorney Eileen Murray announced that
Council directed the City Manager to respond to the Historical Society's request. City Manager
David Knapp reported that he had received feedback from the Council. No action was taken.
RECESS
The Council meeting recessed from 6:40 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 6:45 p.m. Mayor Kris Wang called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber, 10350 Torre
A venue, Cupertino, California, and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS - PRESENTATIONS
3. Proclamation for William Shieh, outgoing Hsinchu Sister City Committee Chair. (No
documentation in packet).
Mayor Wang presented a proclamation to William Shieh and thanked him for his many
achievements as Chairman of the Hsinchu Sister City Committee.
William Shieh thanked the City Council, staff and his fellow committee members for all
of their support and assistance.
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Kathy Stakey, a member of the Cupertino Library Commission, said that Hsinchu City is
also Cupertino Library's Sister City and each year the library sends books to Hsinchu.
POSTPONEMENTS
Mahoney/Kwok moved and seconded to postpone item No. 14 (bingo permit renewals) and No.
15 (appeals regarding the Mojgani residence) to February 6. The motion carried unanimously.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
City Clerk Kimberly Smith distributed the following items:
. A matrix showing Council committee appointments (item No. 25)
. An amended copy of draft Ordinance No. 07-1992 (item No. 26)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Larry Wilson, Santa Clara Valley Water District, presented Public Works Director Ralph Qualls
with the 2007 CEO Environmental Stewardship Award.
Gordon Frolich stated that he had filed a complaint with the city on August 16 regarding a
building code violation on a neighboring property (illegally placed shed). To date he had received
no action from the city on this matter. Mr. Frolich did note that the shed had been relocated but
its new location was also in violation of the building code. Community Development Director
Steve Piasecki replied that staff would look into this complaint and he would report to Mr.
Frolich by the end of the week.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Lowenthal!Sandoval moved and seconded to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as
recommended. Ayes: Kwok, Lowenthal, Mahoney, Sandoval, and Wang. Noes: None.
4. Approve the minutes from the December 5 and 6 City Council meetings.
5. Adopt resolutions accepting Accounts Payable for November 22 and December 1, 8, 15,
and 22, Resolution Nos. 07-001 through 07-005.
6. Adopt resolutions accepting Payroll for December 1 and 15, Resolution Nos. 07-006 and
07 -007.
7. Accept the Treasurer's Investment report for November 2006.
8. Accept an application for an Alcoholic Beverage License for Kikusushi Japanese
Restaurant, 1655 S. De Anza Blvd. 6 (North of Prospect Road at Coach House Shopping
Center).
9. Adopt a resolution authorizing the destruction of records, Resolution No. 07-008.
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10. Accept municipal improvements. (No documentation in packet):
a) Sasha and Aida Cukic, 21796 Stevens Creek Boulevard, APN(s) 357-16-011 and
357-16-052
b) Richard and Grace Perez, 10091 Byrne Avenue, APN 357-11-005
These applicants have completed City-specified improvements in the City right-of-way,
including curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway, and storm drain work, as required by the
improvement agreement with the City for a single-family dwelling building permit.
11. Adopt resolutions approving a grant of easement for roadway purposes:
a) Michael L. Moore and Christina M. Moore, 22350 Cupertino Road, APN 326-50-
025, Resolution No. 07-009
b) Sanjay Rao and Geetha Rao, 22314 Cupertino Road, APN 326-50-040,
Resolution No. 07-010
The owners grant the City of Cupertino, for public roadway purposes, the right of way to
construct, repair, operate, and maintain any and all public utilities and improvements that
shall be or become necessary.
12. Adopt a resolution approving an improvement agreement:
a) Pancal Catalano, L.P., A California Limited Partnership, 11081 South Stelling
Road, APN 362-18-003, Resolution No. 07-011
b) Sanjay Rao and Geetha Rao, 22314 Cupertino Road, APN 326-50-040,
Resolution No. 07-012
Through an improvement agreement with the City for a multi-family/single-family
development building permit, these applicants will be obligated to bond and construct
city-specified roadside improvements, including curb, gutter, sidewalk, and driveway,
along the street frontage of their building site.
13. Adopt resolutions approving a final map:
a) Cupertino Homes, LLC, 10752 and 10758 S. Stelling, APN(s) 359-22-061 and
359-22-060, Resolution No. 07-013
b) Frankie Kan Yin Law, Su Yong Law, Felicia Chow, and Joyce Chow, located at
20055 and 20065 De Palma Lane, APN(s) 369-32-006 and 369-32-039,
Resolution No. 07-014
Approval of the final map permits the map to be forwarded to the County for recording,
which completes the subdivision.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (above) - None
ORDINANCES
Mayor Wang re-ordered the agenda to discuss item No. 26 next.
26. Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 07-1992: "An Ordinance of the Cupertino
City Council adding Chapter 9.19 to the Cupertino Municipal Code: Water Resource
Protection for Properties Adjacent to a Stream."
Public Works Director Ralph Qualls stated that this ordinance would provide for a Stream
Modification Permit, where applicable on properties adjacent to a stream. It would also
provide for the adoption of engineering standards and guidelines. The city would now be
the sole permitting authority for properties adjacent to a stream and the permit would be
similar to a grading permit (i.e. issued as part of a building permit for construction
activity).
Jennifer Griffin said she was concerned about the water issues in the county and
questioned how this ordinance would affect the Calabazas watershed as related to the
proposed development on Tantau Road.
The City Clerk read the title of the ordinance. KwoklLowenthal moved and seconded to
read the ordinance by title only, and that the City Clerk's reading would constitute the
first reading thereof. Ayes: Kwok, Lowenthal, Mahoney, Sandoval, and Wang. Noes:
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Consider approving bingo permit renewals. (Postponed to February 6). No documentation
in packet.
During the Postponements section of the agenda, this item was continued to February 6.
15. Consider two appeals of the Planning Commission's decision to deny an appeal of a
Residential Design Review approval and a Minor Residential Permit to construct a new,
two-story 4,219 square foot residence with two-second story rear yard decks, Application
Nos. R-2006-08 and RM-2006-13, Cliff Cowles (Mojgani residence), 21180 Grenola
Avenue, APN 326-28-057. (The applicant requests a continuance to February 6). No
documentation in packet:
a) Appellants Jessica Rose & John Tracy
b) Appellants Elena Herrera & Subir Sengupta
During the Postponements section of the agenda, this item was continued to February 6.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
16. Discuss Blackberry Farm:
a) Consider allowing access to Blackberry Farm for the next year (or until ground
breaking). This issue was raised during the mid-year budget review.
b) Consider barbecue catering by staff or by contract. This decision affects the type
of barbecue facility designed, and should be made before the design team resumes
work in a few months.
Parks and Recreation Director Therese Smith stated staffs recommendation to retain the
security fencing in place and to actively enforce the park's closure from May 1 to
September 30, 2007. Staff also concurred with the recommendation of the Parks and
Recreation Commission to use multiple contracts for catering at Blackberry Farm.
Rhoda Fry suggested signage on Stevens Creek stating that the park was closed, and also
putting this information on the city's website. She favored a more Cupertino-based use of
the park rather than a regional use.
Lowenthal!Sandoval moved and seconded to approve a "soft" closure of Blackberry Farm
(allowing residents to continue to use the park to walk dogs, etc. before 10:00 a.m. and
after 5:00 p.m.) until next year or until the groundbreaking of the new facility. This
motion also included signage and information posted on the city's website that the park
will be closed. The motion carried unanimously.
Rhoda Fry addressed the catering issue and stated her support of the staff
recommendation that barbeque service be available from a list of approved caterers and
that the catering contractors shall pay the city a flat fee per each meal served.
Lowenthal!Sandoval moved and seconded to select Option D in the staff report stating
that barbeque service shall be available from a list of approved caterers and that the
catering contractors shall pay the city a flat fee per each meal served.
NEW BUSINESS
17. Order the abatement of a public nuisance (weeds) pursuant to provisions of Ordinance
No. 724 and Resolution No. 06-194, Resolution No. 07-015.
Mahoney/Kwok moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 07-015. The motion
carried unanimously.
18. Consider adopting a resolution renewing the voluntary cap of $26,000 for campaign
expenditures for the 2007 City Council election, Resolution No. 07-016.
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KwoklLowenthal moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 07-106 with the
amendment that the dollar amount limitation shall be $1 per registered voter as of January
1,2007. The motion carried unanimously.
19. Cupertino Library:
a) Consider options and approve the use of the additional $120,000 Library hour
budget for fiscal year 2006/07.
b) Consider providing access between the Library and the Coffee Society
c) Consider adding additional signage above the City Council pictures in the Library
Administrative Services Director Carol Atwood noted that the city had allocated
$120,000 annually to be used for additional library hours. These funds had been
redirected to payoff the library furniture and fixture loan should that be necessary, but
The Library Foundation had paid off this loan and the monies were now available.
However, to open the library on Mondays would require additional staffing and would
cost approximately $300,000. The Library Commission's recommendation was to start
providing the additional hours July 1, 2007 and for the year 2006-07 make one-time
purchases of two self-checkout machines and books for the adult book collection.
Council directed Councilmember Lowenthal to request the Santa Clara County Library
JP A to submit a proposal for keeping the Cupertino Library open seven days a week.
Council asked that Councilmember Lowenthal and Administrative Services Director
Atwood bring this request to the JP A personally and report back to the Council in 90 days
(the second meeting in April). Council further deferred expenditure of the $120,000 for
2006-07.
Concerning the access between the Library and the Coffee Society, staff noted that this
would cost approximately $150,000. Staff and the Library Commission did not
recommend approval this access.
The following spoke against providing access between the Library and the Coffee
Society: Roz Davis, Barbara and Pat Rogers (Cupertino Library Foundation Committee),
Sheila Mohan (Library Commission), Rhoda Fry, Kathy Stakey (Library Commission)
and Janet Riddell (Library Commission). They stated the following concerns: damage to
library materials, staff not available to monitor access, money can be better spent
elsewhere, displacement of part of the library collection and a negative impact on quiet
reading room.
Mahoney/K wok moved and seconded to accept the recommendation of staff and the
Library Commission not to open access between the Library and the Coffee Society. The
motion carried unanimously.
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Sandoval!Kwok moved and seconded to add the additional signage above the City
Council pictures in the library, at a maximum cost of $3,000, The motion failed, with
Council members Lowenthal, Mahoney, Sandoval, and Wang voting no.
Sandoval!Kwok moved and seconded to add the titles of Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and
Council members added underneath their names. The motion carried unanimously.
RECESS
The meeting was recessed from 9:08 p.m. to 9:15 Mayor Wang re-ordered the agenda to hear
item No. 24 next.
24. Request from the Hsinchu Sister City organization regarding festival funding from the
2006/2007 budget.
Roger Peng, Chairman of the Hsinchu Sister City Committee, stated that their intention
was to have an independent event in partnership with the Unity Parade on March 10 to
promote the city to city relationship and to develop the cultural exchange between the two
cities. Their proposal included having ten booths at Memorial Park which would include
Chinese painting, glass art, Chinese calligraphy and Chinese handcrafts.
Lowenthal!Sandoval moved and seconded to approve the festival funding request in the
amount of $4,000 from the 2006/2007 budget. The motion carried unanimously.
20. Nathan Hall Tank house:
a) Authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement to dedicate land and restore the
Nathan Hall Tank house near Blackberry Farm Golf Course and authorize staff to
work with community groups to raise funding. (Continued from December 6).
Community Development Director Steve Piasecki noted that the matter before Council
was to transfer the ownership of the property to the city, to restore the Nathan Hall Tank
House and to focus on phase one, which was to stabilize the structure. He further noted
that there were multiple funding sources available.
Terry Brown noted that his son (Los Gatos Roofing) had offer.ed to provide free labor
and materials to replace the roof but it was important that the property be owned by the
city and not the homeowners' association.
Rhoda Fry, Jim Walker (Cupertino Rotary Club), Helene Davis (Cupertino Historical
Society) and Jennifer Griffin each stated their support of this project. In addition Jim
Walker, Cupertino Rotary Club, noted that this project was the recipient of the proceeds
from this year's Rotary Golf Tournament. He hoped the project could be expedited so
they could move forward with their sponsorships.
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Sandoval!Mahoney moved and seconded to (1) Sign the agreement after a Memorandum
of Understanding was signed with Los Gatos Roofing; (2) Complete the survey map
exhibits for the agreement; (3) Finalize the agreement with the Cupertino Rotary Club
and send it back to City Council for authorization.
21. Authorize Dolly Sandoval and Richard Lowenthal to work with County Roads and San
Jose Water Company to acquire and develop the Lawrence Expressway Linear Park. (No
documentation in packet).
Jennifer Griffin stated her support of the city acquiring and developing this park.
Mahoney/Kwok moved and seconded to authorize Sandoval and Lowenthal to work with
the County to acquire this park. The motion carried unanimously.
22. Authorize the Mayor to work with the San Jose City Council to realign boundaries for the
following:
a) Area west of Lawrence Expressway between 280 and Bollinger
b) Area around Kentwood slated for housing
Jennifer Griffin spoke in favor.
KwoklLowenthal moved and seconded to authorize Mayor Wang to work with the San
Jose City Council on this item. The motion carried unanimously.
23. Authorize the Mayor to forward a letter to the ABAG Executive Committee regarding the
revised regional housing needs formula.
Community Development Director Steve Piasecki said that staffs recommendation was
to support the original formula developed by the Regional Housing Needs Allocation
Committee and opposing increasing the lower income allocations to 175% of the Bay
Area average income distribution.
Jennifer Griffin commented on the economy and housing needs in the county.
Mahoney/Lowenthal moved and seconded to authorize Mayor Wang to forward the letter
to the ABAG Executive Committee. The motion carried unanimously.
25. Select Council committee delegates and alternates.
Sandoval/Lowenthal moved and seconded to accept the Council committee appointments
as shown on page 25-1 of the packet, with two changes: (1) the Cupertino Disaster
Council name was changed to Cupertino Disaster Preparedness Council; and (2) the lead
representative on the Environmental Review Committee will be Dolly Sandoval instead of
Richard Lowenthal.
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ST AFF REPORTS
27. Receive status report on General Fund Revenue and Expenditures. (No documentation in
packet).
Administrative Services Director Carol Atwood distributed and reviewed a chart titled
General Fund Budget Report, December 31, 2006.
The Council members concurred to accept the report.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Council members highlighted the activities of their committees and various community events.
Parks and Recreation and Bicycle/Pedestrian interviews were postponed to give Council time to
consider consolidation of these two commissions. All other interviews will take place on
Monday, January 22.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11 :08 p.m., the meeting was adjourned in memory of Harry Langston, the father-in-law of
City Manager David Knapp. The meeting was adjourned to Monday, January 22 at 6:00 p.m. for
commission interviews, City Hall Conference Room A, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino.
Kimberly Smith, City Clerk
For more information: Staff reports, backup materials, and items distributed at the meeting are
available for review at the City Clerk's Office, 777-3223, and also on the Internet at
www.cupertino.org.Click on Agendas & Minutes/ City Council! Packets.
Most Council meetings are shown live on Cable Channel 26, and are available at your
convenience from our web site. Visit www.cupertino.org and click on Watch Meetings.
Videotapes are available at the Cupertino Library, or may be purchased from the Cupertino City
Channel, 777-2364.
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DRAFT MINUTES
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Regular Adjourned Meeting
Monday, January 22, 2007
ROLL CALL
At 6:02 p.m. Mayor Kris Wang called the meeting to order in City Hall Conference Room A,
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California.
Present: Mayor Kris Wang, Vice-Mayor Patrick Kwok, and Council members, Richard
Lowenthal, Orrin Mahoney, and Dolly Sandoval. Absent: Dolly Sandoval left the meeting at 7:07
p.m. before the Library Commission interviews began and returned at 8:37 p.m. before the
Technology, Information, and Communications Commission interviews began.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INTERVIEWS
1. Interview applicants for Commission vacancies:
The City Council interviewed the following candidates for the Senior Citizens
Commission: Linda Walker, Darlene Thorne, Christine Kennedy Pierce, and Thycaud
Subramonian. Council appointed Linda Walker and Christine Kennedy Pierce to full
terms ending January 2011.
The City Council interviewed the following candidates for the Fine Arts Commission:
Jessi Kaur, Robert Harrison, KC Chandratreya, and May Shei. Council appointed Jessi
Kaur and Robert Harrison to full terms ending January 2011, and KC Chandratreya to a
partial term ending January 2010. The partial term would count as a full term.
The City Council interviewed the following candidates for the Library Commission: Ram
Gopal, Kathy Stakey, and Christopher Lee. Council appointed Ram Gopal and Kathy
Stakey to full terms ending January 2011.
The City Council interviewed the following candidates for the Housing Commission:
Christopher Lee, Winnie Lee, and Chihua Wei. Council appointed Winnie Lee to a full
term ending January 2011.
The City Council interviewed the following candidates for the Community Development
Block Grant Committee: David Lee and Richard Schuster. Council appointed David Lee
to a full term ending January 2011.
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The City Council interviewed the following candidates for the Technology, Information,
and Communications Commission (nCC): Leonard Greenberg, Luke Lam, Eric Klein,
Andrew Radle, Peter Friedland, Steve Wu, and Wallace Iimura. Council appointed Eric
Klein and Andrew Radle to full terms ending January 2011 and Wallace limura to a
partial term ending January 2008.
The City Council interviewed the following candidates for the Planning Commission:
Geoffrey Paulsen, David Kaneda, Taghi Saadati, and Lisa Giefer. Council appointed Lisa
Giefer and David Kaneda to full terms ending January 2011.
Council directed staff to follow-up with commissioner attendance and meetings cancelled
due to lack of quorum. Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance increasing the
number of the TICC members from 5 to 7 and to bring the first reading to the February 6
Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:45 p.m. the meeting was adjourned.
Grace Schmidt, Deputy City Clerk
For more information: Staff reports, backup materials, and items distributed at the meeting are
available for review at the City Clerk's Office, 777-3223, and also on the Internet at
www.cupertino.org.Click on Agendas & Minutes/ City Council! Packets.
Most Council meetings are shown live on Cable Channel 26, and are available at your
convenience from our web site. Visit www.cupertino.org and click on Watch Meetings.
Videotapes are available at the Cupertino Library, or may be purchased from the Cupertino City
Channel, 777-2364.
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