00. Draft Minutes
CUPERTINO
AGENDA
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
CUPERTINO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - REGULAR MEETING
10350 Torre Avenue, Community Hall Council Chamber
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
6:45 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
CEREMONIAL MATTERS - PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation from the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors and the City of Cupertino
to the Santa Clara County Fire Department commending the fire department for their
skill, quick response, and dedication to the saving oflives and properties of the citizens of
Santa Clara County. (No documentation in packet).
2. Presentation to the City Channel regarding its first place international competition award
for its City Council television coverage. (No documentation in packet).
3. Video presentation on Cupertino Veteran's Memorial dedication November 11. (No
documentation in packet).
4. Presentation from Phil Liao of Orbit Properties, LLC to introduce himself as a new owner
of Cupertino Square. (No documentation in packet).
POSTPONEMENTS
Request to continue Item No. 12 to Dec. 18.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the council on any matter
not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. In most cases, State law will
prohibit the council from making any decisions with respect to a matter not listed on the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
5. Approve the minutes from the November 5 City Council meeting.
6. Adopt a resolution accepting Accounts Payable for November 2, Resolution No. 07-189.
7. Adopt a resolution accepting Payroll for November 2, Resolution No. 07-190.
8. Adopt a resolution approving the destruction of records from the City Clerk and City
Manager departments, Resolution No. 07-191.
9. Adopt a resolution accepting a Grant of Easement for Roadway Purposes, John D. Wahler
and Susan C. Wahler, 22331 Santa Paula Avenue, APN 357-04-002, Resolution No. 07-
192.
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.
10. Adopt a resolution accepting a Grant of Easement for Public Utilities, John D. Wahler
and Susan C. Wahler, 22331 Santa Paula Avenue, APN 357-04-002, Resolution No. 07-
193.
The owners grant the City of Cupertino, for public utility purposes, the right of way to
construct, repair, operate, and maintain any and all public utilities and improvements that
shall be or become necessary.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (above)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Consider a six-month review of Temporary Use Permit (U-2004-04) to allow an opening
time of 5:30 a.m. for Application No. M-2006-07, Laura Thomas (Peefs Coffee), 20807
Stevens Creek Blvd. APN 326-32-051. (Continued from November 5).
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12. Consider two appeals of the Planning Commission's decision to approve a Residential
Design Review for a new two-story 6,677 square foot residence and a Minor Residential
Permit to construct front and rear second story decks on the new residence, Planning
Commission Resolution No. 6488, Application Nos. R-2007-01, RM-2007-29, Tuan Cao
(Ferng residence), 21410 Vai Ave, APN 362-05-026 (Appellants regarding item A
request a continuance to the next Council meeting):
a) The appellants are numerous neighbors appealing the following issues: front yard
setback, building material, building height, building size, and privacy mitigation
measures
b) The appellants are the applicants and residents, Chia-Lun & Hsiao-Chen Ferng,
appealing the following issues: front yard setback and entry/living room plate
height
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
13. Consider designating an annual Cupertino Community /Volunteer Service Day.
14. Award the contract for Phase II of the Mary Avenue Bicycle Footbridge Proiect and other
related items:
Appropriate $716,000 from the Gas Tax Reserve and from accumulated operating savings
from the FY 2006-2007 Budget to the Mary A venue Bicycle Footbridge Project in the
2007-2008 Capital Improvement Program.
Accept a budget augmentation from the Valley Transportation Authority for the Mary
Avenue Bicycle Footbridge Project in the amount of$3,350,000.
Restore the Project Budget Augmentation allocated to the Mary Bicycle Footbridge
project to support the bid process to the Stevens Creek Corridor project budget in the
amount of $5.701 Million in FY 2007-2008 and in the amount of $1.000 Million in FY
2008-2009.
Award a contract for the Phase II construction of the Mary Avenue Bicycle Footbridge in
the amount of $7,469,735 to Golden State Bridge Inc. and allocate a construction
contingency in the amount of $1 ,000,000.
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Aidala Studios for
the fabrication of the project sculptures as approved by the Council in an amount not to
exceed $145,000.
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Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Amendment No.1 to the Design
Services Contract with HNTB, Inc for Architectural and Engineering services during
construction in an amount not to exceed $425,000 for a total contract amount not to
exceed $1,200,000.
15. Interim report on alternative considerations regarding the evaluation of traffic issues in
the tri-school area, including Monta Vista High, Kennedy Middle, and Lincoln
Elementary Schools. (Continued from October 2).
16. Consider adopting incentives for participation in a green building program, Application
No.CP-2007-01, City of Cupertino, Citywide.
17. Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 07-2014: "An Ordinance of the Cupertino
City Council amending Section 13.04.150(H) of the Municipal Code related to use of
Bicycles in City Parks."
18. Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 07-2015: "An Ordinance of the Cupertino
City Council amending sections of the Cupertino Municipal Code regarding Advisory
Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson terms and extending the Term Expiration
Date for the Bicycle Pedestrian and Public Safety Commissions from January 15 to
January 30."
19. Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 07-2016: "An ordinance of the City of
Cupertino repealing and re-enacting Chapter 16.16 of the Cupertino Municipal Code
adopting the 2007 edition of the California Electrical Code."
20. Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 07-2017: "An ordinance of the City of
Cupertino amending Chapter 16.20 of the Cupertino Municipal Code adopting the 2007
California Plumbing Code."
21. Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 07-2018: "An ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Cupertino amending Chapter 16.24 of the Cupertino Municipal Code and
adopting the 2007 California Mechanical Code."
22. Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 07-2019: "An ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Cupertino adding Chapter 16.70 to adopt the 1997 Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code."
23. Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 07-2020: "An ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Cupertino repealing and re-enacting Chapter 16.40 of the Cupertino
Municipal Code adopting the 2007 edition of the California Fire Code and the 2006
International Fire Code."
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24. Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 07-2021: "An ordinance of the City of
Cupertino amending Chapter 16.04 of the Cupertino Municipal Code and adopting the
2007 California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2."
25. Direct staff to fill an unscheduled Planning Commission vacancy during the annual
commission recruitment in January, contingent upon Planning Commissioner Gilbert
Wong being sworn in to the City Council. (No documentation in packet).
ORDINANCES
26. Conduct the second reading of Ordinance No. 07-1994: "An Ordinance of the Cupertino
City Council Amending Section 1 of Ordinance No.2 by Rezoning Approximately 2.2
Gross Acres From P (REC, Enter, Ltd Com) To CG Located at 20916 and 20956
Homestead Road Application Z-2006-06." (Continued from October 16).
ST AFF REPORTS
COUNCIL REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Canceled for lack of business.
The City of Cupertino has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure ~1094.6; litigation
challenging a decision of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency must be brought within 90 days
after a decision is announced unless a shorter time is required by State or Federal law.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Cupertino will make
reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with qualified disabilities. If you require special
assistance, please contact the city clerk's office at 408-777-3223 at least 48 hours in advance of the
meeting.