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CC 12-04-07C O P E RT I N O APPROVED MINUTES CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 4, 2007 ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE At 6:45 p.m. Mayor Kris Wang called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino. Present: Mayor Kris Wang, Vice-Mayor Dolly Sandoval, and Council members Richard Lowenthal and Orrin Mahoney. Absent: none. ELECTION RESULTS City Clerk Kimberly Smith presented the canvass of votes, and said the two candidates who received the most votes were Kris Wang and Gilbert Wong. 1. Adopt a resolution receiving the declaration of election results for the General Municipal Election held on November 6, 2007, Resolution No. 07-194. Lowenthal moved and Mahoney seconded to adopt Resolution No. 07-194. The motion carried unanimously. The City Channel showed a video retrospective spanning Richard Lowenthal's eight years on the City Council. On behalf of the staff, City Manager David Knapp presented to Mr. Lowenthal a framed photo. He also presented a potted, live California Buckeye sapling, for Mr. Lowenthal to keep until Blackberry Farm reopens, at which time it will be planted in his honor. Mayor Kris Wang presented Mr. Lowenthal with a wooden keepsake box including items such as Cupertino Scene newsletters from prior years. Each Council member reminisced about Mr. Lowenthal's participation in community events and his work on the Council, and offered thanks to Mr. Lowenthal and his family. December 4, 2007 Cupertino City Council PUBLIC COMMENTS Page 2 2. Members of the audience were invited to say farewell to Council member Richard Lowenthal. Audience members thanked Mr. Lowenthal for his service to the community. Speakers included: • Scott Stauffer, President of Cupertino Chamber of Commerce • Steven Ting, former member of the Cupertino Technology, Information, and Communications Commission • Michael Gottwald, Cupertino resident, presented a framed photo and small clock • Jennifer Griffin, Cupertino resident • Mavis Smith, Cupertino Senior Citizen's Commissioner • Mahesh Nihalani, former member of the Cupertino Housing Commission • Hemet from the California Cricket Academy • Sandra James and Patrick Kwok, former Cupertino Council members and mayors • Fariba Nejat, Iranian Federated Women's' Club • Naomi Nakano-Matsumoto, Cupertino Community Services • Melinda Cervantes, Santa Clara County Librarian • Fari Aberg, Cupertino Public Safety Commissioner • Chihua Wei, Organization of Special Needs Families • Hema Kundargi, former member of the Fine Arts Commission and Library Commission, and Duvali Festival, Library Foundation Board member • Don Burnett, former Council member and mayor • Marty Miller, Cupertino Planning Commissioner • T. N. Ho, Santa Clara County Board of Education • Gilbert Wong, Councilmember-elect • Commander John Hirokawa, Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office Mr. Lowenthal thanked the City staff, his colleagues on the Council, members of the community, and his family for their support over the years. He then left the dais and took a seat in the audience. OATH OF OFFICE 3. Oath of Office is given to the newly elected Council members. City Clerk Kimberly Smith gave the Oath of Office to Kris Wang. Betty Yee, Chairwoman of the California State Board of Equalization, gave the Oath of Office to Gilbert Wong, who joined the other Council members on the dais. December 4, 2007 Cupertino City Council Page 3 MAYOR AND VICE-MAYOR 4. Election of Mayor and Vice-Mayor. Orrin Mahoney moved and Gilbert Wong seconded to select Dolly Sandoval as Mayor. The motion carried unanimously. Gilbert Wong moved and Dolly Sandoval seconded to select Orrin Mahoney as Vice-Mayor. The motion carried unanimously. OATH OF OFFICE 5. Oath of Office is given to the newly elected Mayor and Vice-Mayor. City Clerk Kimberly Smith gave the Oath of Office first to Mayor Dolly Sandoval and then to Vice-Mayor Orrin Mahoney. Mayor Dolly Sandoval presented a gavel plaque to Kris Wang in recognition of her service as Mayor, and City Manager David Knapp gave Councilmember Wang a crystal flower vase on behalf of the City employees. COUNCIL COMMENTS 6. Comments by Council members and Mayor Mayor Dolly Sandoval acknowledged dignitaries, colleagues and friends in the audience, including former Council members and visitors from other agencies and school districts. Mayor Sandoval said she is a whitewater enthusiast, and she used river rafting as a metaphor for her responsibilities as mayor, during which time she would be at the helm guiding the course. She said that the City Council, staff, residents, community organizations, and volunteers would work hard to create success. Although there may be rapids along the way, in the form of issues or topics on which they don't all agree, working as a team would make them all better for the experience. Sandoval said she grew up in Silicon Valley, is beginning her 17`" year of elected office, and has 28 years of involvement in public and community service, which give her a unique perspective on why the community must embrace change to have a better tomorrow. She was looking forward to working with the many dedicated organizations, including County Fire, the deputy Sheriffs, the Library team, civic organizations, nonprofit organizations, local schools, and the faith-based community, as well as the many residents who volunteer. Mayor Sandoval also recognized her parents, her sisters and their partners, her brother and her nieces, as well as her partner Ed Hoffinan. She invited everyone to attend the January 30 State of the City presentation. Councilmember Gilbert Wong introduced his family members and relatives, and thanked his family, friends and supporters. He especially thanked his wife Helen for her support for his passion to serve the community. December 4, 2007 Cupertino City Council Page 4 Councilmember Kris Wang said that the past year, as Mayor has been exciting, exhausting, and gratifying. She thanked staff, her colleagues on Council, and the community for bearing with her during the learning process. She welcomed Gilbert Wong to the Council and said she looked forward to working under the leadership of the new mayor and vice-mayor. Councilmember Wang introduced her family and relatives and thanked them for their support. Councilmember Orrin Mahoney partnership thanked his wife and commented on successful partnerships between the City and the community and schools. PUBLIC COMMENTS 7. Members of the audience were invited to speak. The following individuals offered their congratulations to the new mayor and vice-mayor and welcomed Gilbert Wong to the council. . • Richard Lowenthal, former Council member and mayor • Michael Gottwald, Cupertino resident • Fariba Nejat, Iranian Federated Women's Club • Scott Stauffer, current Chamber of Commerce president, and Bob Adams, the 2008 president • Katherine and Bradley (niece and nephew of Dolly Sandoval) • Patrick Kwok, former Council member and mayor • Ashley Roybal, representing Congressman Mike Honda's office, presented proclamations for Sandoval, Wang, and Wong • Steven Ting, former member of the Cupertino Technology, Information, and Communications Commission • Marty Miller, Cupertino Planning Commissioner ADJOURNMENT 8. The public was invited to attend the reception in the lobby. Kimberly Smith, Clerk 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 on the web site: Visit www.cupertino.or~ and click on View Meetings Online. Videotapes are available at the Cupertino Library, or may be purchased from the Cupertino City Channel, 777-2364.