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DRAFT MINUTES
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 6:45 p.m. Mayor Gilbert Wong called the special City Council meeting to order in the
Community Hall Council Chamber, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA and led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Gilbert Wong, Vice Mayor Rod Sinks, and Council members Barry
Chang, Orrin Mahoney, and Mark Santoro. Absent: None.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS ‐ None
POSTPONEMENTS ‐ None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ‐ None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Subject: Final Map for Main Street Cupertino
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 14‐121 approving the Final Map
(Tract No. 10172)
Description: Final Map: Tract No. 10172; Property Owner: Main Street Cupertino
Aggregator, LLC; Location: North side of Stevens Creek Boulevard on both sides of
Finch Avenue, west of N. Tantau Avenue and south of Vallco Parkway (APN 316‐
20‐078, 316‐20‐079, and 316‐20‐085)
Council members concurred to pull this item and discuss it after item number 5.
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SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES ‐ None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Subject: Call for Review of the Planning Commissionʹs approval of a Conditional
Use Permit to allow a weekly mobile food truck event in the parking lot of a
commercial establishment
Recommended Action: Uphold the Planning Commissionʹs approval
Description: Application No(s): U‐2013‐09; Applicant(s): Benjamin Himlan (Whole
Foods Market); Location: 20955 Stevens Creek Boulevard; APN# 326‐31‐022; Call for
Review of the Planning Commissionʹs approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow
a weekly mobile food truck event in the parking lot of a commercial establishment
Written Communications for this item included a staff PowerPoint presentation.
Assistant Director of Community Development Gary Chao reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Wong opened the public hearing.
Matt Cohen owner of Off the Grid Services, LLC gave a PowerPoint presentation
highlighting the project.
Tim Widman speaking on behalf of the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce said that
the Chamber had no objections to the conditional use permit but noted the unique
challenges of parking, traffic, and perceived competition from other businesses. He
said that the Chamber would be happy to be included in any discussions with
businesses.
Cathy Thaler expressed concern about safety issues, especially for children around
cars in the parking lot.
Harv Singh, Local Forager for Whole Foods said that they support the food trucks
because they would help to create a synergy with customers and local suppliers by
building community and supporting local businesses.
Mayor Wong closed the public hearing.
Mahoney moved and Sinks seconded to uphold the Planning Commission approval
with a change to move the event to the first parking aisle closest to Stevens Creek
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Blvd. unless staff thought there would be a better location to deal with safety and
traffic issues. The motion carried with Chang voting no.
Council recessed from 8:03 p.m. to 8:10 p.m.
3. Subject: Architectural and Site Approval Application for final refinements to the
previously approved Shops 1, 3‐5, 7‐8, Pads 1‐3, Town Square, Flex 1 & 2, Office 1 &
2, Parking Garage, and associated site and landscaping design of the Main Street
Cupertino Project
Recommended Action: 1. Consider referrals from the Design Review Committee
(DRC) of an Architectural and Site Approval to: a. Provide clarification of Resolution
12‐098(M) as to the criteria for Architectural Site Approval, including Condition 35;
and/or b. Amend Resolution 12‐098(M) as to the role of the DRC for Architectural
Site Approval 2. If Resolution 12‐098(M) is amended, consider adopting Resolution
No. 14‐122 regarding the Architectural and Site Approval Application (ASA‐2012‐
15)
Description: Application(s): ASA‐2012‐15; Applicant(s): Kevin Dare (500 Forbes,
LLC); Location: southeast corner of Vallco Pkwy and Finch Ave
Written communication for this item included emails from Darrel Lum and Lisa
Warren, and a staff PowerPoint presentation.
Assistant Director of Community Development Gary Chao reviewed the staff report
via a PowerPoint presentation.
Kevin Dare with Sand Hill Property Company summarized the details of the project
and requested final approval of the ASA application.
Ken Rodrigues, architect, reviewed a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the
specific areas (districts) of the project.
Mayor Wong opened the public hearing.
Tim Widman speaking on behalf of the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce said that
the Chamber strongly supports approving the application.
Lisa Warren said that the design of the buildings isn’t what was originally expected
and she would like to see the use of a warmer, richer, and more vibrant color
scheme; fewer modern elements like metal; the use of less concrete and more stone;
smoothing of the concrete plaster; and fewer reveals.
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Cathy Thaler said she was surprised about the new drawings and noted that Ms.
Warren speaks for many people in the neighborhood.
Jennifer Griffin said that she liked the project and looks forward to it being built.
Mayor Wong closed the public hearing.
Mahoney made an initial motion seconded by Wong and discussion followed.
Council recessed from 11:02 p.m. to 11:12 p.m.
Mahoney moved and Sinks seconded, including friendly amendments by Wong and
Santoro, and the motion carried unanimously to approve the following:
Amend Condition 35 of Resolution No. 12‐098(M) to note that Council will make the
final approval of ASA‐2012‐15; Council will also make the final approval of Shops 2,
6, 9 and loft apartments.
Adopt Resolution No. 14‐122 with the following changes:
• Applicant to work with staff on detailing the garage for aesthetics including
adding possible green screening or other architectural features
• Clarify that the maximum height of the garage is 60 feet measured from the
public sidewalk along Vallco Parkway given the retail component attached
• Applicant to work with staff on Flex 1 & 2 buildings regarding the following:
o Go back to the original art deco farmer’s market design on Flex 1
building
o Introduce warmer colors/tones on Flex 1 & 2 buildings
o Work with staff on building material which can be either IPE or
corrugated metal/aluminum
• Where applicable, use slate tile roofing material that resembles a variegated
color combination similar to the Chinese multi‐color slate or other
comparable color palette
• Applicant to work with staff and the City’s consulting architect to reflect
changes to the project acceptable to the project architect including the
following:
o Introduce decorative iron lighting features on the entry tower on
Buildings 3 & 4
o Office exterior finish – smooth plaster (non‐sprayed finish – similar to
finish on Netflix building)
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4. Subject: Tree removal permit to allow the removal and replacement of additional
trees that are unhealthy or in conflict with the utilities/infrastructure for the Main
Street Project
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 14‐123 approving the removal and
replacement of an additional 28 trees for the Main Street Project
Description: Application(s): TR‐2013‐39; Applicant(s): Kevin Dare; Location:
southeast corner of Vallco Pkwy and Finch Ave
Written communication for this item included an email from Jennifer Griffin and a
staff PowerPoint presentation.
Assistant Director of Community Development Gary Chao reviewed the staff report
via a PowerPoint presentation.
Kevin Dare with Sand Hill Property Company further reviewed the tree removal
and replacement project.
Gary Lymon with Guzzardo Partnership answered questions from Council
regarding the tree removal and replacement project.
Mayor Wong opened the public hearing.
Jennifer Griffin noted concerns about the removal of some of the trees, especially the
Ash trees that are the same age as the North Vallco trees.
Lisa Warren asked a question about the process of when the trees would be
removed after approval, especially if the garage issue hasn’t been resolved.
Cathy Thaler said that when the project was first approved, the applicant said that
the Ash trees would be saved.
Mayor Wong closed the public hearing.
Mahoney moved and Wong seconded, with friendly amendments by Santoro and
Wong, and the motion carried with Sinks and Santoro voting no to approve the
following:
Adopt Resolution No. 14‐123 with the following changes:
• Allow for the removal of four (4) trees on Stevens Creek Boulevard
(Southwest corner of the project) on the berm, including the berm
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• Retain all healthy trees on Vallco Parkway and Tantau Avenue
• Hold the removal of any unhealthy trees along Tantau Avenue until Council
sees the City arborist’s report confirming the dead and unhealthy trees
• Replace all dead trees with 48 inch replacements per staff’s recommendation
(Americana Ash)
Council recessed from 1:00 a.m. to 1:05 a.m.
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
5. Subject: Joint Use Agreement for Main Street Park and Cupertino Main Street Town
Square
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Joint Use
agreement for Main Street Park and Cupertino Main Street Town Square
Written Communications for this item included an amended page 4 of the Joint Use
agreement, item g to note that the special events shall be conducted only between
the hours of “dawn to dusk”, and a staff PowerPoint presentation.
Assistant Director of Community Development Gary Chao reviewed the staff report.
Kevin Dare from Sand Hill Property Company asked Council for approval of the
agreement.
Jennifer Griffin asked if there would be a dog run, what kind of trees would be
planted in the park, would Metropolitan and Rosebowl residents be allowed to use
the park, would park fees go for actual park land purchase or in lieu fees, how wide
the median was leading up to the park and where was it coming from.
Chang moved and Mahoney seconded to authorize the execution of a Joint use
agreement with a change that the City be entitled up to six (6) dates per calendar
year to make use of the Town Square for City activities open to the general public.
The motion carried with Santoro voting no.
Mayor Wong announced that Council had met in a special closed session meeting at
6:00 p.m. to discuss initiation of litigation. Council obtained a briefing from legal
counsel and no action was taken.
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1. Subject: Final Map for Main Street Cupertino
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 14‐121 approving the Final Map
(Tract No. 10172)
Description: Final Map: Tract No. 10172; Property Owner: Main Street Cupertino
Aggregator, LLC; Location: North side of Stevens Creek Boulevard on both sides of
Finch Avenue, west of N. Tantau Avenue and south of Vallco Parkway (APN 316‐
20‐078, 316‐20‐079, and 316‐20‐085)
Santoro moved and Mahoney seconded to adopt Resolution No. 14‐121 approving
the Final Map (Tract No. 10172). The motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF
Council members highlighted the activities of their committees and various community
events.
ADJOURNMENT
At 1:42 a.m. on Wednesday, February 26, Mayor Wong adjourned the meeting to
Tuesday, March 4 at 3:00 p.m. for a study session regarding General Plan Amendment
alternatives and Housing Element sites. Regular business will follow at 6:45 p.m.,
Community Hall Council Chamber, 10350 Torre Ave. Cupertino, CA.
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Grace Schmidt, City Clerk
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