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APPROVED MINUTES
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 6:45 p.m. Mayor Rod Sinks called the Regular City Council meeting to order in Cupertino
Community Hall Council Chambers, 10350 Torre Avenue and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Rod Sinks, Vice Mayor Barry Chang, and Council members Darcy Paul, and
Savita Vaidhyanathan. Absent: Gilbert Wong.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATION
1. Subject: a. Presentation from Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board
member Yoriko Kishimoto regarding Midpen's Open Space Vision Plan; and b. Present
proclamation to Midpeninsula Open Space District
Recommended Action: Receive presentation and present proclamation
Written communications for this item included a PowerPoint presentation and Vision
Plan Summary brochures.
Ward 2 District Director Yoriko Kishimoto and District General Manager Steve Abhors
from MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District made a presentation regarding
MidPen' s Open Space Vision Plan via a Power Point presentation. Council received the
presentation.
Mayor Sinks presented a proclamation to the MidPeninsula Open Space District.
POSTPONEMENTS -None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -None
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Sinks moved and Chang seconded to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as
presented with the exception of item numbers 8-11 which were pulled for discussion. A yes:
Sinks1 Chang1 Paut and Vaidhyanathan. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Wong.
2. Subject: Approve the June 30 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes
3. Subject: Approve the July 7 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes
4. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending June 121 2015.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 15-062 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending June 121 2015.
5. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending June 191 2015
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 15-063 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending June 191 2015
6. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending June 26 1 2015
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 15-064 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending June 26 1 2015
7. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending July 21 2015
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 15-065 accepting Accounts Payable for
the period ending July 21 2015
8. Subject: A resolution supporting the "No Traffick Ahead11 Campaign taking a stand
against human trafficking in the Bay Area
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 15-066 supporting the "No Traffick
Ahead11 Campaign taking a stand against human trafficking in the Bay Area before the
2016 Super Bowl and beyond
Sinks moved and Vaidhyanathan seconded to adopt Resolution No. 15-066 supporting
the "No Traffick Ahead11 Campaign taking a stand against human trafficking in the Bay
Area before the 2016 Super Bowl and beyond. The motion carried with Wong absent.
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Mayor Sinks recused himself from voting on item numbers 9 and 10 and left the dais. Vice
Mayor Chang took over as Chair.
9. Subject: Amendment #1 to the professional services contract with 4Leaf, Inc., for plan
review services for the Apple Campus 2 parking garage project
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment #1 with
4Leaf, Inc., for plan review services for the Apple Campus 2 parking garage project and
adding $95,000 to the original contract of $374,744, for a total amount not to exceed
$469,744 and; 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute contract amendments to the
extent that the costs are recovered from the project applicant
Staff answered questions from Council.
Paul moved and Vaidhyanathan seconded to 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute
Amendment #1 with 4Leaf, Inc., for plan review services for the Apple Campus 2
parking garage project and adding $95,000 to the original contract of $374,744, for a
total amount not to exceed $469,744 and; 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute
contract amendments to the extent that the costs are recovered from the project
applicant. The motion carried with Sinks recusing and Wong absent.
10. Subject: Professional services agreement with 4Leaf, Inc., for building inspection
services for the Apple Campus 2 Phase 2 project
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services
agreement with 4Leaf, Inc., to provide building inspection services for the Apple
Campus 2 Phase 2 project in the amount not to exceed $469,744 and; 2. Authorize the
City Manager to execute contract amendments to the extent that the costs are recovered
from the project applicant
Staff answered questions from Council.
Paul moved and Vaidhyanathan seconded to 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute
a professional services agreement with 4Leaf, Inc., to provide building inspection
services for the Apple Campus 2 Phase 2 project in the amount not to exceed $469,744
and; 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute contract amendments to the extent that
the costs are recovered from the project applicant. The motion carried with Sinks
recusing and Wong absent.
Mayor Sinks returned to the dais.
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11. Subject: Amendment to the professional services contract with 4Leaf, Inc., for plan
review services for the Main Street project
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment #2 with
4Leaf, Inc. for plan review services for the Main Street project, extending the date of the
contract to June 30, 2016; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute contract
amendments to the extent that the costs are recovered from the project applicant
Staff answered questions from Council.
Vaidhyanathan moved and Chang seconded to 1. Authorize the City Manager to
execute Amendment #2 with 4Leaf, Inc. for plan review services for the Main Street
project, extending the date of the contract to June 30, 2016; and 2. Authorize the City
Manager to execute contract amendments to the extent that the costs are recovered
from the project applicant. The motion carried with Wong absent.
12. Subject: Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Mod Pizza, 10815 North Wolfe
Road, Suite 106
Recommended Action: Recommend approval of the Alcoholic Beverage License to the
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for Mod Pizza, 10815 North
Wolfe Road, Suite 106
13. Subject: Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for 1000 Degrees Pizzeria, 20674
Homestead Road
Recommended Action: Recommend approval of the Alcoholic Beverage License to the
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for 1000 Degrees Pizzeria, 20674
Homestead Road
14. Subject: Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill,
20688 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Recommended Action: Recommend approval of the Alcoholic Beverage License to the
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill,
20688 Stevens Creek Boulevard
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
15. Subject: An ordinance amending Title 2 of the Cupertino Municipal Code to add
Chapter 2.94 establishing the Sustainability Commission.
Recommended Action: Conduct the second reading and enact Ordinance No. 15-2132:
"An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending Title 2 of the
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Cupertino Municipal Code to Add Chapter 2.94 establishing the Sustainability
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Staff answered questions from Council.
City Clerk Grace Schmidt read the title of the ordinance.
Paul moved and Chang seconded to read Ordinance No. 15-2132 by title only and that
the City Clerk1 s reading would constitute the second reading thereof. Ayes: Sinks1
Chang1 Paul1 and Vaidhyanathan. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Wong.
Paul moved and Chang seconded to enact Ordinance No. 15-2132. Ayes: Sinks1 Chang1
Paut and Vaidhyanathan. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Wong.
PUBLIC HEARINGS-None
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
16. Subject: Hearing to approve assessment of fees on private parcels for the annual weed
abatement program
Recommended Action: Conduct hearing and adopt Resolution No. 15-067 approving
the assessment of fees on private parcels for the annual weed abatement program
City Clerk Grace reviewed the staff report.
County Weed Abatement Coordinator Moe Kum.re answered questions from Council.
The following individuals spoke on this item:
Siarnak Hasherni
William Li
Chang moved and Vaidhyanathan seconded to adopt Resolution No. 15-067 approving
the assessment of fees on private parcels for the annual weed abatement program. The
motion carried with Wong absent.
REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF
17. Subject: Report on Committee assignments and general comments
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Recommended Action: Report on Committee assignments and general comments
Council members highlighted the activities of their committees and various
community events.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:25 p.m., Mayor Sinks adjourned the meeting to a Special Meeting Closed Session on
Friday, August 7, 2015 beginning at 10:00 a.m., Cupertino City Hall Conference Room A.
Note: The next regular meeting will be August 18.
Grace Schmidt, City Clerk
Staff reports, backup materials, and items distributed at the City Council 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, then click on the appropriate Packet.
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and are available at your convenience at www.cupertino.org. Click on Agendas & Minutes,
and then click Archived Webcast. Videotapes are available at the Cupertino Library, or may
be purchased from the Cupertino City Channel, 777-2364.
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