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CC 09-20-04 OF CUPEIQ1NO APPROVED MINUTES CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Monday, September 20, 2004 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE At 6:50 p.m. Mayor James called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California, and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL City Council members present: Mayor Sandra James, Vice-Mayor Patrick Kwok, and Council members Richard Lowenthal, Dolly Sandoval (7:10 p.m.), and Kris Wang. Council members absent: none. Staff present: City Manager David Knapp, Administrative Services Director Carol Atwood, City Attorney Charles Kilian, Public Works Director Ralph Qualls, Community Development Director Steve Piasecki, Parks and Recreation Director Therese Smith, City Planner Cynthia Wordell, Web Specialist Nidhi Mathur, and City Clerk Kimberly Smith. CEREMONIAL MATTERS - PRESENTATIONS I. Proclamation acknowledging retired librarians, Bonnie Wong and Gail Hugger. Mayor James presented the proclamation to librarian Bonnie Wong. Gail Hugger was not able to attend. 2. Proclamation recognizing the Cupertino National Little League Major Cardinals and Cupertino National Little League II Year-old All-Stars. (No documentation in packet). Mayor James presented proclamations to the two teams, their coaches and their managers. 3. Proclamation to Simon Leong as a 2004 recipient of the Business Community Bridge Award. Mr. Leong was not able to attend, and this item was continued. September 20, 2004 Cupertino City Council Page 2 4. Proclamation presented to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department and the Santa Clara County Fire Department in recognition of the third anniversary of 911 1 Mayor James presented the proclamation to representatives from the Sheriff s Department and the Fire District. Sheriff Laurie Smith and Deputy Fire Chief Hal Rooney accepted the proclamations on behalf of their employees. POSTPONEMENTS Item No. 14 was tabled. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The City Clerk reported that two letters were received for item No. 12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Robert Levy discussed the timing and purpose of City Council study sessions, and said that not only does it give Council a chance to learn about things in more detail, it also can be used as a means to give early warning to developers about the direction oftheir projects. CONSENT CALENDAR Lowenthal/Sandoval moved and seconded to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as recommended, with the exception of item No.5, which was pulled for discussion. Vote: Ayes: James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval, and Wang. Noes: None. Absent: None. 6. Adopt resolutions accepting Accounts Payable for September 3 and 10, Resolution Nos. 04-402 and 04-403. 7. Adopt a resolution accepting Payroll for September 10, Resolution No. 04-404. 8. Adopt a resolution amending Resolution No. 02-167 which established a Cupertino Teen Commission to appoint at least one person fTom each public middle school and public high school, if possible, Resolution No. 04-405. 9. Adopt a resolution accepting an Improvement agreement for Bhopinder Matharu, 21828 Alcazar Avenue, APN 357-14-050, Resolution No. 04-406. 10. Adopt a resolution accepting a Grant of easement, roadway for Bhopinder Matharu, 21828 Alcazar Avenue, APN 357-14-050, Resolution No. 04-407. II. Approve a request fTom the Library Foundation to keep the Quinlan Community Center open past II p.m. on December 31, 2004, for a New Years Eve party. geptember 20, 2004 Cupertino City Council Page j ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (above) 5. Approve the minutes ftom the August 31 and September 7 City Council meetings. K wok/Sandoval moved and seconded to approve the minutes, with August 31 amended to reflect wording by Council member Kwok on page 5-3 and September 7 amended to correct the Call to Order section. Vote: Ayes: James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval, and Wang. Noes: None. Absent: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS 12. Application(s) Z-2004-01, U-2004-10, ASA-2004-14, M-2004-06, EA-2004-11; Mike Rohde (Vallco Shopping Center); 10123 & 10150 N. Wolfe Rd. APN(s): 316-20-037, 316-20-038,316-20-062,316-20-063 a) Grant a mitigated negative declaration b) Approve the rezoning of a 7.5-acre site fTom Planned Development (General Commercial, Light Industrial, Hotel, Regional Shopping) to Planned Development (General Commercial, Light Industrial, Hotel, Regional Shopping, Residential) Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 1946: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Rezoning a 7.5-Acre Site From Planned Development (General Commercial, Light Industrial, Hotel, Regional Shopping) to Planned Development (General Commercial, Light Industrial, Hotel, Regional Shopping, Residential)." c) Approve a use permit to construct 204 residential units and a parking structure d) Approve architectural and site approval for 138,760 square feet of new retail space, 204 residential units and a parking structure e) Approve a modification of a Development Agreement (I-DA-90) to encompass the development proposed in U-2004-1O and ASA-2004-14 Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 1947: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Modifying a Development Agreement (1-DA- 90) to Encompass the Development Proposed in U-2004-1 0 and ASA-2004-14 for 138,760 Square Feet of New Retail Space, 204 Residential Units and a Parking Structure." The City Clerk distributed the following correspondence: (1) An email from Michael Pyle urging rejection of these items and asking that they be sent back to the Planning Commission; and (2) A letter fTom Ron Moore asking that the project no building height increases be allowed. geptember 20, 2004 Cupertino City Council Page 4 Community Development Director Steve Piasecki reviewed slides regarding the development agreement, and City Planner Cynthia Wordell reviewed slides on the site plan, the remaining design issues, traffic and pedestrian circulation, and landscaping and tree removal. Project Architect Kirk Ellis presented slides of the site plan, discussed the project in detail, and answered Council's questions. Barry Coate, the City's consulting arborist, said that the roots on the ash trees had been cut because their tree boxes were too small, and as a result the trees were badly damaged and had thin canopies with little foliage on top. He said that taking this opportunity to replace the damage trees and provide only a single row would be a way to create Fire Department access to the new buildings. Robert Levy, Wilkinson Drive, asked why Menlo Properties was required to provide park space or park in-lieu fees for their project, and this developer was not required to do the same. He also said he felt that the amount of parking per unit was insufficient, especially if the residents were families with children, and he asked if they would be rental units or for-sale units. Al DeRidder, Anne Lane, said the project needs more green space. He said that the lower floor of Vallco is almost completely vacant, as is some of the upper floor, and it seems that they cannot fill up what they have and yet they are adding more retail space in this project. He said the parking seems insufficient for the residents, the parallel parking would impact bicyclists, and he was opposed to the increased density. Ron Walker, Anne Lane, said he liked the look of the project, but felt Council should reconsider the overall density of the three projects in that area [Vallco, HP, and Menlo Properties]. He said there would be a major impact on traffic, and he also believed there would be a negative impact on the elementary school. Dennis Whittaker said this project did not have sufficient access to fTesh air and recreation areas, and asked if the fire trucks will be able to get into and out of the driveways. He was concerned about traffic congestion and backups at the intersection of Vallco and Wolfe, and suggested that Wolfe Road go completely underground. He also questioned the reports that said the schools could handle the extra students, because the same thing had been said about the Seven Springs development and there had been a major impact. Wordell clarified that each unit would have two parking spaces provided, which are exclusive to the residential project, plus there would be additional parking for guests. The retail section would have one parking space for every 248 square feet. Jennifer Griffin, Calvert Drive, was opposed to the removal of the ash trees on Wolfe Rd. and Vallco Parkway because they were a hallmark of the shopping center. She believed the existing trees could be saved and wanted to keep the double row. She was also in favor of a high-tech park use on the HP property. geptember 20, 2004 Cupertino City Council Page 5 Mark Burns, representing the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce, said that a lot of thought has gone into the plans for Val1co, and the Chamber fully supports this project. He said that a balance must be found between meeting residents' needs, improving City revenues, and encouraging business. Lowenthal said he felt that the housing project should not be started until the theaters have been finished, because they were so important to revitalizing the mall. He agreed that two rows of ash trees should be kept, and felt there were inadequate courtyards and green space. He suggested lowering the density to 180 units. He also suggested that future Vallco projects should be noticed to the whole city. He thought the parking ratios were fine, and in retrospect, he thought the Council might have to reconsider more open space for the HP concept that was discussed at an earlier meeting. Wang agreed the theater should come in first. She referred to the arborist's report that said the only way to remove the risk ftom trees was to remove all trees, and said that the community must understand there was a good reason to remove and replace the existing ash trees. She discussed the cumulative impacts of traffic on the intersection Levels of Service and said that further study may be needed to identify some solutions. She also was concerned about the lack of sufficient park space, and was in favor of all three projects creating a shared recreational space as well as a small indoor site, such as indoor Ping Pong. She encouraged better pedestrian and bicycle access. Wang also said that the school district statistics may be out of date and suggested they review the impacts again. Mike Rohde, Vallco General Manager, was asked to comment on the current activity at Vallco. He explained that the previous mall owners had either relocated tenants or not renewed leases on the lower floor because earlier plans were to convert those stores to parking. The new owners have different plans that include adding a third-story movie theater, but they have not yet finished the structural upgrades that may affect the lower level. He explained that Sears and Penney's own their properties, and the Vallco owners are negotiating agreements with a theater group as well as with those two anchor stores. He asked for the Council's trust and support as they work through this complex negotiation, because the residential use is vital for providing economic support for the theaters. Todd Stoutenborough, P& R Architects, said his firm had been hired by a theater operator to develop the plans, and they have already hired structural engineers, and they expect to get permits for work to begin on the lower level very soon. He said that it was crucial to have City cooperation when developing reciprocal agreements among all the department store property owners. Kwok said he was satisfied with the density, and there will be park dedication fees paid as a part of this project. He said that lowering the density would allow more open space but the trade-off is higher development fees, and it may be better to create a recreation space for the three new developments in the area to share. He said he was satisfied with the school district's statement that they could accommodate the needs of this new project. September 20, 2004 Cupertino City Council Page 6 He talked about how this project was important to the City's economic vitality. He also suggested keeping the ash trees if possible because they are a landmark of the area. Sandoval concurred that the double row of ash trees should be retained on Wolfe Road. She said there is some value in considering the theater as a community benefit. She agreed that it was important to provide expanded notice on the Val1co and HP projects, and asked that, whenever these are heard, staff provide an update on the progress of the Menlo Properties project. She said that the project may be more attractive to future residents if there is more consolidated green space, and reminded the staff that park fees do not always have to go to pay back earlier debt but could be used to purchase land for a new park. She said she was satisfied with the school district evaluation of the increases in students, because they use experts to do their statistical analysis. James concurred that the school evaluations were sufficient and said that they do perform a cumulative study. James talked about the importance of the new retail uses to the City, and said that the Council has made the mistake before of holding up one developer by asking them to work in conjunction with another, and lost both projects as a result. She said it was fortunate that Vallco was now owned by local business people, and felt the City should proceed with the zone change. She said she would like to keep the double row of ash trees if it is feasible, and she suggested a skate park as a recreation area. James said she liked the mural idea and suggested that local schools and colleges have an opportunity to participate. Council members further discussed the idea of linking the theater project to the residential project. Community Development Director Steve Piasecki suggested that the Council hold first readings on the development agreement and zone change, and continue the rest of the items for two weeks. He said that interested Council members could then meet with the applicants regarding the theater-residential link, other options to create internal open space, consider options to retain trees and meet fire safety needs, and enhancements to the bicycle and pedestrian connections. Lowenthal/Sandoval moved and seconded to grant a mitigated negative declaration. Vote: Ayes: James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval, and Wang. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 1947. SandovallKwok moved and seconded to read the ordinance by title only, and that the City Clerk's reading would constitute the first reading thereof. Vote: Ayes: James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval, Wang. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 1946. SandovallLowenthal moved and seconded to read the ordinance by title only, and that the City Clerk's reading would constitute the first reading thereof. Vote: Ayes: James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval, Wang. Noes: None. Absent: None. September 20, 2004 Cupertino City Council Page 7 SandovallKwok moved and seconded to continue the use permit application and the architectural and site approval to the next meeting, and asked that staff meet with the applicants in the meantime. Vote: Ayes: James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval, and Wang. Noes: None. Absent: None. PLANNING APPLICATIONS - None RECESS - 10:20 p.m. to 10:33 p.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 13. Authorize the release of the draft General Plan. (This item was continued ftom July 19). Community Development Director Steve Piasecki reviewed the staff report. He clarified that this was the plan created by the General Plan Task Force and had not been adopted by the city. He explained that staff would be add an Initiative Alternative to the document matrix in the event that the Initiatives pass. He said that the City Attorney advised the Council to adopt this alternative so that the General Plan would be consistent with the Initiatives if they do pass, and so the public can see what the impacts would be. Mayor James clarified that Council would only discuss the format, the content, the understanding, and usability of the document this evening, and the debate on the issues themselves would follow once the document goes to a public hearing. Piasecki said that draft Initiative studies had been included in the packet. City Planner Cynthia Wordell said that the next steps would be to prepare and approve a schedule for the Planning Commission community meetings and public hearings, which would begin by the end of October or early November. She said that the Planning Commission would look at the whole document and recommend a final draft to Council for adoption. James suggested adding under the Minority Report that they agree with the Administrative Draft in order to fit better with the matrix. She asked any Minority Report signers to comment on that idea. Kwok asked the City Attorney to explain the pros and cons of moving forward with the General Plan Amendment in light of the Initiatives. City Attorney Charles Kilian said it was important to proceed with the General Plan, including the Initiative Alternative, so that public hearings could take place before any election, so that if the Initiatives pass, then the General Plan would already be in conformance, and ifthey didn't pass, then no time would be lost with the General Plan. September 20, 2004 Cupertino City Council Page g Sandoval said she found the Task Force draft General Plan to be cumbersome. She requested that the website be designed to bring up one chapter at a time, that dates be included in the header or footer, and the "hot topics" section be broken out. Web Specialist Nidhi Mathur said that she would work with staff to be sure the document is readable and broken up into pieces that are easy to download. James said that she had asked staff to gather information over the last four years, fTom January 2001 to September 2004, to show the residential, commercial, and retail projects that have been approved by Council. She concluded that over the last four years, Council hasn't approved anything over three stories. She said that she had also asked staff to look at how many exceptions Council had granted. She concluded that in 2001, one exception was granted; in 2002, two exceptions were granted; in 2003, one exception was granted; and in 2004, two exceptions were granted. Robert Levy said he agreed with the comment on the Minority Report that the Administrative Draft was better than the Task Force draft. He said the problem with the final Task Force draft is the definition of affordable housing, less emphasis on walkability in Cupertino, and the idea that high-density units would attract people without children. He wondering ifthat's what Cupertino really wants. Jody Hansen, Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Commerce, said the Chamber was not in favor of adding the Initiative Alternative to the draft. She said that there is already a professional planning process in place and that the process shouldn't be circumvented on the demands of a few citizens. She said that input !Tom the community was important, but that the General Plan process should stay on track with its public hearing process, and the Concerned Citizens of Cupertino (CCC) members could participate like other citizens. Rod Brown agreed with Mayor James' suggestion to add under the Minority Report that they agree with the Administrative Draft. He said he thought that suggestion would accurately reflect the views ofthose who signed that report. Dennis Whittaker asked staff to confirm or deny that the Hunter Storm Town Center development had three stories, but they altered the roof-line slope to be able to add a fourth floor. Wordell confirmed that the development is three and a half stories and said that this fact would be shown in the plans. Sandoval said that this improved document was a good place to begin community discussion on the options, including the Administrative Draft, the Task Force draft, the existing General Plan, the Minority Report ideas, and the new Initiative Alternative. She said that the General Plan shouldn't be so strict and rigid so as not to be able to anticipate what would be needed in the future. She said that the protection of existing single-family neighborhoods should be expounded on as much as possible. She said that the Initiative geptember 20, 2004 Cupert;no Œy Counc;¡ Page 9 process is jumping the gun on the General Plan process and she wouldn't be in favor of adding a column to the matrix regarding the Initiatives. She said the General Plan and the Initiatives are two very different processes and suggested sticking to the original matrix without the Initiative Alternative. Kwok said that this document reflects the community's input and that moving forward with the draft General Plan shows the Council's strong commitment to the community. He said he agreed with Sandoval to not put in an additional column addressing the Initiatives. He said the intent of the people supporting the Initiatives is good, but the process is wrong. He said that the General Plan process should be the only focus right now and that it was important to receive more input from the community. Wang acknowledged staffs efforts in putting together Council's concerns and said that this document was easier to follow. She said that it was important to keep moving the General Plan process along regardless of the Initiatives. Lowenthal said he agreed with the suggestion to treat the Initiatives separately and to continue on with the General Plan process. He said it was easier to follow the document in the matrix, summary format rather than text, and suggested that staff give the Planning Commission just the hot topics matrix to work with and come back with their recommendations. James thanked staff for putting the three separate documents into a matrix format to work with. She said that it was important to have both the graph and the text formats. She said she liked the "hot topics" area and the photographs of the different developments in Cupertino, and suggested that addresses be included. She said that this document was difficult to read online, and asked how people could obtain hard copies. Wordell said that the City sold the Task Force draft for $25.00 and with the attachments, it would cost about $35.00. The public could visit the City's website for information on how to get the document or call the Planning Department. James said that it was important to have the Initiatives studies section, but that the City shouldn't publish the CCC's information for them, and that it was important to keep the General Plan process separate fTom the Initiatives·. . James asked whether Council wanted the Initiative Studies to be included III the document. Lowenthal suggested that steps should be taken regarding the Initiative Studies after the Registrar of Voters confirms if there were sufficient signatures on the petition, presumably at the October 4 Council meeting. The rest of the Council concurred. Sandoval suggested extending the time line to include joint Planning Commission meetings with the Bicycle Pedestrian and Housing Commissions so that they have more of a say in the document. September 20, 2004 Cupertino City Council Page 10 Lowenthal/Sandoval moved and seconded to authorize the release of the General Plan, which includes the Task Force Draft, Task Force Minority Report, the "Hot Topics" matrix and Background report, the Corrections document and the Environmental Impact Report. Council also directed that the Planning Commission review the documents and that they conduct joint hearings with any advisory body that has topics related to the General Plan, and directed staff to bring back a schedule of those hearings by the second City Council meeting in October. NEW BUSINESS 14. Adopt a resolution supporting the West Valley-Mission Community College District (WVMCCD) $235 Million Bond Measure H, Resolution No. 04-408. This item was tabled. 15. Should the City Council commit the full $66,000 budgeted for the 20054'" of July event, or solicit matching donations fÌom the community to offset a portion of the cost? KwokILowenthal moved and seconded to spend funds in the budget on the 4'" of July fireworks for the same kind of event that was held in July 2004. Vote: Ayes: James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval, and Wang. Noes: None. Absent: None. Sandoval said that if service clubs, other groups or individuals in the community are interested in doing some fundraising, the City would welcome their efforts. 16. Adopt a resolution approving a semi-rural designation to eliminate the requirement for sidewalks on Carmen Road, north of Stevens Creek Boulevard, pursuant to Ordinance No. 1925, Resolution No. 04-409. Council member Kwok said that he lived in this area, and would abstain fÌom participation. He left the dais at that time. Sandoval/Lowenthal moved and seconded to adopt Resolution No. 04-409. Vote: Ayes: James, Lowenthal, Sandoval, and Wang. Noes: None. Absent: Kwok. 17. Adopt a resolution setting the auction date of November 16, 2004 to auction surplus property - Oak Valley lots, APN nos. 342-58-011, 342-59-013, and 342-59-002, Resolution No. 04-410. Lowenthal/Kwok moved and seconded to adopt resolution No. 04-410. Vote: Ayes: James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval, and Wang. Noes: None. Absent: None. 18. Receive the resignation letter ftom Telecommunications Commissioner Sal Algeri and set the application deadline and interview date to fill the unscheduled vacancy. Council concurred to accept the resignation letter, set October 22 as the deadline for applications and to conduct interviews on Nov. I at 5:30 p.m. Vote: Ayes: James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval, and Wang. Noes: None. Absent: None. geptember 20, 2004 Cupertino City Council Page II 19. Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 1948: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Amending Sections 18.28.040A and 18.28.050C of the Cupertino Municipal Code Relating to Vesting Tentative Maps." The City Clerk read the title of the ordinance. Lowenthal/Sandoval moved and seconded to read the ordinance by title only, and that the City Clerk's reading would constitute the first reading thereof. Vote: Ayes: James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval, Wang. Noes: None. Absent: None. 20. Add a second School Resource Officer (SRO) position for up to nine months for the 2004-05 school year. Council members discussed whether to fund the SRO for 8 months instead of 9, or to investigate whether there were other projects for which the additional $110,000 grant funds could be used. Sandoval said she would vote in favor of this because of the importance of the SROs to the schools, but she felt that the school districts and their foundations needed to know they have to step up and participate. Kwok/Lowenthal moved and seconded to approve adding the second School Resource Officer position in an amount not to exceed $110,000 (or up to $120,000 if the Fremont union High School District Foundation and/or Cupertino Education Endowment Foundation Boards pledge $5,000 each). Vote: Ayes: James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval, and Wang. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES 21. Conduct the second reading of Ordinance No. 1941: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Amending Section 2.04.010 of the Cupertino Municipal Code to Change the City Council Regular Meeting Dates to the First and Third Tuesdays of Each Month." Lowenthal/Wang moved and seconded to read the ordinance by title only, to make a minor amendment to read "City Council meetings that fall on any Election Tuesday shall automatically be moved to the first Monday of the month", and that the City Clerk's reading would constitute the second reading thereof. Ayes: James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval, and Wang. Noes: None. Absent: None. Lowenthal/Wang moved and seconded to enact Ordinance No. 1941. Ayes: James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval, and Wang. Noes: None. Absent: None. 22. Conduct the second reading of Ordinance No. 1944: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Amending Chapter 16.08 of the Cupertino Municipal Code, Relating to Excavations, Grading and Retaining Walls, and Adding Winter Grading Provisions." September 20, 2004 Cupertino City Council Page 12 Lowenthal/Wang moved and seconded to read the ordinance by title only and that the City Clerk's reading would constitute the second reading thereof. Ayes: James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval, and Wang. Noes: None. Absent: None. Lowenthal/Wang moved and seconded to enact Ordinance No. 1944. Ayes: James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval, and Wang. Noes: None. Absent: None. 23. Conduct the second reading of Ordinance No. 1945: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Amending Chapter 9.08 of the Cupertino Municipal Code Regarding Weed Abatement." Lowenthal/Wang moved and seconded to read the ordinance by title only and that the City Clerk's reading would constitute the second reading thereof. Ayes: James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval, and Wang. Noes: None. Absent: None. Lowenthal/Wang moved and seconded to enact Ordinance No. 1945. Ayes: James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval, and Wang. Noes: None. Absent: None. STAFF REPORTS 24. Receive a status report on the General Fund Revenue and Expenditures. (No documentation in packet). Administrative Services Director Carol Atwood reviewed a handout reflecting cash basis current and prior year cash receipts. She said that sales tax is down because Anderson Chevrolet has left the City, and they typically brought in $200,000-$400,000 in sales tax. The cash receipts are up in other areas because the city raised those fees recently for taxes, zoning and planning fees, etc. She said that Use of Money and Property is down because the portfolio has been reduced as a result of construction. The intergovernmental category is down because last year the state took $780,000 in motor vehicle license fees. She said that for the first two months revenues are up $187,000 and the City is below budget on expenditures by $45,000. However, the City had only budgeted for next year's Council election and a special election for the initiatives would cost an additional $370,000. Council received the report and no action was taken. COUNCIL REPORTS Council members highlighted the activities of their committees and various community events, including the following: The Cupertino Community Services barbecue raised $57,000 and honored the firefighters' response to the 9-11 attack; Simon Leong was honored for the Bridge Award at the luncheon held at the new Dynasty Restaurant; the success of the recent moon festival; the City's active participation in the recent League of California Cities conference which September 20, 2004 Cupertino City Council Page D included a panel on Council and staff relations, and that the Parks and Recreation department won two Helen Putnam awards; the San Jose flag-raising ceremony honoring the 55"' anniversary of the People's Republic of China, the new Teen Commission swearing-in ceremony; the Senior Center volunteer luncheon; Council member Kwok's reappointment to the League's Board of Directors; the importance of supporting Proposition IA to protect local funds; and the recent death of human rights advocate Jim McAntee. CLOSED SESSION - None ADJOURNMENT At 12:03 p.m. the meeting was adjourned in memory of Mr. Jim McEntee, a proponent of human rights. 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 fÌom our web site. Visit www.cupertino.org and click on Watch Meetings. Videotapes are available at the Cupertino Library, or may be purchased ftom the Cupertino City Channel, 777-2364.