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TELECONFERENCE MEETING WITHOUT A PHYSICAL LOCATION
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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
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AGENDA OF THE
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL
STEVEN SCHARF, MAYOR
DARCY PAUL, VICE MAYOR
LIANG CHAO, COUNCILMEMBER
ROD SINKS, COUNCILMEMBER
JON ROBERT WILLEY, COUNCILMEMBER
CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
The Mayor is the presiding officer of the City Council. Any member of
the public may speak on any item on the agenda for up to three
minutes. All statements and questions must be addressed to the
Mayor.
City Council hearings serve as a venue for the discussion of sometimes
divergent points of view. Please respect the opinions of others and
refrain from cheering or clapping. That may delay the meeting or
intimidate other persons wishing to express alternate views. Actions
that disrupt the meeting will result in a warning, followed by removal
if disruption continues.
Oral public comments will be accepted during the teleconference
meeting. Comments may be made during “oral communications” for
matters not on the agenda, and during the public comment period for
each agenda item. Identifying yourself is voluntary and not required to
attend the meeting or provide comments.
FLOWCHART FOR HEARING ITEMS:
Mayor introduces
agenda item
Councilmembers report any site
visits or outside communications.
Staff reports and makes
recommendation
Applicant or
Appellant makes
presentation
(up to 10 mins.)
Speakers submit a Request to
Speak card, and are allowed up to
3 minutes per individual. Council
members may ask questions of
speakers.
Mayor invites members of
the public to speak about
the agenda item
Councilmembers ask questions.
For appeals of approvals, the
applicant may respond to
appellants presentation.
City Council
votes on the
agenda item
Council holds initial discussions
and/or a Councilmember makes a
motion and obtains a second.
The City Council then discusses and
deliberates on the motion(s) and
votes.
Mayor closes the
hearing
Councilmembers ask clarifying
questions.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The City Council is required by law to
hold public hearings on certain matters
prior to making its decision. Notice to
interested parties is given by legal
advertisement in the local newspaper of
general circulation at least 10 calendar
days preceding the hearing date.
Applications requiring public hearings
include change of zoning, variances, use
permits, and tentative maps.
COUNCIL MEETINGS
The City Council regularly meets the first
and third Tuesdays of each month. These
meetings are held at 6:45 p.m. Closed
sessions, when needed, are normally held
at 6:00 p.m. Closed sessions cover items
such as personnel, litigation, or the sale ,
purchase, or lease of property. The law
requires certain actions taken in closed
session to be reported in open session.
Urgent business, holidays, or election
days may trigger special or adjourned
meetings. These meetings will be noticed
beforehand.
AGENDAS, MINUTES, AND PACKETS
AVAILABLE ON THE WEB
Agendas, minutes, and packets for
current and prior City Council and
Planning Commission meetings are
available at www.cupertino.org, or you
can purchase the items on CD.
CITY COUNCIL DECISION IS FINAL
Prior to seeking judicial review of any
adjudicatory (quasi‐judicial) decision,
interested persons must file a petition for
reconsideration within ten calendar days
of the date the City Clerk mails notice of
the City’s decision. Reconsideration
petitions must comply with the
requirements of Cupertino Municipal
Code §2.08.096. Contact the City Clerk’s
office for more information or go to
www.http://www.cupertino.org/index.as
px?page=125 for a reconsideration
petition form.
Mayor Invites
applicant/appellant to
repond to public
CITY OF CUPERTINO
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
This will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location .
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
6:45 PM
Teleconference Meeting
TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION TO HELP STOP THE
SPREAD OF COVID-19
In accordance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a
teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following
ways:
1) Tune to Comcast Channel 26 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 on your TV.
2) The meeting will also be streamed live on and online at www.Cupertino.org/youtube
and www.Cupertino.org/webcast
Members of the public wishing comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) E-mail comments by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18 to the Council at
citycouncil@cupertino.org. These e-mail comments will also be forwarded to
Councilmembers by the City Clerk’s office before the meeting and posted to the City’s
website after the meeting.
2) E-mail comments during the times for public comment during the meeting to the City
Clerk at cityclerk@cupertino.org. The City Clerk will read the emails into the record, and
display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3 minutes (subject to the Mayor’s
discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the public that wish to share a
document must email cityclerk@cupertino.org prior to speaking.
3) Teleconferencing Instructions
Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the teleconference
meeting as follows:
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Oral public comments will be accepted during the teleconference meeting. Comments may
be made during “oral communications” for matters not on the agenda, and during the
public comment period for each agenda item .
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Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak.
4. When called, please limit your remarks to the time allotted and the specific agenda topic .
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attend this teleconference City Council meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has
any disability that needs special assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at
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In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, City Council meeting
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
1.Subject: Proclamation recognizing the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment
granting women the right to vote and commending the League of Women Voters
efforts to fight for voters’ rights.
Recommended Action: Present proclamation recognizing the 100th anniversary of the
19th Amendment granting women the right to vote and commending the League of
Women Voters efforts to fight for voters’ rights.
A - Proclamation
POSTPONEMENTS
2.Subject: Municipal Code Amendment to Chapter 10.48 Community Noise Control to
consider regulations for Leaf Blowers and to consider proposed amendments for
clarification, readability and ease of implementation. Application No(s).:
MCA-2020-002; Applicant(s): City of Cupertino; Location: Citywide has been continued
to September 15.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Council on any matter within
the jurisdiction of the Council and not on the agenda. The total time for Oral Communications will
ordinarily be limited to one hour. Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. As necessary, the
Chair may further limit the time allowed to individual speakers, or reschedule remaining comments to
the end of the meeting on a first come first heard basis, with priority given to students. In most cases,
State law will prohibit the Council from discussing or making any decisions with respect to a matter
not listed on the agenda.
REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF (10 minutes)
3.Subject: City Manager update on COVID-19 response efforts
Recommended Action: Receive City Manager update on COVID-19 response efforts
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4.Subject: Report on Committee assignments
Recommended Action: Report on Committee assignments
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.Subject: Approve the July 7 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the July 7 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
6.Subject: Approve the July 8 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the July 8 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
7.Subject: Approve the July 21 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the July 21 City Council minutes
A - Draft Minutes
8.Subject: Treasurer’s Investment Report for period ending June 30, 2020
Recommended Action: Approve Treasurer’s Investment Report for period ending June
30, 2020.
Staff Report
A - Treasurer's Investment Report 06.30.20
B - Wells Fargo Mkt Cost Report 06.30.20
C - Wells Fargo Operating Statement 06.30.20
D - LAIF Statement 06.30.20
9.Subject: Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with
Golden Bay Construction, Inc. for the Stevens Creek Boulevard Bike Lane
Improvements - Phase I Project (Project No. 2019 - 11)
Recommended Action: Award a construction contract for the Stevens Creek Boulevard
Bike Lane Improvements - Phase 1 project; and authorize the City Manager to execute a
construction contract with Golden Bay Construction, Inc. in the amount of $811,156;
and further authorize the Director of Public Works to execute any necessary change
orders up to a construction contingency budget of $82,000, approximately 10% of the
contract amount, to address unforeseen conditions during construction, for a total of
$893,156.
Staff Report
A - Draft Contract
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10.Subject: Award of a Design-Build contract for the Cupertino Library Expansion Project
(Project No. 2020-03), which involves the design and construction of 5,626 square feet
expansion to the existing library building ("Project").
Recommended Action: Award a Design-Build contract for the Cupertino Library
Expansion Project and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract in the
amount of $6,476,168 with Rodan Builders, Inc., as the Design Build Entity, and further
authorize the Director of Public Works to execute any necessary change orders up to a
contingency of $500,000, for a total appropriation of $6,976,168. If the City Council
wishes to approve the Design-Build contract, staff recommends adopting the following
resolution:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 20-103, A Resolution of the Cupertino City Council awarding a
Design-Build contract for the Cupertino Library Expansion Project and authorizing the
City Manager to execute the contract in the amount of $6,476,158 with Rodan Builders,
Inc., and further authorize the Director of Public Works to execute any necessary
change orders up to a contingency of $500,000, for a total authorized appropriation of
$6,976,168 (Attachment A).
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution
B - Contract
C - Summary Comparison of Responsive Proposals
D-1 - Staff Report for Architectural and Site Approval Permit ASA-2020-004
D-2- Draft Resolution approving an Architectural and Site Aprroval Permit ASA-2020-004
D-3 - Plan Set
D-4 - Draft Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Civic Center Master Plan
D-5 - 3A - Attachment 3 Appendix A Cupertino Civic Center Parking Study
D-6 - 3B - Attachment 3 Appendix B - VMT Analysis
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
11.Subject: Prohibition of parking along McClellan Road between Stelling Road and De
Anza Boulevard, and along Pacifica Drive between De Anza Boulevard and Torre
Avenue for accommodation of Class IV bicycle lanes.
Recommended Action: Conduct the second reading of Ordinance 20-2210; "An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending Table 11.24.150
Related to Prohibition of Parking Along Certain Streets."
Staff Report
A - Redlined Ordinance
B - Draft Ordinance (Clean)
C - Proposed On-Street Parking Prohibition
D - June 10 Letter to Property Owners (1)
E - June 29 Letter to Property Owners (1)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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12.Subject: Petition for Reconsideration of the City Council decision on April 21, 2020 to
deny an appeal and uphold the approval of a Minor Residential Permit to allow a
second-story balcony. (Application: RM-2017-39; Applicant: Francis Kun (Tsai
residence); Project Location: 21865 San Fernando Avenue; A.P.N.: 357-15-043;
Petitioners: Shay-Jan Huang and Eric and Cindy Fang)
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution No. 20-104
(Attachment A) denying the Petition for Reconsideration, which does not meet the
requirements of Cupertino Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2.08.096.
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution Denying the Petition for Reconsideration
B - Residential Design Review (R-2017-33) and Minor Residential (RM-2017-39) Permit Action Letter
6/25/2019
C - Appeal of the Planning Commission's Decision 11/26/2019
D - City Council Staff Report 4/21/2020
E - City Council Action Letter and Resolution No. 20-036
F - Petition for Reconsideration 5/4/2020
G - Public Hearing Procedures
13.Subject: Consider approving a development proposal to demolish a 71,250 square foot
retail center (The Oaks), remove and replace 74 protected trees, and construct a
mixed-used development consisting of 267 housing units (88 Rowhouse/Townhouses,
179 senior apartments of which 131 are senior licensed assisted living units and 48 are
affordable or below market rate (“BMR”) senior independent living units), 27 memory
care licensed assisted living residences (“memory care residences”), and 20,000 square
feet of commercial space. The applicant is requesting a Heart of the City Exception for
retail frontage along Stevens Creek Boulevard. The applicant is also requesting a
density bonus, including associated density bonus parking reduction and density
bonus waivers for height, slope line setback, and dispersion of BMR housing units, as
well as an incentive/concession for the consolidation of BMR housing units in a single,
senior building. City approvals would be certification of the Final Environmental
Impact Report, Development Permit (including findings regarding density bonus,
parking reduction, concession, and waivers), Architectural and Site Approval Permit,
Tree Removal Permit, Use Permit, Heart of the City Exception, and Vesting Tentative
Map; (Application No(s): DP-2018-05, ASA-2018-05, TM-2018-03, TR-2018-22,
U-2019-03, EXC-2019-03, EA-2018-04; Applicant(s): KT Urban (Mark Tersini); Location:
21267 Stevens Creek Boulevard; APN #326-27-042, -043. (Continued from June 2).
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Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council consider the evidence
presented and approve the project in accordance with the following draft resolutions
(Attachments A-G). If the City Council wishes to approve the project, adopt the
following resolutions:
1. Resolution No. 20-105 certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report and
adopting the mitigation measures and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program
(EA-2018-04);
2. Resolution No. 20-106 approving the Development Permit (DP-2018-05); EA-2018-04,
DP-2018-05, Westport Cupertino August 18, 2020
ASA-2018-05, U-2019-03, 21267 Stevens Creek Boulevard TM-2018-03, EXC-2019-03,
TR-2018-22
3. Resolution No. 20-107 approving the Architectural and Site Approval Permit
(ASA2018-05);
4. Resolution No. 20-108 approving the Use Permit (U-2019-03);
5. Resolution No. 20-109 approving the Vesting Tentative Map (TM-2018-03);
6. Resolution No. 20-110 approving the Heart of the City Exception (EXC-2019-03); and
7. Resolution No. 20-111 approving the Tree Removal Permit (TR-2018-22).
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution for EA-2018-04
B - Draft Resolution for DP-2018-05
C - Draft Resolution for ASA-2018-05
D - Draft Resolution for U-2019-03
E - Draft Resolution for TM-2018-03
F - Draft Resolution for EXC-2019-03
G - Draft Resolution for TR-2018-22
H - Planning Commission Resolution No. 6908
I - Project Description
J - Below Market Rate Project Description
K - Letter from Andy Faber to Eric S. Phillips dated November 30, 2018
L - Letter from Andy Faber to the Planning Commission dated April 22, 2020
M - Density Bonus Waiver Request: Enhanced Senior and Family Living Project
N - Letter from Randy Bekerman, representing Atria Senior Living dated June 24, 2020
O - Letter from Andrew Faber to Gian Paolo Martire, dated July 31, 2020
P - Letter from KT Urban, Atria, and Related to Gian Paolo Martire, dated July 31, 2020
Q - Memo from RRM Design Group, Westport Density Bonus Waiver Review – Enhanced Senior and
Family Living Project, dated July 7 , 2020.
R - Memo from Sally Nielsen, Vice President, Hausrath Economics Group, Westport Cupertino : Peer
Review of Economic Justifications for a Density Bonus Concession, dated August 11 , 2020.
S - Westport Cupertino Retail Layout Analysis
T - Alternate Retail Plan
U - Memo from RRM Design Group, Westport Design Review – Tower Element, dated May 1, 2020.
V - Final EIR
W - ERC Recommendation dated April 16 2020
X - Public Comments
Y - Project Plans
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14.Subject: Municipal Code Amendments to regulate Short-Term Rental activity in the
City. A new Chapter 5.08 (Short Term Rental Activity) is proposed and amendments
are proposed to Chapter 3.12 (Transient Occupancy Tax), Chapter 19.08 (Definitions)
and Chapter 19.120 (Home Occupations), of the Cupertino Municipal Code. Minor
process related clarifications are also proposed in Chapter 19.12. (Application No(s).:
MCA-2018-02; Applicant(s): City of Cupertino; Location: Citywide)
Recommended Action: That the City Council:
1. Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 20-2200: An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Cupertino Amending Title 3, Revenue and Finance: Chapter 3.12
(Transient Occupancy Tax), Revenue and Finance, Amending Title 5, Business License
and Regulations: Chapter 5.08 (Short-Term Rental Activity), Amending Specified
Chapters of Title 19, Zoning, of the Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 19.08
(Definitions), Chapter 19.12 (Administration), and Chapter 19.120 (Home Occupations),
to Regulate Short-Term Rental Uses in Residential Zoning Districts (Attachment A) to:
a. Find the proposed actions exempt from CEQA; and,
b. Amend the Municipal Code by adding Chapter 5.08 (Short Term Rental Activity) and
amending Chapter 3.12 (Transient Occupancy Tax), Chapter 19.08 (Definitions),
Chapter 19.12 (Administration) and Chapter 19.120 (Home Occupations).
2. Approve a budget appropriation (BMN 2021-088) of either $408,689, $283,889, or
$159,089 depending on the selected level of enforcement; and
3. Provide direction on the registration fee in regards to setting the fee for full cost
recovery or lower.
Staff Report
A - Draft Ordinance No. 20-2200
B - Redline Document Indicating Changes to Title 3 5 and 19
C – July 7, 2020 City Council Agenda Item #8
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
15.Subject: Approve the Second Amendment to Employment Agreement for City
Manager, related budget modifications, and revised Appointed Employees ’
Compensation Program.
Recommended Action: 1.Adopt Resolution No. 20-112 approving the Second
Amendment to Employment Agreement for City Manager and authorizing the Mayor
to execute the Amendment.
2.Approve Budget Modification No. 2021-090 increasing General Fund appropriations
by $49,695 in Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution
B – Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement
C – Revised Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program (redline)
D – Revised Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program (clean)
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16.Subject: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates to vote at the Annual
Business Meeting (General Assembly) during the League of California Cities Virtual
Annual Conference, October 7-9.
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates to vote at
the Annual Business Meeting (General Assembly) during the League of California
Virtual Annual Conference, October 7-9.
Staff Report
A - Conference Information
17.Subject: Authorization to Amend the Current Agreement with Lifetime Tennis Inc.,
DBA Lifetime Activities Inc. to Adjust Compensation Accepted by the City Due to the
Impacts of COVID-19 and Sports Center Retrofit.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to amend the current agreement
with Lifetime Tennis Inc., DBA Lifetime Activities Inc. to adjust the compensation
accepted by the City from March 13 to May 26 and for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 due to the
impacts of COVID-19 and Sports Center retrofit.
Staff Report
A - Proposed Second Amendment
B - Current Agreement
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED (As necessary)
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Cupertino has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6; litigation
challenging a final decision of the City Council must be brought within 90 days after a decision is
announced unless a shorter time is required by State or Federal law.
Prior to seeking judicial review of any adjudicatory (quasi-judicial) decision, interested persons must
file a petition for reconsideration within ten calendar days of the date the City Clerk mails notice of the
City’s decision. Reconsideration petitions must comply with the requirements of Cupertino Municipal
Code §2.08.096. Contact the City Clerk’s office for more information or go to
http://www.cupertino.org/cityclerk for a reconsideration petition form.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this
teleconference meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special
assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the
meeting to arrange for assistance. In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability,
meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available
in the appropriate alternative format.
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Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Cupertino City Council after publication of
the packet will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office located at City Hall,
10300 Torre Avenue, during normal business hours and in Council packet archives linked from the
agenda/minutes page on the Cupertino web site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code 2.08.100
written communications sent to the Cupertino City Council, Commissioners or City staff concerning a
matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These written
communications are accessible to the public through the City’s website and kept in packet archives. You
are hereby admonished not to include any personal or private information in written communications to
the City that you do not wish to make public; doing so shall constitute a waiver of any privacy rights
you may have on the information provided to the City .
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THE CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF
CITY COUNCIL
Cupertino is a General Law city organized under and subject to statutes of the State of California. It is governed by
the five‐member City Council with the Mayor as the presiding officer. City Council members are elected at‐large to
four‐year, overlapping terms. Each November a mayor and a vice‐mayor are selected by the City Council for a one‐
year term.
The City Council receives advice and assistance from eleven advisory bodies, which are appointed by the Council.
These are the Audit Committee, Bicycle Pedestrian Commission, Fine Arts Commission, Housing Commission,
Library Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Public Safety Commission,
Sustainability Commission, Teen Commission, and Technology, Information, and Communications Commission.
Council members also serve on a variety of regional bodies, including:
∙ Association of Bay Area Governments
∙ League of California Cities
∙ Santa Clara County (SCC)Cities Association
∙ SCC Emergency Preparedness Council
∙ SCC Library District
∙ SCC Emergency Preparedness Commission
∙ Santa Clara Valley Water Commission and Water District
∙ SCC Transportation Authoritym
∙ West Valley Mayors and Managers
STAFF
The City Manager and the City Attorney are appointed by the Council. The City Manager is responsible for
interpreting and carrying out Council policies and direction, and as the chief administrative officer, the City Manager
coordinates the many activities of the city and appoints the professional and technical staff. The City Attorney is the
advisor to the City Council as a whole.
TYPES OF COUNCIL ACTIONS
ORDINANCES
Ordinances are the means by which the City enacts its local laws. Unless an urgent situation exists, ordinances will
first be presented at a Council meeting as a “first reading." At a subsequent Council meeting, there will be a “second
reading and adoption." Ordinances go into effect after a waiting period of thirty days, in most cases, during which
time the summary of the ordinance is published in a local newspaper approved for this purpose.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions and minute orders are the means by which the City Council formally adopts policies or approves specific
actions. These go into effect when adopted.
APPEALS
Any interested person, including a Council member, may appeal a Planning Commission or Director of Community
Development decision to the City Council. An appeal must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk within 14
calendar days of the mailing of the notice of the decision.
RECONSIDERATION
Prior to seeking judicial review of any adjudicatory (quasi‐judicial) decision, interested persons must file a petition
for reconsideration within ten calendar days of the date the City Clerk mails notice of the City’s decision.
Reconsideration petitions must comply with the requirements of Cupertino Municipal Code §2.08.096. Contact the
City Clerk’s office for more information or go to www.http://www.cupertino.org/index.aspx?page=125 for a
reconsideration petition form.
COMMUNICATING WITH COUNCIL
All Council members: citycouncil@cupertino.org
Steven Scharf SScharf@cupertino.org (408) 777‐3191
Darcy Paul DPaul@cupertino.org (408) 777‐3195
Liang Chao LiangChao@cupertino.org (408) 777‐3192
Rod Sinks RSinks@cupertino.org (408) 777‐3194
Jon Robert Willey JWilley@cupertino.org (408) 777‐3193
Executive Assistant LaurenS@cupertino.org (408) 777‐1312
City Hall www.cupertino.org (408) 777‐CITY
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provide enough time to give the materials fair evaluation. If you must provide written materials on the day of the
meeting, as least one copy must be given to the City Clerk for the permanent record, and ten copies are preferred.
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