CC 03-30-2021 (Special)
APPROVED MINUTES
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
SPECIAL MEETING
At 6:30 p.m. Mayor Darcy Paul called the Special City Council meeting to order. This was a
teleconference meeting with no physical location.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Darcy Paul, Vice Mayor Liang Chao, and Councilmembers Kitty Moore, Hung
Wei, and Jon Robert Willey. Absent: None. All Councilmembers teleconferenced for the
meeting.
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
1. Subject: Consider adopting a resolution approving the purchase of property at 10455
Torre Avenue, Cupertino (APN 369‐40‐009).
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 21‐023 approving the purchase of the
property at 10455 Torre Avenue, Assessors’ Parcel Number 369‐40‐009, from Rudd
Charitab Stephen Unitrust (Seller), in the amount of $4,450,000, authorizing the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents and related steps to complete the
acquisition.
2. Approve increased budget appropriation of $4,450,000 in the General Fund‐Non
Departmental program for the purchase of the property.
Written communications for this item included an amended Staff Report and
Attachment A ‐ Draft Resolution.
City Manager Deborah Feng reviewed the staff report.
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments.
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Mayor Paul opened the public comment period and the following people spoke.
Jennifer Griffin supported approving the purchase of the property at 10455 Torre
Avenue.
Mayor Paul closed the public comment period.
Willey moved and Wei seconded to:
Adopt Resolution No. 21‐023, approving a budget appropriation of $4,450,000 in the
General Fund‐Non Departmental program for the purchase of the property.
The motion carried unanimously.
STUDY SESSION
2. Subject: Review Council goals and prioritize potential Fiscal Year 2021‐2022 City Work
Program items
Recommended Action: Review Council goals, prioritize items for the FY 2021‐2022 City
Work Program, and provide input
Written communications for this item included emails to Council and a staff
presentation.
City Manager Deborah Feng gave a presentation.
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments.
Mayor Paul opened the public comment period and the following people spoke.
Seema Lindskog supported prioritizing the proposed Carmen Road Bridge.
Jennifer Shearin supported prioritizing the proposed Carmen Road Bridge.
Jennifer Griffin was concerned about the closure of Target at Main Street and supported
adding another retail store in the location.
Jian He, on behalf of Walk‐Bike Cupertino, supported the proposed Carmen Road
Bridge project.
Technology, Information, and Communication Commissioner Prabir Mohanty
(representing self) supported Vision Zero, enhanced public safety, and public private
partnerships.
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Liana Crabtree clarified why there were no new Library Commission proposals and
supported Main Street retail, the Carmen Road Bridge project, and tracking near misses.
Nadar Vahdat supported very low and extremely low income (ELI) housing for those
with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the Mary Avenue project.
Jean Bedord supported access to technology and addressing technology illiteracy for
seniors and revising the senior strategy item to better define the project.
Byron Rovegno, on behalf of Walk‐Bike Cupertino, supported prioritizing the proposed
Carmen Road Bridge.
Lisa Warren supported considering the General Plan 12 values with the 5 plan goals,
retaining a balanced city, potential school closures, and safety on Bollinger Road.
Orrin Mahoney supported ELI housing for the developmentally disabled, working with
non‐profits for funding, and the Mary Avenue project. (Submitted written comments).
Peter Chu supported allocating the work plan for 5th generation mobile network (5G)
and proactively educating residents on the ongoing 5G governance initiatives.
Janet Van Zoeren supported affordable housing for those with intellectual and
developmental disabilities, the Mary Avenue project, and senior’s access to technology.
Bicycle Pedestrian Commissioner Ilango Ganga (representing self) supported Vision
Zero.
Larry Dean, on behalf of Walk‐Bike Cupertino, supported the Carmen Road Bridge
project. (Submitted written comments).
Housing Commissioner Connie Cunningham (representing self) supported housing for
all incomes and abilities, and the Mary Avenue project.
Peggy Griffin supported Public Engagement and Transparency, Transportation,
Sustainability & Fiscal Strategy, and Quality of Life initiatives (Submitted written
comments).
Josh Selo, on behalf of West Valley Community Services, supported ELI housing for
developmentally disabled adults on Mary Avenue.
Rajul Pandit supported quality of life for children and prioritizing the 5G small cell
network rollout.
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Mayor Paul closed the public comment period.
Council recessed from 8:26 p.m. to 8:32 p.m.
Councilmembers reviewed the Council Goals and provided comments, including
potentially incorporating the General Plan Guiding Principles into the goals.
Council recessed from 10:36 p.m. to 10:42 p.m.
Councilmembers continued to review the Council Goals and provide comments.
Wei moved and Willey seconded to adjourn the special meeting to Monday, April 12 at
6:30 p.m. and continue the study session item at the adjourned meeting. The motion
carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
At 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 31, Mayor Paul adjourned the meeting.
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Kirsten Squarcia, City Clerk
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