1 IN-PERSON AND TELECONFERENCE MEETING
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AGENDA OF THE
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Televised Special Meeting (5:30) and
Regular City Council Meeting (6:45)
CITY COUNCIL
DARCY PAUL, MAYOR
LIANG CHAO, VICE MAYOR
KITTY MOORE, COUNCILMEMBER
HUNG WEI, 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 avenue for the discussionof 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 ifdisruptioncontinues.
The proceedings of the meeting are recorded, therefore members of the audience who address the City Council must come to the lectern/microphone, and are requested to complete a Speaker Card and identify themselves. Completion of Speaker Cards and 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
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 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,andtentative maps.
COUNCIL MEETINGS
The City Council regularly meets the first
and third Tuesdays of each month. These
meetings are held in the Council
Chamber of the Cupertino Community
Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue, 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
reportedinopensession.
Urgent business, holidays, or election
days may trigger special or adjourned
meetings. These meetings willbe 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 purchasetheitemson 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
petitionform.
Mayor Invites
applicant/appellant to
repond to public
CITY OF CUPERTINO
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
10350 Torre Avenue, Council Chamber and via Teleconference Tuesday, August 16, 2022
5:30 PM
Televised Special Meeting (5:30) and Regular City Council Meeting (6:45)
IN-PERSON AND TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways:
1) Attend in person at Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue. 2) Tune to Comcast Channel 26 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 on your TV. 3) 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 to comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the following ways:
1) Appear in person at Cupertino Community Hall. Members of the audience who address the City Council must come to the lectern/microphone, and are requested to complete a Speaker Card and identify themselves. Completion of Speaker Cards and identifying yourself is voluntary and not required to attend the meeting or provide comments. 2) E-mail comments by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16 to the Council at [email protected]. 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.
3) 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 three 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 [email protected] prior to speaking.
Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the meeting as follows:
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Oral public comments will be accepted during the meeting. Comments may be made during “oral communications” for matters not on the agenda, and during the public comment period for each agenda item.
Teleconferencing Instructions
To address the City Council, click on the link below to register in advance and access the meeting:
Online
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Please read the following instructions carefully:
1. You can directly download the teleconference software or connect to the meeting in your internet browser. If you are using your browser, make sure you are using a current and up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer.
2. You will be asked to enter an email address and a name, followed by an email with instructions on how to connect to the meeting. Your email address will not be disclosed to the public. If you wish to make an oral public comment but do not wish to provide your name, you may enter “Cupertino Resident” or similar designation.
3. When the Mayor calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on “raise hand,” or,
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if you are calling in, press * 9. 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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to 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 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the Council meeting to arrange for assistance .
In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, City Council meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative format.
NOTICE AND CALL FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Cupertino City Council is hereby called for Tuesday, August 16, 2022, commencing at 5:30 p.m. in Community Hall Council Chamber, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 and via teleconference. Said special meeting shall be for the purpose of conducting business on the subject matters listed below under the heading, “Special Meeting."
SPECIAL MEETING
ROLL CALL - 5:30 PM
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
1. Subject: Consider conducting the first reading of an Ordinance related to regulation of single-use plastic foodware and single-use carryout bags (Continued from May 17, 2022.)
Recommended Action : Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 22-2239: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending City Code to change the name of section 9.15, adopt new sections 9.15.090 and 9.15.125, and amend sections
9.15.100, 9.15.110, 9.15.120, 9.15.130, 9.17.130, and 9.17.140 to regulate the use of single-use food service ware by food providers, regulate sale of single-use food service ware and expanded polystyrene foam coolers, and regulate single-use carryout bags ” (Attachment A,) which includes a finding that adoption of the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA.)
Presenter: Ursula Syrova, Environmental Programs Manager
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Staff Report
A - Single-Use Plastics and Bags Draft Ordinance - Blackline Version B - Single-Use Plastics and Bags Draft Ordinance - Clean Version C - Single-Use Plastics Ordinance Elements and Phasing Summary D - Single-Use Foodware Cost Comparisons
E - Summary of Single-Use Plastics Outreach
ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 6:45 PM
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Subject: Presentation from Safer From Wildfires on achievable and effective wildfire recovery and readiness measures for homes and businesses Recommended Action: Receive presentation from Safer From Wildfires on achievable and effective wildfire recovery and readiness measures for homes and businesses A - Safer-from-Wildfires-brochure
POSTPONEMENTS AND ORDERS OF THE DAY
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. A councilmember may, however, briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by speakers. A councilmember may also ask a question for clarification, provide a reference for factual information, request staff to report back concerning a matter, or request that an item be added to a future City Council agenda in response to public comment.
REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF
2. Subject: Brief reports on councilmember activities and brief announcements Recommended Action : Receive brief reports on councilmember activities and brief announcements
3. Subject: Report on Committee assignments
Recommended Action: Report on Committee assignments
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4. Subject: Report on Subcommittee assignments
Recommended Action: Report on Subcommittee assignments
5. Subject: City Manager update
Recommended Action: Receive City Manager update on City business
6. Subject: Department Update - Information Technology Recommended Action : Receive update regarding the Information Technology Department
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 7-19)
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.
7. Subject: Consider approval of the July 19 City Council minutes Recommended Action: Approve the July 19 City Council minutes A - Draft Minutes
8. Subject: Consider approval of the July 21 City Council minutes Recommended Action: Approve the July 21 City Council minutes A - Draft Minutes
9. Subject: Consider approval of the July 28 City Council minutes Recommended Action: Approve the July 28 City Council minutes A - Draft Minutes
10. Subject: Consider approval of the August 8 City Council minutes Recommended Action: Approve the August 8 City Council minutes A - Draft Minutes
11. Subject: Consider adopting a resolution authorizing continued remote teleconference meetings of the legislative bodies of the City of Cupertino for the period August 16, 2022 through September 15, 2022 pursuant to the Brown Act, as amended by AB 361 Recommended Action: Consider Resolution No. 22-096 authorizing continued remote teleconference meetings of the legislative bodies of the City of Cupertino for the period August 16, 2022 through September 15, 2022 pursuant to the Brown Act, as amended by AB 361
City Council Agenda August 16, 2022
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution
B – Adopted Resolution No. 22-083
C – Health Officer Recommendation Regarding Public Governmental Meetings
12. Subject: Consider adopting the Climate Action Plan 2.0 (CAP 2.0) and GHG Emissions Thresholds
Recommended Action : 1. Adopt Resolution No. 22-097 adopting the Climate Action Plan 2.0 and GHG Emissions Thresholds Initial Study/Negative Declaration
2. Adopt Resolution No. 22-098 adopting the Climate Action Plan 2.0 and GHG Emissions Thresholds
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution Adopting the CAP 2.0 and GHG Emissions Thresholds IS/ND B - Draft Resolution Adopting the CAP 2.0 and GHG Emissions Thresholds C – Climate Action Plan 2.0
D – CAP 2.0 Combined Appendices
E – GHG Emissions Thresholds
F – Initial Study Negative Declaration
G – Responses to June 16 Study Session
13. Subject: Consider accepting Accounts Payable for the periods ending June 6, 2022, June 13, 2022, June 20, 2022, June 27, 2022 (Postponed from July 19, 2022); and July 5, 2022 Recommended Action: A. Adopt Resolution No. 22-084 accepting Accounts Payable for the period ending June 6, 2022;
B. Adopt Resolution No. 22-085 accepting Accounts Payable for the period ending June 13, 2022;
C. Adopt Resolution No. 22-086 accepting Accounts Payable for the period ending June 20, 2022;
D. Adopt Resolution No. 22-087 accepting Accounts Payable for the period ending June 27, 2022; and
E. Adopt Resolution No. 22-099 accepting Accounts Payable for the period ending July 5, 2022
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution 6.6.22
B - AP Report 6.6.22
C- Draft Resolution 6.13.22
D - AP Report 6.13.22
E - Draft Resolution 6.20.22
F - AP Report 6.20.22
G - Draft Resolution 6.27.22
H - AP Report 6.27.22
I - Draft Resolution 7.5.22
J - AP Report 7.5.22
14. Subject: Consider the Monthly Treasurer's Report for June 2022
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Recommended Action: Accept the Monthly Treasurer's Report for June 2022 Staff Report
A - Report of City-wide Receipts, Disbursements, and Cash Balances June 2022 B - Report of City-wide Fund Balances June 2022
15. Subject: Consider the Monthly Treasurer's Investment Report for June 2022 Recommended Action : Accept the Monthly Treasurer's Investment Report for June 2022
Staff Report
A - Chandler Investment Report June 2022
B - Chandler Custodial Statement June 2022
C - PARS Pension and OPEB Account Statement June 2022
D - LAIF Account Statement June 2022
16. Subject: Consider the Treasurer's Investment Report for Quarter Ending June 30, 2022 Recommended Action: Accept the Treasurer's Investment Report for Quarter Ending June 30, 2022
Staff Report
A - Chandler Investment Report June 2022
B - Chandler Custodial Statement June 2022
C - PARS Pension and OPEB Account Statement June 2022
D - US Bank Pension & OPEB Performance Report for Quarter Ending June 30, 2022 E - LAIF Account Statement June 2022_Redacted
17. Subject: Consider the Library Commission's Recommendation of Keiko O'Leary for appointment of the new 2023-2024 Cupertino Poet Laureate Recommended Action : Adopt Resolution No. 22-100 approving the Library Commission's recommendation and appoint Keiko O'Leary as the new 2023-2024 Cupertino Poet Laureate
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution
B - City Council Resolution No. 10-230
C - Poet Laureate Playbook
D - Completed Application Packet - Selected Finalist Keiko O'Leary
18. Subject: Consideration of an award of a construction contract for the 2022 Pavement Maintenance Phase 1 - Project No. 2022-104.
Recommended Action : 1. Award a construction contract for the 2022 Pavement Maintenance Phase 1 Project;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $ 1,791,791.91 with G. Bortolotto & Company, Inc.; and
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute any necessary change orders, up to the construction contingency amount of $ 179,179.00 for a total authorized contract amount of $1,970,970.91.
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Staff Report
A - 2022 Pavement Maintenance Phase 1 Project Street List B - Draft Contract
19. Subject: Consider authorizing an increase in the total contract amount with Granite Rock Company for the Memorial Park Ponds Repurposing Project (Project 2022-03) for removal of concrete ponds at Memorial Park.
Recommended Action : Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute any necessary change orders for an additional construction contingency amount of $250,000 and increase the authorized contract amount to a not to exceed total of $ 1,706,627.70 to Granite Rock Company.
Staff Report
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
20. Subject: Consider conducting a second reading of an Ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 2.88.100 (Audit Committee - Duties-Powers-Responsibilities) Recommended Action: Conduct the second reading and enact Ordinance No. 22-2243:
“An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Amending Municipal Code Section 2.88.100: Audit Committee - Duties-Powers-Responsibilities.” Presenter: Thomas Leung, Senior Management Analyst
A - Draft Ordinance
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
21. Subject: Approve the July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 Memorandum of Understanding setting the salary and terms and conditions of employment for the Operating Engineers Local No. 3 Union, AFL-CIO (OE3).
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolution 22-101 amending the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Operating Engineers Local No. 3 Union, AFL-CIO (OE3) based on the attached tentative agreements;
2. Adopt Resolution 22-102 to approve budget modification 23-232, increasing budget appropriations by $471,742 ensuring that there are sufficient budget appropriations to cover the costs associated with the negotiated contract; and
3. Approve the corresponding Salary Schedule for OE 3 employees effective July 1, 2022.
Presenter: Kristina Alfaro, Director of Administrative Services
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Staff Report
A - MOU- OE3 2022-2025 CLEAN
B - MOU- OE3 2022-2025 Redline
C - OE3 Side Letter Agreement 11-30-21 - signed
D - 2022-07-18 Side Letter Agreement - Healthcare
E - 2022-07-18 Side Letter Agreement - Lump Sum
F - 2021-04-20 Final OE3 POP Plan Side Letter Agreement G - Draft Resolution amending the OE3 MOU
H – Draft Resolution for budget modification 23-232 OE3
22. Subject: Approve and update the salary and terms, conditions of employment, and new job classification for the Unrepresented (Management and Confidential) Employees and Appointed Employees.
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 22-103 amending the Compensation Program and salary schedules for the Unrepresented (Management and Confidential) Employees effective July 1, 2022;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 22-104 ; amending the Compensation Program for the Appointed Employees effective July 1, 2022
3. Approve a new job classification of Sr. Public Works Project Manager;
4. Approve salary realignment for the classifications of Capital Improvement Project Manager to Transportation Manager and of Deputy City Manager to Assistant Director of Community Development /Building Official and Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation; and
5. Accept title changes for classifications in the Unrepresented Employee Compensation Program
6. Adopt Resolution 22-105 to approve budget modification 23-234, increasing budget appropriations by $1,152,236 ensuring that there are sufficient budget appropriations to cover the costs associated with the Unrepresented Employee Group; and
7. Adopt Resolution 22-106 to approve budget modification 23-235, increasing budget appropriations by $27,227 ensuring that there are sufficient budget appropriations to cover the costs associated with the Appointed Employee Group.
Presenter: Kristina Alfaro, Director of Administrative Services Staff Report
A - Unrepresented Comp Program - CLEAN
B - Unrepresented Comp Program - Redline
C - APPOINTED Comp Program - CLEAN
D - APPOINTED Comp Program - Redline
E - Draft Resolution amending the Unrep Employees' Compensation Program F - Draft Resolution amending the Appointed Employees' Compensation Program G - Senior Public Works Project Manager Job Description 8-2022 H - Draft Resolution for budget modification 23-234 UNREP I - Draft Resolution for budget modification 23-235 APPOINTED
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23. Subject: Approve the July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 Memorandum of Understanding setting the salary and terms and conditions of employment for the Cupertino City Employees’ Association (CEA)/IFPTE Local 21.
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt the Draft Resolution 22-107 amending the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Cupertino City Employees’ Association (CEA)/IFPTE Local 21 based on the attached tentative agreements;
2. Adopt the Draft Resolution 22-108 to approve budget modification 23-233 increasing appropriations by $721,354 ensuring that there are sufficient budget appropriations to cover the costs associated with the negotiated contract; and
3. Approve the corresponding Salary Schedule for CEA employees effective July 1, 2022.
Presenter: Kristina Alfaro, Director of Administrative Services Staff Report
A - MOU - CEA CLEAN 7-29-22
B - MOU - CEA REDLINE 7-29-22
C - 2021-04-20 Final CEA Side Letter Agreement - signed D - 2021-12-14 Rev CEA Side Letter Agreement (Clean) - signed E - 2022-07-14 Side Letter Agreement - Healthcare
F - 2022-07-14 Side Letter Agreement - Lump Sum
G - 2021-04-20 Final CEA POP Plan Side Letter Agreement H - Draft Resolution amending the CEA_Local 21 MOU
I - Draft Resolution for budget modification 23-233 CEA
24. Subject: Discuss Priority Housing Sites for the 2023-2031 Housing Element update Recommended Action : That the City Council receive the report and presentation, provide input on the proposed housing inventory sites, and consider approval of the sites on the “Recommended Sites Inventory Table” (Attachment A) as the 6th Cycle Housing Element sites inventory
Presenter: Luke Connolly, Senior Planner, Community Development Department Staff Report
A - Recommended Sites Inventory
B - Cupertino Sites Overview
C - Pipeline Tier 1 Tier 2 Projects Map
D - Neighborhood Map Series
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED (As necessary)
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements: Individuals who influence or attempt to influence legislative or administrative action may be required by the City of Cupertino ’s lobbying ordinance (Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 2.100) to register and report lobbying activity. Persons whose communications regarding any legislative or administrative are solely limited to appearing at or
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submitting testimony for any public meeting held by the City are not required to register as lobbyists .
For more information about the lobbying ordinance, please contact the City Clerk ’s Office at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 94107; telephone ( 408) 777-3223; email cityclerk@cupertino .org; and website: www.cupertino.org/lobbyist.
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 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.
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, Cupertino, California 95014, 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 section
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. Do not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City that you do not wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will be made publicly available on the City website.
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. CityCouncil 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‐ yearterm.
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 Commissi on, Public Safety Commission, SustainabilityCommission,TeenCommission,and Technology,Informati on,and CommunicationsCommission.
Councilmembersalsoserveonavarietyof regionalbodies,including:
∙ AssociationofBay AreaGovernments
∙ LeagueofCaliforniaCities
∙ SantaClaraCounty(SCC)CitiesAssociation
∙ SCCEmergencyPreparednessCouncil
∙ SCCLibraryDistrict
∙ SCCEmergencyPreparednessCommission
∙ SantaClaraValleyWaterCommissionandWater District
∙ SCCTransportation Authoritym
∙ WestValleyMayors andManagers
STAFF
The City Manager and the City Attorney are appointed by the Council. The City Manager is responsible for interpreting andcarrying outCouncil policies anddirection,andas the chief administrative officer,the CityManager coordinates the many activitiesof the city andappoints the professionalandtechnicalstaff. The CityAttorney is the advisortotheCityCouncilas awhole.
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 presentedat aCouncilmeeting as a“firstreading."Ata subsequentCouncilmeeting, there will be a“second reading and adoption." Ordinances go into effect after a waiting period ofthirty days, in most cases, during which time thesummaryof theordinance ispublishedinalocalnewspaperapprove dforthispurpose.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions andminute ordersare the means bywhich the CityCouncil formally adopts policies or approves specific actions. Thesegointoeffectwhenadopted .
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 calendardays ofthemailing ofthe noticeof thedecision.
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 mai ls 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.cuperti no.org/index.aspx?page=125 for a reconsiderationpetitionform.
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