1 IN PERSON AND TELECONFERENCE MEETING
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AGENDA OF THE
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Televised Special Meeting (5:00) and
Regular City Council Meeting (6:45)
CITY COUNCIL
HUNG WEI, MAYOR
SHEILA MOHAN, VICE MAYOR
LIANG CHAO, COUNCILMEMBER
J.R. FRUEN, COUNCILMEMBER
KITTY MOORE, 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, January 17, 2023
5:00 PM
Televised Special Meeting (5:00) 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, January 17 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.
Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the meeting as follows:
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
City Council Agenda January 17, 2023
To address the City Council, click on the link below to register in advance and access the meeting:
Online
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H.323:
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Meeting ID: 963 2158 4236
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3. When the Mayor calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on “raise hand,” or, 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.
5. Members of the public that wish to share a document must email cityclerk@cupertino .org
City Council Agenda January 17, 2023
prior to speaking.
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, January 17, 2023, commencing at 5:00 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 - 5:00 PM
STUDY SESSION
1. Subject: Consider adopting Cupertino City Council Procedures Manual Recommended Action : Provide input regarding Council procedures and approve Resolution No. 23-021, adopting Cupertino City Council Procedures Manual Presenter: Christopher Jensen, City Attorney
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution
B - Draft City Council Procedures Manual
2. Subject: Study Session to consider modifying Municipal Code Title 2 regarding compositions and responsibilities of existing Commissions and Committees Recommended Action : Direct staff to proceed with ordinance amendment to consolidate existing Commissions and Committees
Presenter: Pamela Wu, City Manager
Staff Report
A – Staff Report from February 15, 2022 City Council Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 6:45 PM
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Subject: Certificate of appreciation to Captain Neil Valenzuela to welcome him back to the Cupertino Community as Captain of the West Valley Patrol Division of the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office
City Council Agenda January 17, 2023
Recommended Action: Present certificate of appreciation to Captain Neil Valenzuela to welcome him back to the Cupertino Community as Captain of the West Valley Patrol Division of the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office
A - Certificate of Appreciation
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
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 CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 6-26)
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.
6. Subject: Consider approval of the December 13 City Council minutes Recommended Action: Approve the December 13 City Council minutes A - Draft Minutes
City Council Agenda January 17, 2023
7. Subject: Consider approval of the December 15 City Council minutes Recommended Action: Approve the December 15 City Council minutes A - Draft Minutes
8. Subject: Consider approval of the December 20 City Council minutes Recommended Action: Approve the December 20 City Council minutes A - Draft Minutes
9. Subject: Consider adopting a resolution authorizing continued remote teleconference meetings of the legislative bodies of the City of Cupertino for the period January 17, 2023 through February 16, 2023 pursuant to the Brown Act, as amended by AB 361 Recommended Action : Adopt Resolution No. 23-001 authorizing continued remote teleconference meetings of the legislative bodies of the City of Cupertino for the period January 17, 2023 through February 16, 2023 pursuant to the Brown Act, as amended by AB 361
Staff Report
A – Draft Resolution
B – Adopted Resolution No. 22-151
C – Health Officer Recommendation Regarding Public Governmental Meetings
10. Subject: Consider accepting Accounts Payable for the periods ending October 10, 2022; October 19, 2022; October 24, 2023; and October 31, 2022 Recommended Action : A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-002 accepting Accounts Payable for the Period ending October 10, 2022;
B. Adopt Resolution No. 23-003 accepting Accounts Payable for the Period ending October 19, 2022;
C. Adopt Resolution No. 23-004 accepting Accounts Payable for the Period ending October 24, 2022; and
D. Adopt Resolution No. 23-005 accepting Accounts Payable for the Period ending October 31, 2022
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution 10.10
B - Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 10.10.22 C - Draft Resolution 10.19
D - Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 10.19.22 E - Draft Resolution 10.24
F - Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 10.24.22 G - Draft Resolution 10.31
H - Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 10.31.22
11. Subject: Consider accepting Accounts Payable for the periods ending November 07, 2022; November 21, 2022; and November 28, 2022
City Council Agenda January 17, 2023
Recommended Action : A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-006 accepting Accounts Payable for the Period ending November 07, 2022;
B. Adopt Resolution No. 23-007 accepting Accounts Payable for the Period ending November 21, 2022; and
C. Adopt Resolution No. 23-008 accepting Accounts Payable for the Period ending November 28, 2022
Staff Report
A – Draft Resolution 11.07.22
B– Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 11.07.22 C – Draft Resolution 11.21.22
D – Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 11.21.22 E– Draft Resolution 11.28.22
F – Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 11.28.22
12. Subject: Consider accepting Accounts Payable for the periods ending December 05, 2022; December 12, 2022; December 19, 2022; and December 26, 2022 Recommended Action : A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-009 accepting Accounts Payable for the Period ending December 05, 2022;
B. Adopt Resolution No. 23-010 accepting Accounts Payable for the Period ending December 12, 2022;
C. Adopt Resolution No. 23-011 accepting Accounts Payable for the Period ending December 19, 2022: and
D. Adopt Resolution No. 23-012 accepting Accounts Payable for the Period ending December 26, 2022
Staff Report
A – Draft Resolution 12.05.22
B– Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 12.05.22 C – Draft Resolution 12.12.22
D – Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 12.12.22 E– Draft Resolution 12.19.22
F – Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 12.19.22 G – Draft Resolution 12.26.22
H – Weekly AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 12.26.22
13. Subject: Consider the Monthly Treasurer's Report for October 2022 Recommended Action: Receive the report
Staff Report
A - Report of City-wide Receipts, Disbursements, and Cash Balances October 2022 B - Report of City-wide Fund Balances October 2022
14. Subject: Consider the Monthly Treasurer's Investment Report for October 2022 Recommended Action: Receive the report
City Council Agenda January 17, 2023
Staff Report
A - Chandler Investment Report October 2022
B - Chandler Custodial Report October 2022
C - PARS Pension and OPEB Account Statement October 2022 D - LAIF Account Statement October 2022
15. Subject: Consider the Monthly Treasurer's Report for November 2022 Recommended Action: Receive the report
Staff Report
A - Report of City-wide Receipts, Disbursements, and Cash Balances November 2022 B - Report of City-wide Fund Balances November 2022
16. Subject: Consider the Monthly Treasurer's Investment Report for November 2022 Recommended Action: Receive the report
Staff Report
A - Chandler Investment Report November 2022
B - Chandler Custodial Report November 2022
C - PARS Pension and OPEB Account Statement November 2022 D - LAIF Account Statement November 2022
17. Subject: Consider a resolution establishing the City Council meeting calendar through January 2, 2024
Recommended Action : Adopt Resolution No. 23-013 establishing the City Council meeting calendar through January 2, 2024
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution
18. Subject: Consider amending the 2023 Council Committee Assignments to designate a Council appointment to the Historical Society Advisory Council Recommended Action : Approve amendment to the 2023 Council Committee Assignments to designate Councilmember Moore as the primary and Councilmember Chao as the alternate to the Historical Society Advisory Council Staff Report
A - Amended 2023 Council Committee Assignments Clean
B - Amended 2023 Council Committee Assignments Redline
19. Subject: Consider approval of response to the 2022 Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara County Report entitled “Show Me the Money: Financial Transparency Needed” Recommended Action : Approve the response to the 2022 Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara County Report entitled “Show Me the Money: Financial Transparency Needed” Staff Report
A - Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara County Report
B - Draft Response Letter to Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara County
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20. Subject: Status update on the 6th Cycle Housing Element update Recommended Action: Receive the report on the status of the Housing Element update and the next steps identified in this report to expedite the Housing Element review process
Staff Report
A - Comments received on the Draft Housing Element
21. Subject: Consider an amendment to the Cost Sharing Agreement between the City of Cupertino and the Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) for water conservation programs
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Sixth Amendment to the Cost Sharing Agreement between the City of Cupertino and Valley Water, increasing the amount by $ 165,000, for a total amount not to exceed $ 395,500, and extending the Term of the Agreement to end on June 30, 2024; and Adopt Resolution No. 23-014 approving budget modification # 2222-252 increasing appropriations by $90,000 in City Manager, Sustainability budget
Staff Report
A – Draft Sixth Amendment
B – Valley Water Cost Sharing Agreement and Amendments
C - Draft Resolution
22. Subject: Consider a resolution authorizing the City of Cupertino to take all necessary steps to accept $1,000,000 in specified grant funds from the Budget Act of 2022-2023 for the Jollyman Park All-Inclusive Playground
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-015 (Attachment A) authorizing the City of Cupertino to take all necessary steps to accept $ 1,000,000 in specified grant funds from the Budget Act of 2022-2023 for the Jollyman Park All-Inclusive Playground; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 23-016 (Attachment B) approving budget modification no . 2223-251 increasing revenue for Jollyman All-Inclusive Playground ( 420-99-051, PVAR 007) by $1,000,000
Staff Report
A- Draft Resolution (Specified Grant Funds)
B- Draft Resolution (Capital Budget Amendment)
23. Subject: Consider authorizing the Director of Public Works to reject all bids received for the Blackberry Farm Pool Improvements Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project
Recommended Action : Authorize the Director of Public Works to reject all bids received for the Blackberry Farm Pool Improvements Project Staff Report
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24. Subject: Consider award of a construction contract for the Wilson Park Basketball Court Project (Project No. 2022-11) for the construction of a new full-size outdoor basketball court, including associated improvements
Recommended Action: 1. Award a construction contract for the Wilson Park Basketball Court Project and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract in the amount of $299,474.00 with Guerra Construction Group;
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute any necessary change orders up to a construction contingency amount of $ 29,947.40 (10 %) for a total authorized contract amount of $329,421.40; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 23-017 approving budget modification # 2223-248 increasing appropriations in the Capital Improvement Program Capital Projects Fund (budget unit 420-99-252) and the Capital Reserve (budget unit 420-99-001) by $ 160,000 including construction, contingency, construction management, inspection, and testing services Staff Report
A - Draft Contract
B - Draft Resolution
C - Bid Document Project Manual
D - Bid Document Project Drawings
E - Bid Document Addendum 1
25. Subject: Consider award of a construction contract for the Wilson Park Community Garden Project (Project 2020-01.1) for construction of a new community garden and associated improvements
Recommended Action : 1. Award a construction contract for the Wilson Park Community Garden Project and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $284,585 (including base bid of $245,085 plus $39,500 for bid alternatives 2, 3, 4, and 5) with Tyman Construction;
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute any necessary change orders up to the construction contingency amount of $ 28,458 (10%) for a total authorized contract amount of $313,043; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 23-018 approving budget modification # 2223-249 increasing appropriations in the Capital Improvement Program (budget unit 420-99-083) and the Capital Projects Reserve (budget unit 420-90-001) by $90,000 to fully fund the remaining project costs, which include contingency, construction management, inspection, and testing services
Staff Report
A - Draft Contract
B - Draft Resolution
C - Project Manual
D - Project Drawings
E - Addendum 1
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26. Subject: Consider Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail project design direction following community outreach results.
Recommended Action : Approve Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail project design direction following community outreach results and proceed to Final Concept Design Development.
Staff Report
A - 11-17-22 Parks and Recreation Presentation
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
27. Subject: Abatement of public nuisance from weeds or other fire hazards pursuant to provisions of Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 9.08 and Resolution No. 22-138; hearing for impacted property owners to contest the matter of proposed abatement Recommended Action : Adopt Resolution No. 23-019 ordering abatement of public nuisance from weeds or other fire hazards pursuant to provisions of Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 9.08 and Resolution No. 22-138; and conduct hearing for impacted property owners to contest the matter of proposed abatement Staff Report
A – Draft Resolution and Exhibit A
B – 2023 Cupertino Commencement Report (Exhibit A)
C – County Letter to Property Owners to Abate Weeds
D – County Hearing Notice to Destroy Weeds and Program Fees E – Minimum Fire Safety Standards Program Brochure
F – Return Reply Form (RRF) Sample
G – City Letter to Property Owners
H – Approved Resolution No. 22-138
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
28. Subject: Consider approving amendments to Elected Officials’ Compensation Program Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 23-020 amending the Elected Employees' Compensation Program
Staff Report
A - Elected Officials Compensation Program - Redline
B - Elected Officials Compensation Program - Clean
C - Draft Resolution
D - Council Technology Policy 2022
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED (As necessary)
COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
City Council Agenda January 17, 2023
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 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.
COMMUNICATING WITH COUNCIL
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(408) 777‐1326
(408) 777‐3192
(408) 777‐1316
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(408) 777‐3212
All Council members:
Hung Wei
Sheila Mohan
Liang Chao
J.R. Fruen
Kitty Moore
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AUDIO
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