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April 4, 2023
Mayor Hung Wei
2/7/23 3/27/23
*Denotes Committee/Commission Assignments
2/7 Morning Chat w/Mayor:
18 participants including Santa Clara City Vice Mayor Kevin Park, Fremont Union High School District Board Member Stanley Kou, a High School student, a new resident (one month residency) and a long-time resident (60-year residency). Discussion topics included: Can the City make BMR units permanent BMR? Can VTA provide more frequent transit for students such as Route 51 for Monta Vista High? How about hosting an Orientation for New Residents? It was recommended that the Library hosts Computer Programming sessions; City website tutoring is recommended; School Safety is of concern; How about giving credits to high school students who walk or bike to school? Concerns on safety issues at La Mar/East Estates of Regnart Trail.
2/11 The League of Women's Voters of Cupertino-Sunnyvale Meet & Greet Attended the Meet & Greet which provided good networking opportunities with local elected officials. 2/12 Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy's Celebration of Lunar New Year This main topic centered on world compassion and peace; Sunnyvale Mayor Larry Klein was also in attendance.
2/15 State of the City Address co-hosted by the City of Cupertino, the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce, and the Rotary Club of Cupertino - partnerships work.
2/20 Met with Cupertino Change Agents students at Collins Elementary School Empoweing the next generation to be creative, innovative, and be change-makers to be part of moving Cupertino into the future.
2/21 Interviewed with John Blake on De Anza College Event Center opportunities. *2/22 West Valley Cities (Cupertino, Campbell, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno) Mayor and City Manager Monthly Meeting
The five cities coordinate efforts on issues common to all five West Valley cities such as the unhoused, public safety, traffic, housing, etc.
2/22 Representing Cupertino in attending the Council General of Japan's event in Observation of the Birthday of His Majesty of Japan with the President of the Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities Association Alysa Sakkas.
*2/27 Silicon Valley Clean Energy Finance and Administration Meeting Elected Chair and Vice Chair (I was elected Chair) and went over SVCE Financial reports and outlook. 2/28 ZOOM meet with Silicon Valley Leadership Group staff to discuss issues and concerns Emphasized the importance in investment in clean fast public transit for all Silicon Valley cities. 3/7 Morning Chat with Mayor:
19 participants including Fremont Union High School Board Member Stanley Kou and Foothill De‐Anza Community College Board President Patrick Ahrens. The following topics were raised: Homelessness/the Unhoused; Vallco; Public Input during City Council meetings; City Finance reports on the Profit/Loss of City‐owned facilities such as the Sports Center, Blackberry Farm Golf Course, Blackberry Farm Swim and Recreation; Special Assessment Taxes on property tax bill; Bubb/McClellan traffic rules changes – educating the public before and during changes & providing public notices for traffic lights updates. *3/7 Stevens Creek Corridor Study Initial Interview with the Consultant Team Discussed high‐level Visions for the Stevens Creek Corridor both in near term and outlook into the next 20 to 50 years.
3/8 Meeting with China Consul General Zhang and staff
City Manager Wu made a presentation to introduce Cupertino to the China Consul General and his staff. 3/8 Commissioners’ Meeting with Mayor
Commissioners reported on activities; Assistant City Manager Matt Morley answered questions from February Meeting and Commissioners also asked questions; Communications Officer Esther Kwon reported on the CREST Awards selection process and will coordinate with Executive Assistant to City Manager’s Office Debra Nascimento to email Commission Chairs to finalize a Selection Meeting Date among 3/20, 3/23 and 3/27.
*3/9 Cities Association of Santa Clara County Legislative Action Committee Meeting Two Valley Water bills were presented for consideration of support. City representatives will bring back to individual City Council for consideration.
*3/9 Cities Association of Santa Clara County Board of Directors Meeting Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor President Susan Ellenberg made a presentation on supportive housing for the unhoused and the County’s commitment to end homelessness; Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition Executive Director Shiloh Ballard talked about May as Bicycle Month and how cities can participate in promoting biking during the month of May. 3/11 Annual Spring Festival Performance of the Chinese Performing Arts of American (CPAA) at the San Jose Performing Art Center
Attended the event and provided a Certificate of Appreciation for CPAA’s contribution in promoting arts and culture.
3/12 APALI (Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute)’s Public Official Spring Forum Attended APALI Public Official Spring Forum and networked with local elected officials. 3/14 Cupertino City’s Mandatory Training on Preventing Violence in the Workplace Attended the training workshop.
3/15 2023 Legislative Briefing by Cal Cities
New Legislation Overview was presented by Cal Cities staff. 3/17 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Alpha G Grand Opening
Attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Vice Mayor Mohan and City Manager Wu in support of local business.
3/17 The Woman of the Year Celebration Luncheon hosted by Assemblymember Evan Low Congratulations to Assembly District 26’s 2023 Woman of the Year Anne Kepner. 3/18 The Regnart Creek Trail’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Wilson Park Attended Regnart Creek Trail Ribbon Cutting with Vice Mayor Mohan, Councilmember Moore, Councilmember Fruen, City Manager Wu, City staff and dozens of residents who walked/biked the Trail after the Ceremony.
3/19 The 9th Annual Celebration of Orion Abacus Club
Attended the Celebration and congratulated the students who won international competitions on Abacus and Mental Arithmetic.
3/19 Rotary Celebrating International Women’s Day event at the San Jose Rotary Summit Center Attended the event observing and celebrating the Annual International Women’s Day. 3/22 Meeting with Santa Clara and Sunnyvale Mayors
Met with Santa Clara and Sunnyvale Mayors with City Manager Pamela Wu to exchange regional issues and collaborative opportunities. The plan moving forward is to meet every other month or quarterly, adding Mountain View Mayor.
*3/22 West Valley Cities (Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga) Mayors and City Managers Monthly Meeting
Received presentation from Police Chiefs of Campbell and Los Gatos on local gun safety and gun control issues.
3/22 Town Hall webinar on Affordable Housing with CA Senator Scott Wiener, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks and Assemblymember Alex Lee as Presenters.
Attended the webinar and listened to presentations.
3/23 Meeting with Corporate Representatives from Shane Co.
Met with Shane Co’s Corporate Representatives with City Manager Pamela Wu and Economic Development Manager Tina Kapoor to support local business and tax revenues. 3/25 Cupertino City Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at the Senior Center Senior Center staff planned a wonderful Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon with Cosmo decorations, games, and a fabulous magic show. Thanks to the Kiwanis Club of De Anza Cupertino for cooking up a gourmet meal.
3/25 Congressman Ro Khanna Town Hall at Garden Gate Elementary School Attended Congressman Khanna’s Town Hall meeting in Cupertino and I was honored to receive a Certificate of Recognition from Congressman Khanna.
3/25 Presentation to Scout Pack 485
Shared my personal and political journeys in life with 5th Graders in Scout Pack 485. 3/25 A Taste of History at De Anza College Performing Arts Center Attended the Annual” A Taste of History” event at the Visual & Performing Arts Center at De Anza College with Feature Speaker Anne Marie Todd, Author of “Valley of Heart’s Delight” and watched a special showing of “Wayfinders: Waves, Winds and Starts” at the De Anza Planetarium. 3/26 Annual Performance by the Dance Studio at Santa Clara University Louis B Mayer Theater Attended the Annual Performance and spoke briefly to congratulate students, teachers, and parents for their passion, love, and dedication in showcasing such a successful performance. 3/27 CREST Award Evaluation and Selection
Evaluated CREST Award applications with commissioners and selected winners in four categories.