1 CITY COUNCILMEMBER REPORT
Meeting: May 21, 2024
Reporting Councilmember: Mayor Sheila Mohan
Report Dates: 4/30/24 to 5/13/24
Item Date, Title, and Description:
5/6/24: Celebrated the grand opening of the Westport Senior BMR, and participated in the ribbon cutting together with Vice Mayor Fruen and Councilmembers Wei and Moore. This project reflects the city’s commitment to provide housing options at all levels, and in this instance, affordable housing for seniors.
5/8/24: I attended
the monthly Board of Directors meeting of Silicon Valley Clean Energy. We received an update of the Income Graduated Fixed Charge Proposed Decision, passed a resolution to fund emissions mitigation efforts in a Central Valley community where a power plant is located, and approved a first‐of‐its‐kind Commercial and Industrial Decarbonization Program specific to large customers.
5/9/24: As a member of the Audit Committee, I met with The Pun Group to review mutual expectations relating to the Annual Comprehensive Financial (ACFR) Report which will come before City Council in June.
5/9/24: I attended the special meeting of
the CUSD Board where three of our area
middle schools (Hyde, Kennedy and Miller) were recognized as Distinguished Schools. The 2024 Teacher of the Year was also honored.
5/9/24: Attended the Cities Association of Santa Clara County (CASSC) board meeting. Details of the JPA formation were provided and the Conflict of Interest code and bylaws were discussed. We also received an update on actions taken by the Legislative Action Committee on bills under consideration in Sacramento. The board accepted the recommended actions of the Leg. Committee.
City Council Councilmember Report
2 5/10/24: Attended a prep session conducted by City staff on the Fee Schedule and the Investment Policy. Both issues will appear on the 5/14 Council agenda.
5/10/24: Accompanied City Staff and representatives of the India Community Center on a tour of the Torre Avenue building. The group has indicated an
interest in continuing their senior programs in Cupertino, presently held at Union Church, and is exploring options for alternative locations.
5/13/24: Hosted the monthly Chai and Chat with the Mayor at Starbucks in Target. I provided an overview of the budget and the housing element, both of which will be
discussed by Council in the next 2 weeks. Attendees had questions about Housing Element details, including parking, affordable housing, and current shortage of parking spaces in the Bollinger Road area. Residents living near the site of the horrific accident on Foothill spoke about perceived unsafe roads, sidewalks and intersections.