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Meeting: June 18, 2024
Reporting Councilmember: Mayor Sheila Mohan
Report Dates: 5/29/24 to 6/10/24
Item Date, Title, and Description:
5/30/24: I met on zoom with Jaria Jaug, Director, Working Partnerships USA who is requesting the City to support a resolution in support of commitment to affordable childcare. This was in anticipation of a November 2024 ballot measure proposing to raise wages for childcare providers.
5/31/24: Attended the Art Exhibition hosted by the Xianning Friendship City organization at the Cupertino Library. This was part of the cultural exchange between Cupertino and Xianning, and showcased the work of artists from and about Xianning. I made a few welcoming remarks and on behalf of the City presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr.
Min Song, the President of the Cupertino-Xianning Friendship City Committee.
6/1/24: Together with Vice Mayor Fruen and Councilmember Moore, I participated in the closing ceremony of the Cupertino Little League. The City Council had recently approved funding for a scoreboard at Wilson Park and the organizers were very appreciative of the City for supporting youth sports. I made a speech honoring the young players, coaches, parents, and volunteers.
6/1/24: Attended Dilli Haat, a festival organized by Enacte and WomenNow in celebration of the Indo-American community, culture and culinary excellence. The event was held in Memorial Park and was very well attended by hundreds of Bay Area residents. Councilmember Hung Wei and I spoke before the gathering which included elected officials from Sacramento and the Consul-General of India.
6/1/24: Attended the 11th anniversary celebration of the Hindu Temple in Alviso at
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6/5/24: I was honored to speak at the Foothill-DeAnza 3rd annual Pride Inclusive Flag Raising Ceremony and on behalf of the City present a Certificate of Appreciation to the College District for its efforts in building a community which nurtured inclusivity, acceptance, and love. I was particularly awed by the young people who spoke about the challenges they have faced and continue to face, and their courage in confronting them.
6/5/24: Attended a meeting via Zoom with a Cupertino resident who has concerns about the impact of SB 330 on our hillside and the potential danger to wildlife and nature.
6/7/24: Together with Vice Mayor Fruen, Councilmember Moore, County representatives, City staff, and community members, I was honored to participate and speak at Cupertino’s Pride Flag Raising and recognize June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Representatives from the offices of Senator Dave Cortese, Assemblymember Evan Low and US Rep Ro Khanna were also present. The Cupertino Library, the Bill Wilson Center, the LGBTQ+ Youth Space, Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center, and the County’s Q Corner Program generously shared resources and information with the community.
6/10/24: Attended the Apple WorldWide Developers Conference at Apple Park.
City Manager Pamela Wu and Assemblymember Evan Low also attended, and we were treated to 3 hours of presentations from Apple highlighting new features and major updates for Apple devices. We also got our first look at the AI (Artificial Intelligence) system that Apple is launching which will enable several seamless actions across various apps while prioritizing user privacy.
6/10/24: Hosted the monthly Chai and Chat with the Mayor at Berraco Coffee, a new addition to the coffee shop scene in our City. A curious and genuinely appreciative group of about 15 residents asked questions about issues concerning their neighborhood – public safety, housing, pavements, and schools. Thanks to Alex, owner of Berraco who was thrilled to host the group and provided a nice space to hold the event.
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