1 CITY COUNCILMEMBER REPORT
Meeting: July 2, 2024
Reporting Councilmember: Mayor Sheila Mohan
Report Dates: 6/11/24 to 6/24/24
Item Date, Title, and Description:
6/12/24: In my capacity as Board member, I attended the monthly meeting of Silicon Valley Clean Energy Board of Directors. The Board voted to maintain a 4% electricity generation discount relative to PG&E rates, allocated additional funding for technical support to cities, and leveraged its status with California Community Choice Funding Authority to issue bonds so that SVCE customers could benefit from substantial savings.
6/13/24: Along with City Manager Wu, I attended the Quarterly Mayor and City Manager meeting along with mayors and city managers of Mountain View, Santa Clara and Sunnyvale.
We updated the group on issues such as budget, housing element and upcoming ballot measures. The just published Grand Jury report was briefly discussed by Mayor Gillmor of Santa Clara.
6/13/24: Attended a follow-up meeting with organizers of Dilli Haat who had comments about traffic and parking during their festival at Memorial Park and offered suggestions for improvement for the next year. Deputy City Manager Kapoor assured them of the City’s assistance.
6/13/24: Welcomed new leadership of Cupertino for All at a gathering of community members, supporters and leaders, and celebrated progress of the Housing Element.
6/14/24: Attended a prep session conducted by Community Development Department staff on General Plan Amendment, Builders Remedy application (only one), fences, and rezoning priority sites in the Housing Element.
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2 6/17/24: Participated in a Zoom meeting with San Jose Vice Mayor Kamei to update her on issues concerning the West Valley Mayors and Managers group which is scheduled to meet this week. Vice Mayor Kamei will be the special guest at the group’s meeting and will address matters of mutual interest.
6/17/24: Together with previous mayors, school district board members and sponsors, I was honored to attend the year-end celebration of the Cupertino Cricket Academy and award prizes to the young champions. The enthusiasm and energy displayed by the players was fun to observe. Parks and Recreations Commissioner Hemant Buch was the force behind the event.
6/19/24: Along with Councilmember Wei, I had the pleasure of attending the 60th anniversary celebration of the Sunny View Retirement Community. I presented a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the City, and made a few remarks honoring the senior community.
6/20/24: I had the pleasure of attending the Sheriff’s Teen Academy Graduation, and honoring the young graduates who had demonstrated a high level of physical and mental acumen during their weeks of intensive training. Many of the teens were from Cupertino high schools and it was heartwarming to see the pride reflected in them and their families. Tom Chin, Emergency Services Manager coordinated the event with Sheriff’s deputies.
6/22/24: At the CARES Field Day, I was given a demonstration of how our Amateur Radio Emergency Services operates its emergency communications capabilities. Display tables were set up for the public and the entire event was hosted by volunteers. Councilmember Wei also attended.
6/22/24: Councilmember Wei and I were honored to attend the Troop 2466 Eagle Court of Honor at which three girls attending Cupertino high schools received the prestigious Eagle Award. Elected officials from Sunnyvale and school districts were also present.
6/24/24: Attended a Special Meeting of the Audit Committee to review the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Internal Audit’s work plan.
Both items will come before the Council next week.
6/24/24: On behalf of the City, I presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Alyssa Sakkas, outgoing president of the Cupertino Rotary, and thanked her for her City Council Councilmember Report
3 leadership and partnership with the City at various events. This event, held at the Senior Center, was a joyous, well-attended evening of fun, musical performances and exotic food.