1 CITY COUNCILMEMBER REPORT
Meeting: May 6, 2025
Reporting Councilmember: Councilmember Sheila Mohan
Report Dates: 4/8/25 to 4/29/25
Item Date, Title, and Description:
4/8/25: I participated in a zoom meeting with members for IFTPE Local 21 to answer questions about the City’s budget situation, and the process we will be following to finalize the FY 25-26 budget in June 2025.
4/8/25: I attended a meeting with the team from the Wolfe Road Educator Work Force Housing Development at which I was provided an update on their plans to submit a design to the City in June and the roles of the various stakeholders in the development, such as Caltrans, Sand Hill, County Fire, the County, and the City.
4/9/25: As a member of the Santa Clara County Library District Board, I attended the Finance committee meeting. Staff presented a draft of the upcoming budget document. There was discussion on the uncertainty of federal funds, and the need to conserve reserves to prepare for any eventuality.
4/13/25: Participated in the 2025 Holi Festival of Colors organized by the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce at Memorial Park. As always, there was community participation, tossing of color, and food trucks for one of the biggest and most enjoyable community events held in the city.
4/23/25: Attended a breakfast meeting of the Optimists Club. I was the featured speaker and gave the group a brief overview of City issues and answered questions from the group about goings-on in the City.
City Council Councilmember Report
2 4/24/25: Attended the Joint Powers Meeting of the Santa Clara County Library District. The upcoming budget was discussed and feedback from the Finance Committee was provided. Staff also talked about a new initiative, the Imagination Library in partnership with partner organizations including the Dolly Parton Foundation.
4/26/25: Attended the 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival and as always, enjoyed seeing the effort that went into organizing such a large event, which included recognition of elected officials, art and crafts booths, parade of teen pageant participants, dance and music performances and food. The Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister City group deserves credit for hosting this event.
4/26/25: I spent some time with County Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga, who has jurisdiction over Cupertino. We talked about the unhoused population issues, recently issued fire hazard information, and the proposed medical clinic at De Anza College. The extreme budget shortfall facing the County is their prime concern, and our questions will likely take a back seat for now