Tuesday, June 17, 2025
5:30 PM
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Non-Televised Special Meeting Closed Session (5:30); Televised Regular Meeting (6:45)
10300 Torre Ave, Conference Room C; 10350 Torre Ave; and via Teleconference. Teleconference Locations Pursuant to Gov. Code 54953(b)(2):
Burlington Marriott Lobby, 1 Burlington Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01803; and Via Nemorense 15, 00199 Roma RM, Italy
City Council
LIANG CHAO, MAYOR
KITTY MOORE, VICE MAYOR
J.R. FRUEN, COUNCILMEMBER
SHEILA MOHAN, COUNCILMEMBER
R "RAY" WANG, COUNCILMEMBER
AGENDA
CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
The Mayor is the presiding officer of the City Council. Any member of the public may speak on any item on the agenda for up to three minutes. All statements and questions must be addressed to the Mayor.
City Council hearings serve as a venue for the discussion of sometimes divergent points of view. Please re spect the opinions of others and refrain from cheering or clapping. That may delay the meeting or intimidate other persons wishing to express alternate views. Actions that disrupt the meeting will result in a warning, followed by removal if disruption continues.
Oral public comments will be accepted during the meeting. Comments may be made during “oral communications” for matters not on the agenda, and during the public comment period for each agenda item.
Identifying yourself is voluntary and not required to attend the meeting or provide comments.
FLOWCHART FOR HEARING ITEMS:
Mayor introduces
agenda item
Councilmembers report any site
visits or outside communications.
Speakers submit a Request to Speak
card, and are allowed up to 3 minutes
per individual. Council members may
ask questions of speakers.
Mayor invites members of
the public to speak about
the agenda item
For appeals of approvals, the
applicant may respond to
appellants presentation.
The Mayor may request a motion and
a second after the close of the public
hearing. Council then deliberates and
votes.
Mayor closes the public hearing
Councilmembers ask clarifying
questions.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The City Council is required by law to
hold public hearings on certain matters
prior to making its decision. Notice to
interested parties is given by legal
advertisement in the local newspaper of
general circulation at least 10 calendar
days preceding the hearing date.
Applications requiring public hearings
include change of zoning, variances, use
permits, and tentative maps.
COUNCIL MEETINGS
The City Council regularly meets the first
and third Tuesdays of each month. These
meetings are held at 6:45 p.m. Closed
sessions, when needed, are normally held
at 6:00 p.m. Closed sessions cover items
such as personnel, litigation, or the sale ,
purchase, or lease of property. The law
requires certain actions taken in closed
session to be reported in open session.
Urgent business, holidays, or election
days may trigger special or adjourned
meetings. These meetings will be noticed
beforehand.
AGENDAS, MINUTES, AND PACKETS
AVAILABLE ON THE WEB
Agendas, minutes, and packets for
current and prior City Council and
Planning Commission meetings are
available at www.cupertino.org, or you
can purchase the items on CD.
CITY COUNCIL DECISION IS FINAL
Prior to seeking judicial review of any
adjudicatory (quasi ‐judicial) decision,
interested persons must file a petition for
reconsideration within ten calendar days
of the date the City Clerk mails notice of
the City’s decision. Reconsideration
petitions must comply with the
requirements of Cupertino Municipal
Code §2.08.096. Contact the City Clerk’s
office for more information or go to
www.http://www.cupertino.org/index.as
px?page=125 for a reconsideration
petition form.
Mayor invites
applicant/appellant to
respond to public
comments (2 min)
City Council votes on
the agenda item
Staff reports and makes
recommendation
Applicant or Appellant
makes presentation
(up to 8 min)
Councilmembers ask
questions of staff or
applicant/appellant
Mayor opens the public hearing
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IN-PERSON AND TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways:
1) Attend in person at Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue. 2) Tune to Comcast Channel 26 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 on your TV. 3) The meeting will also be streamed live on and online at www .Cupertino.org/youtube and www.Cupertino.org/webcast
Members of the public wishing to comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the following ways:
1) Appear in person for Closed Session in City Hall, Conference Room C or for Open Session in Cupertino Community Hall.
Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the Open Session as follows:
Oral public comments will be accepted during the meeting. Comments may be made during “oral communications” for matters not on the agenda, and during the public comment period for each agenda item.
Members of the audience who address the City Council must come to the lectern/microphone, and are requested to complete a Speaker Card and identify themselves.
Completion of Speaker Cards and identifying yourself is voluntary and not required to attend the meeting or provide comments.
2) E-mail comments for Closed Session or Open Session by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17 to the Council at [email protected]. These e-mail comments will also be received by each City Councilmember, the City Manager, and the City Clerk ’s Office. Comments on non-agenda items sent to any other email address will be included upon the sender's request.
Emailed comments received following the agenda publication, prior to or during the meeting, will be posted to the City’s website.
Members of the public may provide oral public comments during the Meeting as follows:
Oral public comments will be accepted during the meeting. Comments may be made during “oral communications” for matters not on the agenda, and during the public
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comment period for each agenda item.
Oral public comments may be made during the public comment period for each agenda item.
Members of the audience who address the City Council must come to the lectern/microphone, and are requested to complete a Speaker Card and identify themselves.
Completion of Speaker Cards and identifying yourself is voluntary and not required to attend the meeting or provide comments.
3) Open Session Teleconferencing Instructions
To address the City Council, click on the link below to register in advance and access the meeting:
Online
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KRDqfeWSQTGqp_AEmo-3sA Phone
Dial: 669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID: 844 5861 1782 (Type *9 to raise hand to speak, *6 to unmute yourself). Unregistered participants will be called on by the last four digits of their phone number.
Join from an H.323/SIP room system:
H.323:
144.195.19.161 (US West)
206.247.11.121 (US East)
Meeting ID: 844 5861 1782
SIP: [email protected]
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Please read the following instructions carefully:
1. You can directly download the teleconference software or connect to the meeting in your internet browser. If you are using your browser, make sure you are using a current and up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer.
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2. You will be asked to enter an email address and a name, followed by an email with instructions on how to connect to the meeting. Your email address will not be disclosed to the public. If you wish to make an oral public comment but do not wish to provide your name, you may enter “Cupertino Resident” or similar designation.
3. When the Mayor calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on “raise hand,” or, if you are calling in, press * 9. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak.
4. When called, please limit your remarks to the time allotted and the specific agenda topic.
5. Members of the public that wish to share a document must email cityclerk@cupertino .org prior to the meeting. These documents will be posted to the City ’s website after the meeting.
NOTICE AND CALL FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Cupertino City Council is hereby called for Tuesday, June 17, 2025, commencing at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall, Conference Room C, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014; and via teleconference locations pursuant to Gov. Code 54953(b)(2): Burlington Marriott Lobby, 1 Burlington Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01803; and Via Nemorense 15, 00199 Roma RM, Italy. Said special meeting shall be for the purpose of conducting business on the subject matters listed below under the heading, “Special Meeting."
SPECIAL MEETING
ROLL CALL - 5:30 PM
10300 Torre Avenue, Conference Room C; and via teleconference locations pursuant to Gov.
Code 54953(b)(2): Burlington Marriott Lobby, 1 Burlington Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01803; and Via Nemorense 15, 00199 Roma RM, Italy
CLOSED SESSION
1. Subject: Conference with Labor Negotiators, unrepresented employee; Title: Acting City Manager; California Government Code Sections 54954.5(f) and 54957.6(a)
2. Subject: Public Employee Employment; Title: City Manager Recruitment; California Government Code Sections 54954.5(e) and 54957(b)(1)
ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING
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CALL TO ORDER - 6:45 PM
10350 Torre Avenue, Community Hall and via Teleconference; and via teleconference locations pursuant to Gov. Code 54953(b)(2): Burlington Marriott Lobby, 1 Burlington Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01803; and Via Nemorense 15, 00199 Roma RM, Italy
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1. Subject: Proclamation recognizing Friends of the Cupertino Library Recommended Action : Present proclamation recognizing Friends of the Cupertino Library
A - Proclamation
2. Subject: Proclamation recognizing the Cupertino-De Anza Optimist Club Recommended Action : Present proclamation recognizing the Cupertino-De Anza Optimist Club
A - Proclamation
3. Subject: Certificates of Recognition to Kennedy Middle School Science Olympiad Team, second place winners at 2025 Science Olympiad National Tournament Recommended Action : Present certificates of recognition to Kennedy Middle School Science Olympiad Team for placing second at the 2025 Science Olympiad National Tournament
A - Certificates of Recognition
POSTPONEMENTS AND ORDERS OF THE DAY
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Council on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Council and not on the agenda for discussion. The total time for Oral Communications will ordinarily be limited to one hour. Individual speakers are limited to three ( 3) minutes. As necessary, the Chair may further limit the time allowed to individual speakers, or reschedule remaining comments to the end of the meeting on a first come first heard basis, with priority given to students. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Council from discussing or making any decisions with respect to a matter not listed on the agenda. A councilmember may, however, briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by speakers. A councilmember may also ask a question for clarification, provide a reference for factual information, request staff to report back concerning a matter, or request that an item be added to a future City Council agenda in response to public comment.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (4-11)
Items appearing on the Consent Calendar are considered routine City business and may be approved by one motion. Typical items may include meeting minutes, awards of contracts, the ratification of accounts payable, and second readings of ordinances. Any member of the Council may request to have an item removed from the Consent Calendar based on the rules set forth in the City Council Procedures Manual. Members of the public may provide input on one or more consent calendar items when the Mayor asks for public comments on the Consent Calendar.
4. Subject: Approval of June 3, 2025 Special City Council meeting minutes Recommended Action: Approve the June 3, 2025 City Council meeting minutes A - Draft Minutes
5. Subject: Approval of June 3, 2025 Regular City Council meeting minutes Recommended Action : Approve the June 3, 2025 Regular City Council meeting minutes
A - Draft Minutes
6. Subject: Approval of negotiated Separation, Severance, and General Release Agreement with City Manager Pamela Wu
Recommended Action : Ratify the Agreement of Separation, Severance, and General Release by and Between the City of Cupertino (City) and City Manager Pamela Wu (Employee), dated June 6, 2025
Staff Report
A – Agreement of Separation, Severance, and General Release By and Between the City of Cupertino and City Manager Pamela Wu
7. Subject: Amendment to 2025 Council Committee Assignments to designate Vice Mayor Kitty Moore as the Second Alternate to attend the ABAG General Assembly and Conference on June 20, 2025
Recommended Action: Amend the 2025 Council Committee Assignments to designate Vice Mayor Kitty Moore as the Second Alternate to attend the ABAG General Assembly and Conference, scheduled for Friday, June 20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Bay Area Metro Center, 375 Beale Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 Staff Report
A - Amended 2025 Council Committee Assignments (redline) B - Amended 2025 Council Committee Assignments (clean)
8. Subject: Ratifying Accounts Payable for the periods ending May 9, 2025, and May 23, 2025
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Recommended Action: A. Adopt Resolution No. 25-044 ratifying Accounts Payable for the Period ending May 9, 2025; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 25-045 ratifying Accounts Payable for the Period ending May 23, 2025
Staff report
A – Draft Resolution 5.9.25
B – AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 5.9.25
C – Draft Resolution 5.23.25
D – AP Payment Register for the Period Ending 5.23.25
9. Subject: Amend Chapter 16.74 of the Municipal Code to adopt CAL FIRE's recommendations for Fire Severity Hazard Zones in the Local Responsibility Area and Chapter 16.40 of the Municipal Code to update a reference to the updated map.
Recommended Action : Conduct the second reading of Ordinance No. 25-2272 (Attachment A): “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending Chapter 16.74 of the Municipal Code to adopt Fire Severity Hazard Zones in the Local Responsibility Area and Chapter 16.40 to update a reference to the updated map”.
Staff Report
A - Ordinance No. 22-2272
10. Subject: Approval of a Final Map and the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the 7-Unit Bianchi Way Development Project (Tract No. 10648; Applicant: Bianchi Way LLC; Location: 10070-10082 Bianchi Way; APN: 359-07-021) Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 25-046:
1) Approving the final map consisting of Tract No. 10648; 2) Accepting the street dedication and public easements as shown on the map; and 3) Authorizing the City Engineer to execute and record the Subdivision Improvement Agreement.
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution
B - Final Map
C - Subdivision Improvement Agreement
11. Subject: Amendment to the Grant Agreement with Apple Inc. ( Apple) to include the Interstate 280/Wolfe Road Interchange Project as an eligible project in the agreement, reallocate donated funds to the Interchange Project, and accept the grant funds; and, Amendment to the Funding Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) for the Interchange Project to extend the term to December 31, 2029.
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Recommended Action: That the City Council:
1) Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the June 18, 2019, Grant Agreement between the City of Cupertino and Apple Inc. to:
a) Include the I-280/Wolfe Road Interchange Project as an eligible Grant Project; and b) Reallocate $1,400,000 in donated grant funds from the 2019 Grant Agreement to support the I-280/Wolfe Road Interchange Project (100-88-844 900-964); and c) Accept up to $2,600,000 in Additional Grant Funds from Apple Inc. to address the funding gap for the I-280/Wolfe Road Interchange Project; and d) Adopt Resolution No. 25-047 approving Budget Modification #2425-396 to transfer out $333,333.33 from fund 420 and transfer into fund 100, and budget grant revenue of $3,666,666.67 into fund 100 with an expense of $4,000,000. 2) Approve the Fifth Amendment to the January 25, 2016, Funding Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for I- 280/Wolfe Road Interchange Improvements Project to extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2029.
Staff Report
A - Amendment to Grant Agreement with Apple
B - Grant Agreement with Apple - 6/18/2019
C - Funding Agreement with VTA - 1/25/2016
D - Draft Resolution
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Government Code Section 65103.5 limits the distribution of copyrighted material associated with the review of development projects. Members of the public wishing to view plans that cannot otherwise be distributed under Govt. Code Section 65103.5 may make an appointment with the Planning Division to view them at City Hall by sending an email to planning@cupertino .gov. Plans will also be made available digitally during the hearing to consider the proposal.
12. Subject: Brush Abatement Program hearing to hear objections to proposed removal of brush and order abatement of the public nuisance; Resolution ordering abatement of potential fire hazard pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code (Section 16.40.200) regarding Defensible space (brush) and Resolution No. 25-029 Recommended Action : 1.) Conduct Brush Abatement Program hearing to note objections of property owners having their name on the list of properties that have been non-compliant in removing brush; and
2.) Adopt the Resolution No. 25-048 ordering abatement of public nuisance and potential fire hazard pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code (Section 16.40.200) regarding defensible space (brush) and Resolution No. 25-029 (Attachment A).
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution
B – 2025 Non-Compliant Properties List
C – WUI Letter Sent to All Property Owners
D – Brush Hearing Letter Sent to Non-Compliant Owners
E - Approved Resolution No. 25-029
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ACTION CALENDAR
13. Subject: Approve agreements for post-collection services and destination facilities for garbage and construction and demolition (C&D) debris with attendant rate increases Recommended Action : 1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-049 approving the following agreements for post-collection services, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements in substantially the same form as presented:
a. An Agreement with Zanker Road Resource Management, LLC for solid waste construction and demolition (C&D) material processing services to begin November 21, 2025, with a ten-year term
b. An agreement with International Disposal Corporation of California, Inc ., for disposal of garbage at Newby Island Sanitary Landfill Facility with a ten-year term c. A Merchant agreement with the City of Sunnyvale for garbage processing at the Sunnyvale Materials Recovery and Transfer Station (SMart Station) and residue disposal for a term of 20 years
2. Adopt Resolution No. 25-050 approving Budget Modification # 2526-395 increasing appropriations in the Resource Recovery (Fund 520) budget by $35,000 through the use of fund balance to cover differences in disposal and C&D processing cost during the period between November, 21 2025 and January 31, 2026, allowing customer rates to remain unchanged until the beginning of Recology's Rate Period Six, which begins February 1, 2026
Staff Report
A - Zanker Agreement for C&D
B - IDC Agreement for Newby Landfill
C - SMaRT Station Partner Agreement
D - SMaRT Merchant Agreement
E - Draft Resolution for Approval of Agreements
F - Draft Resolution for Budget Modification
14. Subject: Introduce Municipal Code amendments to Cupertino Municipal Code, Title 2, Chapter 2.96, Sections 2.96.010 Established-Composition and 2.96.020 Terms of Office, pertaining to the Economic Development Committee.
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct the first reading of Ordinance 25-2273 “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Amending City Code Title 2 Chapter 2.96 Economic Development Committee, Section 2.96.010 Established-Composition and Section 2.96.020 Terms of Office.”
2. Find that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA.
Staff Report
A - Draft Ordinance (Redline)
B - Draft Ordinance (Clean)
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15. Subject: Options on preservation and anti-displacement of Below Market Rate (BMR) units; Consider approval of BMR Anti-Displacement Policy Recommended Action: Receive presentation on preservation and anti-displacement for tenants residing in expiring Below Market Rate units in market rate developments for adoption; Adopt Resolution No. 25-051 (Attachment A) approving amendments to the BMR Admin Manual to create an anti-displacement policy for tenants residing in expiring Below Market Rate units
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution (BMR Anti-Displacement Policy)
B - December 19, 2024 Housing Commission Special Meeting Minutes C - April 21, 2025 Housing Resource Fair Interest List and Comments Received
16. Subject: Consider the potential purchase of and appoint a negotiator for the potential purchase of 10480 Finch Avenue, owned by the Cupertino Unified School District, adjacent to Sedgwick Elementary School (postponed from July 3, 2025) Recommended Action: Appoint the Interim City Attorney and Acting City Manager to negotiate with the Superintendent of the Cupertino Unified School District or her designee regarding the possible purchase of 10480 Finch Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014, Assessor’s Parcel Number 375-40-067, from Cupertino Unified School District on terms established by the City Council
Staff Report
A - Preliminary Environmental Assessment (September 2015) B - Supplemental Site Investigation (November 2015)
C - School Cleanup Agreement with DTSC (June 2017)
D - Removal Action Workplan (January 2018)
E - Hazardous Materials Management Report (June 2018)
F - Report Action Certification (May 2019)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER REPORT
17. Subject: City Manager Report
A - City Manager Report
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
18. Subject: Councilmember Reports
A - Councilmember Report, Chao
B - Councilmember Report, Fruen
C - Councilmember Report, Mohan
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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The Upcoming Draft Agenda Items Report is a tentative council meeting agenda calendar that lists upcoming City Council meeting dates and tentative agenda items, all of which are subject to change.
ADJOURNMENT
Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements: Individuals who influence or attempt to influence legislative or administrative action may be required by the City of Cupertino ’s lobbying ordinance (Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 2.100) to register and report lobbying activity. Persons whose communications regarding any legislative or administrative are solely limited to appearing at or submitting testimony for any public meeting held by the City are not required to register as lobbyists .
For more information about the lobbying ordinance, please contact the City Clerk ’s Office at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014; telephone ( 408) 777-3223; email cityclerk@cupertino .org; and website: www.cupertino.org/lobbyist.
The City of Cupertino has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6; litigation challenging a final decision of the City Council must be brought within 90 days after a decision is announced unless a shorter time is required by State or Federal law.
Prior to seeking judicial review of any adjudicatory (quasi-judicial) decision, interested persons must file a petition for reconsideration within ten calendar days of the date the City Clerk mails notice of the City’s decision. Reconsideration petitions must comply with the requirements of Cupertino Municipal Code §2.08.096. Contact the City Clerk ’s office for more information or go to http://www.cupertino.org/cityclerk for a reconsideration petition form.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. In addition, upon request in advance by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative format.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Cupertino City Council after publication of the packet will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk ’s Office located at City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014, during normal business hours; and in Council packet archives linked from the agenda/minutes page on the City web site.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section
2.08.100 written communications sent to the City Council, Commissioners or staff concerning a matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These written communications are accessible to the public through the City website and kept in packet archives. Do not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City that you do not
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wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will be made publicly available on the City website.
THE CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF
CITY COUNCIL
Cupertino is a General Law city organized under and subject to statutes of the State of California. It is governed by the five‐member City Council with the Mayor as the presiding officer. CityCouncil members are elected at‐large to four‐year, overlapping terms. Each November a mayor and a vice‐mayor are selected by the City Council for a one‐ yearterm.
The City Council receives advice and assistance from eleven advisory bodies, which are appointed by the Council.
These are the Audit Committee, Bicycle Pedestrian Commission, Fine Arts Commission, Housing Commission, Library Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commissi on, Public Safety Commission, SustainabilityCommission,TeenCommission,and Technology,Informati on,and CommunicationsCommission.
Councilmembersalsoserveonavarietyof regionalbodies,including:
∙ AssociationofBay AreaGovernments
∙ LeagueofCaliforniaCities
∙ SantaClaraCounty(SCC)CitiesAssociation
∙ SCCEmergencyPreparednessCouncil
∙ SCCLibraryDistrict
∙ SCCEmergencyPreparednessCommission
∙ SantaClaraValleyWaterCommissionandWater District
∙ SCCTransportation Authoritym
∙ WestValleyMayors andManagers
STAFF
The City Manager and the City Attorney are appointed by the Council. The City Manager is responsible for interpreting andcarrying outCouncil policies anddirection,andas the chief administrative officer,the CityManager coordinates the many activitiesof the city andappoints the professionalandtechnicalstaff. The CityAttorney is the advisortotheCityCouncilas awhole.
TYPES OF COUNCIL ACTIONS
ORDINANCES
Ordinances are the means by which the City enacts its local laws. Unless an urgent situation exists, ordinances will first be presentedat aCouncilmeeting as a“firstreading."Ata subsequentCouncilmeeting, there will be a“second reading and adoption." Ordinances go into effect after a waiting period ofthirty days, in most cases, during which time thesummaryof theordinance ispublishedinalocalnewspaperapprove dforthispurpose.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions andminute ordersare the means bywhich the CityCouncil formally adopts policies or approves specific actions. Thesegointoeffectwhenadopted .
APPEALS
Any interested person, including a Council member, may appeal a Planning Commission or Director of Community Development decision to the City Council. An appeal must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk within 14 calendardays ofthemailing ofthe noticeof thedecision.
RECONSIDERATION
Prior to seeking judicial review of any adjudicatory (quasi‐judicial) decision, interested persons must file a petition for reconsideration within ten calendar days of the date the City Clerk mai ls notice of the City’s decision.
Reconsideration petitions must comply with the requirements of Cupertino Municipal Code §2.08.096. Contact the City Clerk’s office for more information or go to www.http://www.cuperti no.org/index.aspx?page=125 for a reconsiderationpetitionform.
COMMUNICATING WITH COUNCIL
(408) 777‐3192
(408) 777‐1389
(408) 777‐1316
(408) 777-1326
(408) 777‐3138
(408) 777‐3139
All Council members:
Liang Chao
Kitty Moore
J.R. Fruen
Sheila Mohan
R "Ray" Wang
Executive Assistant
City Hall
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www.cupertino.gov
(408) 777‐CITY
Please note: the City Council discouragessubmission of written materials on the day of the meeting as this does not provide enough time to give the materials fair evaluation. If you must provide written materials on the day of the meeting, as least one copy must be given to the City Clerk for the permanent record, and ten copies are preferred.
NEWS AND NOTICES FROM CITY HALL
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