1 CITY COUNCILMEMBER REPORT
Meeting: July 1, 2025
Reporting Councilmember: Councilmember Sheila Mohan
Report Dates: 6/10/25 to 6/23/25
Item Date, Title, and Description:
6/10/25: Attended a prep session organized by staff to review the Garbage Post-Collection services which appeared on the June 17 Council agenda. A $6.46 increase in rates per grey bin is expected to occur in 2027 when garbage will be taken to the Smart Station in Sunnyvale for processing. This is consistent with council policies contained in Climate Action Plan 2.0 which emphasizes a zero-waste lifestyle.
6/11/25: As the alternate director of Silicon Valley Clean Energy board, and filling in for Director Fruen, I attended the June meeting of the Board of Directors. We received an update on the agency’s clean energy purchasing efforts, considered the results of the latest stress test analysis, and authorized staff to proceed with an energy financing program that reduces SVCE energy costs.
6/12/25: I attended the annual summer membership event hosted by the Cities Association of Santa Clara County. This was well attended by representatives of all the Santa Clara County cities. We heard a lively discussion about how to achieve the most effective relationships with city staff and colleagues, led by former city manager, Keven Duggan and titled The Fruits of Good Governance.
6/13/25: Along with Mayor Chao, Vice Mayor Moore and Councilmember Wang, I attended the ribbon-cutting of the All-Inclusive Playground at Jollyman Park. This is a first for Cupertino and has been built to enhance accessibility for people of all ages and abilities. Funding from a variety of sources, including the County of Santa Clara and PG&E made the playground possible.
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2 6/14/25: Along with the Mayor and Vice Mayor, I participated in the annual Dilli Haat at Memorial Park. This was a high energy event, organized by Women Now, well attended by elected officials and community residents, and involved a variety of dance and music performances. Many vendors displayed art, fashion, jewelry and food. Among the highlights was the saree parade at which women displayed gorgeous sarees representing various communities of India.
6/18/25: I had a Zoom meeting with a group of developers who presented their initial design for a housing development on 19300 Stevens Creek. This is a Housing Element site.
6/18/25: Spoke with representatives from Summerhill Homes who spoke about their plans for the development of the Pizza Hut/Staples/Fontana site. 59 townhomes and three-story buildings are planned to be constructed in early 2027, pending Council approval.
6/21/25: I attended the celebration of International Yoga Day at Wilson Park.
This event was hosted by Sewa International with the intention of promoting Yoga and wellness practices. Along with several yoga practitioners and healthcare professionals I participated in the free yoga class. Mayor Chao also attended.