1 CITY COUNCILMEMBER REPORT
Meeting: December 2, 2025
Reporting Councilmember: Councilmember Sheila Mohan
Report Dates: 11/11/25 to 11/24/25
Item Date, Title, and Description:
11/11/25 Along with the Mayor and City Council, I participated in. the Veterans Day observance at the Cupertino Veterans Memorial in Memorial Park. As always, this was a moving and well-attended event honoring veterans, military families, first responders and community leaders, and particularly recognizing Cupertino’s own Navy SEALs Mathew Axelson and James Suh who sacrificed their lives in defense of our country
11/14/25 Thanks to staff for arranging a prep session to update and discuss the potential City Hall renovation. This has been a long-standing issue and City Council has been unable to propose a solution that is cost effective, practical and one that prioritizes the safety of City employees.
11/14/25 I participated, along with Mayor Chao, in the Strategic Partnership meeting of CUSD, FUHSD and the City. FUHSD reported on the Tournament of Bands, the new Robotics Center at Cupertino High School, and the Black Box (a small theater) at Monta Vista H.S. CUSD Superintendent updated us on plans for the school bond proceeds, the new gyms at all the middle schools, student delegations from sister cities, and sharing AI ideas with Tessellations School. City Manager Kapoor reported on the Crossing Guards program, the proposal to build 50 townhomes at the United Furniture site, and a grant from SVCE for the Safe Routes program.
11/16/25 I attended the annual awards presentation of the California Cricket Academy students. A very enjoyable event hosted by former Parks Commissioner Hemant and Kinjal Buch and volunteers and well attended by young cricket
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2 enthusiasts, coaches, parents, the Consul General of India, Dr Reddy, and the world-famous fast bowler from the West Indies, Sir Andy Roberts.
11/19/25 I participated in a Zoom interview with students from Stanford University about how to provide feedback to elected officials and our representatives in Sacramento and Washington DC on the plight of children of high school visa holders.