1 CITY COUNCILMEMBER REPORT
Meeting: May 19, 2026
Reporting Councilmember: Mayor Kitty Moore
Report Dates: 4/27/26 to 5/11/26
Item Date, Title, and Description:
April 27, 2026. Audit Committee meeting. The agenda may be accessed here:
https://cupertino.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
April 28, 2026. I-280/Wolfe Rd. Interchange Groundbreaking Ceremony. Attended and spoke at this event marking the start of a 2-year process, $124M, to provide safer pedestrian crossings, Class IV protected bike lanes, and extra lanes to alleviate congestion in the area. You may watch a news clip from KPIX/CBS of this event and more specifics about the project here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykrOKWKhtN4 and the VTA website information page here: https://www.vta.org/projects/i-280wolfe-road-interchange-improvements-project
April 29, 2026. Lehigh/Heidelburg Materials onsite tour of former cement plant, rock quarry, and Permanente Creek rehabilitation.
April 29, 2026. Sheriff contract Ad ho committee meeting.
April 30, 2026. Check in meeting with Staff.
May 1, 2026. Present Mayor’s Update at the Cupertino chamber of Commerce Legislative Action Committee. Provided an update on the City to the LAC which included extensive Q & A. The slide deck is included at the end of this report.
May 4, 2026. Meeting with Canyon Snow Consulting, LLC and Waymo representative.
Discussed the coming Waymo vehicles in the area. At this time Waymo may not pick up minors.
May 5, 2026. Closed Session, Special Meeting, followed by Regular Meeting of the Cupertino City Council.
May 6, 2026. E-Bikes and Youth Safety Community Meeting. The session featured presentations from Bob Mittelstaedt (E-Bike Access) and Gwen Froh (Marin Safe Routes to School), covering current trends, legal considerations, and youth e-bike use in Bay Area schools. It will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the Santa Clara Sheriff's
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2 Department and Santa Clara County Public Health Department. Pedal-assist and throttle were discussed. Class 1, any age, pedal assist, 750 W with a 20 mph can be driven by any age. Class 3 needs to be over 16 and top speed is 28 mph. Class 2 if has a throttle, max speed 20 mph. If more than 20 mph that is a motorcycle. E-bike is a bicycle, E-motos are treated as motor vehicles. 78% of electric bikes in Santa Clara County are actually e-motos, which are illegal. 80% of local kids are still riding regular pedal bicycles. Insist the police enforce the laws.
Parents have been charged with child abuse for e-moto crashes. All schools should consider banning all throttle devices. Encouraged the DAs to investigate the e-bike industry. Looking to host a multi-agency forum. Sheriffs will start handing out tickets. Helmets designed for bicycles are not tested at the speeds e-bikes go at. Must have lights on your bike at night. The recording of the meeting is available here: Watch the recording and visit the City resources page here: https://www.cupertino.gov/Your-City/Departments/Public- Works/Transportation-Mobility/E-Bike-and-E-Scooter-Resources
May 7, 2026. Check-in with Staff.
May 8, 2026. Budget prep session with Staff for May 11 meeting.
May 9, 2026. Attended Hong Kong Economic Trade showing of award winning animated film “Another World” at AMC Kabuki theater in Japantown, San Francisco for AAPI Month.
May 11, 2026. Meeting with Staff and lobbyist RE Legislative Action Day.
May 11, 2026. Special meeting and Closed Session of City Council.
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Mayor Kitty Moore’s Update for the
Cupertino Chamber of Commerce
May 1, 2026
Overview
• 4 slides of Accomplishments Overview
• Sheriff Contract Data on Cupertino Revenues
and where our Taxes Go
• Recent and Upcoming Events
• Closing
Items of
Interest
Tina Kapoor Appointed city Manager November 2025
Developed Strategic Plan – Spring 2026
Adopted the Oversized Vehicle (RV) Ordinance
Planning: Entitled over 4,000 housing units
Public Works: Safer Streets:
• Replaced over 2000 LED streetlights, 52 aged street light poles • Refreshed 9 major intersections
• Over 1,200 storm drains cleaned and maintained
Parks and Rec: Staying Active
• 3,482 recreation classes
• 68 Recreational community events
Transportation:
• 2025 had over 103,000 SV Hopper Rides in expanded system • Lawson Bikeway completed
• SCB Class IV Started
Beautification: Trees!
• 119 new street trees, maintained the City’s 23,000 trees Public Safety: Promoting our CERT, Neighborhood Watch, and Disaster Council – Join the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Planning Commission Chair and get CERT Certified!
IT: Refreshed Website with WCAG 2.0 AA compliance (accessiblility features) Returned the Hybrid Meetings for Commissions!
• Economic Development: Our Commitment to
Support Local Businesses
• Launched the Cupertino Business Resource
Hub
• Business License Amnesty Program to bring
businesses into compliance
• HDL assistance
• Transparent Business License directory
• Reformed the Economic Development
Committee
• Launched the Explore Cupertino Hub
• Shop local Initiatives
• Reestablished the Legislative Review
Committee to aid in advocacy
• Created Business Resource Database
• Working with displaced businesses due to
Housing Law developments
SB 1383 food waste outreach to nearly 700 businesses to ensure waste diversion
Permit Center processed 1809 permit applications, 116
development applications, 501 encroachment permits, 6692 inspections performed, between July 1, 2025-December 31, 2025! Finance and IT: Updated the City Budget format, integrated with OpenGov and will be moving to an updated ERP system to fully connect all of the city departments to create data efficiency.
Your To-Do List:
Have a non-emergency concern?
Please use the 311 App.
•Gets your Concern Directly to the
Proper Department the Fastest
•If your concern is not timely
addressed, bring that to the
Council/Manager’s Attention
Sign up for AlertSCC and Genasys
(http://protect.genasys.com/) for
emergency alerts and evacuation
routing today
•Alert SCC provides Emergency
Alerts
•Genasys alerts will direct you
during an evacuation with
messaging specifically for your
neighborhood to streamline
evacuation
Santa Clara County
Budget Review
Drivers
Where do our tax dollars go?
40% Sheriff Contract proposed
increase
Measure A
SCC Purchased
3 bankrupt
hospitals:
4 hospitals
15 clinics -
Lost Fed. funding
11 Year
Budget
Trends Santa
Clara County
19%
14%
16%
45%
6%
21%
9%
11%
55%
5%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Finance and
Government
Public Safety and
Justice
Children, Seniors,
and Families
Santa Clara Valley
Health and
Hospital System
Housing, Land Use,
Environment, and
Transportation
Santa Clara County Spending Trends FY 2015-FY 2026
Percentage of Total Budget FY 2015 Percentage of Total Budget FY 2026 FY 2025-2026
County
Comparisons
County Total Budget
(Billions)
Healthcare Spend
(Billions)
% of Budget Provider Model
Santa Clara $13.7 $7.15 - $7.5 55.0% Owns/Operates 4
Hospitals
Orange $10.8 $2.9 26.9% Contracts most care
Riverside $10.0 $2.8 28.0% One county hospital
San Bernardino $10.5 $2.7 25.7% Mixed model
Sacramento $9.2 $2.3 25.0% Contracts most care
Alameda $5.1 $1.32 25.9% Public hospital
authority
Staffing: Over 52% of all county employees (approx. 12,000+ people) work directly for the Health and Hospital System. In most other counties, health workers typically make up less than 30% of the workforce.
Sheriff Contract Update
• Cupertino, Los Altos Hills, and Saratoga have contracted for decades
• Cupertino current contract $18.6M – proposal is a 40% increase • The 3 cities have the lowest Sheriffs/1,000 resident ratio among peer cities.
• Gonsalves Act (Ca. Gov. Code 51350) governs cost recovery: esp. overhead
• Determining accurate overhead attributable just to the 3 city contracts is a complex issue
• Ad hoc committee continues to work towards a Gonsalves Act compliant contract (see LA County history of Gonsalves Act).
Finance/Manager/Attorney’s Offices.
Cupertino is a donor
city
City Percent of the 1% Property Tax Returned to
the City
Milpitas 16.26%
Mountain View 16.07%
San Jose 13.29%
Sunnyvale 13.28%
Los Altos 11.66%
Campbell 10.51%
Morgan Hill 10.29%
Santa Clara 10.02%
Gilroy 9.70%
Palo Alto 9.42%
Los Gatos 9.42%
Cupertino 6.51%
Monte Sereno 6.35%
Los Altos Hills 6.24%
Saratoga 5.77%
Average 10.32%
Recent and Upcoming Events
Business Outreach
Our staff visited key shopping
centers including Cupertino
Village and Mission Plaza to
share resources and
relocation support.
Voyager Coffee
Engaging directly with tenants at
Stevens Creek Office Center to
ensure local favorites like
Voyager Coffee stay and thrive in
Cupertino.
Growth Advocacy
Ongoing discussions with Panera
Bread and others to facilitate
their relocation and expansion
within our vibrant business
districts.
Supporting our Local Economy
Welcoming Barnes and Noble!
Magnitude
Earthquake –
During a City
Council Meeting
Rapid Response Success
Rapid Response Success
Our Office of Emergency Management (OEM) activated
immediately at 1:45 a.m.assessingconditions at Community Hall.
OEM remained on standby for community safety.
O Zero injuries or major damage reported.
O
O Strong partnerships with regional emergency teams.
4.6 Growing Our Canopy
Growin g Our Canopy
April 4th: Earth and Arbor Day
Celebration
I was thrilled to join our Public Works team to plant a beautiful Cork Oak at Creekside Park.
Cupertino has been recognized as a ''TreeCity USA''for 14 consecutive years. Last year alone, we planted 136 new
trees!
Safe Routes 100th Meeting
On April 8th, we celebrated our 100th Working Group meeting with a vibrant Bike Rodeo at Civic Plaza!
Cyclists practiced essential skills with the help of the Santa Clara County Sheriff 's Office, promoting safe e-bike and e- scooter habits for our youth.
Pedaling Towards a Safer Future
SV Hopper - Innovation on the Move
SV Ho p p e r - I n n o v a t i o n o n t h e M o v e April 9th: Site Inspection
We were honored to host CongressmanRoKhannafor a site
inspection of the SV Hopper transit service.
A $1.2 millionfederalgrantis fueling this innovative local transit service, making it easier than ever for our community to get around sustainably.
Assemblymember and Mayor Town Hall – April 11, 2026
A s s e m b l y m e m b e r a n d M a y o r T o w n H a l l – A p r i l 1 1 , 2 0 2 6
Assemblymember Ahrens
and Mayor Moore at Community Hall
Conducted a Town Hall to discuss legislation put
forward by the Assemblymember, challenges faced by
the City of Cupertino particularly around housing,
retail, and revenue and how they can collaborate on
solutions.
Empowering Youth Innovation
Empowering Youth Innovation
April 10-12:Hack Cupertino
Our 13-hour overnight hackathon brought together teens
ages 13-18 to build coding skills and creative solutions at Quinlan Community Center.
Meanwhile, applications are now OPEN for our Teen
Commission -elevating youth voices in local government! Your Voice, Your Budget
Your Voice, Your Bu dget
Sheriff Contract Telephone Town Hall
On April 14th, hundreds of residents joined our regional town hall. Polling results show our community is satisfied with services but seeks sustainable, data-driven cost solutions.
Budget & Bites April 13
Residents joined us at Community Hall to explore the
OpenGov portal. We turned financial transparency
into a scavenger hunt with pizza and prizes!
Celebrating Nature and Culture
Celebrating Nature and Culture
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From the trails to the stage, Cupertino's spirit is alive and well! Building a Safer Cupertino
Bui lding a Safer Cupertino
April 28: 1-280 Wolfe Road
Interchange
We celebrated the groundbreaking of this major infrastructure project aimed at improving traffic flow and safety for our commuters and businesses. We look forward to much-needed pedestrian crossing improvements, protected Class IV bike lanes, and lane widening.
This vital project, in partnership with VTA, marks a significant milestone in our commitment to modern, safe infrastructure.
Upcoming Events
E-Bikes & Youth Safety Community Meeting
Wednesday, May 6
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Community Hall & Hybrid
• Current Trends
• Legal Considerations
• Youth e-bike use in Bay Area Schools
• Q&A with Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office and the
Santa Clara County Public Health Department
Visit Cupertino.gov/e-bikes
Note:
An e-bike without pedals is a moped – need an M1 or M2 license, >16yrs old E-scooters require a driver’s license
Supporting Healthy Cupertino Seniors – Live Well, Age Well Health Expo Supporting Healthy Cupertino Seniors –
Live Well, Age Well Health Expo
Friday, May 8, 2026
10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Cupertino Senior Center
Please join our annual Live Well Age Well Health Expo. There will be valuable health and wellness resources, informative presentations throughout the week, and interactive activity demonstrations to support a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle for our 50+ community.
Mayor’s Initiative – Get Moving Moore!
National River Cleanup – Wilson Park
Rare Opportunity to hike
Within Regnart Creek and
Calabazas Creek while
Cleaning up stray waste!
With all of these wonderful
things going on it should
come as no surprise that…
We Tied for #1 in California !
U.S. News & World Report recently named Cupertino as a top placeto live in California. Our score tied with the top two cities , reflecting our high quality of life, strong job market, and excellent schools.
This recognition belongs to all of us -ou r residents, businesses, and staff who make this city special every day!
Congratulations Cupertino!
Thank You!
Q & A
RULES OF
THE ROAD
E-SCOOTERS & E-BIKES
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
MOTORIZED E-SCOOTER
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE (CVC)
407.5(a) DEFINITION
Two wheels with a motor, handlebars, and a
floorboard for standing on when riding
May have a driver seat that does not interfere
with the ability to stand and ride
RIDER REQUIREMENTS
LICENSE
HELMET
WHERE
OTHER INFO
DRIVER’S LICENSE OR
INSTRUCTION PERMIT REQUIRED
BICYCLE HELMET IF UNDER 18
CVC 21212
May ride wherever traditional
bicycles may ride - NO RIDING ON
SIDEWALK CVC 21200
NOT TO EXCEED 15 MPH
CVC 22411
POSSIBLE PENALTIES
12500(a) VC Citation - Driving without a
license and tow with a 30-day impound
Helmet Citation
Right of way violation
MOTORIZED BICYCLE OR MOPED
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE (CVC)
406(a) DEFINITION
Two or three wheels
Fully operative pedals or no pedals if it has
an electric motor
Maximum speed of 30 mph
RIDER REQUIREMENTS
LICENSE
HELMET
WHERE
OTHER INFO
DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH AN M1
OR M2 ENDORSEMENT
DOT COMPLIANT HELMET
REQUIRED FOR ALL
POSSIBLE PENALTIES
12500(a) VC Citation - Driving without a
license and tow with a 30-day impound
Right of way violation
Safety First!
May ride wherever traditional
bicycles may ride - NO RIDING ON
SIDEWALK CVC 21200
Must be registered and insured
MUST BE 16 YEARS OR OLDER TO RIDE
OFF-HIGHWAY MOTORCYCLE
(DIRTBIKE)
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE (CVC)
436/436.1 DEFINITION
A motorcycle for use exclusively off the
highway
Electric and/or gas powered
RIDER REQUIREMENTS
LICENSE
HELMET
WHERE
OTHER INFO
None. THIS TYPE OF MOTORCYCLE
IS NOT STREET LEGAL
DOT compliant helmet required
Can only ride at off-highway vehicle
parks or on private property MAY
NOT RIDE ON ANY PUBLIC ROAD,
SIDEWALK, OR PARK
Must be registered with the DMV
and have vehicle insurance
POSSIBLE PENALTIES
12500(a) VC Citation - Driving without a
license and tow with a 30-day impound
CLASS 1 & CLASS 2 E-BIKES
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE (CVC)
312.5(a)(1) / 312.5(a)(2) DEFINITION
A pedal or throttle-assisted electric bicycle
equipped with a motor that assists only up to
a speed of 20 mph
RIDER REQUIREMENTS
LICENSE
HELMET
WHERE
OTHER INFO
None
BICYCLE HELMET IF UNDER 18
CVC 21212
May ride wherever traditional
bicycles may ride
CVC 21200
No minimum age requirement to
ride
POSSIBLE PENALTIES
Helmet Citation, if applicable
Right of Way Citation, if ridden improperly
CLASS 3 E-BIKE
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE (CVC)
312.5(a)(3) DEFINITION
A low-speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle equipped
with a speedometer and a motor that provides
assistance only when the rider is pedaling and
ceases to assist when a speed of 28 mph is reached
RIDER REQUIREMENTS
LICENSE
HELMET
WHERE
OTHER INFO
None
May ride wherever traditional
bicycles may ride
CVC 21200
MUST BE 16 YEARS OR
OLDER TO RIDE
POSSIBLE PENALTIES
Helmet Citation, if applicable
Right of Way Citation, if ridden improperly
* CVC 22651.08 - Authority to tow as long as 12500(a) and not 312.5(a)(1) or 312.5(a)(2)
BICYCLE HELMET REQUIRED
CVC 21213