DRAFT MINUTES
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
Monday, May 11, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING
At 6:01 p.m., Mayor Moore called the Special City Council Meeting to order in the Cupertino Community Hall Council Chamber, 10350 Torre Avenue and via teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Kitty Moore, Vice Mayor Liang Chao (6:07 p.m.), and Councilmembers J.R.
Fruen, Sheila Mohan, and R “Ray” Wang.
STUDY SESSION
1. Subject: Initial Study Session on Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Proposed Budget Recommended Action: Conduct the Initial Study Session on Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Proposed Budget
Written communications for this item included emails to Council and staff presentation.
Acting Director of Administrative Services Jonathan Orozco and Acting Budget Manager Toni Oasay-Anderson gave a presentation.
Councilmembers asked questions and made comments.
Mayor Moore opened the public comment period and the following members of the public spoke:
Aref Shaikh, Daniel, Vicy, Joel and Connie (representing group) Housing Commissioner Connie Cunningham (representing self)
Mayor Moore closed the public comment period.
Councilmembers requested the following informational memoranda:
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Outlining financial projections for the Utility Users Tax (UUT) renewal under current terms (Fruen).
Regarding internship positions and programs throughout City departments. (Chao).
(1) explaining the need for additional funding for traffic signal synchronization; and (2) detailing the City’s vehicle replacement policy and a comparison timeline against other municipalities (Moore).
Councilmember provided the following comments on Attachment A Proposed Budget Book:
Moore:
Add the 12% for the transient occupancy tax amount on page 71. Remove development information previously requested by Audit Committee Budget Format Subcommittee on pages 73-78.
Supplement the data on pages 83 or 84 with visual graphics or charts. Add a summary of the City's ongoing funding and support, including Historical Society fee waivers, Chamber of Commerce funding, and itemized Sister City expenses.
Opposed Fremont Union High School District from participating in the Community Funding Grant program.
Confirm Rotary Club receiving only one of festival fee waivers, or paid sheriff’s services at festivals, or grant funding.
Chao:
Include the staff level organization chart from the “Budget at a Glance.” Mohan:
Opposed further cuts to the proposed $32,000 community funds. Requested one-time use of the City's fund balance for a multi-year restroom renovation for City parks.
Wang:
Add a per-capita general fund revenue chart to pages 83–84. Recommended prioritizing West Side fire safety funding for evacuation routes and traffic improvements in high-risk areas. (Wang and Fruen supported working on a plan).
Moore moved and Wang seconded to form a Council Subcommittee comprised of Mayor Moore and Vice Mayor Chao to re-review the grant policy and the festival fee waiver policy for FY 2027-2028. The motion passed with the following vote: Ayes: Moore, Chao, Mohan and Wang. Noes: Fruen. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
ADJOURNMENT
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At 7:52 p.m., Mayor Kitty Moore adjourned the Special City Council Meeting.
Minutes prepared by:
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Lauren Sapudar, City Clerk