1 CITY COUNCILMEMBER REPORT
Meeting: October 6, 2026
Reporting Councilmember: Councilmember Sheila Mohan
Report Dates: 9/8/26 to 9/28/26
Item Date, Title, and Description:
9/9/26S Spoke to students from Cupertino High School about sustainability efforts in the City, heard their presentations and referred their ideas and projects to City Staff for possible feedback.
9/10/26 Along with Mayor Moore and City officials, I attended the ribbon cutting of the new Recology Transfer Station in San Jose. Presentations highlighting the facility, its services and community impact were informative, entertaining and well received by the attendees – and drove home the fact that Recology and recycling programs are an integral part of our daily lives.
9/11/26 Attended a farewell dinner in honor of the Indian Deputy Consul General, in San Francisco, Rakesh Adlakha. I presented a commendation to him on behalf of the City, and made a few remarks about the efforts the Consul General’s office has undertaken to reach out to the Indo-American community in the Bay Area.
9/12/26 Along with Mayor Moore and several elected officials from other Bay Area cities, County of Santa Clara, and school and college districts, I attended the Silicon Valley Fall Festival organized by the Rotary Club of Cupertino. The City had over 10 booths promoting safety and wellness programs. The day was filled with entertainment including music and dance performances from community non-profit groups. The vast number of vendor booths confirmed the importance and the value that the Rotary has established in our community.
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2 9/19/26 Attended the Cupertino Night Market 2026 hosted by De Anza College. As in prior years, the evening featured music, and DJs, and vendor booths promoting food and local art.
9/27/26 Participated in the Heritage India Fair organized by the CupertinoBhubaneswar Sister City Initiative. This is the 4th year that this event has been held at Memorial Park. The highlight of the event was the entertainment, including superb music and dance performances by artists representing the northeastern part of India. The newly appointed India’s Consul General to India, Mr Sivan, attended his first event in Cupertino, and graciously made remarks about the Orissa community’s presence here. Vice Mayor Chao and Councilmember Fruen attended as well – and we all made brief remarks about the importance of the event.