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September 23, 2021

In This Issue

COVID-19 News and Updates

COVID-19 Test Site Returns to Cupertino

Due to the rise in case rate and variant activity, COVID-19 testing will be available at the Cupertino Senior Center (21251 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino, CA 95014) on Monday, October 4 and Monday, October 18. Appointments are available to everyone and can be made from 9:30 a.m. through 3:45 p.m. You do not need to be a senior or a member of the Senior Center.

Access the appointment site at sccfreetest.org or directly at https://scl.fulgentgenetics.com/appointment.

As coronavirus cases increased, the County of Santa Clara had requested to return to the City of Cupertino and hosted a COVID-19 test clinic on September 17. Approximately 514 tests were administered that day. Cupertino Citizen Corps and Block Leader volunteers staffed the non-clinical roles at the test site in support of Valley Medical Center staff.

REMINDER:

The best way to protect yourself, your family, and others you care about:

1. Wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer
2. Wear a face covering when indoors at public spaces
3. Get vaccinated

Appointments Available for City of Cupertino
In-Person Services

The City of Cupertino is reserving appointments for in-person services for Building permits, Planning permits, Public Works permits, Business Licenses, and City Clerk's notary services.

General City News and Updates

Pavement Maintenance Project

The City of Cupertino's Annual Pavement Maintenance Project is underway to provide the community with newly paved roads for a safer, smoother ride. The project is separated into two phases.

Phase 1 began earlier this month and is anticipated to be completed in October. Work includes new asphalt overlay on 17 streets during this phase.

Once phase 1 is complete, phase 2 will include a variety of preventative maintenance treatments on multiple street segments throughout the City including:

• fog seal (coating to protect against oxidation)
• slurry seal (a thin asphalt overlay to fill small cracks)
• crack sealing (placing adhesive sealant into cracks on pavement surface)

Before

As part of the Annual Pavement Maintenance Project, Somerset Park also received several enhancements. Some of those enhancements include asphalt surfaces on the park pathway, the basketball court, and the parking lot.

After

The second phase of the work at Somerset Park will occur in October. At that time, the park pathway will receive a protective slurry seal and the basketball court will be painted with lines and markings.

Phase 2 is anticipated to begin next month. Learn more about the project here.

Cupertino Citizen Corps Launches ARK Open Houses

As part of National Preparedness Month, the City of Cupertino Citizen Corps has launched a new effort to engage and recruit members of the community.

Each week, Citizen Corps will open an ARK, a neighborhood-level resource and coordination point that the Cupertino Citizen Corps uses to initiate community response in a disaster. Each ARK will open for two hours with specific outreach to the Citizen Corps, Block Leaders, and Neighborhood Watch from each reporting zone to promote a community of reporting zone responders.

Citizen Corps volunteers will provide a tour and open house for the communities surrounding each of the ARKs, which contain supplies for emergency response. Block Leaders, Neighborhood Watch, and members of the community are invited to tour the ARK and learn about the resources and tools available during a disaster.

Approximately 46 members of Citizen Corps attended the first ARK open houses at Monta Vista Fire Station and Regnart Elementary School.

The Cupertino Citizen Corps will continue providing ARK open houses as follows:

City of Cupertino Announces CREST Award Winners

Each year, the City of Cupertino presents its CREST Awards, “Cupertino Recognizes Extra Steps Taken,” to honor the outstanding contributions of Cupertino community members. The City of Cupertino is proud to announce this year’s winners of the 2021 CREST Awards:

The award winners will be honored at a special outdoor CREST Awards Ceremony on Thursday, October 14 at the Cupertino Civic Center (10300 Torre Avenue) at 5:30 p.m.

For more information regarding the CREST Awards, visit cupertino.org/crest.

Notable City Events

Upcoming 8th Annual Bike Fest

The City of Cupertino will host its 8th annual Fall Bike Fest on Saturday, September 25 in the City Hall parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This year's Fall Bike Fest highlights include:

• Bike rodeo: a mini city obstacle course where kids can learn the rules of the road and practice bicycle handling skills
• Family bike ride at 10:30 a.m.
• Helmet fitting station
• Bike safety and reliability checks
• “Ask a Mechanic” station
• Bike activities including bike art, bike haikus, blender bike smoothies, and bike-carrying capacity contest
• Cargo bike demos to demonstrate the power of hauling by bike
• Biking book and video display
• Hydration station and food truck

In addition, Mayor Darcy Paul will announce Summer Bike Challenge winners at 10 a.m.!  More details on the Fall Bike Fest can be found at cupertino.org/bikefest.

Bobateeno Youth Event Returns

Bobateeno is back! The popular youth and teen event is hosted by the Cupertino Youth Activity Board and Parks and Recreation Department.

Bobateeno connects students with community partners and local mental health resources, while offering fun, safe activities in addition to complimentary boba milk tea. The event is open for students in the 8th through 12-grade with a valid 2021-2022 school ID or transcript.

Bobateeno will be held on Saturday, October 9 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Cupertino Civic Center. For event details and to register, visit bit.ly/2Z0CPxQ.

Silicon Valley Day 'n Night Fun Fest

The 2021 Silicon Valley Day 'n Night Fun Fest returned to Memorial Park on Saturday, September 11 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event, hosted by the Rotary Club of Cupertino and sponsored by the City of Cupertino, offered a kid's zone, cultural booths, food trucks, live music, beer tasting, and more. This community, family, cultural, and educational event brought together Cupertino's diverse community for a day of celebration and enjoyment.

Employees from several City departments set up booths at the event to connect with residents, answer questions, and offer giveaway items. Each City booth had about 250 individuals stop by and talk to City employees, ask questions, and take home goodies.

City Manager's Office

The City's Office of Communications booth offered free Cupertino-branded items such as USB flash drives, pens, pencils, and mouse pads with useful phone numbers and email addresses. Residents asked questions about upcoming City events in addition to discussions with employees about the Scene, the City's monthly newsletter magazine, Budget at a Glance, and other City communication and outreach.

The Office of Emergency Management hosted a booth at which the Cupertino Citizen Corps, Block Leaders, and Neighborhood Watch offered outreach in the festival's Health and Safety section. They also provided first-aid support throughout the festival.

Community Development Department

The Community Development Department's (CDD) Planning Division and Code Enforcement Division employees spoke with residents about what services the department provides, how permitting processes work, and information about the City's Code Enforcement Division. The CDD booth gave away children's activity packets with crayons and candy, and also received feedback from residents on various City services.

Green Team

The City of Cupertino's Green Team, the Sustainability and Environmental Programs divisions, talked to nearly 250 people during the festival. As a result, the Green Team received 51 new survey responses for Climate Action Plan 2.0 and 46 new responses for Single-Use Plastics ordinance development. The engagecupertino.org website also received 192 page views, informing people about the City's ongoing projects.

Public Works Department

The Public Works Department booth focused on promoting Cupertino 311, an online resource for reporting incidents and submitting requests to the City. Public Works employees spoke with countless residents who had already downloaded Cupertino 311. City employees further explained Cupertino 311 to residents, answering questions and encouraging them to report incidents as they see them. As a result, nearly 60 residents downloaded the app, and about 150 cherry tomato starter kits were given out as well.

BMR Workshop Information Available Online

The City of Cupertino and Rise Housing hosted the annual Below Market Rate (BMR) Program Information Workshop on September 13. A total of 71 households attended the workshop to learn more about the BMR opportunities in Cupertino.

For those who were not able to join, the presentation provided an overview of the City's BMR Ownership and Rental programs, how to join the 2022 waitlist, requirements of the program, and more about the eligibility process. View the presentation slides here.

The 2022 waitlist and application period will be open October 1 through October 31. Residents can apply online at risehousing.com. For more information, contact Rise Housing at cupertino@risehousing.com or at (415) 301-5448.

Neighborhood Outreach Event Held on Public Safety

At the request of residents, members of the Cupertino Block Leaders, Neighborhood Watch, and Citizen Corps coordinated two outreach events for the Rancho Rinconada neighborhood on Sunday, September 12 and Sunday, September 18. The City of Cupertino Office of Emergency Management and Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office facilitated a discussion on public safety at these events held at the Rancho Rinconada Recreation and Park District facility.

Approximately 50 residents attended the events over the two dates. Captain Rich Urena and his deputies addressed the Homeowners' Association and extended Rancho Rinconada neighborhood by answering questions about recent suspicious activity and easing residents' hesitancy to reporting such activities. The questions and recommendations from Captain Urena will be shared through the Block Leaders, Neighborhood Watch, and Citizen Corps' communication networks.

Block Leaders and Neighborhood Watch volunteers are reminded that these events can be scheduled throughout the year in any Cupertino neighborhood. Volunteers can request an event by emailing oem@cupertino.org. Speaker requests may include City departments and public safety agencies, such as the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, Santa Clara County Fire Department, and City of Cupertino Office of Emergency Management.

The City extends a special thanks to Captain Urena and the deputies for their very approachable manner that helped residents feel comfortable sharing their concerns and engaging in conversations about their community's safety.

City Communications Regarding COVID-19

Last year, the City of Cupertino closed its facilities to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of the City's programs, services, and events are coming back in-person in the coming months with many online services continuing. For information on the City's reopening plans and to reserve an in-person appointment, visit cupertino.org/reopening.

The City continues to provide essential services online at cupertino.org and by phone at (408) 777-3200. These essential services include responding to 311 requests and maintaining the City’s infrastructure, among others. Find more details here. For detailed and up-to-date information regarding COVID-19, visit U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Santa Clara County Public Health Department.

NOTE: Due to Santa Clara County recommendation, anyone entering a City facility (whether vaccinated or unvaccinated) must wear a face covering.

City Hall Contact Information

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Upcoming Agenda Items and Law Enforcement

View attachments here, which include the City Council agenda forecast through October 19 and the Sheriff’s weekly reports for September 6 – September 19.

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