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June 23, 2022

In This Issue

COVID-19 News and Updates

Vaccines Available for Young Children

COVID-19 vaccines for children ages six months to four years are now authorized and recommended by the federal government. The best place to get a young child vaccinated is with their regular healthcare provider. A child’s regular healthcare provider can bring them up to date on all important immunizations and screenings. Talk to your child's doctor today to ask for the COVID-19 vaccine.

The County of Santa Clara will also offer many appointments at vaccination sites and clinic locations, continuing a focus on equity and access for families most affected by COVID. 

COVID vaccines continue to be free, and children do not need to be enrolled in health coverage or have a regular health provider to receive the vaccine. However, families whose children lack health coverage can always receive assistance enrolling in health coverage programs from the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Patient Access Department by calling (866) 967-4677 or visiting 770 South Bascom Avenue in San Jose any time between Monday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

General City News and Updates

Housing Element Update

The City of Cupertino continues preparing the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, which covers the planning period of 2023 to 2031. The Housing Element is part of Cupertino's General Plan and identifies policies and programs intended to meet the housing needs of the City's current and future residents at all income levels.

A Special Joint Planning Commission-Housing Commission Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 28 at 6:45 p.m. and will focus on the selection of future housing sites that will be included in the housing inventory. Details on this meeting will be sent through enotifications and will be available at engagecupertino.org/housingelement.

City staff efforts to engage and inform the community about the Housing Element will continue through the summer months, and will include staff attending the local farmers market and holding two community meetings similar in format to the community meeting held at Community Hall on May 23.

Comments and input from the community are vital to achieve a successful Housing Element Update, and participation in the community engagement process is strongly encouraged. To find details about the Housing Element Update and to stay informed, sign up for future notifications online at engagecupertino.org/housingelement.

Construction to Begin at Memorial Park

Beginning Thursday, June 23, the Memorial Park ponds will be under construction to be replaced with turf and landscaping. The construction is scheduled to be completed in October.

The City drained the ponds at Memorial Park in 2013 to respond to drought restrictions. The project to remove the ponds was approved and funded by City Council in Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

For details on the project and for more information, visit cupertino.org/memorialponds.

CARES Field Day on Saturday, June 25

The Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Services (CARES), a group of FCC-licensed amateur radio volunteers who support the City of Cupertino, will be participating in this year's Amateur Radio Relay League-sponsored Field Day on Saturday, June 25 starting at 11 a.m. at Memorial Park near the Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N Stelling Road.

CARES will demonstrate emergency communications capabilities locally and across the country. Field Day is a national annual event where amateur radio operators (hams) make as many contacts as possible within a 24-hour period.

If you are interested in amateur radio, stop by and visit. Field Day is open to the public. For further details about Field Day, visit arrl.org/field-day.

For further information about CARES, visit cupertinoares.org.

Notable City Events

Cupertino Summer Camps in Full Swing

Celebrate Independence Day with the City

The City of Cupertino is excited to bring back a full day of activities this Independence Day. Spend the day enjoying a pancake breakfast at the Quinlan Community Center, flag raising, children’s activities, parade, and concert at Memorial Park. The community can also go swimming at Blackberry Farm and watch a colorful fireworks show in the sky above Cupertino in the evening.

To see the complete schedule of activities, fireworks viewing areas, and road closure information, visit cupertino.org/4thofjuly.

Shakespeare in the Park

Celebrating 40 years of performing at the Memorial Park Amphitheatre, Shakespeare in the Park presents the romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing.

Join the City at 6 p.m. each weekend, from July 23 to August 7, at the Memorial Park Amphitheatre. Bring the entire family and enjoy free professional theatre.

For a complete list of dates, visit bit.ly/3xyVrCN.

City Communications Regarding COVID-19

Cupertino City Hall reopened to the public on Monday, April 11. City services offered in-person include Building, Business License, Finance, Planning, Public Works, and other services. Many virtual tools and online assistance remain available at cupertino.org/online-services.

For more information about the City's reopening, visit cupertino.org/reopening.

The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department no longer requires indoor masking; however, the Santa Clara County Public Health Department and the California Department of Public Health strongly recommend that the public continue to wear masks in all indoor public spaces.

City Hall Contact Information

*Please note some lines may be unattended from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Any non-urgent service requests for trees, roadways, sidewalks, trash, or parks can be submitted at cupertino.org/311. For urgent requests after hours, contact Santa Clara County Communications at (408) 299-2507.

The Scene

This June, the Cupertino Scene is celebrating and standing in solidarity with the LGBTQ community for Pride Month. Learn about what the City has done to support the LGBTQ community, and check out local resources from the County of Santa Clara Office of LGBTQ Affairs.

Download and read at cupertino.org/scene.

Upcoming Agenda Items and Law Enforcement

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

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