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October 13, 2022

In This Issue

COVID-19 News and Updates

COVID-19 Testing Available in Cupertino

COVID-19 testing will be available at Creekside Park, 10455 Miller Avenue, on Monday, October 17.

Appointments are available to everyone and can be made from 9:30 a.m. through 3:45 p.m. Access the appointment site at sccfreetest.org or directly at https://scl.fulgentgenetics.com/appointment.

The County of Santa Clara's health officials continue to remind residents and visitors to be mindful that the COVID-19 virus is still spreading, and that risk to health from the pandemic continues.

View more information on COVID-19, vaccines, and data on the County website at covid19.sccgov.org.

General City News and Updates

Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail Survey Open

The City of Cupertino is designing an all-new park and trail in East Cupertino. This park and trail will provide much needed open space and enhance the existing Saratoga Creek Trail. Currently, the City is in the design phase with three concepts for the site and we would like to hear from you.

Visit engagecupertino.org/lawrencemitty to take the survey and to discover additional information on the project.

Heavy Leaf Drop Season is Here

As the fall leaf season and potential storms approach, additional efforts keep the streets clean and the gutters flowing.

What can you do to help keep Cupertino streets clean?

1. Park off the street for your sweeping day. During heavy leaf fall, additional sweeping may occur on your street. Don’t know your sweeping day? Visit cupertino.org/cleanstreets.
2. Clean your rain gutters and attach flexible pipe extensions to drain water into landscaping.
3. Deposit leaves on private property into your brown or green cart – DO NOT rake, blow, or pile leaves into the street. If you live in a heavy leaf fall area, you can request a free additional cart by calling Recology at (408) 725-4020. Leaves can accumulate in containers for one month if they are not stored within view of the public right of way. 
4. Better yet, compost leaves in your backyard to reduce waste, protect water quality, and enrich the soil. Sign up for a free course at ucanr.edu/compost. After course attendance, you can receive a free compost bin.

Creekside Park Tot Lot Opening Soon

The City of Cupertino is currently upgrading playground equipment as part of the Parks Master Plan.

Public feedback indicated a desire for themed playgrounds that reflect Cupertino's environment, interests, and community characteristics. Creekside Park Tot Lot was the first playground to be replaced, and it has a creek theme. Construction of the playground commenced during the summer and is now complete.

The City anticipates opening the playground to the public the week of October 17 after tree-trimming services are completed in the vicinity of the park.

To learn more about the project, visit this City webpage.

Economic Development Committee Recruitment

Do you want to help enhance the business environment in Cupertino? Apply to join the Economic Development Committee by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 10.

This committee will work to market the City in a positive light to attract and retain businesses, foster public and private partnerships through new and existing business and community relationships, collaborate with local businesses to identify and eliminate any barriers to retention or growth, and advise the Cupertino City Council on economic development goals that maintain the quality of life in Cupertino.

Applications can be submitted via the Online Commission Application at cupertino.org/vacancies. For more details, see the website or call the City Clerk's Office at (408) 777-3223.

Cupertino Youth Activity Board Recruitment Open

Recruitment for the Cupertino Youth Activity Board (YAB) is now open! Current 8th through 11th graders are invited to apply to become part of the City's youth volunteer leadership group responsible for planning youth and teens events.

YAB members collaborate with the Cupertino Parks and Recreation Department to make their visions a reality and cultivate leadership, time management, teamwork, and active communication skills.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, with interviews tentatively scheduled for November 7 and 8, if needed. To apply, and for additional information on the Cupertino Youth Activity Board, visit bit.ly/youthactivityboard.

Notable City Events

Cupertino Fall Bike Fest 2022 Recap

On Saturday, September 24, the City of Cupertino Safe Routes to School and Bicycle Pedestrian Commission (BPC) hosted the City’s ninth annual Fall Bike Fest. This yearly event is an opportunity to encourage the community to bike and to provide education on how to do it safely through a fun, family-friendly venue. This year, the festival moved from the City Hall parking lot to Cupertino Civic Center Plaza and Torre Avenue, which was closed to cars for the event.

The City offered the community a whole suite of bike-related activities at the event. New additions this year included:

1. an infrastructure ride, where Transportation Manager David Stillman gave participants a tour of past, present, and future bike-friendly infrastructure projects throughout Cupertino;
2. a scavenger hunt and raffle for participants of the family bike ride led by the BPC;
3. contests, such as oldest rider and biggest group;
4. cargo bikes to test out; and
5. a station where people could learn to pump up their bike’s tires.

Activities from prior years were also part of this year’s Bike Fest, including helmet fitting, bike safety checks, an educational bike rodeo and obstacle course for kids, blender bike smoothies, bike decorating, art and poetry flag decorating, and more activities offered by the many organizations who hosted booths.

Around 350 community members filled out a waiver to participate in the bike rodeo or one of the bike rides. There were 22 booths, some hosted by the City, some hosted by partner organizations, and some co-hosted by the City and partners.

View pictures from this year's Bike Fest at cupertino.org/bikefest.

Cupertino Volunteer Fair 2022 Recap

On Saturday, October 1, the City held the Cupertino Volunteer Fair at the Cupertino Civic Center. More than 45 vendors partnered with the City to connect with community members seeking volunteer opportunities, service hours, internships, and other ways to give back to their community.

In addition, volunteer music groups HarmoniKatz and Jazzberry Jam lent their musical and dancing talents to perform for event participants.

The City would like to thank City Council, commissions, event partners, and performers for coming out and spreading the spirit of volunteerism throughout the Cupertino community.

Pizza and Politics on Friday, October 21

Cupertino's award-winning youth political forum, Pizza and Politics, returns to an in-person event on October 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Cupertino Community Hall. This youth political forum, coordinated by the Cupertino Youth Advisory Board, Campbell Youth Commission, and Saratoga Youth Commission encourages youth civic engagement, makes politics more accessible, and allows teens to interact with elected leaders and candidates. 

Free pizza for all attendees! To register, visit pizzaandpolitics2022.eventbrite.com.

Public Safety Forum on Wednesday, October 26

What's happening in your neighborhood? Connect with your local and regional public safety officials at the annual Cupertino Public Safety Forum on Wednesday, October 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue.

Discover what you need to know about crime in Cupertino, disaster preparedness, volunteer opportunities, and your role in contributing to public safety.

For more information, visit cupertino.org/publicsafetyforum2022.

Hidden Treasures on Thursday, October 27

On Thursday, October 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Cupertino Senior Center will welcome community members to the Senior Center for Hidden Treasures for the first time since 2019.

Search through hundreds of items and find antiques, artwork, handknits, toys, glassware, houseware, jewelry, and much more.

For more information, visit cupertino.org/hiddentreasures.

Monster Mash on Friday, October 28

The City of Cupertino is excited to announce that the Monster Mash Halloween Bash will be on Friday, October 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center. Kids ages 12 and under are invited to come dressed in their favorite costume and spend the evening dancing, playing games, trick-or-treating, and making spooky crafts. There will also be a costume parade that kicks off at 8 p.m.

Don't miss this Spooktacular event by registering today at bit.ly/3Ok1v8s.

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

How do your tax dollars help fund projects and services in Cupertino? Check out the Budget at a Glance and learn the details of the City's budget including revenues, expenditures, and other programs, all in the October Scene.

Download and read at cupertino.org/scene.

Upcoming Agenda Items and Law Enforcement

View attachments here, which include the City Council agenda forecast through November 1 and the Sheriff’s weekly reports for September 19 – October 9.

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