Severe Winter Weather Ahead
The National Weather Service has forecasted severe winter weather for the entire Bay Area from Thursday, March 9 through Sunday, March 12. An atmospheric river event will include periods of heavy rain and wind. A flood watch is in effect from March 9 at 1 p.m. until March 12 at 10 a.m. Additionally, a high wind advisory is in effect from March 9 at 1 p.m. until March 10 at 4 p.m.
The City of Cupertino continues its proactive response to storm mitigation. The City is providing filled sandbags for residents to pick up from the Service Center, located at 10555 Mary Avenue. Other sandbag locations can be found here: cupertino.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=16954. The City's Public Works Department staff will continue assessing the storm drainage system and clear any areas of concern.
Report downed trees or debris blocking roadways and storms drains using the City's ServiceFinder app, submitting requests on cupertino.org/311, or calling 311. For urgent requests after hours, contact Santa Clara County Communications at (408) 299-2507.
Protect yourself and your community by taking the necessary precautions:
- Have a plan for keeping yourself and your family safe during a power outage
- Register to receive emergency alerts through alertscc.org
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Do not drive through flooded roadways
- If you smell natural gas or see downed power lines, call 911
- Get out of wet clothes as soon as possible to avoid hypothermia
- Check on your family, friends and neighbors
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Call 911 for any life-safety concerns
- The latest weather forecasts and updates can be found at Cupertino Forecast
Find updates and detailed information here.
Supplemental Draft EIR for Permanente Creek Restoration Plan Available
The County of Santa Clara Planning Office has posted the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Report (SDEIR) for the Permanente Creek Restoration Plan on the County's website and can be found here. The public comment period for the SDEIR began on Friday, March 3 and closes on Monday, April 17.
To provide comments on the Permanente Creek SDEIR, email Robert Salisbury, Senior Planner at the County, at robert.salisbury@pln.sccgov.org.
This project and the Environmental Impact Report are related to the restoration of Permanente Creek and do not impact or affect Lehigh's cement plant or quarry operations.
Last Chance to Submit CREST Nominations
Do you know someone who should be recognized for their efforts in volunteering, sustainability, or public safety?
For more than 30 years, the City of Cupertino has recognized its outstanding community members with an awards program. Hundreds of residents and community organizations have been honored with the award, now known as the CREST (Cupertino Recognizes Extra Steps Taken) Awards.
For the past four years, the City has presented awards in six categories to best reflect the Cupertino community. The categories are:
- Lifetime Achievement Award (Volunteer) – Recognizes a member of the community who has volunteered in the City of Cupertino for 10+ years.
- Volunteer of the Year – Recognizes individuals who have made a difference to the Cupertino community through volunteer service.
- Organization of the Year – Recognizes organizations that have made a difference to the Cupertino community through volunteer service.
- Rising Star Award (Volunteer) – Recognizes an individual who has volunteered in Cupertino for three or less years but shows a continued commitment to the future of the Cupertino community.
- Public Safety Champion of the Year – Recognizes an individual or group that has made an outstanding contribution to the safety of Cupertino.
- Sustainability Champion of the Year – Recognizes a person or group committed to maintaining a sustainable and healthy place to live, work, and play in Cupertino.
Award criteria and nomination requirements are on the application form, which can be found at cupertino.org/crest. The nomination form is now 100% online to make it easier and more convenient for the public to nominate their candidate. Please be as detailed as possible. Nominations are due by Sunday, March 12.
Lawson Bikeway Feasibility Study Community Meeting on March 16
The City of Cupertino is conducting a feasibility study to develop alternatives for a bikeway to Lawson Middle School and is looking for feedback from the community. The goal of the study is to develop a design that will provide students safe access to the bike cages on campus while taking a variety of needs into consideration from students, parents, school and district staff, neighbors, and the community. Designs they are considering include a multi-use path, two-way separated bikeway, and bike boulevard.
See what each of the bikeway options include, and voice your opinion by attending the second of three community meetings:
Lawson Bikeway Feasibility Study Community Meeting #2
Thursday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m.
This meeting will be held virtually. To attend the meeting, register in advance here: Webinar Registration.
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The study team will use feedback from this meeting to develop one preferred alternative which they will present at a future community meeting. Visit the project webpage for more information at cupertino.org/lawsonbikewaystudy.
Regnart Creek Trail Ribbon Cutting on March 18
The City of Cupertino will be hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the opening of the Regnart Creek Trail on Saturday, March 18 at 10 a.m. The ceremony will take place at Wilson Park near the new pedestrian bridge. Join the City in celebrating this new amenity in the City’s recreation portfolio that connects a variety of popular destinations in Cupertino.
Please note: the date and location of the event has been changed since previous communication went out online and in the March Scene.
The Regnart Creek Trail is one of the trail segments that make up “The Loop,” providing cyclists and pedestrians a safe, off-street path that connects Cupertino Civic Center—including City Hall, Community Hall, Cupertino Library, and Library Field—with Wilson Park’s sports fields, ceramic studio, future community garden and basketball court, as well as Creekside Park’s sports fields and play areas. Schools near the trail include Cupertino High School and Eaton Elementary School. Regnart Creek Trail will help alleviate the need for parking at these frequently visited locations.
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