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April 27, 2023

In This Issue

General News and Updates

Budget Town Hall and Survey Open to Community

The City of Cupertino is experiencing financial challenges and anticipating changes in the City’s short- and long-term financial outlook, which may lead to reductions in some services. The City is taking early action to prepare budget-balancing strategies for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and beyond. The City would like to hear from you on the priorities of residents, business owners, and community members.

The City of Cupertino is holding a Budget Town Hall meeting to inform the community about the City’s financial outlook and discuss potential budget-balancing strategies. Join City staff on Thursday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. to learn about the City’s financial standing and to give input.

Register here: cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j72cT53fSdK39GPWnar_tg.

Community members can also provide input through the Community Budget Survey. Tell the City where you would prefer to see services reduced or not, and revenue strategies you would like to see the City pursue. The survey is open through Wednesday, May 31 and preliminary responses submitted through May 16 will be shared during the City Council Special Meeting on May 17.

Take the survey here: communityfeedback.opengov.com/portals/cupertino/issue_12804.

Find more information at cupertino.org/budgetforecast.

Arts and Culture Commission Alternate Appointed

Arts and Culture Commissioner Esha Rao resigned from the Arts and Culture Commission on April 10. The City Council appointed Rani Agrawal as the Commission’s Alternate in January and she will fill the vacancy as per City Council resolution. Agrawal received the Oath of Office on April 20 and is serving a partial term expiring on January 30, 2025.

Compost Site Now Open through October

The Cupertino Compost Site reopened on Friday, April 21. Cupertino residents can pick up free bulk compost every Friday and Saturday at 12100 Stevens Canyon Road (across from the Stevens Creek Reservoir dam parking lot) from 8 a.m. to noon until October 28.

Please note that the compost site will close during rainy weather or muddy conditions to comply with State stormwater requirements. Call (408) 777-1320 to check the status of the compost site.

For more information, visit cupertino.org/compost.

City's Applications Division Awarded Grant

The Applications Division within the City's Innovation and Technology Department was awarded a $60,000 grant from the California Automated Permit Processing (CalAPP) Program to enhance solar permit applications.

City staff from the Applications Division collaborated with staff in the Building Division of the City's Community Development Department on an application submittal. Staff from the two divisions will continue working together to complete the solar permit application enhancement in the City's Land Management System.

Summer Recreation Schedule

Looking for a fun activity, class, or summer camp? Look no further – from summer camps like Camp Cupertino to fitness classes for adults like Zumba, preschool, youth, teens, adults, and seniors, the City’s Park and Recreation Department offers it all! 

Find an activity at cupertino.org/recreation.

May/June 50+ Scene

The May/June 50+ Scene is here! Visit bit.ly/50scene to read the latest installment of The 50+ Scene, read about May being Older Americans Month, and see all the Cupertino Senior Center's upcoming classes, events, and programs.

Notable City Events

2023 <hack> Cupertino Recap

On April 15 to 16, the City hosted its annual overnight hackathon, <hack> Cupertino, for 13 to 18-year-old coders at the Quinlan Community Center. More than 90 teens worked through the night to code a service or tool related to this year's secret theme, 'Community.' In total, 28 projects were submitted.

Congratulations to the winners:

• First Place: Emotion Understanding and Development AI (EUDA)
• Second Place: Safe Streets
• Third Place: Fair Reads

Thank you to all who participated in and supported the event.

<hack> Cupertino is hosted by Cupertino Parks and Recreation and the Cupertino Youth Activity Board.

Cupertino Earth and Arbor Day Festival Recap

On Saturday April 22, Cupertino and neighboring communities celebrated our shared Earth at the City’s 15th annual Earth and Arbor Day Festival. This year, nearly 100 tabling partners, 110 volunteers, 7 sponsors, and 88 performers participated in the festival.

Activities included a rock-climbing wall, electric vehicle demonstrations, upcycled crafts, face painting, live performances on a solar-powered stage, and food trucks.

This year’s Festival was Zero Waste, which means that all food was served on reusable dishes and vendors were encouraged to go paperless and sustainable. Hundreds of attendees gathered in perfect weather to learn, play games, and enjoy the day.

Spring Swing Scramble Recap

On Sunday, April 23, the City of Cupertino held its first Spring Swing Scramble at Blackberry Farm Golf Course. Staff was excited to see the 36-person tournament fill up a month in advance.

Participants were a mix of new and experienced golfers, including Blackberry Farm regulars and first-timers. At the conclusion of play, there was a three-way tie for first! To break the tie, the three teams participated in a putting contest that went through three rounds before crowning a winner. Prizes were awarded to the first place team and the contest hole winners for the closest to the pin and longest drive.

A beautiful morning of golf was enjoyed by all participants, many of whom have already inquired about future tournaments!

Summer Recreation Schedule and Summer Camps

The summer Recreation Schedule is here! See what classes, activities, and summer camps the City has planned at cupertino.org/recreation.

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 much do you know about trees in Cupertino? In this Earth and Arbor Day edition of the Cupertino Scene, you can learn how to identify tree species in Cupertino by their leaf shape and take a quiz to test your knowledge! Plus, read tips on how to reduce pollution and food waste emissions in your home, and discover what wildlife you can find in Cupertino’s own gem of nature at McClellan Ranch Preserve.

Download and read at cupertino.org/scene.

Law Enforcement Reports

View attachments here, which include the Sheriff’s weekly reports for April 10 through April 23.

cupertino.org