2023 CREST Awards Ceremony is Tonight
Each year, the City of Cupertino presents its CREST Awards to honor the outstanding contributions of Cupertino community members. The public is invited to the annual awards ceremony and reception tonight at 5:30 p.m. in Cupertino Community Hall. The event is free to the public and food will be served.
The CREST Awards Ceremony will be available to view live on the following platforms:
For more information, visit cupertino.org/crest.
Construction Resumes at Vallco Mall Site
Earlier this week, construction began at the former Vallco Mall site. The developer and Vallco Property Owner, LLC, announced that with the successful completion of the demolition phase on the property west of Wolfe Road, the next phase of the construction process was ready to begin.
The developers have been working with the County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health (DEH) with the main goal of effectively identifying, assessing, and planning for the removal of any contaminated soils.
The proposed construction activities have been limited to the soil removal phase and will adhere to comprehensive environmental standards and regulations. The developers have engaged with licensed contractors who are certified in dealing with hazardous material handling and disposal.
This phase of the project is anticipated to conclude this summer and will include the following work:
- excavation and off-haul of impacted soil to appropriate waste disposal facilities, as approved by DEH
- real time air monitoring of dust generated by onsite soil removal by environmental professionals
- construction activities in accordance with provisions of the City’s Municipal Code, which limit temporary construction work to daytime hours (7 a.m. to 8 p.m.), Monday through Friday (no work for this phase will take place on weekends)
- no street closures or traffic impacts to any businesses or residences
After this phase is completed, the developers will be prepared to resume additional work at a later date, such as utility improvement work and excavation for the underground parking facility.
Read the notices sent by Vallco Property Owner, LLC, here.
To contact the developers, email construction@therisecalifornia.com. They have established a 24-hour hotline for urgent situations at (408) 446-3027.
Find information and more on cupertino.org/therise.
Memorial Park Project wins Project of the Year Award
The City of Cupertino has been selected as the winner of the American Public Works Association (APWA) Silicon Valley Project of the Year Award. This year, the Memorial Park Ponds Repurposing project won the award for costing under $2 million. The final construction cost was $1.68 million, which allowed the project to qualify for this award.
The Memorial Park Ponds Repurposing project removed the concrete liner for the old ponds, which have been drained since 2013 in response to drought restrictions. The City replaced the ponds with usable green space, planted garden areas, and did some minor paving to allow residents to walk through the area. In addition, the irrigation system was upgraded and modified to facilitate better water usage.
Register Your Child for Camp Cupertino
Have you planned a summer camp for your child? If not, sign them up for Camp Cupertino, offered by the City's Parks and Recreation Department. This weekly summer camp at Memorial Park provides a little bit of everything. Your child will enjoy a mixture of indoor activities such as team building, arts and crafts, group games, and outdoor activities such as dodgeball, sneaky statue, obstacle courses, and more. In addition, special guests or walkable trips are planned around the theme of the week. Learn more here.
Cupertino Youth Activity Board is Recruiting
The Cupertino Youth Activity Board (YAB) is looking for incoming 8th through 11th graders to join the team. As part of this volunteer leadership group, you will plan events for the youth and teens of Cupertino. YAB members collaborate with the Cupertino Parks and Recreation Department to make their visions a reality and cultivate their leadership, time management, teamwork, and active communication skills in the process.
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 18 with interviews tentatively scheduled for June 26 and 27. To apply, visit bit.ly/youthactivityboard.
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