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June 22, 2023

In This Issue

General News and Updates

Cupertino Website Navigation Survey

The City of Cupertino is preparing to launch a brand new website that needs your help to test the layout and navigation. We want to make sure the website is easy and intuitive for anyone to use. We value your thoughts, opinions, and suggestions. In this study, we’ll ask where you would expect to find a piece of information. This will help us to determine if our menu is easy to navigate.

Take the survey by Monday, June 26 at: //ows.io/tj/1cb3h07q.

City Work Program Update

Each year, the City of Cupertino adopts a City Work Program that guides some of the major efforts of the City for the upcoming fiscal year. During the April 4 City Council meeting, the City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2023-2025 City Work Program which included a total of 24 projects. As part of the City’s budget reduction strategy, on June 6, the City Council approved funding for 15 of the 24 projects for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The remaining nine projects will be considered for funding next year.

The list of projects and details can be found at cupertino.org/cityworkprogram.

Community Wildfire Protection Plan Survey now Open

The City of Cupertino Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council seek public comments, suggestions, and feedback on the first draft of the 2023 Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). All residents are encouraged to read and review the draft CWPP, and to submit their input and feedback to ensure their voice is heard.

The draft CWPP and the feedback form is open from June 19 through July 2 and can be found at sccfiresafe.org/cwpp.

The CWPP furthers wildfire preparedness initiatives throughout the County and provides support for cities and residents seeking resources to be better prepared for wildfire. The CWPP brings local solutions to wildfire management by providing a route for community engagement through risk reduction activities. The risk mitigation projects identified in the CWPP build off hazard mitigation planning efforts and leverages existing City projects that enhance safety and reduce risk of damage to structures and watersheds.

Other OEM plans and additional information can be found at cupertino.org/emergency.

Crossing Guard Locations Change

The City of Cupertino's Transportation Division conducts crossing guard warrant studies to determine the best locations for crossing guard services every two years. Locations are ranked according to number of pedestrians, type of intersection control (signal, stop sign, or uncontrolled), and results of site observations. Funding for crossing guards is provided by the City’s general fund with a $20,000 contribution each from the Cupertino Union School District (CUSD) and the Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD).

Since the available funding covers the cost of 16 guards, placing a guard in a new location requires removing a guard from a different location. Crossing guards are then recommended for the highest-ranking locations following discussions with the City’s partners at CUSD and FUHSD.

Starting in the fall for the 2023-2024 school year, a crossing guard will be added to these intersections:

• Barbara Lane and Peppertree Lane for Faria Elementary School
• Hyde Avenue and Willowgrove Lane for Hyde Middle School
• Finch Avenue and Calle De Barcelona for Cupertino High School

A crossing guard will be relocated from the following intersections: 

• Suisun Drive and Blaney Avenue: The crossing guard will be replaced with pedestrian crossing flags 
• Mariani Avenue and De Anza Boulevard: The crossing guard will be removed 
• Finch Avenue and Stevens Creek Boulevard: One of the two crossing guards will be relocated

Parents have been informed through the school’s outreach programs and through the City’s Safe Routes to School group and newsletter.

For more information, visit cupertino.org/our-city/departments/public-works/transportation-mobility/crossing-guards.

Notable City Events

Sustainability Presentation to Middle School Classes

On June 8, Cupertino’s Sustainability Division presented to Kennedy Middle School’s 8th grade science classes. Approximately 138 students learned the importance of climate action and how they can get involved in Cupertino. The lesson included a jeopardy game and covered topics like Safe Routes to School, Via-Cupertino Shuttle, Single-Use Plastics Ordinance, building electrification, and carbon sequestration. Students were also taught about pollution prevention, the Sustainability Commission, Valley Water’s Youth Advisory Board, and the Teen Commission. 

The students learned about the impacts of greenhouse gases and climate science. This presentation wrapped up their curriculum and left the students with ideas on how to take action to help make a difference in the community.

Library Foundation Panel on Water Conservation

Water Efficient Gardens, a local business in Cupertino and the City’s Sustainability Manager joined a panel discussion organized by the Cupertino Library Foundation called “Are we still in a drought in California?” on Sunday, June 11. The panel discussed the local water supply situation and pondered upon the concept of water conservation as a way of life even as the recent drought emergency has lifted.

The panel also discussed ongoing restrictions on non-functional turf for commercial and Home Owners Associates (HOA) properties as well as an upcoming resolution from the Valley Water Board of Directors to maintain some of the landscape watering restrictions that were put in place during the most recent drought period. There were several questions about how residents and businesses can access incentives to reduce water used on landscapes, new technology to monitor water used at the home, and upcoming major infrastructure investments that are underway to improve California's resilience to dry periods.

Teen Summer Kickoff Recap

In collaboration with the Cupertino Youth Activity Board, Cupertino Parks and Recreation hosted the Teen Summer Kickoff on Sunday, June 11 at Memorial Park. More than 25 teens and their families celebrated the end of school with an exciting field day. Activities such as spike ball, inflatable archery, and henna, to name a few, awaited the attendees.

To ensure everyone stayed energized and refreshed, an assortment of snacks and treats from Kona Ice were provided. For attendees, the Teen Summer Kickoff was the perfect way to take a mental health break and kickstart summer.

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

In this month’s Scene, the City is observing LGBTQ+ Pride Month by taking a look at some of the research conducted by the Santa Clara County Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs on how to improve the lives of our local transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive community. Plus stay in the know about Cupertino’s on-demand shuttle expansion, the new Single-Use Plastics Ordinance, upcoming summer events, and more!

Download and read at cupertino.org/scene.

Law Enforcement Reports

View attachments here, which include the Sheriff’s weekly reports for June 5 through June 18.

cupertino.org