Council Actions Newsletter
City Council Meeting
City Council Actions:
Closed Session Report
2. Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Attorney Floy Andrews reported on the closed session held at 6:00 p.m. City Attorney Andrews reported that there was no reportable action.
Ceremonial Items
4. Recognize September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Council recognized Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services and Neev Kolte & Brave Ronil Foundation in conjunction with September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
5. Recognize September as National Preparedness Month.
Council presented the proclamation to CADRE in conjunction with the recognition of September as National Preparedness Month.
Presentations
6. Presentation on Copertino Sister City student delegation activities.
Council received the presentation on Copertino Sister City student delegation activities.
Postponements
7. Appeal of fee determination made by the City Collector for Business License renewal; public hearing pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code (CMC) Section 5.04.480(C); Appellant: Annie Lee; Business: Lee's Sandwiches; Business Address: 20363 Steven Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Council took action to postpone this item to the November 18, 2025 City Council meeting.
Consent Calendar
Council approved Items 8-15 as presented.
Public Hearings
16. Introduce amendments to Municipal Code Chapters 08 (Definitions), and 19.112 (Accessory Dwelling Units) and Associated Environmental Review. (Application No. MCA-2025-001; Applicant: City of Cupertino; Location: City-wide)
Council took action to conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 25-2274 (Attachment A): “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending Municipal Code Chapters 19.08 (Definitions), and 19.112 (Accessory Dwelling Units) regarding Accessory Dwelling Units. Additionally, Council requested an informational memo with data on the use of ADUs within the City and the County; and also that when this item returns for second reading, staff clarify the issue of the maximum size of a detached ADU in a multi-family project, for example whether a 5,000 square foot ADU could be permitted.
Action Calendar
17. Introduce Municipal Code amendments to Cupertino Municipal Code, Title 11, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 11.24.130, Section 11.27.050, Section 11.28.010, and Section 11.28.020, pertaining to the overnight parking of oversized vehicles on public streets.
Council took action to:
- Conduct first reading of Ordinance 25-2275: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Amending Title 11, Vehicles and Traffic, of the City of Cupertino Municipal Code Sections 11.24.130 (Prohibited for more than seventy-two hours), Section 11.27.050 (Issuance of permits to residents and members of designated groups), Section 11.28.010 (Definitions), and Section 11.28.020 (Parking of oversized vehicles restricted)”;
- Request staff to report back to Council one year post implementation regarding impacts of new rules and possible suggested revisions;
- Request staff to install oversized vehicle parking restriction signage in areas staff deems to be disproportionally impacted by oversized vehicle parking, including on Bandley Drive, Alves Drive and Saich Way, adjacent to the local Target store, and approve funding of $10,000 for such signage;
- Request staff to update the City’s website to allow residents to obtain parking permits for their oversized vehicles online.
- Approve an additional $25,000 for signage at City entrances. Staff will deploy the funds and install such signs once it determines that the new Ordinance is workable and effective; and
- Find that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA.
Council asked staff to comeback with an outreach program to connect people with services to the extent that they're willing.
18. Subject: Acceptance of the Stevens Creek Boulevard Corridor Vision Study (Continued from July 15, 2025).
Council took action to bring back a revised resolution that integrates the points in the slide shared by the Vice Mayor with the Mayor's draft resolution, and the Vice Mayor is authorized to convey the messages included in this motion to the steering committee in case it meets before the revised resolution is formally adopted, with the study ultimately adopted under those conditions.
Study Session
19. Options on Commission Oversight of Transportation Matters.
Council continued consideration of this item to the next meeting, and the public comment period on this matter will remain closed.
City Manager Report
20. City Manager Report
Interim City Manager Tina Kapoor reported on recent highlights and upcoming events as provided in the published agenda.
Councilmember Reports
21. Councilmember Reports
Councilmembers reported on their various committees and events as provided in the published agenda.
Future Agenda Items
The Council did not hear this item.
22. Upcoming Draft Agenda Items Report
A tentative council meeting agenda calendar was provided in the published agenda.
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