Council Actions Newsletter
City Council Meeting
City Council Actions:
Closed Session Report
City Attorney Floy Andrews reported on the actions taken during the closed session held at 6:00 p.m. City Attorney Andrews reported that there was no reportable action.
Ceremonial Items
1. Recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Council recognized October 19 to October 25, 2025 as United Against Hate Week.
2. Recognition of the years of service for the Cupertino Rotary Club
Council presented the proclamation recognizing the years of service for the Cupertino Rotary Club.
3. Recognition of the years of service for Cupertino Lions Club
Council presented the proclamation recognizing the years of service for the Cupertino De Anza Lions Club.
4. Recognition of Monta Vista High School students for earning 8th place in the 2025 Science Olympiad National Tournament
Council presented the certificates of appreciation to Monta Vista High School students for earning 8th place in the 2025 Science Olympiad National Tournament.
Consent Calendar
Council took action to approve items 5 - 11 and pulled item 12 from the Consent Calendar.
Items Removed From The Consent Calendar
12. Approve the July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, Memorandum of Understanding setting the salary and terms and conditions of employment for the Cupertino City Employees’ Association (CEA)/IFPTE Local 21.
Council took action to:
- Adopt Resolution 25-088 amending the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Cupertino City Employees’ Association (CEA)/IFPTE Local 21 based on the attached tentative agreements; and
- Approve the corresponding Salary Schedule for CEA employees effective July 12, 2025; and
- Adopt Resolution 25-089 to approve budget modification 2526-413 increasing appropriations by $605,061 ensuring that there are sufficient budget appropriations to cover the costs associated with the negotiated contracts.
Study Session
13. Study session to review the Arts & Culture Commission’s recommendation to the Municipal Code standards for art in public and private development, including the standards in the Municipal Code and developing an Art-in-lieu fee (Application No. MCA-2025-003; Applicant: City of Cupertino; Location: City-wide)
Council conducted the study session and requested staff follow up on the following items:
- Bring this item back for another City Council study session.
- Provide information on whether a separate art fund exists and how it is managed.
- Clarify how the Arts and Culture Commission can be involved earlier in the development review process without delaying projects.
- Prepare a summary of the Arts and Culture Commission’s duties under the Municipal Code and report on how those duties have been met or could be further addressed.
- Identify ways to promote new art installations and showcase existing pieces.
- Update the City’s art tour and website to include recent additions and provide accessible options such as a foldable map for residents without the app.
- Include De Anza College art installations as part of the City’s broader public art inventory and collaboration efforts.
City Manager Report
14. City Manager Report
Interim City Manager Tina Kapoor reported on recent highlights and upcoming events as provided in the published agenda.
Councilmember Reports
15. Councilmember Reports
Councilmembers reported on their various committees and events as provided in the published agenda.
Future Agenda Items
16. Upcoming Draft Agenda Items Report
A tentative council meeting agenda calendar was provided in the published agenda.
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