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November 18, 2025 ·6:45 PM Final ·Televised Regular Meeting (6:45)

10350 Torre Avenue, Council Chamber and via Teleconference

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Agenda — 45 items

  1. 1 IN-PERSON AND TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION OPTIONS TO OBSERVE: Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways: 1) Attend in person at Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue. 2) Tune to Comcast Channel 26 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 on your TV. 3) Watch a live stream online at www.Cupertino.org/youtube and www.Cupertino.org/webcast OPTIONS TO PARTICIPATE AND COMMENT: Members of the public wishing to address the City Council may do so in the following ways: 1) Appear in person for Open Session at Cupertino Community Hall. A. During “Oral Communications”, the public may comment on matters not on the agenda, and for agendized matters, the public may comment during the public comment period for each agendized item. B. Speakers are requested to complete a Speaker Card. While completion of Speaker Cards is voluntary and not required to attend the meeting or provide comments, it is helpful for the purposes of ensuring that all speakers are called upon. C. Speakers must wait to be called, then proceed to the lectern/podium and speak into the microphone when recognized by the Mayor. D. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. However, the Mayor may reduce the speaking time depending on the number of people who wish to speak on an item. A speaker representing a group between 2 and 5 members of the public in attendance may have up to 2 minutes per group member to speak, up to 10 minutes maximum. E. Please note that due to cyber security concerns, speakers are not allowed to connect any personal devices at the lectern/podium. However, speakers that wish to share a document (e.g. presentations, photographs or other documents) during oral comments may do so in one of the following ways: a) At the overhead projector at the podium, or b) E-mail the document to cityclerk@cupertino.gov by 3:00 p.m. and staff will advance the slides/share the documents during your oral comment. 2) Written Communications as follows: A. E-mail comments to the City Council for Open Session at publiccomment@cupertino.gov as follows: a. E-mail comments must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting in order to be forwarded to the City Council before the meeting. b. Emailed comments received following agenda publication but prior to, or during, the meeting, will be posted to the City’s website after the meeting. c. These e-mail comments will also be received by each City Councilmember, the City Manager, and the City Clerk’s Office. Comments on non-agenda items sent to any other email address will be included upon the sender's request. B. Regular mail or hand delivered addressed to the: City Council, City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 3) Open Session Teleconference in one of the following ways: A. Online via Zoom on an electronic device (Audio and Video): Speakers must register in advance by clicking on the link below to access the meeting: https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RWtLnJG-Q2iTbuRNcfXX5A a) Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. b) Speakers will be recognized by the name they use for registration. Once recognized, speakers must click ‘unmute’ when prompted to speak. c) Please read the following instructions about technical compatibility carefully: One can directly download the teleconference (Zoom) software or connect to the meeting in their internet browser. If a browser is used, make sure the most current and up-to-date browser, such as the following, is used: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer. B. By Phone (Audio only): No registration is required in advance and speakers may join the meeting as follows: a) Dial 669-900-6833 and enter WEBINAR ID: 852 1800 8557 b) To “raise hand” to speak: Dial *9; When asked to unmute: Dial *6 c) Speakers will be recognized to speak by the last four digits of their phone number. C. Via an H.323/SIP room system: Join from an H.323/SIP room system: H.323: 144.195.19.161 (US West) 206.247.11.121 (US East) Meeting ID: 852 1800 8557 SIP: 85218008557@zoomcrc.com
  2. 3 CALL TO ORDER
  3. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  4. 5 ROLL CALL
  5. 6 CLOSED SESSION REPORT
  6. 7 CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  7. 1. Subject: Recognition of Members of Armed Forces, Veterans, and their Families 25-14501
  8. 2. Subject: Recognition of Police Officers, Firefighters, First Responders and their Families 25-14540
  9. 3. Subject: Proclamation recognizing the 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II 25-14502
  10. 4. Subject: Recognition of November 29, 2025 as Small Business Saturday 25-13644
  11. 12 PRESENTATIONS
  12. 5. Subject: Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Operational Overview presentation 25-14251
  13. 14 POSTPONEMENTS AND ORDERS OF THE DAY
  14. 6. Subject: 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 (Postponed from September 3, 2025) 25-14200
  15. 16 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
  16. 17 This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Council on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Council and not on the agenda for discussion. The total time for Oral Communications will ordinarily be limited to one hour. Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. As necessary, the Chair may further limit the time allowed to individual speakers, or reschedule remaining comments to the end of the meeting on a first come first heard basis, with priority given to students. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Council from discussing or making any decisions with respect to a matter not listed on the agenda. A councilmember may, however, briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by speakers. A councilmember may also ask a question for clarification, provide a reference for factual information, request staff to report back concerning a matter, or request that an item be added to a future City Council agenda in response to public comment.
  17. 18 CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 7-16)
  18. 19 Items appearing on the Consent Calendar are considered routine City business and may be approved by one motion. Typical items may include meeting minutes, awards of contracts, the ratification of accounts payable, and second readings of ordinances. Any member of the Council may request to have an item removed from the Consent Calendar based on the rules set forth in the City Council Procedures Manual. Members of the public may provide input on one or more consent calendar items when the Mayor asks for public comments on the Consent Calendar.
  19. 7. Subject: Approval of November 4, 2025 City Council minutes 24-13600
  20. 8. Subject: Ratifying Accounts Payable for the periods ending October 10, 2025 and October 24, 2025 25-13710
  21. 9. Subject: Adopt a maximum rate schedule for Rate Period Six (RP 6) for Recology to provide recycling, organics, and solid waste collection, recycling and organics processing services, and transport for disposal as calculated using the allowed and approved methodology in the Franchise Agreement (Attachment A) 25-14099
  22. 10. Subject: Second reading and enactment of Municipal Code Amendments to Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 16 (Building Code) to Adopt the 2025 California Title 24 Building Standards with Local Amendments 25-14151
  23. 11. Subject: Microsoft Volume Licensing Program Agreement with Dell Marketing L. P., for licensing of Microsoft programs, systems, and databases for a total amount not to exceed $341,458, including a 10% contingency in the amount $31,042. 25-14323
  24. 12. Subject: Receive the Treasurer's Investment Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2025 25-14491
  25. 13. Subject: OpenGov Budget Format Review Presentation and Finalize Recommendations 25-14492
  26. 14. Subject: First Amendment to Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Security Services Agreement with Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc., for a total amount of $266,548, including a 2% contingency, for a total not to exceed of $486,100 25-14506
  27. 15. Subject: Approval of City Manager Employment Agreement; Proposed Amendments to the Appointed Employees’ Compensation Program 25-14535
  28. 16. Subject: Consider the potential sale of and appoint a negotiator for City-owned property along Mary Avenue (APN: 326-27-053)(“Property”) 25-14522
  29. 30 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  30. 31 Government Code Section 65103.5 limits the distribution of copyrighted material associated with the review of development projects. Members of the public wishing to view plans that cannot otherwise be distributed under Govt. Code Section 65103.5 may make an appointment with the Planning Division to view them at City Hall by sending an email to planning@cupertino.gov. Plans will also be made available digitally during the hearing to consider the proposal.
  31. 17. Subject: Amendment to FY 25-26 Fee Schedule to establish fee for ministerial two lot Urban Lot Split Applications 25-14149
  32. 33 ACTION CALENDAR
  33. 18. Subject: City Manager's First Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26; Budget Modification No. 2526-419, decreasing appropriations by $674,221 and increasing revenues by $503,628 resulting in a $1,177,849 increase to unassigned fund balance 25-14458
  34. 19. Subject: Review first quarterly update for the FY 25-27 City Work Program and make modifications with items from the TBD list 25-14416
  35. 36 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
  36. 37 CITY MANAGER REPORT
  37. 20. Subject: City Manager Report 25-14210
  38. 39 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED
  39. 40 COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
  40. 21. Subject: Councilmember Reports 25-14503
  41. 42 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
  42. 43 The Upcoming Draft Agenda Items Report is a tentative council meeting agenda calendar that lists upcoming City Council meeting dates and tentative agenda items, all of which are subject to change.
  43. 22. Subject: Upcoming Draft Agenda Items Report 25-14090
  44. 45 ADJOURNMENT
  45. 46 Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements: Individuals who influence or attempt to influence legislative or administrative action may be required by the City of Cupertino’s lobbying ordinance (Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 2.100) to register and report lobbying activity. Persons whose communications regarding any legislative or administrative are solely limited to appearing at or submitting testimony for any public meeting held by the City are not required to register as lobbyists. For more information about the lobbying ordinance, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014; telephone (408) 777-3223; email cityclerk@cupertino.org; and website: www.cupertino.org/lobbyist. The City of Cupertino has adopted the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6; litigation challenging a final decision of the City Council must be brought within 90 days after a decision is announced unless a shorter time is required by State or Federal law. Prior to seeking judicial review of any adjudicatory (quasi-judicial) decision, interested persons must file a petition for reconsideration within ten calendar days of the date the City Clerk mails notice of the City’s decision. Reconsideration petitions must comply with the requirements of Cupertino Municipal Code §2.08.096. Contact the City Clerk’s office for more information or go to http://www.cupertino.org/cityclerk for a reconsideration petition form. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. In addition, upon request in advance by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative format. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Cupertino City Council after publication of the packet will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office located at City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014, during normal business hours; and in Council packet archives linked from the agenda/minutes page on the City web site. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section 2.08.100 written communications sent to the City Council, Commissioners or staff concerning a matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These written communications are accessible to the public through the City website and kept in packet archives. Do not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City that you do not wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will be made publicly available on the City website.