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 24 or Channel 26 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 on your TV.
3) Watch a live stream online at www.Cupertino.gov/youtube and www.Cupertino.org/webcast
4) Attend in person at a remote Teleconference Location noticed pursuant to Gov. Code 54953(b)(2), which location, if noticed, would be stated on the cover page of this agenda.
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 in 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) Teleconference in one of the following ways:
A. Online via Zoom on an electronic device (Audio and Video):
a) To access the meeting, speakers must register individually for the open session in advance by clicking on the links below.
b) Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
c) Speakers will be recognized by the name they use for registration. Once recognized, speakers must click ‘unmute’ when prompted to speak.
d) 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.
e) OPEN SESSION REGISTRATION LINK:
https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SQlBOZWfSLus_XNRwNOnyw
B. By Phone (Audio only): No registration is required in advance and speakers may join the meeting as follows:
a) Dial 669-900-6833
OPEN SESSION WEBINAR ID: 814 4158 8764
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. Online via the teleconferencing device (Audio and Video) being used to provide access to the meeting from a remote Teleconference Location noticed pursuant to Gov. Code 54953(b)(2), which location, if noticed, would be stated on the cover page of this agenda.
a) Speakers are required to notify the City Clerk via email to cityclerk@cupertino.gov prior to noon on the date of the meeting during which they plan to participate and comment from the remote location noticed to ensure the City Clerk is prepared to accept their comment.
b) If the teleconferencing device malfunctions impeding access to the meeting from the remote location, the speaker may alternatively participate via the other options for remote participation provided above.
NOTICE AND CALL FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Cupertino City Council is hereby called for Tuesday, July 07, 2026, commencing at 5:45 p.m. in Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 and via teleconference. Said special meeting shall be for the purpose of conducting business on the subject matters listed below under the heading, “Special Meeting."
SPECIAL MEETING
ROLL CALL - 5:45 PM
STUDY SESSION
Subject: Study Session to Update the Health and Safety Element of the Cupertino General Plan: 2015 - 2040 Community Vision.
ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - 6:45 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
Subject: Recognition of the Parks and Recreation Department (Administration; Community Events, Facilities, Youth and Teen Recreation; Outdoor Recreation; Senior Wellness and Recreation; Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Divisions) in conjunction with July as Parks and Recreation Month.
Subject: Recognition of Monta Vista High School Science Olympiad Team for achieving first place in the National Science Olympiad competition.
Subject: Recognition of the Kennedy Middle School Science Olympiad Team for their performance in the National Science Olympiad competition.
POSTPONEMENTS AND ORDERS OF THE DAY
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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. Oral Communications shall be limited to 30 minutes. Additional speakers wishing to comment on non-agenda items may be given time to speak at the end of the agenda, after the City Manager's report. 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 4-11)
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.
Subject: Approval of the Exchange Agreement for 10480 Finch Avenue (“Finch Property”) and Allocation of $10.4 Million for Acquisition of the Finch Property (“Exchange Agreement”), and find the action to qualify for a categorical exemption from CEQA review
Subject: Approval of June 15, 2026 City Council meeting minutes.
Subject: Approval of June 16, 2026 City Council meeting minutes.
Subject: Receipt of the Monthly Treasurer's Investment Report for May 2026.
Subject: Receipt of the Monthly Treasurer's Report for May 2026.
Subject: Bi-Annual Strategic Planning Process.
Subject: Review of Future agenda items requested by City Councilmembers (“TBD List”).
Subject: Approval of a Final Map, Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and Related Easement Actions for the 59-Unit Valencia Development Project (Tract No. 10676; Applicant: SummerHill Stevens Creek LLC; Location: Formerly 20770, 20830 and 20840 Stevens Creek Blvd; APN: 359-08-031)
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
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.
ACTION CALENDAR
Subject: Receive a Report on Ballot Measure Survey Results and Provide Direction on Potential Ballot Measures for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election.
Subject: Consider approval of response to the 2026 Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara County Report entitled “Convenience vs. Compliance: Brown Act risks in Cupertino’s meeting practices”
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Subject: City Manager Report
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Subject: Councilmember Reports
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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.
Subject: Upcoming Draft Agenda Items Report
ADJOURNMENT
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.