Council approves Minutes, 3–0

Approval of Minutes

3 yes, 0 no

Approval of Minor Conditional Use Permit for Kunjip Express

0 yes, 0 no

Approval of Minutes

0 yes, 0 no

Approval of September 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes

4 yes, 0 no

Approval of Minutes

4 yes, 0 no

Adoption of General Plan Health and Safety Element Update

5 yes, 0 no

J.R. Fruen (yes), Sheila Mohan (yes), R "Ray" Wang (yes), Liang-Fang Chao (yes), Kitty Moore (yes)

Postpone Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act Public Hearing and Financing Approval for Rise Block 5 Apartments

5 yes, 0 no

Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes, Employment Agreement Amendment, and Related Items

5 yes, 0 no

Kunjip Express Minor Conditional Use Permit

Villaggio Development, Cupertino, CA

A minor conditional use permit to allow a restaurant with a 35 percent customer-facing floor area instead of the required 50 percent.

approved · still approved

General Plan Health and Safety Element Update

The city updated its general plan health and safety element to comply with state laws, incorporating hazard mitigation plans and new policies prioritizing evacuation route capacity analysis.

What it means: All Cupertino residents and businesses through enhanced emergency preparedness and disaster planning.

Future Use and RFP for Blue Pheasant Property

With the Blue Pheasant restaurant lease ending soon, the city is deciding whether to issue an RFP for a new commercial tenant, consider non-profit uses, or change the property approach to address past noise complaints and maximize community benefit.

What it means: The property currently generates around $110,000 annually in base rent and percentage fees, with potential adjustments under a new lease or alternative use.

RISE Project Labor and Financing Standards

Union representatives raised concerns about the general contractor's labor compliance history on the Rise Block 5 housing project, leading the council to table a public hearing on tax-exempt bond financing.

What it means: Involves tax-exempt conduit financing and previous fee waivers estimated at approximately $77 million.

Active Transportation Plan Adoption and Prioritization

Commissioners discussed Cupertino's lack of applications for recent regional grants like OBAG, prompting a look into how the city prepares shovel-ready projects.

What it means: Cupertino residents and commuters utilizing local roadways and active transportation networks.

Bicycle Rack Expansion and Site Selection

The city is installing new bicycle racks in parks and commercial areas to encourage cycling and improve secure parking options for residents and workers.

What it means: Funded through existing allocations of approximately $42,000 remaining for the project.

FY 2026-27 Housing Grant and CDBG Funding Allocations

Cupertino is opening up applications for over $600,000 in federal, state, and local housing and public service funds. Local nonprofits and housing developers can apply starting November 2026 to fund construction, rehabilitation, and social services for low-income residents.

What it means: Approximately $603,000 total across capital housing and public service funding streams.

Kunjip Express Restaurant Conditional Use Permit

A new restaurant is coming to the Villaggio development, but it needed special permission because its dining area takes up 35 percent of the space instead of the usual 50 percent. Neighbors raised concerns about smells, noise, and parking, but the applicant installed a high-tech air scrubber and agreed to strict closing times.

What it means: The business operators, property owners, and residents seeking commercial dining options within the mixed-use development.