Fwd: PLEASE READ: Call to action to save the CSC parking lot.
Misao Sekine
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From: dmc...@gmail.com
Date: April 1, 2025 at 12:45:22 PM PDT
To: Ione Low <ionet...@gmail.com>
Subject: Fw: PLEASE READ: Call to action to save the CSC parking lot.
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Hi Ione,
Please forward to people you know.
Thanks,
Mei
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Apologies in advance for the large distribution but this impacts all of us CSC users. Please read on.
Public Works are proposing to use CSC as a parking lot for Cupertino’s VIA Hopper fleet for EV charging. This will deplete a large number of parking spots at CSC.
The Hopper drivers will drive their private cars, park in CSC, take the Hoppers while on duty and when back they will leave the Hoppers and take their private cars thereby depleting by a large number of parking spots at CSC 7 days a week round the clock.
Please send the below mail to the city asking them to cancel this solar panels and EV charging for VIA Hopper fleet at CSC. Emphasize that parking is a major constraint already at CSC and parking should be restricted to CSC members only and any league away team players. Parking lot must not be used as a Hopper fleet EV charging facility. Ask the city to cancel the PV and EV project at CSC as there is neither grant funding nor does the limited parking allow for this intended use as a Hopper fleet parking lot. Ask the city to use their service center for Hopper charging instead.
See draft email below and mail recipients.
Please act now and send mail to save the CSC parking lot for our continued use. Please share this in all league team groups and WhatsApp groups asking them to send mail so we do not lose the parking lot to Hopper fleet.
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Mail can be sent to:
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“Dear City Clerk,
Please include the below in written communications for the upcoming city council meeting.Mayor Liang Chao and Cupertino City Council
City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014Subject: Cupertino Sports Center Parking Is Limited—Cancel EV and Solar Panel Project at CSC. No Hopper fleet parking at CSC.
Dear Mayor Chao and Council Members,
I am writing to request the immediate cancellation of the solar panel and EV parking project at Cupertino Sports Center (CSC). The CSC parking lot is already heavily utilized, with members frequently struggling to find parking during peak hours. The introduction of a Hopper EV fleet and its drivers' personal vehicles would further strain an already limited resource, creating unnecessary congestion and inconvenience for existing users.
The Sports Center serves a large number of residents and Lifetime Fitness members, with many users depending on the already constrained parking lot. League matches bring in visiting teams, further increasing demand at specific times. There is no available space to dedicate parking to a Hopper fleet, nor should CSC members and guests have to compete with commercial vehicle storage for parking access.
Given these factors, I strongly urge the city to cancel this project at CSC at the earliest opportunity. Additionally, I request that the parking lot be restricted to Sports Center and Lifetime at CSC users, with exceptions only for visiting league teams during scheduled matches. Protecting parking access for legitimate users should remain the city’s priority.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your commitment to ensuring city resources are used effectively and look forward to your prompt action to keep CSC parking accessible for those who need it.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]“
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Thanks,Santosh RaoMob: 408-420-4388
On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 8:05 PM, Santosh Rao <santo...@yahoo.com> wrote:
Agenda item 12 has started. Photovoltaic cells. Please raise your hand to speak on zoom. We could use speakers to oppose the PV project at Cupertino Sports Center.
You will not be on video. Just click link below to join zoom. Raise hand virtually on zoom. You will be called. Speak when called. You can read the draft comments below.
Every speaker matters. Remember what is at stake.
1. The carport is required to have lights for safety reasons. The light will glare at the back of the tennis courts as a permanent presence. Think of the headlight glare when cars are pulling in or backing out except in this case the lights will be permanent. While staff state they can put dark screens the carport height will be likely higher than screen height judging by installed car ports at CUSD school campuses. Further the fence on the western perimeter of court 1 is short and a dark screen will not suffice to mask the light.
The dark screen will also prevent audiences from watching tennis from the parking area.
2. The city has closed CSC for minor work citing liability reasons. This would be a major project including dust and debris. CSC would be impacted and/or closed for extended period of time.
3. The city is proposing to put trench work across the back parking area which will disrupt parking for an extended period of time.
4. The city is proposing to use the parking lot for SV Hoppers to charge their fleet at CSC. This takes away our parking capacity.
5. External users will be parking to charge at the car ports taking away capacity.
Zoom link below:
Thanks,Santosh Rao
On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 2:34 PM, Santosh Rao <santo...@yahoo.com> wrote:
Hello All,
Apologies to have to send mail again. Unfortunate that CSC is once again in the limelight with the city.
The city is proposing to put photovoltaic systems at the parking lot of CSC. While this may be received well by some there are downsides to be aware of.
1. The carport is required to have lights for safety reasons. The light will glare at the back of the tennis courts as a permanent presence. Think of the headlight glare when cars are pulling in or backing out except in this case the lights will be permanent. While staff state they can put dark screens the carport height will be likely higher than screen height judging by installed car ports at CUSD school campuses. Further the fence on the western perimeter of court 1 is short and a dark screen will not suffice to mask the light.
The dark screen will also prevent audiences from watching tennis from the parking area.
2. The city has closed CSC for minor work citing liability reasons. This would be a major project including dust and debris. CSC would be impacted and/or closed for extended period of time.
3. The city is proposing to put trench work across the back parking area which will disrupt parking for an extended period of time.
4. The city is proposing to use the parking lot for SV Hoppers to charge their fleet at CSC. This takes away our parking capacity.
5. External users will be parking to charge at the car ports taking away capacity.
If you believe these issues are worth writing in about to ask the city to exclude CSC please consider sending mail today before 3:30pm. A draft is provided below for your consideration to use as is or modify.
Mail can be sent to:
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Dear City Clerk,
Please include the below in written communications for agenda item 12 (Photovoltaic Systems CIP) for the 12/03/24 city council meeting. Thank you.
Subject: Urgent Request to Exclude Cupertino Sports Center from PV/EV Project and Reassess Overall Viability
Dear Mayor Mohan, Cupertino City Council Members, City Manager Wu, Director Sander and Director Mosley,
I am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed photovoltaic (PV) and EV charging systems at the Cupertino Sports Center (CSC), which is currently part of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Photovoltaic Systems Design and Installation Project. I respectfully request that CSC be removed from the list of selected sites for this project and that the entire PV/EV project be reconsidered.
There are significant concerns regarding the viability and benefit of the project, given the current and likely future federal funding situation. With the expected change in federal administration, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) program, which this project relies on for federal grant funding, may soon be terminated. Given that grants under this program are only disbursed upon project completion, the City would need to spend $11 million before seeing any reimbursement, which creates a substantial financial risk. It is highly probable that by the time these funds could be approved, the federal program will no longer be available, leaving the City without the expected funding.
Additionally, the benefits of the Net Energy Metering (NEM) 2.0 program will only apply if all three selected sites are operational by April 2026. PG&E must approve permits for these sites before this deadline to secure the more favorable NEM 2.0 rates, which offer significantly greater savings than NEM 3.0. Given the complexity and risks involved in achieving this timeline, I urge the Council to seriously consider the financial implications of moving forward. If this deadline is missed, the reduced compensation under NEM 3.0 combined with the likely end of IRA funding would diminish the value of the project.
Furthermore, I urge the City to remove the Cupertino Sports Center from consideration as a PV/EV site for the following reasons:
Limited Parking Availability: The parking situation at CSC is already constrained, especially during peak hours, and the addition of EV charging stations could attract non-regular users, further exacerbating the parking problem for CSC members.
Tennis Court Impact: The proposed carports for the PV systems would need to include lighting for safety, but these lights would cause glare that would negatively impact tennis players on the nearby courts. Despite suggestions to use screens, the height of the carports and short fencing on the west end would prevent full mitigation of this issue. This is unacceptable for the tennis-playing community.
Tree Removal: The proposed project would require the removal of trees in the designated PV area, which we strongly oppose. These trees are part of the natural beauty of CSC, and their removal would detract from the center’s environment.
4. Disruption to CSC usage: Past public works maintenance at the CSC has resulted in closure of the facility due to liability reasons as stated by city staff. We CSC users want to see zero disruption and no closure of CSC for this project. We strongly oppose the PV/EV project at CSC and ask that the CSC site be kindly removed from consideration.
5. SV Hopper parking at CSC: Lastly, I understand that the staff report suggests converting the CSC parking back area into a designated parking lot for the Silicon Valley Hopper, utilizing the EV charging stations. As CSC members, we are strongly against this proposal. Parking is already scarce, and turning the lot into a hub for non-member vehicle parking would severely impact CSC users' access, especially during busy times.
Given these concerns, I respectfully request that the Council NOT approve the PV and EV systems at Cupertino Sports Center and consider rejecting the entire PV project. The financial risks, combined with the reduced benefit if the project timeline slips beyond April 2026, and the likelihood of federal grant funding disappearing, make this project imprudent. Please prioritize the needs of Cupertino residents and the long-term financial health of our city.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
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Thanks,Santosh Rao
On Saturday, November 16, 2024, 5:15 PM, Santosh Rao <santo...@yahoo.com> wrote:
Hello All,
The city is proposing a number of changes to CSC including handing over court reservations to lifetime, a 10 year contract to lifetime and most significantly converting courts 9, 10 to pickleball.
City staff are converting CSC courts 9, 10 to pickleball. The lifetime contract is 10 years. The contract needs to be pulled and modified. We do not want CSC courts 9, 10 or any CSC courts converted from tennis to pickleball.
Please send a mail to city council and staff copied below asking that CSC courts 9, 10 or any CSC courts must NOT be converted to pickleball.
Mail can be sent to:
Please add a prefix in your mail as follows:
“Dear City Clerk,
Please include the below in written communications for the 11/19/24 city council meeting.“Then follow the above with your mail.
Life time proposed contract and city recommendation is attached.
Please bcc me if you send mail. Thanks.
Thanks,Santosh RaoMob: 408-420-4388