Did council make up mind before public hearing?

CONDOTINO Scorecard

137 Condos (N. Tantau)
46 Condos (TraVigne)
206 Condos (Montebello)
130 Condos (Morley Brothers)
80 Condos (Kentwood Plaza)
37 Condos (Silverstone Prunridge)
46 Condos (Oak Park Village)
142 Condos (Civic Park)
23 Condos (Adobe Terrace)
176 Condos (Cupertino Villas)
204 Condos (Vallco/Rosebowl)
107 Condos (Metropolitan)
137 Condos (Vallco Condos)
380 Condos (HP-Toll Brothers)
TOTAL: 1,851 Condos
TOO MUCH, TOO EXTREME
D & E will add 517 condos
IRRESPONSIBLE and POORLY PLANNED

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Did council make up mind before public hearing?

The city council held a second public hearing for Vallco's condo project on March 22. The council approved rezoning for the 135 condos despite over 50 speakers against this project and 100 people in the audience opposing the project.

Mayor Richard Lowenthal admitted the council asked Vallco to bring in AMC, and that's why they have to help Vallco solve a funding shortage issue. If the city already knew it is a must for Vallco to have an additional 135 condos, why waste every resident's time and taxpayers' money to hold this public hearing?

The city should have an open mind and listen to residents' need and concerns. When city council members already make their minds up before the meeting, a public hearing becomes just a show.

Council members are elected to make decisions on behalf of residents. Council members should act in the spirit of Cupertino residents. With over 500 condos approved in two days, residents are starting to wonder if the council is acting in the spirit of developers.

All Cupertino residents want is a city council that can listen to residents' concerns with heart. Unfortunately, most of our city council members have closed their minds before the public hearing.

Patty Chi
Cupertino Courier
Letters
Wednesday, May 3, 2006