Cupertino City Council Meeting - April 21, 2026

The City of Cupertino held a City Council meeting on April 21, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. Key procurement topics included the approval of a contract for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at a cost of approximately $651,000, with about $225,000 covered by grants. The council discussed vendor selection processes and the importance of complying with state mandates for EV fleet electrification. Additionally, the council approved updates to the fiscal year 2026-2027 fee schedule, which included adjustments to various city service fees to align with cost recovery policies, generating an estimated $874,000 in additional revenue. The meeting also addressed transparency concerns regarding accounts payable reporting and legal service payments. Other agenda items included amendments to the municipal code to comply with state environmental regulations on single-use carryout bags and updates to building code adoption. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were passed, with some dissenting votes noted. The council also discussed future agenda item procedures and community engagement events.