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Finch Avenue Property Exchange

At a glance

  • What: Property exchange agreement between City of Cupertino and Cupertino Union School District for acquisition of 10480 Finch Avenue.
  • Price: $11.8 million from Parkland Dedication Fund.
  • Where it stands: Approved October 6, 2026 (4-0, Mayor Moore recused).
  • Status: Resolved.

Council action (October 6)

  • Item: 9 (Consent Calendar)
  • Motion: Fruen moved and Wang seconded to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 9
  • Vote: Passed 4-0 (Chao, Fruen, Mohan, Wang ayes; Moore recused)
  • Actions taken:
    1. Adopted Resolution 26-108 approving the Exchange Agreement between the City of Cupertino and Cupertino Union School District (CUSD) for acquisition of the Finch Property at negotiated purchase price of $11.8 million from Parkland Dedication Fund
    2. Authorized City Manager to execute the Exchange Agreement and related documents necessary to complete acquisition
    3. Found that the acquisition is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Background

The property exchange was part of ongoing property negotiations between the City and the Cupertino Union School District, held in closed session at previous meetings.

Sources

Log

2026-11-02 - City Council

Consent item 14 on the agenda: Res. 26-119 and Budget Modification 2627-457, adding $11,825,000 to the Parkland Dedication Fund budget to purchase the Finch Property at 10480 Finch Ave. (purchase price $11.8 million). Vote not yet posted. Agenda: https://cupertino.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1369216&GUID=8AEF3042-C218-49A5-86FA-D5A9637BA567

2026-10-06 - City Council

Item 9. Motion (Fruen/Wang) passed 4-0 with Mayor Moore recused to adopt Resolution 26-108 approving Exchange Agreement with Cupertino Union School District for Finch Avenue property acquisition at $11.8 million. Finds CEQA exempt. Authorizes City Manager to execute related documents.