P&R 02-22-71PARKS AND RECREATION 2/22/71
CCWISSION MINUTES
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CITY OF CUPERTINO, State of California
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California
Telephone: 252-4505
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION HELL` FEBRUARY 22, 1971 IN THE
CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Vice Chairman Gabriel.
Roll Call
Comrissioners present: Seiverson, Moore, Gabriel. Recreation Depart-
ment Staff present: Ann Cuny and Pat Louis. Commissioner absent:
Beard.
Minutes of the Previous Meeting - February 8. 1971
Due to the lack of a quorum on February 8th, an informal meeting and
discussion was held with the residents of Sommerset Square regarding
the undeveloped park. As this meeting was scheduled to be continued
at the February 22nd meeting, Minutes covering this subject will be
included herein.
Written Communications
1. Letter from Homeowners of. Sommerset Square regarding
condition and development of the designated park site.
2. Letter from William Ryder regarding the Commission's"'
Recording Secretary, Donna Belke, having a conflict
with our meeting nights. Accordingly, it was suggested
the Commissioners elect a secretary from within the
Commissicn.
3. Letter from City Manager advising of the Santa Clara County
School Board's Association Conference on Friday and
Saturday, February 26th and 27th.
Oral_ Communications
1. Commissioner Moore presented an article from Co -Op News
as follows: "Insist on bicycle lanes on more of our
expressways and streets. If they are not feasible with-
out new construction, let the highway funds pay for them".
2. Ann Cuny advised of the median strip proposed for Mary and
possible bike lane utilization. Further investigation is
equired.
ge 2 Minutes of Parks and Recreation Commission, February 22, 1971
Discussion
1. Bikeways Project
The preliminary plan for the Bikeways Project was reviewed
and a Motion made and seconded to present the plan to the
City Council for their review and concurrence. (Bikeway
Project Preliminary Plan attached as Enclosure 1)
Commissioner Gabriel stated that Lee Yarborough, Director of
the Public Works Department,offered his cooperation and
assistance for this project.
The Cupertino Junior Chamber of Commerce has also offered
their assistance.
2. Stokes Avenue Park
Homeowners from the Sommerset Square subdivision presented
their request for development of the Stokes Avenue Park.
They expressed concern for their children, who are restricted
to playing in the streets and undesirable areas,due to the
lack of school or other recreational areas and isolation
from other community facilities.
This subdivision is set apart from other sections of the
City by the Southern Pacific railway tracks on the west,
the freeway on the north and east, and Stevens Creek
Boulevard on the south.
Other than this proposed park, the area does not contain
any other open areas. Residents are most desirous for
immediate minimum development of the park to contain the
following:
a. lawn d. picnic tables
b. trees e. fence along the
C. lights Southern Pacific tracks
Residents are also concerned with safely. The park site is
covered with debris, open manholes and easy ac2ess to the
railroad tracks and freight cars. T'he debris and manhole
problem will be reported to the Public Works Department.
Other details of this discussion are: contained in the
enclosed :letter from the residents.
3. Partial Parks Development
Preliminary discussion was initiated regarding partial
development of Monta Vista, Stevens Creek, Central and
Stokes Avenue Parks. The Commission discussed funds
(lack of) and a method to continue parks improvement
and minimum development.
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Minutes of Parks and Recreation Commission, February 22, 1971 Page 3
Discussion (continued)
The Commission firmly believes the City has a responsibility
to provide a continuing park development program to meet
the growing need of the community and to progress with the
rapidly expanding population and City growth. Ideally,
completion of present park sites would solve all problems.
However, the recent bond issue defeat does not allow financ-
ing of any park expenditure, improvement or development
beyond that currently devi,loped.
A financing plan was discussed, and it was determined that,
if adopted as a Resolution, it would provide interim funds
to maintain a minimum park development program. Therefore,
Commissioner Moore moved and Commissioner Seiverson seconded
a Motion to present the following Resolution to the City
Council for immediate adoption and implementation.
"Effective immediately, a Parks Development
and Improvement Budget shall be adopted and
included with each yearly City Budget. The
predetermined value of this budget shall be
used for mincr park development and improve-
ments as determined by the Parks and Recreation
Commission and approved by the City Council."
4. Park Priority
The Commission recommends the Stokes Avenue Park to receive
first development consideration in view of the aforemention-
ed urgent need for their children and to eliminate safety
hazards on City property by providing minimum requirements
consisting of a fence and a lawn.
5. Freeway Pedestrian Overpass
In the event a freeway pedestrian overpass is designated
between Sommerset Square and Mary Avenue, or any new over-
pass considered within Cupertino, the Commission requests
consideration for bikeways.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
George'Gabriel; Vice Chairman
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