P&R 06-04-09APPROVED MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREA'T'ION COMMISSION
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Regular N[eeting
Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Community Hall C~~uncil Chamber
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Lee called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. in the Community Hall
Council Chamber, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
4.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: David Lee, Debbie Stephens Stauffer, Darcy Paul
Commissioners absent: Jeanne Bradford, David Greenstein
Staff present: Mark Linder, Julia Lamy, Donna Henriques, Kim
Frey
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETIl`1GS
A. Regular meeting of May 7, 2009
Action: Commissioner Stauffer made a motion to approve the
minutes. Commissioner Paul seconded the motion. The motion
carried 3 - 0.
5.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -None
6. PRESENTATION
A. Parks and Recreation Program upd~ite by Kim Frey, Recreation Coordinator
from the Senior Center
Kim Frey gave a presentation on th~~ Senior Travel Program at the Senior
Center. Kim said that the travel program offers a wide variety of trips to the
Senior Center members and that most of the trips are almost always sold out.
There were over 1700 participants on these trips in 2008.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Verbal update on implementation of the dogs off-leash policies
Senior Recreation Supervisor Julia .Lamy, gave a presentation and update on
the progress that the Citizens Grouf- has made.
Director Linder said that the Count~~ is ready to share space for a fenced area
for dogs in a County park and that there is a possible partnership with the City
of Los Altos and the City of Los Altos Hills.
Director Linder said that the Council will be considering adding a fenced area
to their final budget which will be approved on June 16, 2009.
B. Approve and discuss recommendations for Green policies in City parks,
Stevens Creek Corridor Trail and Blackberry Farm
Director Linder introduced Erin Co~~ke, the City's Environmental Affairs
Coordinator. Director Linder gave a presentation on creating a green policy
framework for the City.
Director Linder also presented a staff report with recommendations for green
policies for Cupertino parks, trails <<nd golf course. He asked for approval
from the Commission to proceed with the framework and offered to present
ongoing reports to the Commission regarding the implementation of these
policies.
Action: Commissioner Stauffer made a motion to accept the green
policies as recommended. Commissioner Paul seconded the motion.
The motion carried 3 - 0.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Proposal regarding a Bicycle Safety Course by Jim Wiant, Bicycle and
Pedestrian Commissioner
Bicycle and Pedestrian Commissioner Jim Wiant gave a presentation
proposing that the Parks and Recreation Department offer six bicycle
safety courses given by the Lea;;ue Cycling Instructors from the League
of American Bicyclists.
Mr. Wiant proposed that Parks ~~nd Recreation provide the classrooms,
handle enrollment and advertising in the brochure, and collect fees for
these courses. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission would provide the
course descriptions and class offering dates. They also would hire the
instructors from the League of American Bicyclists (LAB). The insurance
coverage would be provided by LAB.
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Commissioner Paul suggested that the Parks and Recreation Department
should start with one or two cla:uses initially to see what the participation
level is before deciding if more classes should be added.
The Commissioners supported P/Ir. Wiant's proposal so Director Linder
said that he will check with the :Parks and Recreation Supervisors to see if
these classes could be provided. He said it can be done as a "contract"
class and could be listed in our brochure. A staff member will get in
touch with Mr. Wiant after the Supervisor's staff meeting next
Wednesday.
9. MISCELLANEOUS - NO ACTION REQUIRED
A. Staff oral reports
Director Linder said that the Elisha Stephens Playground project was
underway today and that the playground site was prepared for Build Day
on Saturday, June 6. He encouraged residents to volunteer to help build
the playground on Saturday. Hf; said that this project a great way to have
a community-building event as ;~ positive experience.
Director Linder also reported that the City Council may have a joint
meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission on July 21 for
Council to receive an update on the Simms and Stocklmeir properties'
proposals.
B. Commissioner contacts -none <<t this time
9. ADJOURNMENT -Chairperson Lee adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
C.
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Donna Henriques, Administrative Assi,tant
Minutes approved at the ! July 23, 2009 regular meeting