P&R 03-04-10 APPROVED MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Regular Meeting
March 4, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Community Hall Council Chamber
10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Stauffer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Community
Hall Council Chamber, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Debbie Stephens Stauffer, David Lee, Jeanne
Bradford, David Greenstein
Commissioners absent: Darcy Paul
Staff present: Mark Linder, Donna Henriques, Lauren Phillips
4. MISCELLANEOUS — NO ACTION REQUIRED
A. Staff oral reports
Director Linder gave an update on the dog park trial and said that
Council directed staff to investigate the Mary Avenue site (a city -
owned parcel near the Service Center), for a 9 -month trial fenced
dog park; to bring back more detail about the site, including
various alternatives such as permanent, versus temporary fencing,
an interim or a long -term surface, an artificial or a natural surface;
and notify the Mary Avenue neighborhood in a 1000 -foot radius
around the site when the matter will come back before the City
Council. Staff was also directed to bring back an estimate for
fencing around the entire Library Field. All park sites are no
longer being considered.
Director Linder said that the Blue Pheasant Restaurant has changed
their discount from fifty percent (50 %) to twenty -five percent
(25 %) off of all food - for golfers only. The Parks and Recreation
Department is putting the new discount information on all of their
marketing materials. H e also said he has booked the Blue Pheasant
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for the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Director's
meeting.
Director Linder also said that the cost of building a KaBoom!
playground at the new Sterling Park, was more than the cost of
having the contractor build it. The Council was not supportive of
spending the extra money and decided to drop the KaBoom!
playground- build from their agenda at this time. The park will
still have a playground, but it won't be built by the community.
Director Linder will be bringing an application to the Commission
for the Playful City award for the Captain Stephens Playground.
B. Commissioner contacts
Chair Stauffer read a Commissioner update from Darcy Paul.
Commissioner Paul attended the Mayor's meeting in February and
reported the following updates from the other Commissions:
• The Library Commission reported on renovations to the
new Teen Room and possible group study rooms for adults.
• For the Public Safety Commission, the focus will be on U-
turn related issues as well as the walk/bike /carpool to
school program.
• The Planning Commission is focused on issues related to
this year's PW Market project, the October/November
housing element required by the state, updates to the green
building ordinance, and cell phone towers.
• For the Technology Commission, green energy,
implementation of solar, and cell phone towers were among
the major issues this year.
• For the Parks and Recreation Commission, major projects
this year include the building of Sterling Park,
recommendations regarding the Stocklmeir property, and
our ongoing efforts to incorporate more collaborative
efforts between our schools and the department.
Mayor Wang stated that the Simms property and the future
use of the Sports Center pool area, are also items of interest
to the Council. I'rioritization of projects that involve major
expenditures of capital, such as the Linda Vista water
feature, Sterling Park, the Sports Center pool area changes,
as well as proposals for any kind of phasing that might be
done, would also be useful to Council.
Commissioner Paul also sent an update on the Stocklmeir Task
Force meeting in February. In attendance, were representatives
from the Cupertino Historical Society, Friends of Stocklmeir,
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Audubon Society, Stevens Creek Trail and FUHSD. Most of the
discussion centered upon a joint effort between FUHSD and the
North County Regional Occupation Program to get involved with
usage of the space for educational purposes. This would connect
to what the school district and ROP are doing through their
agriculture and sustainability- related programs.
He also reported that at the January 19, 2010 Council approved a
design services agreement with SSA Landscape Architects Inc. to
design Phase II of the Stevens Creek Corridor project. There is a
consensus among the Task Force representatives that it would be
desirable to have a meeting with the landscape design firm to
discuss what elements will be incorporated into the Phase II
design. The next meeting of the Task Force is on March 16, 2010.
5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
A. Regular meeting of February 4, 2010
Action: Commissioner Greenstein made a motion to accept the
minutes as stated. Cormissioner Lee seconded the motion.
The motion carried 3 - 1 with Commissioner Bradford
abstaining and Commissioner Paul was absent.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — Norte
7. PRESENTATION
A. Parks and Recreation Program update by Lauren Phillips, Recreation
Coordinator with the Youth and Teen Division.
Lauren gave a presentation regarding the many activities, classes and
events that she directly oversees throughout the year. One of her main
responsibilities is overseeing the Teen Commission. The Teen
Commission is comprised of eleven high school and middle school
students, from 8th to 12 grade. who meet from September through May,
at least once a month. They serve a 2 -year term and participate in a
variety of activities that they choose at the beginning of each term.
Lauren also oversees the Teen Center facility which is located in the
basement of the Cupertino Sports Center building. The Teen Center is
free to all 6 — 12 grade students and is equipped with computers,
television (with Wii games) and other activities.
B. Project Cornerstone program update by Executive Director, Anne
Ehresman.
Anne gave a presentation regarding the developmental assets of children
age 6 — 11 years. The assets are the experiences, values, relationships,
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opportunities, and competencies that all children and youth need in order
to succeed. These assets are measured by a survey developed by the
Search Institute and will be given to all elementary schools in Santa Clara
County in the Fall of 2010.
Commissioner Greenstein suggested integrating some priority assets into
the Commission's next work plan in order to get the Project Cornerstone
message out to the community.
Director Linder said that the Ci'ry of Mountain View Parks and Recreation
Department puts icons on their quarterly brochure of classes and activities
that connect best to the assets in Project Cornerstone. He would like to
look into doing this in our brochures.
Anne Ehresman said that the elementary schools in Cupertino will be
participating in the Project Cornerstone survey that will be given to
schools in Santa Clara County. The Search Institute will be processing the
survey and the results are due next spring. The Commission would like to
meet with Anne again at that tirne, to go over the results.
The Search Institute website is: www.search- institute.com
Anne also said there will be a Project Cornerstone 2010 Asset Champions
Awards Breakfast on March 25, from 7:00 — 9:00 am, at the Fairmont San
Jose. Registration is online at::www.projectcornerstone.org
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discuss Lawrence /Mitty Park (verbal report)
Director Linder reported that the City is interested in the County property
located on the west side of Lawrence Expressway, near Mitty Way. The
property is currently used by the County for a dumping area for asphalt
from airports and roads. The County would be interested in selling or
swapping the property if they can obtain another area for dumping. There
is another property located at Lawrence Expressway and Doyle that is
owned by San Jose Water Company and is closer to the County
corporation yard.
The City of Cupertino currently has 1.3M in the budget for the
Lawrence /Mitty property purchase. An appraisal has been completed
and the Lawrence /Mitty property was appraised around 1.8M and the
Lawrence /Doyle parcel was appraised around 2M. The City is currently
having conversations with San Jose Water Company. Director Linder said
it will probably be brought up during capital budget discussions. If there
is an agreement reached, it would be brought to Council.
B. Future use of Tank House (verbal report)
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Director Linder said that the Tank House was moved and is located next to
the Blue Pheasant Restaurant. Cupertino Rotary recently did
approximately $25,000 worth of work fixing it up. Currently, it does not
have electricity or water running to it and it needs additional work. The
Stevens Creek Watershed Council has asked to store some of their
supplies there. Director Linder asked if one of the Commissioners would
"cogitate" with him and Public Works on trying to determine future uses
for the Tank House. Commissioner Lee volunteered to help Director
Linder with this project.
9. ADJOURNMENT - Chairperson Stauffer adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Donna Henriques
Donna Henriques, Administrative Assistant
Minutes approved at the April 1, 201 G regular meeting
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