P&R 11-04-10 APPROVED MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Regular Meeting
November 4, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA
Note: This meeting will be televised
1. CALL TO ORDER
Acting Chairperson Paul 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: Darcy Paul, David Lee, Jeanne Bradford, David
Greenstein and Marcia St.Clair
Staff present: Mark Linder
2. PRESENTATION
A. Nancy Doan — Learning Together Initiative
Director Linder introduced Teresa Alvarado, with First 5, and Nancy Doan,
with Learning Together Initiative, who presented an informative video on the
important work of the First 5 organization and the many health benefits to the
children in Santa Clara County. They explained how Learning Together
Initiative is a community -based approach focused on school readiness, health
and early literacy and oral language development and said that they offer free
local community hubs where families can learn about the importance of the
first five years of life.
Nancy Doan is a Community Worker currently working with Jewish Family
and Children's Services Parents Place group in providing services in
Cupertino. They have also opened a satellite location at Canon Music School,
located at 10885 S. Blaney Avenue and offered a free parent and child drop -in
play for the month of October. They will be offering a five -week Arts
Enrichment class that begins on Tuesday, November 9. They are also
looking for Community volunteers to help with various activities. All services
and activities are free of cost.
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Please contact First 5 at: 4000 Moorpark Ave., Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95117
www.first5kids.org
4. MISCELLANEOUS — NO ACTION REQUIRED
A. Staff oral reports
Director Linder reported that the City Council unanimously passed the
Commission's Work Plan for FY 2010/1011 with two suggestions.
The Council suggested a park usage survey and also said the Walk One
Week Program should be three weeks instead of one week.
Director Linder said he will not be here for the December 2 Commission
meeting but Julia Lamy will attend in his place.
B. Commissioner contacts
Commissioner St.Clair reported that Vance, at the Cupertino Bike Shop,
donated helmets to the Teen Commission's Walk One Week Program.
Commissioner Paul complimented the Wafu School of Ikebana Floral
Show at the Quinlan Community Center and said it was the school's 40
Anniversary and it was a great community event.
5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
A. Regular adjourned meeting of October 7, 2010
Action: Commissioner Bradford moved to accept the minutes and
Commissioner Lee seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — Nome
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Requirements of new developers for City Parks.
Acting Chairperson Paul said that this review of the current program
requirements was the request of the Planning Commission.
Director Linder said that there was an addition to the staff report he
submitted to the Commissioners. He said the words "per unit" were
omitted on his report and the cost per unit fee is $15,750.00 and the total
for all ten units is $157,500.00. The correction is attached to these draft
minutes and will also be attached to the staff report. He said the Planning
Commission asked if the Parks and Recreation Commission would review
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the current park dedication program and see if they wanted to make any
changes. The current program is guided by the Quimby Act, which is a
state law that requires new development to provide land or an in lieu fee to
provide for parks and recreational services for the new residents. The staff
report presented by Director Linder specifically shows the formula used
by the City of Cupertino.
Action: Commissioner Greenstein made a motion to approve the
recommendation made by staff to continue using the existing
dedication and fee programs. Commissioner Bradford seconded the
motion. The motion carried unanimously.
8. ADJOURNMENT - Chairperson Paul adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Donna Henriques
Donna Henriques, Administrative Assistant
Minutes approved at the December 2, 2010 regular meeting
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