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P&R 02-03-11APPROVED AMENDED MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF CUPERTINO Regular Meeting February 3, 2011 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. 3 4. Note: Acting Chairperson Paul welcomed new Commissioner David Fung. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Darcy Paul, David Greenstein, Marcia St.Clair and David Fung Commissioners absent: David Lee Staff present: Mark Linder, Donna Henriques SELECTION OF OFFICERS A. Chairperson Action: Commissioner St.Clair made a motion to nominate Commissioner Darcy Paul for Chairperson. Commissioner Greenstein seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 — 0, with Commissioner Lee absent. B. Vice Chairperson Action: Commissioner Paul made a motion to nominate Commissioner Greenstein for Vice Chair. Commissioner St.Clair seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 — 0, with Commissioner Lee absent. 5. MISCELLANEOUS — NO ACTION REQUIRED A. Staff oral reports Director Linder reported that the Grand Opening of Franco Park went well. Director Linder said that he contacted "Our City Forest ", from City of San Jose and they will attend the March 3 Commission meeting to present their program on how people can volunteer to plant or adopt a tree. Director Linder reported that thy; Stevens Creek Corridor Park Phase I has received a regional award from American Society of Civil Engineers (Region 9 California) as the Outstanding Park and Recreation project. The award will be presented on March 9 in Sacramento. He also said the City Council approved the recommendation from the Commission to go forward with Alternative 4A for Phase II. The staff began work today with the design team. The Phase II design is scheduled to be completed in 2011, construction permits are scheduled to be issued in 2012, and construction to be completed by September of 2013. B. Commissioner contacts Commissioner Paul reported that the Mayor's meetings will take place on the second Tuesday of every month and will begin at 4:30 p.m. The first meeting will be on February 8 and Commissioner Paul will attend. For future Mayor's meetings, he would like the Commissioners to rotate so that they can all take a turn and attend a few meetings. The Commissioners will bring their calendars to the March 3 meeting to schedule which meetings to attend. Commissioner Paul also reported that a letter to the surrounding West Valley cities was mailed in January, on behalf of the Commission and the Teen Commission, asking them to consider adopting a program similar to the Teen Commission's Walk One Week program. Several cities have responded and would like to learn more about the program. Next Tuesday, Commissioner Paul and a few Teen Commissioners will attend the Youth Commission meeting in Los Gatos to give them more information about the program. Commissioner Paul said that he had also attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at Franco Park and it was well- attended. He suggested that since small dogs are allowed in the park, that the City should install some doggie bag dispensers for people who walk their dogs. 2 He also said he attended Shakespeare In The Park last summer in Memorial Park and spoke to a few board members of the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival who expressed interest in elevating the festival here in Cupertino. He suggested that we ask them to speak to the Commission on a future agenda. 6. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING A. Regular meeting of December 2, 2010 Action: Commissioner Greenstein made a motion to accept the amended minutes. Commissioner St.Clair seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 -0 -1. Commissioner Fung abstained and Commissioner Lee was absent B. Regular meeting of January 6, 2011 Action: Commissioner Greenstein made a motion to accept the minutes. Commissioner Fung seconded the motion. The motion carried 3 -0 -1. Commissioner Fung abstained and Commissioner Lee was absent. 7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — None 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Traffic Safety Classes Director Linder gave a presentation on the current class offerings through the Parks and Recreation Department. The classes offered are for teens, so they can get their driver's permit, a fundamental bike safety class for middle school students and a participating parent, a bicycle refresher course for older adults, and a Mature Driving program, where older adults may qualify for an insurance discount. Commissioner Greenstein asked. how long the classes have been offered and how many participants are in each class. He was also interested in where each class is held. He said that in the past, the City hired a company called "Safe Moves" that would teach middle school and elementary students about bicycle and pedestrian safety. He also thinks parents need to learn the rules of pedestrian safety so they can safely walk their children to school. Commissioner St.Clair asked if the Teen Commission could help partner the Walk One Week program with the middle school students. She said the Cupertino Union School District also offers classes. Commissioner Paul said he thought it would help to encourage the middle school students to learn bicycle and pedestrian safety. Director Linder said he will get the answers to the Commissioners questions and report back at the next meeting. 8. ADJOURNMENT - Chairperson Paul adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Donna Henriques Donna Henriques, Administrative Assistant Minutes approved at the March 3, 201 regular meeting 4