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P&R 11-01-01 APPROVED MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CITY OF CUPERTINO REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2001 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Jelinch called the regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to order at 7 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Staff present: Jeanne Bradford, Rod Brown, Frank Jelinch, Roger Peng, Kris Wang None Therese Ambrosi Smith, Director; Tom Walters, Acting Recreation Supervisor, Marie Preston, Administrative Secretary MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 1. The minutes of October 4 regular meeting and October 25, 2001 special meeting were unanimously approved for filing as drafted (Commissioner Bradford abstained from voting on minutes of October 25 because she did not attend.) COMMUNICATIONS NOT ON THE AGENDA - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. Wilson Park Improvements - Therese reported that the consultant generated two altematives, which were sent out to residents surrounding Wilson Park. She reported that she has received a couple of phone calls on the subject, which preferred Option A (rubber mound with slide). She also read into the record an e- mail she received from Daniel and Krista Markert, 10421 Oakville Ave., which offered feedback and selected Option A. Public Input: Leslie Erickson, Cold Harbor, asked: · What is the height of the mound; she has concerns of visibility. Therese answered that the mound would be the height that it is now with rubber over it. · Where is the fence? The fence will be 42" high and it is around the outside perimeter of the pathway that goes around the play area. Parks and Recreation Commission November 1, 2001 Page 2 of 3 · Are there any benches? The drawings that were sent out showfive picnic tables with benches, and two added observation benches for watching children in Option A. · Are you including trees in the big kid play area? Therese thanked her for reminding us to include trees. · Is additional play equipment planned for the big kid park? At this time, there is not enough in the budget. The parks are all on a cycle and Wilson Park can be done when it comes up again in the cycle. Martina Herhusky, Richwood Drive, stated: · Her preference was Option A. · Asked if there were going to be regular-seat swings for older kids. Therese answered that in Option A, bucket and regular-seat swings are included · Where the original little swings are, what is happening there.'? Everything got taken out but two bucket swings and there is sand. Therese answered that is going to stay as it is and bushes will be trimmed. Allen Robell, Richwood Drive, asked: · In Option A, what can be done to keep the neighborhood cats out of the water play/sand area, or is there some alternative way to construct it so that it might not be so much of a concern? Therese stated that there are lots of surface materials that can be used, but kids like to play with wet sand If the consensus of the neighborhood is that they wouM rather not have sand, we can use other materials. · From a maintenance point of view, would there be changes. Any material would have to be raked regularly, not only for cats, but also for broken glass, sharp objects, etc. -- it would get regular maintenance. · On Option A, is it relatively flat? -- there would be no mound in the sand/play area, so site lines would be open to the older kid play area in the center of park. There is not a whole lot of difference in terms of the mound- the mound is what is there now. · In Option B, describe the clubhouse. I don't know exactly what that one wouM be. There are a number of different play equipment manufacturers that make different models. This project would go out to bid and vendors would compete providing a model with the most play value and durability for the cost. · Mr. Robell prefers Option A because it is the most attractive option. He suggested that in the area of the two benches next to the water play area, put in another bench or two near the spring toy and the seesaw. Therese summarized public input: · More trees need to be added at the older kid play area · Clear the line of sight through the bushes · Option A appears to be the preferred option · Add a couple more benches on the other side of the play area · No communication has been received for Option B Parks and Recreation Commission November 1, 2001 Page 3 of 3 Therese also stated that either option could be done within budget The Portal Park improvement project has been held up waiting for the decision on Wilson Park. Both projects will be bid together. The construction drawings and the approval by Public Works will take a couple of months, so bidding on these projects may take place in late winter, and when the weather breaks, work can get started. Action: A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously approved to adopt Option A. Sports Management Workshop - deferred to November 15. Items for review and discussion will be put on the web prior to this date. Also, an e-mail address will be given for those individuals who want to provide input to the October 11 workshop. 4. General Plan - deferred to November 15. NEW BUSINESS ~ None MISCELLANEOUS - NO ACTION REQUIRED - None ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Jelinch adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. to November 15, 2001, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Respectfully submitted Marie Preston, Administrative Secretary Approved at the November 15, 2001 meeting.