P&R 01-04-01 APPROVED MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF CUPERTINO
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2001
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Wang 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:
Jeanne Bradford, Frank Jelinch, Roger Peng, Edye Stein,
Kris Wang
None
Staff present:
Therese Smith, Director
Christine Hanel, Recreation Supervisor
Dave Knapp, City Manager
Made Preston, Administrative Secretary
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
1. The minutes of the November 2, 2000, regular meeting were approved as drafted.
COMMUNICATIONS
· ORAL:
Dave Knapp introduced the new director, Therese Smith, to the commission.
Therese Smith reported that the Commission would have an opportunity to review
the department's goals at the next meeting.
· WRITTEN: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Commissioner Bradford asked for the status report regarding the Portal School
Site talks with the Cupertino Union School District. Christine Hanel reported that
there were no updates at this time.
As part of the Portal site issue, photos were distributed of the defunct spray
fountain area. Christine Hanel has worked with Public Works to have fence off
the unsafe area. Therese Smith noted that she had heard that there were plans to
replace the fountain with a new spray fountain; she is investigating this. She
discussed possible ways to retrofit the fountain area into a safer play area. A
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neighborhood meeting for input is being considered after the Commission reviews
some options.
ACTION: At the next meeting, February 1, the Commission would like to hear
what Public Works is considering and review a draft letter to the neighborhood
explaining the options, and set a neighborhood meeting in March.
NEW BUSINESS
3. New Chair for Fourth of July Committee: Edye Stein agreed to chair the Fourth of
July Committee.
CPRS Conference: Therese Smith informed the Commission of the upcoming
March conference and encouraged each member to fill out the forms and forward
them to Made Preston for processing. The city will cover the conference, hotel,
and food costs of the Commission.
Administrative Secretary: Made Preston has been hired as the new Administrative
Secretary for Parks and Recreation.
Agenda Item for Next Meeting: Kim Smith, City Clerk, would like to address the
Four Seasons Comer with the Parks and Recreation Commission at the next
meeting.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
MISCELLALNEOUS - NO ACTION REQUIRED
7. Monthly Report: November 2000 - Reviewed and accepted
Legislative Update: None
Staff Oral Report: The new Senior Center is progressing well. Installation of
important custom cabinetry, such as the front counter, is behind schedule, but the
majority of the building will be done the end of February. The punch list should
be done by then. Due to the delay in the cabinetry, which affects the installation
of tile, etc. around the cabinetry, the opening ceremony is still yet to be
determined.
10.
Community Contacts:
· Commissioner Peng stated he attended the McClellan Ranch Park and
progress is on track and the master plan is being followed.
Commissioner Bradford attended a Rails-to-Trails workshop. It was well
attended by the community. It was a great resource as we start work on the
Union Pacific Trail. She will be attending the kick-off meeting of the Stevens
Creek Trail next week.
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Commissioner Jelinch reported that he attended the Sports Center Committee,
The Commission will need to review the three options, Funding will be an
issue. There will be another committee meeting on the 17th regarding the
alternatives.
Chairperson Wang attended the Mayor's breakfast and reminded the members
that the Mayor's "State of the City" address and luncheon will be held
Wednesday, January 31. Reservations and payment is payable to the
Cupertino Chamber of Commerce.
City Manager Dave Knapp reminded the members of the Commissioners'
Dinner on February 9, 6:00 p.m.
ELECTIONS
11. By unanimous vote, the new Chair for 2001 will be Frank Jelinch and the new
Vice Chair will be Roger Peng.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Mari~ Preston, Recording Secretary
APPROVED:
Chairperson