P&R 03-04-99CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
10300 Torte Avenue, Cupertino; CA 95014
Telephone (408) 777~3200
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Thursday, March 4, 1999, 7:00 p.m.
PRC#206
Approved
CALL TO ORDER
Regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission called to order at 7:01 p.m.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present:
Staff present:
Jelinch, Lowenthal, Shaikh, Stein, Wang
Stephen Dowling, Director of Parks and Recreation
Pamela Eggen, Recording Secretary
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Director Dowling introduced Mark Schatz of BSA Architects, Consultant for the expansion of the
Cupertino Senior Center.
Mr. Schatz described the process of the Senior Center Expansion Design Advisory Committee.
The following is a brief review of his findings to date:
· The committee conducted site-visits of Bay Area Senior Centers to observe strengths
and weaknesses of comparable facilities, noting remodels as well as new construction
· The committee developed a preliminary program of features and amenities to include in
the renovation
· A comprehensive survey of Senior Center members was conducted to determine the
perceived needs from the users
· Staff and center volunteers developed an extensive analysis of room requirements and
functions to be served by the expanded building
· The committee prepared an RFP and recruited, interviewed and selected an architectural
firm to design the expansion. The fima selected is BSA, Architects
The committee assimilated the input from; the senior membership, the staff, the
volunteers, site tours, and their own perceptions, and produced a preliminary program
for the architect
Mr. Schatz mentioned the goals for the project are as follows:
The warm, welcoming atmosphere of the current building shall be retained
· The building shall remain one story
· The building footprint shall maximize the comer and minimize intrusion into the park
· The building entrance shall be reoriented to the parking lot
· Room functions shall be flexible with a minimum of dedicated program space
· The new building shall not provide "outside" bathrooms and a new restroom facility
should be constructed near the childreffs playground to serve park users
Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of March 4, 1999
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Mr. Schatz also pointed out the importance for creating a sense of security within the building for
people to feel safe both approaching and using the building. He stated landscaping plans will
include trees and many annual plants. They want to preserve as many trees as possible along with
minimizing intrusion of the existing Memorial Park.
Vice Chairman Shaikh moved to endorse the Senior Center Renovation Preliminary Design and
Commissioner Jelinch seconded the motion. All in favor.
MOTION 5-0
Mr. Dowling described background information of the McClellan Ranch Task Force and duties
of a task force member.
Vice Chairman Shaikh volunteered to be the Commission Representative for the McClellan
Ranch Task Force.
Vice Chairman Shaikh moved and Commissioner Lowenthal seconded the motion to approve the
minutes of the February 4, 1999 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting as submitted. All in
favor.
MOTION 5-0
4. Review of the Febmmy Recreation Programs Monthly Report.
5. None.
6. None.
7. Commissioner Lowenthal questioned Mr. Dowling regarding information conceming the Stevens
Creek Trail issue. Mr. Dowling stated the proposal has not been finalized.
Commissioner Lowenthal moved to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. to the regular meeting of the Parks and
Recreation Commission on Thursday, April 1, 1999, 7:00 p.m. at Cupertino City Hall, 10300
Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014. Commissioner Wang seconded. All in favor.
MOTION 5-0
ATTEST:
Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED:
Chai~e~on'