P&R 05-07-98CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
10300 Torte Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014
Telephone (408) 777-3200
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Blackberry Retreat Center
21975 San Fernando Avenue
408-777-3110
Thursday, May 7, 1998
6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
1. Regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission called to order at 7:03 p.m.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
2.
ROLL CALL
3. Commissioners present:
Staff present:
Hopkins, Lohmiller, Shaikh, Stein and Chairman Jelinch
Stephen Dowling, Director of Parks and Recreation
Pamela Eggen, Recording Secretary
Michael O'Dowd, Recreation Supervisor
Jackie Stone, Recreation Coordinator
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
4. Chairman Jelinch mentioned a reported complaint regarding a Creekside Park flooding on the soccer
field. He stated the problem was solved by repairing a malfunctioned valve.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. None.
NEW BUSINESS
6. Michael O'Dowd, Recreation Supervisor for Blackberry Farm, presented an overview of Blackberry
Farm operations highlighting areas of growth and improvements since the city took ownership.
Jackie Stone, Recreation Coordinator, presented the Retreat Center information regarding conferences
and the amenities that are provided. She stated the conference room can be reserved for as many as 25
people and mentioned the center includes a wide variety of catered meals such as breakfast, lunch,
afternoon snacks, and all day beverages.
The Commissioners toured the grounds of Blackberry Farm, noting the restrooms that had recently been
remodeled. The Commissioners also made note of the areas where improvements are needed, such as
the main parking lot in need of new pavement and new bridges to be reconstructed.
Director Dowling pointed out the highlights of the community survey:
City of Cupertino - Level of satisfaction is relatively high
· Parks and Recreation Department - Very satisfied - 70%
· Teen Center - 72% would like a teen center (Teen Task Force is considering this concept)
· Two/Thirds of respondents felt the cost of recreation classes were reasonable
· Commissioner Lohmiller suggested that before class fees are raised, current users should
be surveyed
Approved
Call to
order
Salute to
Flag
Roll Call
Blackberry
Farm
Community
Survey
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Commissioner Hopkins moved and Commissioner Lohmiller seconded the motion to approve the
minutes of the April 2, 1998 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting as submitted. All in favor.
Motion carried.
None
Director Dowling reviewed the Monthly Report mentioning how successful Cupertino Day at
Blackberry Farm was. He also said, despite the rain, 170 people showed up for the Big Bunny Fun Run.
Commissioner Lohmiller spoke on issues relating to the Teen Task Force meeting held April 29, 1998.
Teen Task
He said recreational needs were discussed as well as social needs. Force
Director Dowling mentioned the consultant's strategy was to do a survey regardi,~g the needs of all the
teens in Cupertino. He said they were planning on getting the survey done before the end of the school
year.
Commissioner Hopkins mentioned the Cultural Events Committee decision to hold an international
Cultural
food and films event in January or February of 1999. Events
13. None
14. None
15. Chairman Jelinch moved to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. to the regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Motion
Commission on Thursday, June 4, 1998, 7:00 p.m. All i;~ favor. Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Pamela A. Eggen, Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
Chairperson