P&R 05-01-97CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014
Telephone (408) 777-3200
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
City Hall Council Chambers
May 1, 1997
CALL TO ORDER
1. Regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission called to order at 7:02 p.m.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
2.
ROLL CALL
3. Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent:
Staff present:
Hopkins, James, Lohmiller, Jelinch, Shukis
none
Stephen Dowling, Director of Parks and Recreation
Linda Lagergren, Recording Secretary
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
4. None
-- UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. None
NEW BUSINESS
6. Director stated, "tonight is a brainstorming session to identify possible ideas for an annual cultural arts
event. Hopefully at the end of the discussion we could identify two or three that would require further
investigation. At some point I would envision a commissioner working with staff on developing this
idea." After discussion the following ideas were suggested: Film Festival, Jazz/Music Festival, Multi-
cultural Parade, Multi-cultural Festival, Folk Dance Festival, Blues Festival, and Chess Tournament.
Commission requested that the Fine Arts Commission brainstorm and come up with a list of possible
cultural arts events and then they would bring their lists together for a joint meeting.
At this point Commissioner Kazys Shukis announced that unfortunately he is relocating and therefore
will be resigning from the commission.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
7. Commissioner James moved and Commissioner Lohmiller seconded the motion to approve the
minutes of the March 6, 1997 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting as submitted. Shukis
abstained. All in favor. Motion carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
8. A letter was included in commission's folder complementing the Recreation Department on the staff at
Blackberry Farm golf course.
PRC #187
Approved
6-5-97
Call to order
Salute to
Flag
Roll Call
Ideas for
Annual
Cultural
Art~ Event
MORON
Written
Communica-
tion
MONTHLY REPORTS
9. Director reviewed the successful programs that occurred in the month of April. They included the
Junior High Dance, the Better Part's 500th show, and Cupertino Day at Blackberry Farm. He also
mentioned that the Crest Awards will be held on May 14th.
10. Commissioner Lohmiller reported on two events that occurred in the community. They were the Lions
Club Fishing Derby and Rotary Club's fishing event with 3rd graders from Nimitz school.
MISCELLANEOUS
11. Director updated commission on that a couple of legislators are trying to get a state bond measure for
next fall that would provide funding for local park improvements. It is still in committee and has about
a 60% chance of coming out of committee and be placed on the ballot.
12. Chair Hopkins reported on the Mayor's breakfast meeting.
13. Director announced the upcoming Walk-A-Golden Mile at the Senior Center and reported on the July
4th events of the day. Director also reported on the Heart of the City plan, specifically the Four Seasons
Orchard park. He stated that there would be a joint meeting with the Fine Arts Commission to discuss
this item.
14. Commissioner James reported that she met twice with the youth pastor at the church across the street
from the Quinlan Center to discuss a pilot they are going to have in May for some portable
skateboarding ramps, a basketball area and a go-cart area. They wanted to see if the city was interested
in partnering with them. We are concerned about the church and state affiliation. She also mentioned
that city council would like to have some additional updates and milestones along the way. It's been a
slow process. The background work and reaching out to the community in small groups and one-on-one
and seeing who would be the best to serve on the task force will take time. After we get past that point
and have the task force, then we will be able to get going. We should be able to get a couple of pilots
going rather quickly.
15. Director reported that the quarterly McClellan Ranch Park Task Force meeting is coming up this
month. Our naturalist had back surgery and will be out about six weeks.
ADJOURNMENT
16. Commissioner Shukis moved and Commissioner James seconded the motion to adjourn at 8:18 p.m. All
in favor. Motion passed.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Respectfully submitted,
Linda M. Lagergren, Record~g S6cretary
Chairperson
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Monthly
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Community
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Staff
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McClellan
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MOTION