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P&R 03-06-97CITY 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 March 6, 1997 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: Commissioners absent: Staff present: Hopkins, James, Lohmiller, Jelinch Shukis Stephen Dowling, Director of Parks and Recreation Linda Lagergren, Recording Secretary Jackie Stone, Recreation Coordinator Chrissy Carlson, Recreation Intern INTRODUCTIONS 4. Director introduced new commissioner Frank Jelinch, newly appointed recreation coordinator Jackie Stone and recreation intern Chrissy Carlson. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 5. None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. None NEW BUSINESS 7. The director stated the discussion for the commission is to review our current proposed operating budget as the preliminary step for the budget preparation process. Director said that commission's role is to make recommendations as to areas, programs or services that they would like to see either increased or decreased. Director gave a quick overview of what the process entailed. He walked commission through our current operating budget, and then opened it up for discussion. After discussion commission mentioned that they had already put in place a recommendation last August regarding the July 4th fireworks display. Their recommendation at that time was rather than a funding level of $15,000, that $33,000 be funded by the general fund for the event and that it would not be necessary to raise funds in the community. There was also a consensus of commission that at the appropriate time council provide direction to develop the concept and prepare a scope and a budget for a future cultural event, along the lines of Shakespeare in the Park. There was also a consensus by commission to include in the operating budget seed money for possible pilot programs and expenses with regard to the Teen Task Force, and funds for a Stevens Creek Trail feasibility study. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 8. Commissioner James moved and Commissioner Lohmiller seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the February 6, 1997 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting as submitted. Jelinch abstained. All in favor. Motion carried. Approved 5/1/97 Call to order Salute to Flag Roll Call '97-'98 Rec. Dept. proposed operating! budget MOTION .WPdTTEN COMMUNICATIONS 9. There were three written communications included in commission's folder. There was a response letter from Bert Viskovich, Director of Public Works, to Emily Lee Kelly regarding a Cupertino Scene soundoff she sent in about the completion date of Somerset Park. There was also a response letter from Bob Cowan, Director of Community Development, to Mr. Thomas O'Riordan regarding a Cupertino Scene soundoff about the new homes on Peninsula Avenue and the use of Somerset Park. Lastly, there was a copy of a soundoff from Mr. Purinton regarding plans for Creekside Park and a response to that letter from Steve Dowling. MONTHLY REPORTS 10. Director had nothing to add to the February monthly report. 11. Commissioner James commented that she had participated in the "Voices and Visions" leadership training and felt it was very well done. She also commented that the Santa Clara Peace Officers Association is interested in talking about a cooperative venture for a ropes course. MISCELLANEOUS 12. There was no legislative update. 13. There was no report on the Mayor's breakfast. 14. The director mentioned that the CUSD has put in place a task force to investigate the feasibility of a multi-track year-round school concept. This concept would have a profound impact on how we as a department do our business. 15. Commissioner James reported that she was meeting with several people regarding the teen task force. These meetings included students from Monta Vista high school, the principal at Kennedy, members of the law enforcement, CCS, the pastor at the Assembly of God church, and teens at the Oaks. She also commented that the Courier was doing an article on the Teen Task Force. 16. Chair Hopkins reported that included in commission's packet was a list of accomplishments of the McClellan Ranch Park Task Force. Chair Hopkins reported that at their last meeting they discussed the Simms property line. There is a property on the hill overlooking the Simms house that their property line goes all the way down and behind the Simms house where there is a play structure. The play structure will be moved because it is on private property. They also discussed that a beehive will be placed in the orchard. They discussed speed bumps in the parking lot and the possibility of raised potting areas for the community gardens. ADJOURNMENT 17. Commissioner James moved and Commissioner Lohmiller seconded the motion to adjourn at 8:16 p.m. All in favor. Motion passed. ATTEST: Respectfully submitted, ~I~g:ergren, Re~rd~ng Secret.a~"~ Page 2 Written Communida- tion Community Contacts Staff report Teen Task Force McClella~ Ranch Park Task Force MORON