P&R 05-02-96CITY 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
May 2, 1996
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:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
4. None
Buhler, Hopkins, Lohmiller, Shukis
James
Stephen Dowling, Director of Parks and Recreation
Linda Lagergren, Recording Secretary
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. Director stated, "At the last meeting the commission did some brainstorming around the issue of scope
and composition of the teen task force. With regard to the committee, the people you have outlined are
not going to be the worker bees. They are going to be the people that will start the committee off and at
the appropriate time those administrators will pass the baton off to members in their organization who
will actually do some of the tasks."
After thorough discussion, the commission outlined the scope of work.
SCOPE OF WORK:
1. A task force be convened comprised of top level administrators from organizations providing
services to teens or organizations influenced by teen services.
2. The task force will identify significant issues, needs, and challenges relative to teen services in
Cupertino.
3. The task force will involve teens in all phases of this process.
4. The task force will either in total or in sub-committees conduct research into existing resources
within the community as-well-as successful programs from other jurisdictions.
5. When appropriate, the task force will conduct public forums to receive broad based input from
young people and others impacted by teen services and programs.
6. Based upon the research, the task force will prepare an inventory of teen services, facilities, or
activities within the community.
7. Based upon the research, the task force will identify specific teen services, facilities, or activities
that are needed or that can be improved upon and also identify appropriate agencies to respond.
8. The task force will report back within one year from the first meeting with their findings.
PRC #177
Approved
7/11/96
Call to order
Salute to
Flag
Roll Call
Teen Task
Force
COMPOSITION OF THE TASK FORCE:
1. City Council(2)
2. City Manager (1)
3. Parks and Recreation Commission (1)
4. Superintendent of C.U.S.D. (1)
5. Superintendent of F.U.H.S.D. (1)
6, De Anza College President (1)
7. Chamber of Commerce (Executive Director or President) (1)
8. Corporate Representatives (appointed by Chair) (3)
9. Executive Director of YMCA (1)
10. Santa Clara County Sheriff's Captain (1)
11. Student leaders selected by their school (MVHS/HHS/CHS/Kennedy/Hyde) (5)
12. Director of Parks and Recreation (1)
The commission is recommending that their representative, Sandra James, chair the Task Force.
Commissioner Lohmiller moved and Commissioner Shukis seconded the motion to recommend to city
council that they adopt the recommendations regarding the composition and scope of work of a Teen
Task Force as submitted by commission. Motion pass unanimously.
NEW BUS1NESS
6. Director stated, "As requested by the commission. I am giving you the opportunity to review the
proposed operating budget for next year. Commission's request stems from the desire to get some sense
of the dollar value of our levels of service." The Director proceeded to review the budget with
Commission.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
7. Commissioner Lohmiller moved and Commissioner Hopkins seconded the motion to approve the
minutes of the April 4, 1996 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting as submitted. All in favor.
Commissioner Shukis abstained. Motion carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
8. Three letters were submitted for commission.
a. Letter from Cupertino Library thanking the Recreation department for their support in the
Library Essay Contest.
b. Letter from resident who complemented the city on the Community Center.
c. Copy of notice that went out to The Oaks businesses regarding the RFP for mobile food and
beverage vendors.
MONTHLY REPORTS
9. The director reported that the Big Bunny Run was very successful.
10. There were no community contacts.
MISCELLANEOUS
11. There was no legislative update.
12. Chair Buhler reported on the mayor's breakfast meeting.
13. Director reported that Commissioner Sandra James was a CREST award recipient. He also announced
upcoming community events:
Cupertino Day at Blackberry Farm - Saturday, May 11, Auction at Senior Center - Friday, May 10,
and DACA National Masters Swim Meet - May 9-12.
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Teen Task
Force
(cont'd)
MOTION
'96-'97
proposed
operating
budget
MOTION
Written
communica-
tions
Staff report
14. McClellan Ranch Park Task Force - status report on budget for the park.
ADJOURNMENT
15. Commissioner Lohmiller moved and Commissioner Shukis seconded the motion to adjourn at 9:59
p.m. to an adjourned regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission on Wednesday, June 5,
1996, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers. All in favor. Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
~i~da M~-Lage~g;e~, Recol~ngt~ecretary
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Clerk Chairperson
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MOTION