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P&R 03-07-96CITY 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 March 7, 1996 CALL TO ORDER 1. Regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission called to order at 7:00 p.m. SALUTE TO THE FLAG 2. ROLL CALL 3. Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Staff present: Buhler, Hopkins, Lohmiller, Shukis James Stephen Dowling, Director of Parks and Recreation Linda Lagergren, Recording Secretary INTRODUCTIONS 4. Director introduced recreation supervisor, Christine Hanel and recreation coordinator, Peggy Ford. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 5. None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. None NEW BUSINESS 7. Director stated, "The issue before the commission this evening is to review and approve the final Creekside Park Master Plan. There were no substantive changes in the plan from the hearings that were held in February. The construction of the park and the building is consistent with our five year program. Jay Beals, landscape architect reviewed with commission the minor changes and refinements to the preliminary master plan and then showed them the final master plan. Pam Brule, building architect, reviewed the building and elevation drawings. There was no public comment. Commissioner Hopkins asked how much space was added to the play area. Mr. Beals stated that we almost doubled the size of the play area. Commissioner Shukis had concerns about the plan for reusing the existing perimeter fencing. Mr. Beals stated that the existing fence that is in a location that we don't consider to be problematic will stay. The fencing fabric may be able to be reused on the site. If it can't be used on the site, but can be used elsewhere in the city, it would be taken to the city corp yard, and the last option would be if it is not reusable, it would be disposed of. PRC #175 Approved 4/4/96 Call to order Salute to Flag Roll Call Approval of the Creek- side Park Master Plan. Commissioner Skukis had concerns that the creek was dirty and whether there were provisions for cleaning up the creek along the edge. Mr. Beals said that it is not in the plan because the creek is under the jurisdiction of the Santa Clara Valley Water District. We wouldn't typically modify anything that they have the right-of-way because it puts the city at risk. There may be the possibility of some cooperative work, but in our meeting with the Water District, they said they were comfortable with the way the creek is currently. They said whatever the city wants to do is fine with them as long as the city takes the liability once they touch it. Director Dowling stated that one of our original planning strategies as a task force was to try and incorporate the creek into the design because it seemed like a natural opportunity. But when you get to the site there are some grade separations that make that less desireable and perhaps even hazardous. And so over the course of the evolution of planning, the task force got away from trying to esthetically involve the creek in the design of the park. Commissioner Shukis inquired if it would be appropriate to ask the Santa Clara Valley Water District to do a creek cleanup when the fences are down. Director Dowling said staff would follow up with the Water District. After discussion by commission, Commissioner Hopkins moved to recommend to city council adoption of the Creekside Park Master Plan. Kazys Shukis seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried. 8. Presentation by recreation supervisor, Christine Hanel and recreation coordinator, Peggy Ford of current teen programs offered by the Cupertino Parks and Recreation Department. Commissioner Lohmiller suggested that we look at the community and see what resources are available. We may be able to come together as a community. There are resources at the high schools, De Anza college and the major corporations. Instead of asking what the teens want, let people know what resources are out there and what is available. Director Dowling agreed that a needs assessment is not necessary. There was consensus from the commission to recommend to City Council that a Teen Task Force be formed. This item would then come back to commission for recommendation to council of what the scope and the membership of the Task Force would include. Commission agreed that a study session to discuss this item would be beneficial. Director stated that included in commission's packets was an informational piece that was prepared by the county that reviewed Measure A - Santa Clara County Park Charter Fund. Director pointed out the highlights of why this endorsement made sense. Commissioner Lohmiller moved to recommend to city council endorsement of the Santa Clara County Park Charter Fund Measure on the primary election ballot. Commissioner Hopkins seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried. M1NUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 10. Commissioner Shukis moved and Commissioner Lohmiller seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the February 1, 1996 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting as submitted. All in favor. Motion carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 11. Written correspondence from the Cupertino Historical Society conveying their gratitude to staff and especially Vince for the every day care and special services at the museum. Page 2 Presentation by staffof current teen programs. MOTION Presentation by staff of eurr~nt teen programs. Review Measure A- S.C. County Park Charter Fund MOTION MOTION MONTHLY REPORTS 12. The director had nothing to add to the February recreation program monthly report. He announced upcoming dedication of the Kennedy field to be held on Saturday, March 3 0. 13. There were no community contacts reports. MISCELLANEOUS 14. There was no legislative update. 15. Commissioner Hopkins reported on the Mayor's breakfast meeting. 16. Director reported back to commission on the question that commission had on 5-year capital improvement program. (VIF was a typo and should have read GF (general fund). Director stated that at the last city council meeting a resident came up during oral communication and asked city council to consider acquiring the old quarry site behind Linda Vista Park. The mayor did not choose to agendize it nor to direct staffto investigate it. A discussion followed regarding the capital improvement program and the maintenance practices and policies of the city. An orientation on maintenance practices and policies will be scheduled with Bert Viskovich. Director reported that in our five-year program under the unprogrammed section there is reference to the private properties around Blackberry Farm. Two weeks ago an elderly member of the family of the previous owners of Blackberry Farm who lived in the house to the right of our offices, passed away. We have indicated to the family that we have an interest in acquiring that parcel. 17. There was no additional Creekside Park Master Plan Committee report. 18. The McClellan Ranch Park Task Force did not meet. ADJOURNMENT 19. Commissioner Lohmiller moved and Commissioner Hopkins seconded the motion to adjourn at 10:08 p.m. to the regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission on Thursday, April 4, 1996, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers. All in favor. Motion passed. Respectfully submitted, Linda M. Lagergren, Recordi~l~ Sec(r/etary ATTEST: Chairperson Page 3 MOTION