P&R 05-01-03 APPROVED
PARKS AND I CREAT ON COMMISSION
CITY OF CUPERTINO
REGULAR MEET1NG
THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
Vice-chairperson Brown called the regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation
Commission to order at 7:05 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent:
Staff present:
Rod Brown, Frank Jelinch, Roger Peng, Kris Wang
Jeanne Bradford
Therese Ambrosi Smith, Director; Marie Preston,
Administrative Secretary
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of the regular March 6, 2003, meeting were unanimously approved as
written.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Tony and Grace Toy, 10130 Crescent Road, approached the Commission
again regarding policy irregularities at the Sports Center. They distributed
copies of a November 15, 2002, correspondence to the Commission and
Therese Smith. The Toys stated that they felt frustrated and unheard at the
meetings with Sports Center staff and that they wanted this issue to be
placed on the Commission's next agenda. Therese requested that the Toys
develop an agenda for a meeting with Sports Center staffto address their
concerns. She stated that the Commission would take up the matter of
Sports Center policies in the fall, and all pass holders would be notified
and invited to participate in the process.
WRITTEN
A. Therese reviewed the April 28, 2003, letter from Ciddy Wordell, City
Planner, requesting applicants for the Cupertino General Plan Task Force.
Applications must be received by Friday, June 6.
Parks and Recreation Commission
May 1, 2OO3
Page 2 of 2
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. 4th of July - refined plan: Therese shared the updated details of the 4th of
July fireworks event that will be held at Cupertino High School. She
outlined the Sheriff's Operational Plan. She also reported that over 1,500
letters went out to neighbors of Cupertino High School inviting them to a
neighborhood meeting; 15 residents attended. She reported that there had
been concerns over the visibility of the fireworks. The Sheriff's
Department arranged for a helicopter flyover of the high school at various
heights. Staffat various points in the city, reported if they could see the
helicopter at 200, 300, and 400 feet (same heights as detonated fireworks).
Eight sites were recognized as having fair to excellent views. HP has
given permission to use their lot for spectators; they will not allow
vehicles on their property. Sheriff's will be available to patrol the
property.
5. NEW BUSINESS - None
MISCELLANEOUS - NO ACTION REQUIRED
A. Staff Oral Reports:
1) Sports Center remodeling will probably start after the 4th of July.
Pass holders have received a letter with information. A trailer for
administration purposes will be on site during construction.
2) Cupertino Day is planned for May 3 weather permitting.
B. Community Contacts: None
ADJOURNMENT
Vice-chairperson Brown adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Minutes approved at the June 5, 2003, regular meeting.
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