P&R 07-26-08MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF CUPERTINO
REGULAR MEETING
SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2008
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Greenstein called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. at McClellan Ranch,
22221 McClellan Road, Cupertino, CA.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: David Greenstein, David Lee, Darcy Paul, Jeanne
Bradford and Debbie Stephens Stauffer
Staff present: Mark Linder, Sarah Wyckoff and Nick Biss
4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A. Revised minutes of November 1, 2007
Action: Commissioner Bradford made a motion to approve the
revised minutes. Commissioner Paul seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously.
B. Regular meeting of June 5, 2008 -draft minutes were approved, with
corrections.
Action: Commissioner Bradford made a motion to approve the
minutes, with corrections. Commissioner Stauffer seconded the
motion. The motion carried unanimously.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -None
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Create a work plan for the Commission, including agenda organization for
the next 6 - 12 months.
Discussion and brainstorming by Commissioners regarding possible
agenda items for FY 2008 - 2009 Parks and Recreation Commission
meetings.
The following topics were discussed and tentatively may be placed on
upcoming agendas for Commission meetings:
• Stevens Creek Corridor Park policies, including:
trail use, maintenance, security, rental, green initiative, smoking,
dog leash, alcohol use
• Green issues in City parks
• Brown Act1 Robert's Rules
• Bike and Pedestrian Commission
• Program updates from Supervisors and Rec Coordinators
• Building Community relations - Kaboom playground and Adopt-
a-Park
• Partnerships with DeAnza College, Cupertino Schools, Ice Center
and YMCA
The following topics were directed by City Council to the Commission, to
review and make a recommendation for future action:
• Off-leash dog policy
• Cost benefit analysis of special events
• Determining the use of Simms and Stocklmeir properties
• Blue Pheasant and Retreat Center
• Festival application process
Note: Staff will return with a proposed work plan for the remainder of the fiscal
year 2008 - 2009 at the next regular meeting on August 14, 2008.
7. ADJOURNMENT -Chair Greenstein adjourned the meeting at 1:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Donna Henriques, Administrative A sistant
Minutes approved at the August 14, 2008 regular meeting.