P&R 02-05-2015 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Regular Meeting
Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave., Cupertino, CA
Note: This meeting will be televised
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair David Fung called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
Community Hall Council Chamber, 10350 Torre Ave., Cupertino, CA.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: David Fung, Judy Wilson, Carol Stanek,
Helene Davis
Commissioners absent: Neesha Tambe
Staff present: Carol Atwood, Liz Nunez, George Schroeder
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Carolyn Krizek-Mahoney commented that Memorial Park pond areas
not be re-filled with water but consider changing to skate board area for
youth.
Jeff Foster commented that he's a veteran and is long time supporter of
Memorial Park and agrees to not re-filling ponds with water due to
continual problems with geese.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Regular meeting of January 8, 2015
Vice Chair Fung deferred approval until March meeting due to lack of
quorum.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Carol Atwood reported that department is gearing up for Summer
programs. Council Study Session held 2/3/15 to discuss the Stevens Creek
Corridor Master Plan. City Manager, Mayor and Council analyzing and
conferring to give staff direction.
Upcoming events:
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♦ April 4-Big Bunny 5K & Fun Run
♦ April is Volunteer month
♦ Department is recruiting for summer workers.
Commissioners Fung and Wilson attended the February 3 Council Study
Session. Commissioner Fung participated in the foot golf event with other
commissioners, city staff and council.members on January 301".
NEW BUSINESS
2. Selection of Officers
Carol Atwood introduced newly appointed commissioners, Carol
Stanek and Helene Davis. Geoff Paulsen was appointed to the
Planning Commission vacating the Parks and Recreation Chair
position. Commissioner Fung was re-appointed for a second term.
Nominations began for the Chair and Vice Chair positions.
Commissioner Wilson made a motion to appoint Commissioner Fung
as Chair. Commissioner Davis seconded motion. The motion carried
unanimously. Commissioner Stanek made a motion to appoint
Commissioner Wilson as Vice Chair. Commissioner Davis seconded
motion. The motion carried unanimously.
3. New Summer Programs
Rachelle Sander, Recreation Coordinator for Youth/Teen division, gave
a power point presentation about a new All Day Camp program
including extended care.
4. Main Street Parks
George Schroeder, Associate Planner in City's Planning Department,
presented an overview of the Main Street project parks portion.
George introduced the developer, Dean Isaacs of Sand Hill Properties,
and the landscape architect, Gary Laymon, with The Guzzardo
Partnership.
Public Comments:
Jennifer Griffin-commented her approval of where the park will be
located, a "secret green space," and close access to many residents.
Suggested add more benches.
George Heim-Prefers landscape in the 20' buffer zone instead of active
use.
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Peggy Griffin attended public workshop in January and is happy to
see that dog park was removed. Suggested additional tables, walk able
grass, additional seating.
Ann Cleaver-Prefer not to see fitness equipment at this park. Keep the
park area for patrons of restaurants and shoppers to enjoy.
Commission discussion followed with questions to developer and
landscape architect.
Commission comments regarding project:
Commissioner Davis-Opposed to dog run; prefer green space/passive
use; shaded areas; mowable turf in open area; some trees but not too
many; include "tot lot" or something similar; opposed to circuit
exercise area.
Commissioner Stanek-Agree not to include dog run; prefer nature play
type "tot lot" structure; additional seating; more shade; seating under
redwood trees; delineate area from shops; like game tables idea; Wi-Fi
good feature.
Commissioner Wilson-Additional trees; picnic tables with some type
of shade; additional seating; prefer passive area; like the mounded
area; prefer nature play type "tot lot" structure; prefer flat surface in
green space.
Commissioner Fung- This plan starts to serve the east side of the
community. Compared two parks with similar footprint, Franco and
Sterling Barnhart as good examples as walkable park, flat turf area for
this new area that invites people to congregate. Suggest additional
seating; not in favor of dog run. Inquired about utility boxes with
developer and landscape architect and suggested to extend the park to
"give back" utility space. Prefer fitness circuit equipment for another
area, possibly throughout complex. Suggest nature play structures.
Commission made the following motion: Eliminate the dog park and
re-design the existing proposal to a neighborhood park which includes
a nature play type area, mow able turf in the open area in lieu of the
mounds and depressions in turf area; more seating and shade; clear
delineation between restaurants and the park. Consider lighting in the
park at night for security purposes and Wi-Fi.
Commissioner Wilson motioned and Commissioner Stanek seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
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5. City Wide Park Master Plan
Carol Atwood presented Council's direction to pursue a City Wide
Master Plan. City Manager has asked Council for a mid-year budget
adjustment of $500K. A request for proposal (RFP) is expected to go
out in May 2015 to choose consultant.
Public Comments:
Peggy Griffin-Asked that City work with school district for
neighborhood access. Asked that City look at Water District ditch for
bike and pedestrian access up to Infinite Loop; Suggested outside
circuit equipment at Memorial Park.
Jennifer Griffin-Pleased to hear that City is planning to acquire
Lawrence Mitty area. Suggest City look at areas that have over or
under park use and identify areas where we need parks. Suggest
asking owners to donate their properties for park use.
Irene Steves-Excited about City Master Plan. Would like to see parks
with more natural environment and restoration; natural environment
play areas not "nature play" structures.
Discussion followed.
6. April Meeting cancellation or re-schedule
Carol Atwood proposed canceling the April 2 regular meeting or
scheduling a special meeting due to a conflict with the Commissioner
dinner the same evening.
Discussion followed to move work plan items from April to May.
Atwood updated Commission that Council will be asked to purchase
property at Lawrence Mitty linear park next fiscal year.
Commissioner Wilson made a motion to cancel the April meeting and
Commissioner Davis seconded motion. The motion carried
unanimously.
7. 2014-15 Work Plan
Items from April will be moved to May except Lawrence Mitty. Carol
Atwood asked to remove Th of July report from 2014-15 Work Plan
and move to FY15-16. Reported that the GIS park finder program now
available. Staff will demonstrate in March.
ADJOURNMENT— Chair Fung adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Liz Nunez
Administrative Assistant
Minutes approved at the 3-5-2015 regular meeting
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