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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Regular Meeting
AMENDED MINUTES
Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave., Cupertino, CA
Note: This meeting will be televised
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Stanek called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Community Hall
Council Chamber, 10350 Torre Ave., Cupertino, CA.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: David Fung, Helene Davis, Carol Stanek, Judy
Wilson, Neesha Tambe
Commissioners absent: None
Staff present: Carol Atwood, Christine Hanel, Tom Walters, Gail
Seeds, Rachelle Sander, Jeff Ordway, Kelsey Hayes,
Dave Jahns, Barbara Banfield, Molly James, Keith
Wandry
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Noel Eberhardt, Cupertino resident, spoke regarding Kennedy Middle School
field use for gliders.
Rhoda Fry, Cupertino resident, stated that busses going to Blackberry Farm
should only have one option-Stevens Creek Blvd. she asked about running funds
for Blackberry Farm through an enterprise fund. Director Atwood responded
to the question. Discussion followed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Regular meeting of February 4, 2016
Commissioner Wilson moved to approve the minutes of February 4, 2016.
Commissioner Tambe seconded and motion passed unanimously.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Director of Recreation and Community Services, Carol Atwood reviewed the
February and March events:
□ Working with MIG consultants for the S.C. Corridor Master Plan
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□ City Wide Parks, Open Space and Recreation Master Plan website
launched this week and an on-line survey is scheduled to be available
3/26.
□ Stocklmeir Orchard harvested on 2/14. Estimated 4,150 pounds of fruit
that went to local food banks (included West Valley Community Services).
In 2014 the harvest was 2,000 pounds
□ City’s budget process will begin and includes Fee Schedule proposals
□ Closed Session on 3/1 to discuss next steps for Lawrence/Mitty park
project
□ MIG presentation to Parks and Recreation Commission for Stevens Creek
Corridor Master Plan -3/3 (Council Study session scheduled 4/5)
□ Senior Center Volunteer Recognition Lunch/event on 3/19
□ Big Bunny 5k and Fun Run-3/26
□ First Intercept event for City Wide Parks, Open Space& Recreation Master
Plan at Big Bunny on 3/26
□ Next Intercept event for City Wide Parks, Open Space & Recreation
Master Plan will be Earth Day 4/30
Other upcoming events:
The Joint Cities Stevens Creek Trail Feasibility project tentatively scheduled
on to go to Council early May.
Cupertino Day at Blackberry Farm is May 7.
Commission Reports:
Commissioner Tambe walked the corridor.
Commissioner Fung attended the City Wide Park Master Plan meeting.
Chair Stanek attended the City Wide Park MP meeting, Stocklmeir orange
harvest and Mayor’s meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Community Theatre Update – Rachelle Sander
Discussed the upcoming theatre program. Partnering with San Francisco
Shakespeare. Cost is $27,000 and City plans to recoup most of the cost.
3. Field Use Policy and Big Bunny 5k Update – Jeff Ordway
Jeff reported that the Big Bunny event attendee age ranges from one month to
102 years old. This year’s event is 3/26/16. Number of attendees has ranged
from 230 in 2006 to 1,200 current projection.
Field Use Policy- Updated in 2004-Jeff reviewed current policy. Permitting
process is twice a year. Resident rate $11/player and Non-Res. From $22-
$88/player. Fields have reached capacity. Annual revenue $175-$200K.
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4. New Facility Use Policy – Kelsey Hayes
Kelsey discussed the new proposals for facility use going to City Council.
Goals are to streamline process for our customers, provide consistent rental
process throughout facilities and automate the rental and insurance process.
Fees have not increased in 10 years, therefore, a thorough market analysis
completed to ensure rental fees are competitive. Presentation attached.
OLD BUSINESS
5. Stevens Creek Corridor Master Plan Update - MIG
Laurie Matthews, Director of Preservation Planning & Design for MIG,
presented recap of master plan progress to date. Presentation attached.
Comments from Commissioners:
Commissioner Wilson – Keep a café at Blackberry Farm; nice plan, listened to
community; cut community garden plots in half without making footprint
bigger; need additional parking especially at McClellan West; move golf and
clubhouse little to the north.
Commissioner Fung – Asked about the golf course financials. Suggest a
separated bike path be incorporated into design along Stevens Creek Blvd.
Suggest a frontage path is safer with possible path from Mary to trail. Would
like to know more about a future bicycle/pedestrian underpass. San Fernando
is narrow and dangerous. Suggest looking at separate path for pedestrians
and bikes.
Commissioner Davis- Good job listening to the community. Like the
trailhead feature with interpretive signage. Educate reason for the
underpass. Need lap swimming. Likes the bridge to Stocklmeir. Safety issue
is high down San Fernando. Would like to see the McClellan Barn renovated.
Like the new golf clubhouse, and the meadow parking at McClellan Ranch
West.
Commissioner Tambe- Agree with other commissioner comments. Happy to
see smaller golf course footprint. Like the parking concept. Split the
community garden plots. Wants lap swimming at Blackberry Farm
swimming pool.
Chair Stanek-Proceed with next step (environmental report) for this Plan for
the Stevens Creek Corridor while simultaneously proceeding with the City
Wide Master Plan for Parks, understanding that the Council decisions and/or
the City Wide Plan may result in a different result for the pool modifications.
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Public Comments:
Shani Kleinhaus, S.C. Valley Audubon Society- Commented that she thought
the revised plan reflected the community concerns. Would suggest moving
golf clubhouse a little north.
Ann Ng, Cupertino resident-Happy that wildlife area is preserved in
corridor. Add more bike parking. Consider moving new building for golf
course a little north. Reduce size of community garden plots and add new
community gardens on east side of town. Does not agree with new entrance
at McClellan West or use for parking. Unclear about future underpass.
Rhoda Fry, resident- Asked about the leftover items from the Mitigated
Negative Declaration; wants less activity and to run like enterprise fund
(Atwood responded). Walkway idea at San Fernando will not address safety
issues. Glad to hear pond areas will be natural habitat and use of on-site
water source. Not in favor of re-building the legacy bar/restaurant. Still
questioning the financials.
Tina Ma, resident- Concerned about parking changes; asked where the rest of
the Stevens Creek Trail is going; unclear about future underpass. Does not
agree with new club house at Blackberry Farm Golf Course.
Simon Lee, resident- Stevens Creek Trail should not to into Phar Lap Drive.
Questioned if future underpass is the venue to move trail there.
John Ennals, resident—Glad to see more appropriate plan for a Club house
for golfers and likes the putting green concept. Would like to keep the slide
at the Blackberry Farm pool. Would like to reduce wasted asphalt between
the Captain Stephens play structure and the maintenance yard. A future
underpass is worrisome because of the four cities Stevens Creek Trail plan.
6. 2015-16 Work Plan
Carol Atwood stated that the current plan is on track. Adult Learn to Swim
pilot program, pool has been identified, discussion underway with
Prometheus complex management.
International movie pilot program-looking at buying an inflatable movie
screen and partnering with Library at Civic Center courtyard.
Adding to Work Plan: Rotary Stocklmeir proposal-Wendell will present to
Commission in April or May.
Parks Make Life Better activity in June: Commissioner Stanek suggested flash
mob venue at an existing event. Carol Atwood will investigate further.
Discussion followed.
ADJOURNMENT – Chair Stanek adjourned the meeting at 9:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Carol Atwood, Director
Recreation and Community Services Department
Minutes approved at the 4/7/16 regular meeting