P&R 01-08-151
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Regular Meeting
Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave., Cupertino, CA
Note: This meeting will be televised
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Geoffrey Paulsen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
Community Hall Council Chamber, 10350 Torre Ave., Cupertino, CA.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Geoffrey Paulsen, David Fung, Neesha Tambe,
Judy Wilson
Commissioners absent:
Staff present: Carol Atwood, Gail Seeds, Liz Nunez
4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
A. Regular meeting of December 4, 2014
Action: Commissioner Tambe made a motion to approve the
minutes. Commissioner Wilson seconded the motion. The motion
carried unanimously.
5. MISCELLANEOUS – NO ACTION REQUIRED
A. Staff oral reports
Director of Parks and Recreation, Carol Atwood gave recap of the
events in December and upcoming in 2015:
Events:
January 10 – Sports Center Open House
April 4 – Big Bunny Fun Run
April 11 – New – Holi Festival of Colors
April 25 – Cherry Blossom Festival
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Meetings:
December 16 – City Council Study Session for Stevens
Creek-McClellan Corridor MP project.
B. Commissioner Contacts
Commissioner Wilson attended the Council Study Session for the
SCC-McClellan Corridor MP project and the Tree Lighting event
for the first time.
Commissioner Fung attended the Council Study Session for the
SCC-McClellan Corridor MP project, the Tree Lighting and
Breakfast with Santa.
Commissioner Tambe met with an Audubon Society representative
and the tour of the SCC-McClellan corridor with City staff.
Commissioner Paulsen attended the Council Study Session for
the SCC-McClellan Corridor MP project and the tour of the SCC-
McClellan corridor with City staff.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Citywide Park Master Plan Discussion
Carol Atwood requested to postpone the item until next month due to
time needed to discuss item 8b and listen to public comment.
B. Nick Szabo – Senior Center policies and programs
Mr. Szabo presented his request regarding the policy at the Cupertino
Senior Center to modify specific wording of the agreement required by
all volunteer instructor/facilitators to sign. Discussion followed.
Chair Paulsen directed Mr. Szabo’s request to Carol Atwood and
recommended that this request be directed to the City Council and the
City Attorney for authorization to consider and modify.
8. OLD BUSINESS
A. Criteria for CIP Rankings
Atwood reviewed the draft document incorporating all changes
discussed at previous meeting. Discussion followed.
Commissioner Tambe suggested removing the matrix. Discussion
followed.
Commissioner Tambe motioned to approve the CIP Rankings
document with removal of matrix. Commissioner Fung seconded.
Motion passed unanimously.
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B. Stevens Creek Blvd.-McClellan Ranch Corridor Master Plan
Atwood presented an overview and history of project.
Public Comments:
Donna Austin-supports the recommendations the Audubon Society
sent to City and Commission. Restoration of the Stocklmeir home and
legacy farm; golf course should be more environmental and repair
irrigation; keep Blue Pheasant and renovate; Blesch property-utilize for
parking and add foot bridged to Stocklmeir.
Danielle Blakkan-Lives on Scenic Blvd- supports the recommendations
the Audubon Society sent to City and Commission.
Sharon Blaine- supports the recommendations the Audubon Society
sent to City and Commission. Keep McClellan Ranch preserved in
natural environment and as educational area. BBF: new irrigation for
golf course; renovate ponds.
Barbara Nunes-Keep golf course; do not add sports fields- utilize
school fields and other parks in City.
Kathy Stakey-Keep golf course; restore ponds.
Christina Armstrong-Daily walks dog on SC trail-Agree keeping
natural as possible. Would like to see lap pool added in City.
Gary Latshaw-Sierra Club- supports the recommendations the
Audubon Society sent to City and Commission. Objects to adding
roads and pools.
Steve Wesolowski-supports the recommendations the Audubon
Society sent to City and Commission. Keep golf course the way it is.
Recommend pursuing using sewage treatment plant for potable water.
Partner with DeAnza and schools for pools. Rancho Rinconada has a 5
lane lap pool.
Irene Stevens-Audubon Society- supports the recommendations the
Audubon Society sent to City and Commission. Keep golf course.
Upgrade pool area.
Deborah Jamison- supports the recommendations the Audubon
Society sent to City and Commission. Opposed to added road through
Stocklmeir property.
Eric Schaefer-Recommend having open space access
Tracy Hurt-Recommends delay spending funds until City has a city
master plan and add back to east area of City. Remove golf course.
Nicholas Egan-student at Monta Vista High School- volunteers at
McClellan Ranch. Supports the recommendations the Audubon
Society sent to City and Commission. Opposed to adding road to
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middle of park, additional bridges, nature play. Upgrade water source
for gold course. Supports parking in south side.
John Ennals-Oakdell Ranch HOA-Congratulated City process
throughout varies events to communicate and get feedback from the
community for this project. Supports City’s proposed Option B.
Recommends repurposing Blue Pheasant as another venue or remove.
Janet Trankle-Does not support adding roads or soccer fields.
Janet Van Zoeren- Supports keeping area as natural as possible.
Supports the recommendations the Audubon Society sent to City and
Commission.
Roy Hampton- supports the recommendations the Audubon Society
sent to City and Commission. Presented plan to add walkway and
path by San Fernando.
Paul Davis- Supports the recommendations the Audubon Society sent
to City and Commission. Supports golf course recommended changes
and recommends using recyclable water.
Jonathan Luxton-volunteer with Acterra- supports the
recommendations the Audubon Society sent to City and Commission.
Jose Beltran-Volunteer at McClellan Ranch-Supports a conservation
plan and sustainability.
Kevin Cheek-New resident to Cupertino-Supports the least impact to
natural habitat which does not destroy ecosystem.
Pam Cheek- Supports the least impact to natural habitat and
environment for students to learn from.
Carol Emerich- Supports keeping natural environment with least
amount of cars. Great learning environment.
Keith Wandry- important to keep the educational aspect to learn more
about our natural environment.
James Lei- Supports plan with minimal development and not using
funds.
Lisa Warren-Keep area as close as possible to what it is now.
Joyce Eden- Supports the recommendations the Audubon Society sent
to City and Commission. Remove parking near San Fernando. Add
parking to McClellan.
Communication via email from various residents submitted to
commissioners.
Please see attached matrix with recommendations from each
commissioner.
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9. ADJOURNMENT –Chair Paulsen adjourned the meeting at 11:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Liz Nunez, Administrative Assistant
Minutes approved at the 3-5-2015 regular meeting