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P&R 04-06-2017CITY OF CUPERTINO CUPERTINO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Community Hall CALL TO ORDER 10350 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA Thursday, April 6, 2017 7:00 PM MEETING MINUTES Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. in the Commw1ity Hall, at 10350 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Carol Stanek, Judy Wilson, Helene Davis, Neesha Tambe, Meenakshi Biyani Staff present: Jeff Milkes, Jeff Ordway, Jacqueline Guzman, Timm Borden, Katy Jensen, Kevin Khuu Chair Davis introduced and welcomed Meenakshi Biyani to the Commission. Commissioners Wilson, Stanek, and Tambe followed suit. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Special Meeting of March 2, 2017 -Commissioner Wilson moved to approve the minutes of March 2, 2017. Commissioner Stanek seconded. Commissioners voted 4 yes and 1 abstain. Motion carried . CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS 2. 2017 Big Bwmy Ftm Rw1 Update Jeff Ordway, Recreation Coordinator for the City of Cupertino, gave a presentation to the Commission about the run, scheduled for Saturday, April 15th, at the Cupertino Civic Center. Jeff highlighted the various events, noting the expected turnout of 800-1000 participants, the sponsoring organizations, and the non-profit, Charity:Water. POSTPONEMENTS None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Qin Pan, a Cupertino Resident, expressed support of the recent Farmer's Market held at Creekside Park, but had concerns about the start time and parking of the event. Commissioner Wilson added about touching base with the schools to determine the best start time due to possible upcoming changes in the local school's schedule. Jeff Milkes also weighed in about the parking problem. OLD BUSINESS 3. Lawrence-Mitty Property Jacqueline Guzman presented to the Commission a review and update of the possible Lawrence-Mitty property acquisition by the City, highlighting the details, challenges, and benefits . Presented a brief overview of responses, from local residents, from a recent open house held at the site on April 1. Discussion followed. Jennifer Griffin, a Cupertino resident, expressed support for the City to acquire the property, but to have it as a passive use/walking park. Joan Chin, a Cupertino resident, proposed the idea to create a bank boardwalk trail with rails, next to the creek and to have a gated entrance and exit drive through, from Lawrence expressway that parallels the creek, for security access to be able to review the area. Jim Schauf, a Cupertino resident, expressed concern that the City would need to review and prepare for the possible flooding from the creek before considering the purchase of the property. Jeff Law, a Cupertino resident, supports the purchase of the property, to increase the green space on the East side of Cupertino. Commissioner Wilson asked the speakers, if acqumng the property as a trail/walking space and not a park, would the residents still support the project. The overall consensus was yes. The Commission recommended to acquire the property, but to clarify, to City Council and the community, that the acquisition is for a passive use trail/open space and not an active use park. The Commission also recommended to reach out to the Planning and Bicycle Pedestrian Commissions, with the revised goal of the acquisition. 4. 2016-2017 Commission Work Plan Chair Davis reviewed the work plan with the Commission. Discussion followed . Decided to remove the "Parks for Life" presentation from the list and asked to keep the Main Street Park item for May, to have an update and review on the item for the Commission. Jennifer Griffin expressed concerns about the Main Street Park, that it is not what was promised originally during the planning stages of Main Street. NEW BUSINESS 5. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Presentation Jeff Milkes introduced the topic to the Commission, clarifying that the goal is to give the Commission a chance provide input on the prioritization of the specific programs. Timm Borden and Katy Jensen presented to the Commission a review of the program, covering completed, current, future funded projects and w1funded projects that involve Recreation. Jennifer Griffin expressed concern about the Stocklmeir Property and believes that the Stocklmeir house should be restored and preserved. Also restated that the Lawrence-Mitty property should be purchased. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS 6. Director's Report Jeff Milkes reported on an upcoming event, a Community Safety Forum on Monday April 24th at 6:30pm, at the Quinlan Community Center. Provided an update on the supervisor position recruitment and the finalized summer movies and concerts schedule. Also talked about the website update, the current budget process, including to possibly open the Cupertino Senior Center to later hours, and a potential mobile climbing wall opportw1ity for the summer time. Commissioner Wilson attended the City Cow1cil meeting on Tuesday night, the Senior Center Volw1teer Luncheon and the recent Lawrence-Mitty site visit. Commissioner Stanek also attended the events above and the opening of the Farmer's Market in Creekside. Had presented to City Council on Tuesday about the Commission's work plan. Vice Chair Tambe also visited Lawrence-Mitty, the City Council meeting, and will be judging the Teen Hackathon on Sw1day, April 9th. Commissioner Biyani attended the Senior Center Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon and the Lawrence-Mitty site visit. Chair Davis attended the Farmer's Market opening, City Council meeting, and the Lawrence-Mitty site tour. Reminded the community about the special meeting scheduled at 7pm on Monday, April 17th, to talk about the Master Plan. ADJOURNMENT-Chair Davis adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ ;cL- Kevin Khuu, Administrative Assistant Recreation and Community Services Department Minutes approved at the 5/4117 regular meeting