P&R 03-01-2018
CITY OF CUPERTINO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Community Hall 10350 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA Thursday, March 1, 2018
7:00 PM MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Tambe called the meeting to order at 7:00pm in the Community Hall, at 10350 Torre
Ave, Cupertino, CA.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioners present: Meenakshi Biyani, Neesha Tambe, Carol Stanek
Commissioners absent: Helene Davis, Judy Wilson
Staff present: Jeff Milkes, Kevin Khuu, Rachelle Sander, Jason Bisely, Daniel
Mestizo
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Summer & Neighborhood Events
Rachelle Sander, Recreation Supervisor, presented to the Commission an overview
of the potential neighborhood programs planned in the future.
Jason Bisely, Facility Attendant/Recreation Coordinator, reviewed the current
events that are being planned this year. Chair Tambe suggested adding the
neighborhood events survey results into the Parks and Recreation System Master
Plan.
2. Teen Programs Update
Daniel Mestizo, Recreation Coordinator, presented to the Commission about the
Teen Services currently offered and potential programs and events coming up in
the future. Highlighted upcoming events such as the YAC Attack Leadership
Conference, scheduled for March 10th at the Quinlan Community Center and
<hack> Cupertino on April 14th and 15th.
Vice Chair Biyani suggested having a teen newsletter to publicize the teen
programs and events and advertise through the local school newspapers.
Suggested creating a collective list of volunteer opportunities to share with the
volunteer clubs at the schools and hosting a book store and inviting authors to
come and speak to teens.
Chair Tambe suggested adding in different styles of education to the Budding
Leaders program and reaching out to local community members to lead some of
the sessions. Also suggested talking to the local Congress in regards to Youth
Mental Health and Awareness. Is asking for feedback from the teens on the teen
center and how to improve it.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Regular Meeting of February 1, 2018 – Commissioner Stanek motioned to approve
the minutes of February 1, 2018. Vice Chair Biyani seconded. Motion passed with
3 yes and 2 absent.
POSTPONEMENTS
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
OLD BUSINESS
2. 2017-2018 Commission Work Plan
The Commission reviewed the work plan and inquired about the Jollyman Park -
Off Leash Hours item. Jeff Milkes confirmed that a survey will be conducted in the
area nearest to the park. Item should come back to the Commission in May. After
the survey is performed, will host public workshops then bring back to the
Commission for guidance. Potential goal to have a July through November trial
period. Community Garden’s item will come back in April and the Enterprise
Software work will begin in April.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Department/City Work Plan
Jeff presented to the Commission the work plan proposed to City Council on
initiatives and projects for staff. Will be presented to Council on March 6th.
Requested guidance from the Commission on other goals for Recreation staff to
work towards.
For Smart Cities, Chair Tambe suggested for Emergency Services, to have a mesh
network so mobile phones and apps can share info without being connected to
data. For Public Engagement and Transparency, Chair Tambe suggested using the
past year <hack> application to be incorporated into the Volunteer Fair. Also
suggested putting together a welcome to Cupertino Parks and Rec packet for new
residents of the City and add it to the website. Community Livability and
Sustainability, Vice Chair Biyani suggested connecting with the schools on the
Teen Stress item. The Commission suggested adding the Sedgwick property,
Stocklmeir property, and bee guild as a priority. Also supported outdoor fitness
with the neighborhood events. For Public and Private Partnerships, Chair Tambe
supports increasing responsibilities on businesses and developers to create more
recreation spaces for community members. Overall, asked for increased focus of
the Master Plan to be sustainable and cost efficient and offering shared value,
being fair in how we allocate our resources.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
4. Director’s Report
Jeff Milkes presented on the following:
- Summer hiring is underway
- Budgeting for next year is also in process
- Will have a kickoff meeting with Verde Design to study the possibility of
having an all inclusive playground
- Jason Bisely received the Professional Merit Award from CPRS last week.
The Commission had attended a joint meeting with City Council yesterday.
ADJOURNMENT – Chair Tambe adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Khuu, Administrative Assistant
Recreation and Community Services Department
Minutes approved at the 04.05.18 regular meeting