P&R 08-02-2018C I TY OF
CITY OF CUPERTINO II PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Community Hall
CUPERTINO
CALL TO ORDER
10350 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA
Thursday, August 2, 2018
7:00 PM
MEETING
MINUTES
Chair Tambe called the meeting to order at 7:00pm in the Commtmity Hall, at 10350 Torre
Ave, Cupertino, CA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent:
Staff present:
Helene Davis, Meenakshi Biyani, Neesha Tambe, Carol
Stanek, Judy Wilson
None
Jeff Milkes, Catarina Kidd, Gail Seeds, Kevin Khuu
Chair Tambe moved oral commtmications next on the agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Kitty Moore, Cupertino resident, requested revisions to the July 24th minutes to
better reflect the Commissions discussion.
Lisa Warren, Cupertino resident, requested corrections to the July 24th minutes
to correctly reflect her statements at the meeting.
Lola Kashyap, Cupertino resident, requested trail maintenance and to build a
connecting dirt trail at the Simms property.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Regular Meeting on Jtme 7, 2018 -Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the
minutes of Jtme 7, 2018. Commissioner Wilson seconded. Motion passed with 4
yes and 1 abstain.
2. Special Meeting on July 24, 2018 -The Commission reviewed the changes
mentioned during Oral Commt.mications . Changes/additions are listed as follows:
The Brown Act discussion and what it entails for Committees. Confirmed that
the Brown Act rules do still apply.
Include the proposed Haul Road Donation discussion.
Update public comment tmder the Study Session item.
Commissioner Wilson motioned to approve the special meeting amended minutes
of July 24, 2018, with the above mentioned changes. Commissioner Stanek
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. Valko Specific Plan Presentation
Catarina Kidd, Senior Planner with the City of Cupertino, presented an
abbreviated version of the presentation given to the City Cotmcil study session on
Jtme 4, 2018 . Will have a draft out for public viewing by the end of the month.
Kitty Moore, Cupertino resident, reviewed the land use numbers from the
amended Environmental Impact Report for the Vallco Specific Plan.
Pamela Hershey, Cupertino resident, believes there was miscommunication about
whether or not this item was on the agenda.
Danessa Techmanski, Cupertino resident, recotmted her experience from
surveying the local neighbors arotmd Vallco and expressed concern against the
Valko plans.
Liana Crabtree, Cupertino resident, commented on the lack of additional park
land in the revised plans and supports ground level instead of the roof top park
land.
The Commission accepted the presentation and requested future updates for the
proposed park land. Chair Tambe requested that staff consider park and
commtmity land first during the development of the Vallco Plans.
POSTPONEMENTS
None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
OLD BUSINESS
4. Inclusive Playgr0tmd Feasibility Study -Concept Plans
Gail Seeds, Parks Improvement Manager, introduced Corbin Schneider, from
Verde Design, to present the concepts for the inclusive play areas at Jollyman Park.
Reviewed the history of the site selection and the resulting choices. Requested
feedback from the Commissions and public in regards to the strengths and
weaknesses in the concepts.
Kitty Moore, Cupertino resident, had concerns on the parking space capacity at
Jollyman and requested to add the all-inclusive elements to the play areas as
Valko.
Lisa Warren, Cupertino resident, supports the study, had concerns over the
parking space capacity, and suggested ftmdraising more overall.
Danessa Tachmanski, Cupertino resident, supports the study and suggested staff
connect with the Morgan Autism Center on ftmdraising and other ideas.
The Commission supported elements from both concepts, highlighting the
elevation changes, preservation of trees, greater natural shade, gathering space for
families, and art wall. Had some concerns in regards to parkil1.g, but suggested
partnering with the Fine Arts Commission on the Art Wall and involving
community members in the development of the project. Chair Tambe suggested
adding an overall theme of diversity, Commissioner Davis supported the bike
racks, and Commissioner Wilson supported the laser harp idea. Chair Tambe
asked to have more integration of the all-inclusive elements into other parks in
Cupertino.
Chair Tambe called the meeting to recess at 8:36pm. Called the meeting back to
order at 8 :42pm.
5. Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan -Goals, Objectives and
Actions
Gail Seeds presented to the Commission an update on the Citywide Parks and
Recreation System Master Plan. Reviewed the 7 different goals, objectives that rose
from the goals, and actions to achieve those objectives. Requested feedback from
the Commission and the public if there is anything important that's missing or off
based and should be revised.
Connie Cmmingham, Cupertino resident, supports the neighborhood events.
Prioritized conservation, equitable access, cormection then general maintenance
for the Master Plan.
Kitty Moore, Cupertino resident, commented on the inequity of park land between
the east and west side of the City and revising the equity metric of residents to
open space to more accurately reflect deficiency on the east side.
Lisa Warren, Cupertino resident, reviewed the histo1y of Creekside Park and
City's promise to purchase land arolmd the park.
Commissioner Davis supported historical preservation, bike racks, suggested
changing water fo1mtains to water stations and adding an action to explore and
expand off leash dog hours, similar to other cities.
Commissioner Wilson also asked to include and expand off leash dog hours
armmd the City and emphasized partnerships.
Commissioner Stanek asked for a list of what actions involve other commissions
or departments in the City and supports continuous evaluation/improvement
through feedback and surveys.
Vice Chair Biyani suggested expanding the examples of trails mentioned 1mder
MP2 and acquiring and repurposing closed buildings into recreation activity
centers.
Chair Tambe suggested various changes/additions to the action items:
change all water used for irrigation to grey water.
MP3c, keep the term universal, but use the term all abilities for play structures.
MP4a, add greyspaces.
MP4f, emphasize basketball courts.
MPSh, change to requiring demographic data.
MPSi, add to connect with new residents of the City and "existing" programs.
MP6a, expand to watching over those of all ages and not just kids.
MP6c, add a new action, for staff to identify new technologies and materials to
use for projects.
MP7d, add a contrast to the demographic breakdown of the City and use the
term residents instead of citizens.
6. 2018-2019 Draft Work Plan
The Commission reviewed the work plan and no changes were made.
NEW BUSINESS
None
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
7. Director's Report
Jeff Milkes presented on the following:
Next steps on the Parks Master Plan process
July 20th -3,d Toddler Movie Night, Moana, 70 attendees.
ActiveNet implementation still in the works, Fall 2018 go live date.
Aug 7th -National Night Out, 43 neighborhoods registered this year.
Neighborhood Events
o Aug 2211 d acoustic performance at Main Street.
o Fitness and art in the park events.
o Aug 251h Chess event, featuring the Queen of Katwe movie.
Swimming Lessons have concluded -1200 registrants this summer.
Shakespeare in the Park ends tomorrow night.
Currently recruiting for a PT Code Enforcement Officer.
Commissioner Wilsqn attended the Mayor's meeting and armounced the new emphasis
on Commissions sharing info with each other, attending each other's meetings, creating
more opportunities to work together, etc. Fine Arts Commission will work with the
Parks and Recreation Commission for Art in the Park or murals. Also attended the
Shakespeare in the Park. Commissioner Stanek attended Shakespeare in the Park and
most of the neighborhood events and the Friends of Stevens Creek Trail BBQ to
celebrate their 20th year of service. Vice Chair Biyani also attended the neighborhood
events, 4th of July fireworks, Shakespeare in the Park, Sister City dedication ceremony,
and watched the City Col.mcil special meeting. Commissioner Davis attended the
neighborhood events, took part in hosting visitors from the Toyokawa sister city, the
bike tour of Cupertino hosted by the Silicon Valley Bike Coalition, and Shakespeare in
the Park. Chair Tambe attended the 4th of July fireworks, Lion King Movie in the park,
and reached out to the San Francisco Parks and Recreation Commission to schedule a
private tour of their rooftop park
ADJOURNMENT -Chair Tambe adjourned the meeting at 10:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Recreation and Commtmity Services Department
Minutes appro ved at the 09 /06/18 regular meeting