P&R 09-05-2019CITY OF
CITY OF CUPERTINO
[a PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Community Hall
CUPERTINO 10350Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA
Thursday, September 5, 2019
7:00 PM
MEETING
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Kumarappan called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. in the Community
Hall, at 10350 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioners present: Xiangchen Xu, Gopal Kumarappan, Neesha Tambe (arrived
at 7:08pm), Helene Davis
Commissioners absent: Carol Stanek
Staff present: Jeff Milkes, Kevin Khuu, Jenny Koverman
Guest speakers: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Regular Meeting of August 1, 2019
Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the draft minutes. Commissioner Xu
seconded. Motion passed with 3 yes and 2 absent.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
None
POSTPONEMENTS
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Received written communication that will be uploaded into public record.
OLD BUSINESS
2. Jollyman Park Dog Off -Leash Area (DOLA) Trial Survey Results
Jeff Milkes, Director of Parks and Recreation reviewed the history of the item and
introduced Jenny Koverman, Recreation Supervisor, to review the results of the
survey and requested a recommendation from the Commission on whether to
continue with the trial or not. Will bring the item back to the Commission in
March and July of 2020 with trial updates.
The following members of the public spoke on item:
Carol Miller, Cupertino Resident
Cecil Coe, Cupertino Resident, submitted several documents (written
communications)
Catherine Coe, Cupertino Resident
Sameer Raheja, from the Jollyman Off Leash Dog Group
Charlie Hanson, Cupertino Resident
Deepa Mahendrakar, from the Jollyman Off Leash Dog Group
Ardith West, Cupertino Resident
Debashis Rao, from the Jollyman Off Leash Dog Group
Leigh Anne Gillis, Cupertino Resident
Raj Avasarala, Cupertino Resident
Commissioner Xu mentioned concerns from residents on the timing of and short
time frame of the survey, enforcement of program, separation of large and small
dogs into different areas or weekdays and weekends, and the cleanliness issue at
Jollyman Park that may affect the evaluation of the trial. Suggested granting only
responsible dog owners access to the dog off leash area or create a registration
system for the program.
Vice Chair Kumarappan supports the trial, but voiced concerns on enforcement,
ensuring that dogs are licensed, and suggested having mitigation plans in place
to respond to all concerns and risks from residents. Suggested having an official
monitoring system for the trial and a way to collect feedback from dog owners or
non -dog owners. Also, to provide specific training to the part time staff assigned
to the trial.
Commissioner Davis commented on the benefits of the trial, citing the historical
information on the dog off leash item, and supports the trial moving forward.
Chair Tambe suggested adding on the sign, a form or open link, to gather public
comment for those who are against the trial. Supports moving forward with the
trial but suggested staff investigate other forms of a barrier. Also, to have very
strict and formalized rules to protect residents and dogs in case something does
happen. Suggested having a reference mechanism for licensed dog owners,
penalizing unlicensed dog owners more than licensed dog owners, and looking
into the utilization of the Mary Ave Dog Park.
NEW BUSINESS
None
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
3. Receive Monthly Update Reports from:
- Director
o Reviewed summer participation data of City programs and facilities
o BBF Pool is only open on weekends and will have the Pooch Plunge
event after that.
o Hired a new Administrative Assistant, Whitney Zeller
o The Commission will receive a study from LAFCO on Rancho
Rinconada in the end of November and there will be a joint meeting
with the City Council to review the consultant's finding.
- Commissioners
o Commissioner Davis attended the Summer Events, Dog Off Leash
Outreach session, and the Mayor's Meeting. Reported on the
following:
■ The Library Commission has formed a task force to work on the
Library Expansion
■ The Teen Commission will host a Bobateeno Event on the
September 21 at City Hall.
■ Sustainability Committee will host a speaker series on
September 23.
■ Fine Arts Commission is hosting a Young Artist Award and Art
in Unexpected Places, including a wall at the Stevens Creek
Corridor (potential collaboration)
■ Bicycle Pedestrian Commission item, the Regnart Creek Trail, is
going to City Council on September 17.
o Vice Chair Kumarappan spoke about potential future topics of the
Regnart Creek Trail and Rancho Rinconada swimming pool.
o Commissioner Xu shared an upcoming community event at Memorial
Park called Ride for Diabetes on Sunday, September 8.
ADJOURNMENT — Chair Tambe adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m. to the October 3,
2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Khuu, Management Analyst
Parks & Recreation Department
Minutes approved at the November 7, 2019 regular meeting