P&R 11-07-2019CITY OF
CITY OF CUPERTINO
12 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Community Hall
CUPERTINO 10350 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA
Thursday, November 7, 2019
7:00 PM
MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Gopal called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. in the Community Hall, at
10350 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioners present: Gopal Kumarappan, Carol Stanek, Xiangchen Xu, Helen
Davis
Commissioners absent: Neesha Tambe
Staff present: Christine Hanel, Kevin Khuu, Molly James, Jeff Ordway,
Kim Calame, Whitney Zeller
Guest speakers: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Regular Meeting of September 5, 2019
Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the draft minutes. Commissioner Xu
seconded. Motion passed with 3 approvals and 1 abstention.
2. Regular Meeting of October 3, 2019
Commissioner Stanek motioned to approve the draft minutes. Commissioner
Davis seconded. Motion passed with 3 approvals and 1 abstention.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
None
POSTPONEMENTS
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Commission received an email concerning DOLA agenda item from Sameer
Raheja of the Jollyman Dog Owner group.
OLD BUSINESS
3. 2019 Blackberry Farm Season Update
Recreation Coordinator Molly James updated the Commission and shared a
presentation on events held at Blackberry Farm this year.
4. 2019 Summer Aquatics Learn -to -Swim Program Update
Recreation Coordinator Jeff Ordway updated the Commission on the 2019
Summer Aquatics Learn -to -Swim program and plans to hold next year's aquatics
programs at Blackberry Farm to address staffing issues and facility costs.
5. Dog Off -Leash Area (DOLA) pdate
Recreation Supervisor Kim Calame provided an update to the Commission on
the Jollyman dog off -leash area. Resident Sameer Raheja shared a presentation
with the Commission on the DOLA and the impact of the recent time change
with daylight savings. Resident Deepa Mahendraker shared comments on the
Jollyman DOLA. The Commission recommended that staff interact with DOLA
users monthly to gather feedback throughout the trial period and adjust the
hours of the DOLA to accommodate the impact of the time change.
NEW BUSINESS
6. Review and Provide Feedback on the Draft Ethics Protocol
The Commission agreed to send their input to Whitney Zeller by Wednesday,
November 13th to be compiled and sent to the City Manager's Office.
7. Status of January 2020 Commission Meeting
The Commission requested to check the availability for rescheduling to January
9th and will discuss at the December 6th regular meeting.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
8. Receive MonthlyUpdate Reports from:
- Director
Assistant Director Christine Hanel provided the Director's update, including
a presentation on 2019 Summer events.
- Commissioners
- Commissioner Stanek attended the Commissioner's Dinner, Pooch
Plunge, Sunnyvale Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, and the
Council Meeting. Council accepted a feasibility study for the Carmen
Ave. bridge over Stevens Creek, which had large community turnout
in support.
Commissioner Davis attended the City Council meeting regarding the
Regnart Creek Trail, which was approved and attended the
Commissioner's Dinner, as well as the launch of the Via Cupertino
shuttle service.
ADJOURNMENT — Vice Chair Gopal adjourned the meeting at 9:10p.m. to the December
5, 2019 meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Whitney Zeller, Administrative Assistant
Parks & Recreation Department
Minutes approved at the December 5, 2019 regular meeting