P&R 12-05-2019CITY OF
CITY OF CUPERTINO
is PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Community Hall
CUPERTINO 10350 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA
Thursday, December 5, 2019
7:00 PM
MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Tambe called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. in the Community Hall, at 10350
Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioners present: Neesha Tambe, Carol Stanek, Xiangchen Xu
Commissioners absent
Staff present:
Guest speakers:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Gopal Kumarapan, Helene Davis
Randy Schwartz, Christine Hanel, Gail Seeds,
Whitney Zeller
First Lego League Team, Urban Green Sheep
1. Regular Meeting of November 7, 2019
Commissioner Xu motioned to approve the draft minutes. Commissioner Stanek
seconded. Motion passed with 3 approvals.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Tambe moved New Business Item 5 to next on the agenda.
5. Receive Presentation and Provide Feedback to First Leizo League Team, "Urban
Green Sheen", Reeardine Improvements to the Ponds in Memorial Park.
The Commission received a presentation from the 5 members of the First Lego
League Team Urban Green Sheep regarding improvements to the ponds in
Memorial Park. The Commissioners suggested that Staff consider the proposed
short-term ideas as cost effective improvements that can be implemented
immediately, until long-term improvements of the master plan are in place.
OLD BUSINESS
2. Parks and Recreation System Master Plan — Updated Draft Master Plan
Cindy Mendoza and Gail Seeds presented the updated master plan and
highlighted outreach conducted and imput concidered in the current version.
Public Comment by one resident was received.
Chair Tambe confirmed that diversity would remain a focus in the master plan.
Chair Tambe requested that traffic and parking impacts would be considered
when implementing master plan items and that alternative modes of
transportation are available to each of our parks and recreation facilities.
Commissioner Stanek confirmed the master plan will reflect that enhancements
are considered for all parks and locations and will not narrow opportunities for
improvements.
Commissioner Xu suggested that a simplified version of Appendix E be available
for the public.
Chair Tambe emphasized that the Master Plan is a 20-year goal, which should be
considered in planning and implementing projects.
Commissioner Stanek motioned to approve the updated draft master plan and
that it be sent to Council with the Commission's suggestions. Commissioner Xu
seconded. Motion passed unanimously with 3 approvals.
NEW BUSINESS
4. Satus Update on Rancho Rinconada Recreation & Park District.
Interim Director Randy Schwartz updated the Commission on the status of
Rancho Rinconada Recreation & Park District. New report will be brought to
Commission in January.
Old Business Item 3 was discussed at this portion in the agenda.
3. Confirm Tanuary Meeting Schedule
Chair Tambe requested a joint study session with Council in January to review
the Master Plan before its adoption.
Commissioners agreed to cancel the regular meeting on January 2, 2020 and
postpone business to a special meeting on January 9, 2020.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
6. Receive Monthly Update Reports from:
- Director
Interim Director Randy Schwartz shared department updates with the
Commission.
- Commissioners
Commissioner Xu attended the Mayor's meeting. The Chair of the Art
Commision shared that they would like to work with the Parks and
Recreation Commission to bring a project to Cupertino similar to the
Kids' Crafts Corner event hosted by the City of Santa Clara.
Commissioner Xu also discussed the status of the all-inclusive
playground and demand for swim classes with the Mayor.
Commissioner Stanek requested additional information on the status
of municipal code updates to the Parkland Dedication and Fees as well
as Dedications and Reservations. Commissioner Stanek has attended
Parks and Recreation Commission meetings for neighboring cities
which are working on DOLAs and noted that the Jollyman DOLA
hours had been adjusted after the last Commission meeting.
Chair Tambe talked with community members about the DOLA and
has received positive feedback. Chair Tambe suggested that the VIA
Cupertino program be shared with our recreation program
participants.
ADJOURNMENT — Chair Tambe adjourned the meeting at 8:26p.m. to the January 9,
2020 special meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
w. P-P,
Whitney Zeller, Administrative Assistant
Parks & Recreation Department
Minutes approved at the January 9, 2020 special meeting