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CITY OF CUPERTINO AGENDA C U P E RTI N O PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 10350 Torre Avenue, Community Hall Thursday, December 5, 2019 7:00 PM This Meeting Will Be Televised CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Subject: Regular Meeting of November 7, 2019 Draft Minutes ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the commission on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the commission from making any decisions with respect to a matter not listed on the agenda WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OLD BUSINESS 2. Subject: Parks and Recreation System Master Plan - Updated Draft Master Plan. Staff Report Attachment A Attachment B Attachment C Attachment D Attachment E Attachment F Attachment G Attachment H Attachment I 3. Subject: Confirm January Meeting Schedule. Page 1 Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda December 5, 2019 NEW BUSINESS 4. Subject: Status Update on Rancho Rinconada Recreation & Park District. Staff Report 5. Subject: Receive Presentation and Provide Feedback to First Lego League Team, "Urban Green Sheep", regarding improvements to the ponds in Memorial Park. Staff Report STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS 6. Subject: Receive Monthly Update Reports from: - Director - Commissioners ADJOURNMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend the next meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. Upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative format. Also upon request, in advance, an assistive listening device can be made available for use during the meeting. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the members after publication of the agenda will be made available for public inspection. Please contact the City Clerk's Office in City Hall located at 10300 Torre Avenue during normal business hours. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code 2.08.100 written communications sent to the Cupertino City Council, Commissioners or City staff concerning a matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These written communications are accessible to the public through the City's website and kept in packet archives. You are hereby admonished not to include any personal or private information in written communications to the City that you do not wish to make public; doing so shall constitute a waiver of any privacy rights you may have on the information provided to the City. Members of the public are entitled to address the members concerning any item that is described in the notice or agenda for this meeting, before or during consideration of that item. If you wish to address the members on any other item not on the agenda, you may do so during the public comment. Page 2 CITY OF CITY OF CUPERTINO is PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Community Hall CUPERTINO 10350 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA Thursday, November 7, 2019 7:00 PM MEETING DRAFT 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) Update 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 131h to be compiled and sent to the City Manager's Office. 7. Status of Tanuary 2020 Commission Meeting The Commission requested to check the availability for rescheduling to January 9t11 and will discuss at the December 6th regular meeting. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS 8. Receive Monthly Update 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, Whitney Zeller, Administrative Assistant Parks & Recreation Department Minutes approved at the regular meeting CUPERTINO PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT QUINLAN COMMUNITY CENTER 10185 NORTH STELLING RD • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255 TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3120 www.cupertino.org PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: December 5, 2019 Subl ect Parks and Recreation System Master Plan - Updated Draft Master Plan Recommended Action Consider the October 2019 updated draft Parks & Recreation System Master Plan and recommend adoption to the City Council. Background and Discussion A draft citywide Parks & Recreation System Master Plan ("Master Plan") dated January 2019 was distributed for public review earlier this year. It was presented at a Bicycle Pedestrian Commission meeting on January 16, 2019, a forum focused on youth and teen input on January 22, and a public workshop on January 23. On January 24, 2019 the Parks and Recreation Commission ("Commission") reviewed the Master Plan at a special meeting and provided input (Attachment A - Parks & Recreation Commission meeting minutes). At that time, the Commission was provided with comments received to date. Thereafter, the Master Plan was reviewed by the City Council on February 5, 2019 (Attachment B, City Council meeting minutes) and the Planning Commission on February 26 (Attachment C, Planning Commission meeting minutes). The City Council continued its review of the Master Plan. On April 16, 2019 the Council considered proposed revisions to Chapter 3, Systemwide Objectives and Actions (Attachment D, City Council meeting minutes). On May 22, 2019, the City Council's review focused on proposed revisions to Chapters 4 and 5, and tables regarding opportunities for individual park sites, major park or recreation facilities, and added recreation elements (Attachment E, City Council meeting minutes). Also included in the meeting materials was information about major recreation facilities, now Table A-2, and draft pages regarding individual park sites, now Appendix E. Written input on the January 2019 draft Master Plan that was submitted to the project team via comment cards and the project website since the January 24, 2019 meeting is provided as Attachment F for convenient reference. 'Written communications' which were sent directly to the Commission or City Council regarding consideration of the Master Plan are available on the City website with the associated meeting materials. Based on the range of input received and feedback from the City Council, the Master Plan was revised and updated. Environmental review on the updated document was undertaken pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). An Initial Study and a Mitigated Negative Declaration ("IS/MND") have been prepared. The updated October 2019 Draft Master Plan and its Appendices (Attachments G and H) and the associated IS/MND have been posted and publicized. The formal public comment period on the IS/MND commenced on October 23, 2019 and concluded on November 22, 2019. At the time of preparation of this report, four written public comments on the Master Plan had been received (Attachment I). The comments did not relate to the environmental analysis. However, there may be comments on the IS/MND from other agencies that result from the review process hosted by the State Clearinghouse. No such comments had arrived at the time of preparation of this report. Any comments received prior to the December 5th meeting will be distributed at that time. Documents that have been prepared in association with developing the draft Master Plan are posted on the City's webpages for this project, at the link below, as well as in the on-line records associated with Commission and City Council meetings. For convenience, a redline/ strikeout version of the Master Plan is posted on the website which shows changes to the January 2019 draft version, available via a graphic link on the webpage sidebar. Although new text and other revisions have changed the pagination between the two versions, the markups should be helpful in flagging items that have been edited. www. cupertino. or& arksmp An informational presentation to the Planning Commission is scheduled on December 2, 2019. Comments from the Planning Commission meeting will be made available to the Parks & Recreation Commissioners at the December 5, 2019 meeting. The Environmental Review Committee ("ERC") will review the Master Plan's IS/MND on the morning of December 5, 2019 and make a recommendation regarding adoption of these environmental documents to the City Council. A presentation will be provided to the Commission regarding the updated Draft Master Plan. Questions and public input are welcome. The Commission is invited to consider the updated October 2019 Draft Master Plan and to formulate a recommendation for the City Council regarding its adoption. The Master Plan and the associated IS/MND will thereafter be brought to City Council. The date is not confirmed, but is anticipated in February 2020. Fiscal Impact None. Prepared by: Gail Seeds, Park Improvement Manager Approved by: Randy Schwartz, Interim Director of Parks & Recreation Attachments: A - Meeting minutes, Parks & Recreation Commission Jan. 24, 2019 B - Meeting minutes, City Council, Feb. 05, 2019 C - Meeting Minutes, Planning Commission, Feb. 26, 2019 D - Meeting minutes, City Council, Apr. 16, 2019 E - Meeting minutes, City Council, May 21, 2019 F - Public Input on Jan 2019 Draft Master Plan, Jan. 23-Apr. 30, 2019 G - Draft Parks & Recreation System Master Plan, Oct. 2019 H - Draft Parks & Recreation System Master Plan, Appendices, Oct. 2019 I - Public Input on Oct. 2019 Draft Master Plan, Oct. 23-Nov. 22, 2019 PRC 12/05/19 #2 Parks and Recreation System Master Plan - Updated Drafter Master Plan Attachment A CITY OF CITY OF CUPERTINO Im PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Community Hall CUPERTINO 10350 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA Thursday, January 24, 2019 7:00 PM SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Tambe called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Hall, at 10350 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioners present: Meenakshi Biyani, Neesha Tambe, Carol Stanek, Judy Wilson (arrived at 7:05pm), Helene Davis (arrived at 7:34pm) Commissioners absent: None Staff present: Jeff Milkes, Kevin Khuu, Gail Seeds Guest speakers: Cindy Mendoza APPROVAL OF MINUTES None CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS None POSTPONEMENTS None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None OLD BUSINESS 1. Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan — Draft Master Plan Jeff Milkes, Director of Recreation and Community Services, introduced Gail Seeds, Park Improvement Manager, and Cindy Mendoza, Director of Parks and Recreation from MIG, to present to the Commission the draft Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan, reviewing the history of the project, a general overview of the plan, outreach efforts, feedback received so far, and asked for feedback and comments from the Commission and the public on the draft master plan. The Commission received two documents, which included online comments and written comments taken at the public workshop on January 23, which were given to the Commission and will be uploaded as public records. Cathy Wang, Cupertino Resident, commented on the release time and outreach efforts for the draft plan, the decision making process, and the budget allocation for the performing arts center. Qin Pan, Cupertino Resident, inquired on the outreach efforts for the draft plan, commented on the cost estimates of the large projects, and questioned survey data taken and the foundation of the plan. Kitty Moore, Cupertino Resident, inquired about the all-inclusive playground and commented on the teen comments received, park availability measurements, not counting roofs as parks, gym space on the east side, no lights on the trails and maintain the ice rink and bowling alley. Rhoda Fry, Cupertino Resident, supports the conservation and partnerships goals, commented on water features at local parks and Blackberry Farm Golf Course and watering at the golf course, Blackberry Farm pool and parking area, and opening an entrance to Rancho San Antonio off Stevens Creek Boulevard/Permanente Road. Submitted written comments that will be uploaded as public records. Emily Shek, Cupertino Resident, suggested having more free and low cost programs, activities, and exercise available to community, Teen activities, and bringing people together and learning at low cost. Alicia Shober, Cupertino Resident, supported providing an all-inclusive playground. Commissioner Stanek commented on better clarifying the purpose of the Master Plan and the estimated cost values listed within, noting that it is an informational document and is not a budget, blueprint or recommendation. Suggested greater emphasis on programming in the parks to enhance community building. Commissioner Wilson summarized the goal of the Master Plan and suggested emphasizing the funding sources info gathered to City Council. Suggested more emphasis on recreation opportunities at the large parks, and creative solutions for providing park and recreation spaces due to the lack of park space in areas such as the east side. Chair Tambe addressed the questions and concerns asked during the public comments: - clarifying that the master plan is not a blueprint or decision on future projects, but an informative study and review of suggestions from the general public - outreach efforts and strategies done in the past several years and that the plan includes data from various surveys results and information gathered - the cost of facilities - water features - watering at the Blackberry Farm Golf Course - all-inclusive playground study and current status of the project Vice Chair Biyani suggested highlighting that feedback will be accepted until late February and supported the outreach to youth and teens. Commented on the ease to read the document and suggested highlighting that the goals listed are not set in any particular priority. Suggested more emphasis on the expansion of the neighborhood events and partnerships with the schools. Commissioner Davis reiterated the goal of the master plan. Supports the connectivity theme in the plan, including the emphasis on greater walking and biking, having more natural features at parks and making them less static, better programming and customer service, financial stability and safety, public -private partnerships, historical preservation, and aquatics. Chair Tambe suggested having emphasis on "grey' spaces, adequate parking, a citywide shuttle service, no international sized cricket field, connectivity and incorporating the Cupertino Loop trail into the plan, having more consistent trail head amenities, multiuse facilities, greater diversity, relooking at the golf course, and highlighting the benefits of greater investment in parks. The Commission suggested stronger emphasis on adult exercise features in the parks such as par courses and adult outdoor exercise equipment, the all-inclusive playground, Lawrence-Mitty acquisition, a healing garden, parklets or other small -space solutions, and off leash dog areas. Also suggested emphasizing the role of the prioritization tools for evaluating potential projects. 2. Potential Priority Areas for the 2019 Recreation and Community Services Work Plan, Part of the City Council Approved City Work Plan Jeff Milkes reviewed the item from the previous meeting, updated information learned since then, and asked for feedback from the Commissioners on potential priorities or to postpone to next month. Kitty Moore, Cupertino Resident, recommended waiting for more input and direction from the current City Council and commented on the Sunday field use, prioritization of groups, related fees, and permitting of the fields. Chair Tambe suggested adding a citywide grey water system, finding ways to engage with new community members, public private partnerships, such as with Deep Cliff Golf Course and De Anza College's V-Pak, and citywide shuttle service. The Commission will discuss this item again in the February meeting. NEW BUSINESS None STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS Vice Chair Biyani and Chair Tambe attended the Cupertino Spelling Bee and suggested expanding the event next year. Vice Chair Biyani also attended the Youth & Teen Forum. Commissioner Stanek attended the Master Plan Workshop at the Cupertino Senior Center. Chair Tambe suggested collaborating with Whole Foods or Target to host events in their parking lot or a local 5k My Cupertino run. ADJOURNMENT - Chair Tambe adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kevin Khuu, Administrative Assistant Recreation and Community Services Department Minutes approved at the 02.07.19 special meeting PRC 12/05/19 #2 Parks and Recreation System Master Plan - Updated Drafter Master Plan Attachment B C U P E RT I N O APPROVED MINUTES CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, February 5, 2019 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING At 5:30 p.m. Mayor Steven Scharf called the Special City Council meeting to order in the City Hall Conference Room A, 10300 Torre Avenue. Present: Mayor Steven Scharf, Vice Mayor Liang Chao, and Councilmembers Darcy Paul, Rod Sinks, and Jon Robert Willey. Absent: None. CLOSED SESSION Council went into closed session and reconvened in open session at 6:45 p.m. in the Cupertino Community Hall Council Chambers, 10350 Torre Avenue for the Regular Meeting. In open session, Mayor Scharf reported out from the January 25, 2019 closed session regarding two items. The following individuals spoke in open session before Council went into closed session: Kitty Moore (Cupertino resident) Jim Moore (Cupertino resident) — ceded time to Bern Steves Susan Moore (Cupertino resident) — ceded time to Bern Steves Caryl Gorska (Cupertino resident) — ceded time to Bern Steves Lisa Warren (Cupertino resident) — ceded time to Bern Steves Bern Steves (Cupertino resident) on behalf of Friends of Better Cupertino Liana Crabtree (Cupertino resident) 1. Subject: Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2); Re: Anticipated Litigation/Significant Exposure to Litigation Mayor Scharf reported that Council discussed a threat of litigation received in connection with the SB 35 lawsuit; no reportable action was taken. 2. Subject: Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code section City Council Minutes February 5, 2019 54956.9(d)(1); Re: Pending Litigation; Friends of Better Cupertino, et al. v. City of Cupertino; Santa Clara County Superior Court, Case No. 18CV330190 (SB 35 Vallco Project) Mayor Scharf reported that Council met to discuss with legal counsel this pending litigation, when discussion would prejudice the City Council if done in public; gave direction to legal counsel; no reportable action was taken. Mayor Scharf also reported out from the February 5, 2019 closed session that was heard at 5:30 p.m. regarding two items: 1. Subject: Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code Section 54956.8); Property: Cupertino Municipal Water System; Agency Negotiator: Timm Borden; Negotiating Parties: City of Cupertino and San Jose Water Company; Under Negotiation: Price Terms for City Leased Asset Mayor Scharf reported that the closed session was related to the City's lease with the San Jose Water Company for the Cupertino Municipal Water System; gave direction to staff concerning the lease negotiations; no reportable action was taken. 2. Subject: Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: Significant Exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Mayor Scharf reported that the closed session was related to the City's lease with the San Jose Water Company for the Cupertino Municipal Water System; gave direction to staff concerning the lease negotiations; no reportable action was taken. REGULAR MEETING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE At 6:45 p.m. Mayor Steven Scharf called the Regular City Council meeting in the Cupertino Community Hall Council Chambers, 10350 Torre Avenue and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Steven Scharf, Vice Mayor Liang Chao, and Councilmembers Darcy Paul, Rod Sinks, and Jon Robert Willey. Absent: None. CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS City Council Minutes February 5, 2019 1. Subject: Recognition of Fine Arts Commission Emerging Artists and Young Artists. Recommended Action: Present awards to winners Fine Arts Commission Chair Janki Chokshi spoke and read aloud the award winners. Mayor Scharf presented the awards to Fine Arts Commission Emerging Artists and Young Artists winners. 2. Subject: Presentation from the Toyokawa Sister City Committee regarding recent delegation Recommended Action: Receive Presentation from the Toyokawa Sister City Committee regarding recent delegation Alyyssa Sakkas Toyokawa Sister Cities Committee President introduced Steve Sulgit Vice President of Festival Operations who presented a video. Council received the presentation from the Toyokawa Sister City Committee regarding their recent delegation. POSTPONEMENTS - None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Byron Rovegno (Cupertino resident), on behalf of Walk Bike Cupertino, talked about the Regnart Trail, potential usage for students and support for the trail. Dennis Whittacker (Cupertino resident) talked about the intersections being blocked at De Anza Blvd/Pacifica and other intersections and adding signs and lights. Janet Van Zoehren talked about agenda Item #15 Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) subregion, affordable housing and data, and farming out housing to other regions. Lisa Warren talked about the Foothill -De Anza Community College Board meeting action item to pause programming at Flint Center beyond June 30 and a pending assessment report. Rhoda Fry talked about the Jan. 31 cease and desist letter sent from City Manager Timm Borden to the County regarding traffic, land use, and water quality. Justine Garcia (Cupertino resident), Kennedy Middle School student and U14 soccer player, talked about opening field hours on Sundays. City Council Minutes February 5, 2019 A Cupertino resident from Finch Avenue talked about a citation letter that she received from Code Enforcement. CONSENT CALENDAR Paul moved and Sinks seconded to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented. Ayes: Scharf, Chao, Paul, Sinks, and Willey. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 3. Subject: Approve the January 15 City Council minutes Recommended Action: Approve the January 15 City Council minutes 4. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending November 02, 2018 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 19-013 accepting Accounts Payable for the period ending November 02, 2018 5. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending November 09, 2018 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 19-014 accepting Accounts Payable for the period ending November 09, 2018 6. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending November 16, 2018 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 19-015 accepting Accounts Payable for the period ending November 16, 2018 7. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending November 23, 2018 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 19-016 accepting Accounts Payable for the period ending November 23, 2018 8. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending November 30, 2018 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 19-017 accepting Accounts Payable for the period ending November 30, 2018 9. Subject: Annual adoption of Pension Trust Investment Policy Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No.19-018 accepting the City Investment Policy for the Pension Trust 10. Subject: Treasurer's Investment Report for Quarter Ending December 31, 2018 Recommended Action: Accept the Treasurer's Investment Report for Quarter Ending December 31, 2018 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES City Council Minutes February 5, 2019 11. Subject: Second reading and enactment of an ordinance to amend regulations in Title 2, Administration and Personnel of the Municipal Code Chapter 2.80, to allow up to five (5) members for the Fine Arts Commission. Recommended Action: Conduct the second reading and enact Ordinance No. 19-2182: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending regulations in Title 2, Administration and Personnel of the Municipal Code, Chapter 2.80, to allow up to five (5) members for the Fine Arts Commission" Deputy City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia read the title of Ordinance No. 19-2182: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending regulations in Title 2, Administration and Personnel of the Municipal Code, Chapter 2.80, to allow up to five (5) members for the Fine Arts Commission" Paul moved and Sinks seconded to read Ordinance No.19-2182 by title only and that the City Clerk's reading would constitute the second reading thereof. Ayes: Scharf, Chao, Paul, Sinks, and Willey. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Paul moved and Sinks seconded to enact Ordinance No. 19-2182. Ayes: Scharf, Chao, Paul, Sinks, and Willey. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS 12. Subject: Approval of a Legal Services Contract for City Attorney Services with Shute Mihaly and Weinberger. Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Shute Mihaly and Weinberger for City Attorney Services in the amount of $600,000 annually. 2. Approve Budget Modification Number 1819-038 reducing the Administration -City Attorney budget by $770,889. Director of Administrative Services Kristina Alfaro reviewed the staff report. Staff answered questions from Council. City Manager Timm Borden announced that the City Attorney's office and legal services will move to City Hall. New City Attorney Heather Minner introduced herself. City Council Minutes February 5, 2019 Sinks moved and Paul seconded to 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Shute Mihaly and Weinberger for City Attorney Services in the amount of $600,000 annually; and 2. Approve Budget Modification Number 1819-038 reducing the Administration -City Attorney budget by $770,889. The motion carried unanimously. 13. Subject: Order the abatement of a public nuisance (weeds) pursuant to provisions of Ordinance No. 724 and Resolution No. 18-111 (Continued from January 15) Recommended Action: Note objections and adopt Resolution 19-019 ordering abatement of a public nuisance (weeds) pursuant to provisions of Ordinance No. 724 and Resolution No. 18-111 Deputy City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia reviewed the staff report. Santa Clara County Weed Abatement Program Manager Moe Kumre answered questions from Council. Mayor Scharf opened public comment and the following individuals spoke: Brent G. Bardsley (Cupertino resident) Joan Thompson (Cupertino resident) Venkatesh Geoff Paulsen Mayor Scharf closed public comment. Willey moved and Chao seconded to adopt Resolution 19-019 ordering the abatement of a public nuisance (weeds) pursuant to provisions of Ordinance No. 724 and Resolution No. 18-111 with the amendment to remove the three properties (of those speakers who objected) from the list and adopt the balance of the list, and directed staff to request the County re -inspect the properties in late spring. The motion carried unanimously. Council recessed from 8:47 p.m. to 8:54 p.m. Councilmember Paul left the dais at 8:47 p.m. STUDY SESSION 14. Subject: Draft Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan Recommended Action: Accept presentation on the Draft Citywide Parks and City Council Minutes February 5, 2019 Recreation System Master Plan ("Master Plan") and provide direction regarding desired revisions. Written communications for this item included emails to Council, additional public input, hard copies of maps, and a staff presentation. Director of Recreation and Community Services Jeff Milkes reviewed the staff report and introduced Park Improvement Manager Gail Seeds and consultant Cindy Mendoza, Senior Project Manager of MIG. The consultant and Ms. Seeds gave a presentation. Staff answered questions from Council. Mayor Scharf opened public comment and the following individuals spoke: Geoff Paulsen and Kitty Moore (Cupertino residents) Jennifer Griffin Gerhard Eschelbeck (Cupertino resident) Joan Chin (Cupertino resident) Peggy Griffin (Cupertino resident) Dashiell Leeds, on behalf of Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society Rhoda Fry Minna (Cupertino resident) Mayor Scharf closed public comment. Councilmember Paul returned to the dais at 9:44 p.m. just before the last speaker. Council accepted the presentation on the Draft Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan ("Master Plan") and provided the following direction regarding desired revisions: • No support for additional data gathering or additional surveys, and directed staff to finalize the Master Plan using the existing information (Paul Sinks, Scharf). • Requested mapping related to densities (population density of areas of the City relative to the park acreage) and follow-up on possible existing map, and more objective definition of what makes up a park (Paul, Chao). • Recommendation to include site page for individual parks in the Master Plan with basic parks information, current conditions and facilities the city owns (Chao, Paul). • Directed staff to emphasize Community Gardens in the plan, including satellite City Council Minutes February 5, 2019 gardens in individual parks (Scharf, Chao, Paul). • Recommendation to look into park expansion possibility for Library Field, such as undergrounding adjacent parking (Scharf, Paul). • Directed staff to emphasize partnerships with CUSD, FUHSD, and De Anza for usage (unanimous). • Recommendation to support pollinator plantings (Chao, Paul). • Recommendation to reexamine field use policy (Willey, Paul). • Recommendation to emphasize access to Blackberry Farm which should be a priority as the City purchased the property on Byrne at the entrance to the park (Sinks). • Recommendation to emphasize outdoor adult exercise equipment (Chao, Scharf). • Recommendation to explore acquiring or gaining use of the parcel adjacent to Sedgwick Elementary School (Scharf, Sinks). • Directed staff to explore performing arts space availability at existing venues (Paul, Sinks, Chao). ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS - Continued Council recessed from 11:17 p.m. to 11:29 p.m. 15. Subject: Possible Formation of a Santa Clara County Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) subregion allowing the City the option of trading allocation of housing needs among participating entities (continued from January 15). Recommended Action: That the City Council 1. Review the by-laws proposed for the RHNA subregion and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 19-009 authorizing the City Manager to discuss the formation of a Santa Clara County RHNA subregion and develop a work plan, budget and schedule of actions leading to the formation of a countywide RHNA subregion. Written communications for this item included a staff presentation. Principal Planner Piu Ghosh reviewed the staff report. Mayor Scharf opened public comment and the following individuals spoke: Janet Van Zoeren (Cupertino resident) spoke under Oral Communications on this item. Jennifer Griffin Jean Bedord Mayor Scharf closed public comment. Staff answered questions from Council. City Council Minutes February 5, 2019 The Vice Mayor commented that she suggests revising the proposed by-laws to be like San Mateo County's which require consensus for final adoption and allocation as opposed to the Santa Clara County's proposed RHNA subregion by-laws that require a majority vote and consent of the individual cities impacted by the change to the RHNA allocations. Staff indicated that the comments will be relayed to the Cities Association for its consideration. Council 1. Reviewed the by-laws proposed for the RHNA subregion; and Sinks moved and Chao seconded to 2. Adopt Resolution No. 19-009 authorizing the City Manager to discuss the formation of a Santa Clara County RHNA subregion and develop a work plan, budget and schedule of actions leading to the formation of a countywide RHNA subregion. The motion carried unanimously. 16. Subject: Adopt a resolution to approve the Junipero Serra Trail Feasibility Study Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No.19-020 to approve the Junipero Serra Trail Feasibility Study Written communications for this item included a staff presentation and emails to Council. Acting Director of Public Works Roger Lee reviewed the staff report. David Stillman Transportation Manager gave a presentation. Mayor Scharf opened public comment and the following individuals spoke: Kitty Moore (Cupertino resident) Jennifer Griffin Peggy Griffin (Cupertino resident) Jennifer Shearin (Cupertino resident), on behalf of herself and the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Mayor Scharf closed public comment. Staff answered questions from Council. Sinks moved and Willey seconded to Adopt Resolution No. 19-020 to approve the Junipero Serra Trail Feasibility Study. The motion carried unanimously. REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF 17. Subject: Report on Committee assignments and general comments City Council Minutes February 5, 2019 Recommended Action: Report on Committee assignments and general comments Councilmembers highlighted the activities of their committees and various community events. Councilmember Paul and Vice Mayor Chao requested study sessions regarding policy issues, educational sessions and upcoming legislation, including SB50, SB 35 and CASA bills. ADJOURNMENT At 1:24 a.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, Mayor Scharf adjourned the meeting. /s/Kirsten Squarcia Kirsten Squarcia, Deputy City Clerk PRC 12/05/19 #2 Parks and Recreation System Master Plan - Updated Drafter Master Plan Attachment C CITY OF CUPERTINO 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 CITY OF CUPERTINO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING APPROVED MINUTES, February 26, 2019 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE At 6:45 p.m Chairperson Wang called to order the regular Planning Commission meeting in the Cupertino Community Hall Council Chambers, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson R Wang, Vice Chair Vikram Saxena, Commissioners Kitty Moore, David Fung. Absent: Alan Takahashi APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Subject: Draft Minutes of February 12, 2019. Recommended Action: Approve or modify the Draft Minutes of February 12, 2019 Moved by Saxena and seconded by Moore to amend the minutes with the correction to Oral Communications as requested by speaker, Lisa Warren, and a typographical error. The minutes will be resubmitted for approval. The motion carried 4-0-1 (Takahashi absent). POSTPONEMENTS/REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None CONSENT CALENDAR: None PUBLIC MEETINGS: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: 2. Subject: Survey on improving Council -Commissions Communications and Work Program workflow Recommended Action: Receive presentation and survey Acting City Manager, Timm Borden, provided background information regarding the survey. The survey results are due on March 4, 2019. He also provided new guidelines for the Work Program workflows. He answered questions from the Commissioners. The Planning Commission provided thoughts and comments regarding some of the questions shown on the survey. Moved by Wang and seconded by Moore to re -order the agenda to move item 4 ahead of item 3. The motion carried 4-0-1 (Takahashi absent). 4. Subject: FY 2019-2020 Planning Commission Work Program Recommended Action: Discuss Work Program ideas Acting Director of Community Development, Ben Fu, reviewed the prior year's Work Program. He invited suggestions for new items to be added by the Commissioners. Chair Wang opened the public comment period and the following individual(s) spoke: Peggy Griffin Jennifer Griffin Dashiell Leeds Lisa Warren Cupertino Resident Chair Wang closed the public comment period. The Planning Commission discussed topics to add to the Work Program. Staff member Fu composed a list per the discussion and will forward it to the City Council for consideration. Moved by Fung and seconded by Wang to forward the Planning Commission's Work Program topics to the City Council. Staff will bring the list back to the Planning Commission for review as well. The motion carried 4-0-1 (Takahashi absent). 3. Subject: Draft Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan Recommended Action: Receive the presentation and provide input Parks and Community Services Director, Jeff Milkes, and Park Improvement Manager, Gail Seeds, reviewed the draft Master Plan's framework and answered questions from the Commissioners. Chair Wang opened the public comment period and the following individual(s) spoke: Jennifer Griffin Stephen Lester Dashiell Leeds Peggy Griffin Lisa Warren Rahul Vasakh (sp) (Chair Wang left the meeting at 8:55pm) Vice Chair Saxena closed the public comment period. The Planning Commission discussed various aspects of the draft Master Plan and provided input to Staff. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: None REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Commissioner Fung attended the State of the County Address earlier in the day. He stated that the main topic of discussion was about a healthcare initiative. Commissioner Moore mentioned that there were no Planning Commissioners in attendance at the last Economic Development Committee meeting. She shared her thoughts about a program she had seen regarding traffic futures with autonomous vehicles. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 pm to the next regular Planning Commission meeting on March 12, 2019 at 6:45 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: /s/Beth Ebben Beth Ebben, Deputy Board Clerk PRC 12/05/19 #2 Parks and Recreation System Master Plan - Updated Drafter Master Plan Attachment D CI,JPERTINQ APPROVED MINUTES CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, April 16, 2019 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING At 5:00 p.m. Mayor Steven Scharf called the Special City Council meeting to order in the Cupertino Community Hall Council Chambers, 10350 Torre Avenue. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Steven Scharf, Vice Mayor Liang Chao, and Councilmembers Darcy Paul (5:15 p.m.), Rod Sinks, and Jon Robert Willey (5:35 p.m.). Absent: None. STUDY SESSION 1. Subject: Study Session regarding Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP) Review and Implementation Action Items related to possible amendments to the Municipal Code related to Mobile Vendors, allowing Incubator/Co-working uses in General Commercial zoning districts, and an Innovation District Vision Plan in the Bubb Road Special Area Recommended Action: Review EDSP and provide direction on regulations regarding Mobile Vendors and Incubator/Co-working Space; and provide direction on possible Innovation District Vision Plan Review EDSP; and provide direction on regulations regarding Mobile Vendors and Incubator/Co-working Space; and provide direction on possible Innovation District Vision Plan Written communications for this item included emails to Council, a staff presentation, and EDSP background draft report. Economic Development Manager Angela Tsui and Director of Urban Design Consultant Tom Ford from M-Group reviewed the presentation. Mayor Scharf opened public comment and the following individuals spoke: Cathy Helgerson (Cupertino resident) Peggy Griffin (Cupertino resident) City Council Minutes April 16, 2019 Mayor Scharf closed public comment. Council comments included (please watch meeting video for complete comments): Scharf: Concerned about mobile food trucks taking business away from restaurants who are paying high lease rates and struggling to get customers; would not like to see food trucks on a daily basis except for special events; would not like to take retail and convert to industrial; look into new office space or housing on Bubb Rd. if buildings are vacated by Apple; would like to see Bubb Rd. redeveloped and could build higher since up against Highway 85; small businesses need to go where the lease rates are lower. Chao: If give developers density in exchange for lower rate, should do the same for retail; look at ways to incentivize property owners to give lower rental rate for businesses; what uses are allowed only in light industrial areas and what businesses would be lost with this zoning type; focus on how to attract more businesses that fit in light industrial vs. considering something that's not there so can diversify businesses in Cupertino; need space for mid -size businesses that generate significant sales -tax revenue to study rather than small businesses; need ordinance to regulate mobile vendors; Planning Department, who has expertise in zoning, should be in charge of ordinances for any kind of zoning change, and mobile vendor ordinance in consultation with the Economic Development Committee; send these zoning changes through the Planning Commission first; EDC should figure out why retail sales are going down and where people are spending money and provide that information to the local businesses; need to strengthen industrial zoning and need better enforcement; definitely need what's currently in the strategy plan to develop design standards for retail space in mixed -use development; need to figure out what kind of retail design would be successful in mixed -use environment and focus on this. Sinks: Concern that have no mechanism to make sure space is used for small businesses and won't get changed over in a flip of usage; supportive generally of mobile vendors; diversify business without allowing them to get swallowed up like what happened at Main St. Paul: Need to figure out ways to encourage retail growth and have a better diversity of selections available; concern that if don't execute incubator space then it becomes a slow or mid -range conversion into office; does the City have the will to deliver and sustain incubator space; how do we outreach to ensure space is utilized as such; regarding food trucks, comply with SB946 but prefer a baseline that preserves all rights as a jurisdiction and become more open and lenient from that baseline; have members of the public communicate where they want the food trucks; regarding Bubb Rd. should wait for incoming Community Development Director to give recommendations; lack of City Council Minutes April 16, 2019 enforcement on compliance in making sure business doesn't convert to something else; define what we would like space to become on Bubb Rd. and the area could use modernization and less height restrictions; look at office and residential along Bubb Rd.; don't want to lose small town feel but not light industrial all the way through; new CDD Director should look at policy setting, enforcement, and execution. Willey: Would like a list of what is considered light industrial and services that would benefit the residents such as solar installation, recycling, school services, etc.; keep those services close to where the residents are to make a complete community and not just all business and become too sterile of an environment. Staff will follow-up on all items as noted in Council comments including: Mobile Vendors Regulations: Present draft ordinance to Planning Commission. Consider specifying allowed areas, limiting the number of approved permits, enforcement, and penalties. Incubator/Co-working Space Use: Research and return with more information on the breakdown of office users and square footage. Confirm which office users are at Main Street. Identify which Cupertino businesses are significant sales tax producers and confirm office space occupied and/or needed. Consider enforceable criteria to prevent change of use from incubator/co-working space to traditional office. Return to Council prior to further policy development. Innovation District Vision Plan: Confirm what uses are allowed in Light Industrial zoning. Identify which type of services benefit residents and work to protect those uses (e.g., auto services and repairs, solar, etc.). Wait for new CDD Director to provide guidance and recommendations. Return to Council prior to further policy development. ADJOURNMENT Council recessed from 6:25 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. before the Regular Meeting. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE At 6:45 p.m. Mayor Steven Scharf called the Regular City Council meeting to order in the Cupertino Community Hall Council Chambers, 10350 Torre Avenue and led the Pledge of Allegiance. City Council Minutes ROLL CALL April 16, 2019 Present: Mayor Steven Scharf, Vice Mayor Liang Chao, and Councilmembers Darcy Paul, Rod Sinks, and Jon Robert Willey. Absent: None. Mayor Scharf introduced incoming City Manager Deborah Feng who said a few words. CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Subject: Proclamation to Allan Gontang, Office of Emergency Services (OES) volunteer retiring after 17 years of service Recommended Action: Present proclamation to Allan Gontang, Office of Emergency Services (OES) volunteer retiring after 17 years of service Mayor Scharf presented a proclamation to Allan Gontang, Office of Emergency Services (OES) volunteer retiring after 17 years of service. 2. Subject: Proclamations recognizing Autism Awareness Month Recommended Action: Present proclamations recognizing Autism Awareness Month Mayor Scharf presented proclamations to Tayjas Sure, Siri Chettipally, and Julian Huang recognizing Autism Awareness Month. 3. Subject: Safe Routes to School Program Update Recommended Action: Receive Safe Routes to School Program Update Written communications for this item included a presentation. Acting Director of Public Works Roger Lee introduced Safe Routes to School Coordinator Cherie Walkowiak who reviewed the presentation. Mayor Scharf opened public comment and the following individual spoke: Jean Bedord (Cupertino resident) Mayor Scharf closed public comment. Staff answered questions from Councilmembers. Council received the Safe Routes to School Program update. City Council Minutes POSTPONEMENTS April 16, 2019 3a. Subject: Item #6, Update regarding City Hall Design/Delivery Strategy and Library Expansion Strategy has been postponed to a date to be determined City Clerk Grace Schmidt noted that item number 6 was postponed to a date to be determined. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Cathy Helgerson (Cupertino resident) talked about Lehigh Hanson (distributed written comments). Roy Rocklin (Sunnyvale resident) talked about Regnart Creek Trail. Herb Knoesel (Cupertino resident) talked about Apple funding for walk and bike projects. Cupertino Librarian Clare Varesio talked about the Food For Fines program happening throughout the month of April at the Cupertino Library. Linda Wyckoff (Cupertino resident) talked about Regnart Creek Trail. Kathy Chole (Cupertino resident) talked about Regnart Creek Trail (distributed written comments). Jennifer Griffin talked about Highway 17. Janet Van Zoeren (Cupertino resident) on behalf of Housing Choices Cupertino Task Force talked about an inclusionary ordinance for moderate and extremely low income renters (distributed written comments). Lisa Warren talked about trees at Vallco and the Heart of the City Specific Plan. Benaifer (Cupertino resident) talked about disrespect toward Vice Mayor Chao during Council meetings. CONSENT CALENDAR Paul moved and Scharf seconded to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented. City Council Minutes April 16, 2019 Ayes: Scharf, Chao, Paul, Sinks, and Willey. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 4. Subject: Approve the April 2 City Council minutes Recommended Action: Approve the April 2 City Council minutes 5. Subject: Summary Vacation of a Portion of an Emergency Access Easement within The Forum at Rancho San Antonio Property at 23500 Cristo Rey Drive Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 19-037, summarily vacating a portion of an emergency access easement within The Forum at Rancho San Antonio Property at 23500 Cristo Rey Drive STUDY SESSION 6. Subject: Update regarding City Hall Design/Delivery Strategy and Library Expansion Strategy Recommended Action: Update regarding City Hall Design/Delivery Strategy and Library Expansion Strategy has been postponed to a date to be determined Under postponements, this item was postponed to a date to be determined. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES - None PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. Subject: Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 Fee Schedule Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 19-038 approving the FY 2019-20 Fee Schedule Written communications for this item included a presentation. Finance Manager Zach Korach reviewed the presentation. Mayor Scharf opened the public hearing and the following individual spoke: Peggy Griffin (Cupertino resident) Mayor Scharf closed the public hearing. Paul moved and Sinks seconded to adopt Resolution No. 19-038 approving the FY 2019-20 Fee Schedule. The motion carried unanimously. City Council Minutes April 16, 2019 Council recessed from 8:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Subject: Appoint Deborah L. Feng as City Manager, Approve the Employment Agreement, and amend the Appointed Employee's Compensation Program Recommended Action: Appoint Deborah L. Feng as City Manager, effective June 3, 2019; authorize the Mayor to execute the Employment Agreement for City Manager; and adopt Resolution No. 19-039 to amend the Appointed Employees' Compensation Program Interim City Manager Timm Borden introduced the item. Mayor Scharf opened public comment and the following individual spoke: Marie Liu (Cupertino resident) on behalf of Cupertino For All. Mayor Scharf closed public comment. Paul moved and Sinks seconded to appoint Deborah L. Feng as City Manager, effective June 3, 2019; authorize the Mayor to execute the Employment Agreement for City Manager; and adopt Resolution No. 19-039 to amend the Appointed Employees' Compensation Program. The motion carried unanimously. 9. Subject: Award of a construction contract for the McClellan Road Separated Bikeway -Phase 1B Project (Project No. 2017-01.06) for intersection improvements at McClellan Road & Bubb Road and McClellan Road & Stelling Road. Recommended Action: Award a construction contract for the McClellan Road Separated Bikeway -Phase 1B Project and authorize the Acting Director of Public Works to execute the contract in the amount of $1,365,420 with Redgwick Construction Company; and further authorize the Acting Director of Public Works to execute any necessary change orders up to a construction contingency amount of $136,000, for a total possible authorized contract amount of $1,501,420. Written communications for this item included a presentation. Acting Director of Public Works Roger Lee reviewed the presentation. Mayor Scharf opened public comment and the following individuals spoke: City Council Minutes April 16, 2019 Janet Van Zoeren (Cupertino resident) Jennifer Griffin Mayor Scharf closed public comment. Paul moved and Sinks seconded to award a construction contract for the McClellan Road Separated Bikeway -Phase 1B Project and authorize the Acting Director of Public Works to execute the contract in the amount of $1,365,420 with Redgwick Construction Company; and further authorize the Acting Director of Public Works to execute any necessary change orders up to a construction contingency amount of $136,000, for a total possible authorized contract amount of $1,501,420. The motion carried unanimously. 10. Subject: Draft Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan, endorse scope of actions identified in the Plan as the proposed project for purposes of conducting environmental review Recommended Action: Endorse the scope of the actions included in the Draft Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan ("Master Plan") as the proposed project for purposes of conducting environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). Written communications for this item included a presentation and a written comment. Director of Recreation and Community Services Jeff Milkes introduced the item and Parks Restoration and Improvement Manager Gail Seeds reviewed the presentation. Mayor Scharf opened public comment and the following individuals spoke: Jennifer Griffin Peggy Griffin (Cupertino resident) Neesha Tambe (Cupertino resident) Mayor Scharf closed public comment. Staff answered questions from Councilmembers. Paul moved and Sinks seconded to endorse the scope of the actions included in the Draft Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan ("Master Plan") as the proposed project for purposes of conducting environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") with input received by the Council regarding potential items and bring back within 3 months the Draft Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan City Council Minutes April 16, 2019 ("Master Plan") for consideration of Chapters 4 and 5 regarding prioritization. The motion carried unanimously. Council recessed from 11:00 p.m. to 11:07 p.m. 11. Subject: Adopt positions opposing Senate Bills 50 and 330 Recommended Action: Adopt positions opposing Senate Bills 50 and 330 and authorize the Mayor to send letters of opposition to the State Legislature Written communications for this item included emails to Council. City Attorney Heather Minner reviewed the staff report. Mayor Scharf read a draft letter of opposition on SB50 (distributed written comments). Mayor Scharf opened public comment and the following individuals spoke: Jennifer Griffin Peggy Griffin (Cupertino resident) Govind (Cupertino resident) Mayor Scharf closed public comment. Paul moved and Scharf seconded to adopt positions opposing Senate Bills 50 and 330 and authorize the Mayor to send letters of opposition to the State Legislature in a timely manner for each letter with the understanding that if there is more time on SB330 then to utilize the time. The motion carried unanimously. REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF 12. Subject: Update regarding 2018 community shuttle survey and provide input on an 18- month pilot program. Recommended Action: Receive update and provide comment. Written communications for this item included a presentation. Senior Transit and Transportation Planner Chris Corrao reviewed the presentation. Mayor Scharf opened public comment and the following individuals spoke: City Council Minutes April 16, 2019 Jennifer Griffin Neesha Tambe (Cupertino resident) Mayor Scharf closed public comment. Council received the update regarding 2018 community shuttle survey and provided comment on an 18-month pilot program. 13. Subject: Report on Committee assignments and general comments Recommended Action: Report on Committee assignments and general comments Councilmembers highlighted the activities of their committees and various community events. Councilmembers requested the following: • Town Hall meetings once a month beginning either the first Friday in May or the first Friday in June (Willey) • Bring SB4, SBS, AB67, and AB68 to Legislative Review Committee (Scharf/Chao) • Add a presentation regarding Below Market Rate (BMR) for sale and rental (Scharf) Interim City Manager Timm Borden talked about the upcoming community workshop "Budget and Bites" at Quinlan Community Center on 4/18/19 from 6 -8 p.m. ADJOURNMENT At 1:03 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, Mayor Scharf adjourned the meeting. /s/Grace Schmidt Grace Schmidt, City Clerk PRC 12/05/19 #2 Parks and Recreation System Master Plan - Updated Drafter Master Plan Attachment E CUPERTINO APPROVED MINUTES CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, May 21, 2019 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING At 5:09 p.m. Mayor Steven Scharf called the Special City Council meeting to order in Cupertino City Hall Conference Room A, 10300 Torre Avenue. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Steven Scharf, Vice Mayor Liang Chao, and Councilmembers Darcy Paul, and Rod Sinks. Absent: Councilmember Jon Robert Willey. COMMISSION INTERVIEWS 1. Subject: Conduct interviews and appoint one Housing Commission Financial Representative. Recommended Action: Conduct interviews and appoint one Housing Commission Financial Representative to fill an unexpired term (counts as a full first term) ending on 1/30/22. Council conducted interviews and. did not appoint a Housing Commission Financial Representative (Ayes: Chao, Sinks, Noes: Scharf, Paul, Absent: Willey). Council also directed staff to add an item to a future meeting to discuss removing the Financial Representative position from the Commission. CLOSED SESSION Council went into closed session in Cupertino City Hall Conference Room A,10300 Torre Avenue and reconvened in open session at 6:45 p.m. in the Cupertino Community Hall Council Chambers, 10350 Torre Avenue. 2. Subject: Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1); Re: Pending Litigation; Friends of Better Cupertino, et al. v. City of Cupertino; Santa Clara County Superior Court, Case No. 18CV330190 (SB 35 Vallco Project) City Council Minutes May 21, 2019 Before Council went into closed session, the following individuals spoke: Bern Steves on behalf of Better Cupertino Liana Crabtree (Cupertino resident) — ceded time to Bern Steves Caryl Gorska (Cupertino resident) — ceded time to Bern Steves James A. Moore (Cupertino resident) - ceded time to Bern Steves Susan Moore (Cupertino resident) - ceded time to Bern Steves Lisa Warren In open session, Mayor Scharf reported that no reportable was taken. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE At 6:54 p.m. Mayor Steven Scharf called the Regular City Council meeting to order in the Cupertino Community Hall Council Chambers, 10350 Torre Avenue and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Steven Scharf, Vice Mayor Liang Chao, and Councilmembers Darcy Paul, Rod Sinks, and Jon Robert Willey. Absent: None. CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Subject: Presentations by Cupertino-Copertino, Italy Sister City Committee adult and student delegations Recommended Action: Receive presentations by Cupertino-Copertino, Italy Sister City Committee adult and student delegations Cupertino Copertino Sister Cities Association President Helene Davis and St. Joseph of Cupertino 8th grade teacher and chaperone Trisha Heissenbuttel spoke. The students gave a brief presentation about their trip and answered questions from Council. Council received the presentation by Cupertino-Copertino, Italy Sister City Committee student delegation. City Council Minutes May 21, 2019 POSTPONEMENTS - None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Scott Fitinghoff (Cupertino resident) talked about Regnart Creek Trail. Will Shearin (Cupertino resident) talked about Regnart Creek Trail. Lars Thomsen (Cupertino resident) talked about Regnart Creek Trail. Seema Lindskog (Cupertino resident) talked about Regnart Creek Trail (distributed written comments). Scott Ding (Cupertino resident) talked about Regnart Creek Trail. Brent Bardsley (Cupertino resident) talked about the storm drain fee. Richard Boyle (Cupertino resident) talked about Regnart Creek Trail. Brenda Boyle (Cupertino resident) talked about Regnart Creek Trail. Heather Dean (Cupertino resident) talked about Council actions and the length of Council meetings. Lalitha Maruvada (Cupertino resident) talked about community gardens at McClellan Ranch. Connie Erickson (Cupertino resident) talked about Regnart Creek Trail. Linda Wyckoff (Cupertino resident) talked about Regnart Creek Trail. Marcia Underwood (Cupertino resident) talked about Regnart Creek Trail. Agnes Pommier (Cupertino resident) talked about Regnart Creek Trail. Jean Pommier (Cupertino resident) talked about Regnart Creek Trail. Anny Wang (Cupertino resident) talked about funding community gardens. Raghuveer Kumarakrishnan (Cupertino resident) talked about Regnart Creek Trail. Casper Wu (Cupertino resident) talked about Regnart Creek Trail. Mary Mack (Cupertino resident) talked about Regnart Creek Trail. David Lau (Cupertino resident) ceded time to Mary Mack. Fari Aberg (Cupertino resident) ceded time to Mary Mack. Beth Knedel (Cupertino resident) talked about bike safety and Regnart Creek Trail. Gary Wong (Cupertino resident) representing the Campo De Lozano Home Owners Association talked about Regnart Creek Trail (distributed written comments). Stella Hong (Cupertino resident) ceded time to Gary Wang. Jennifer Griffin talked about housing and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) bills coming out of Sacramento. Jane Wang (Cupertino resident) talked about violations and fines for a structure in her backyard. Ilango Ganga (Cupertino resident) talked about Regnart Creek Trail and feasibility study. Tony Fong (Cupertino resident) talked about Regnart Creek Trail. Jeonghee Yi (Cupertino resident) talked about Regnart Creek Trail. John Liu talked about Regnart Creek Trail. City Council Minutes CONSENT CALENDAR May 21, 2019 Paul moved and Sinks seconded to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of item number 16 which was pulled for discussion. Ayes: Scharf, Chao, Paul, Sinks, and Willey. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 2. Subject: Approve the April 16 City Council minutes (continued from May 7) Recommended Action: Approve the April 16 City Council minutes 3. Subject: Approve the April 30 City Council minutes Recommended Action: Approve the April 30 City Council minutes 4. Subject: Approve the May 7 City Council minutes Recommended Action: Approve the May 7 City Council minutes 5. Subject: Late submittal of three Teen Commission applicants letter of recommendation Recommended Action: Waive late submittal of three Teen Commission applicants letter of recommendation and direct staff to accept the applications 6. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending February 01, 2019 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 19-049 accepting Accounts Payable for the period ending February 01, 2019 7. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending February 08, 2019 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 19-050 accepting Accounts Payable for the period ending February 08, 2019 8. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending February 15, 2019 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 19-051 accepting Accounts Payable for the period ending February 15, 2019 9. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending February 22, 2019 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 19-052 accepting Accounts Payable for the period ending February 22, 2019 10. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending March 1, 2019 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 19-053 accepting Accounts Payable for the period ending March 1, 2019 11. Subject: Accept Accounts Payable for the period ending March 08, 2019 City Council Minutes May 21, 2019 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 19-054 accepting Accounts Payable for the period ending March 08, 2019 12. Subject: Treasurer's Investment Report for period ending March 31, 2019 Recommended Action: Accept Treasurer's Investment Report for period ending March 31, 2019 and provide recommendations as necessary and appropriate. 13. Subject: Annual adoption of City Investment Policy Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 19-055 accepting the City Investment Policy 14. Subject: Annual adoption of Other Post -Employment Benefits ("OPEB") Trust Investment Policy. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 19-056 accepting the City Investment Policy for the OPEB Trust. 15. Subject: Declare properties as having potential fire hazards from brush for the Cupertino Brush Abatement Program (Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area), and set hearing date to declare a public nuisance and for objections to proposed removal. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 19-057 declaring properties as having potential fire hazards from brush and setting a hearing on June 18, 2019 to declare a public nuisance and for objections to proposed removal. 16. Subject: Resolution Authorizing Allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Funding in Response to a Call for Projects for the City's "Guarantee" Share of the TDA Article 3 Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Program Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 19-058, A Resolution of the Cupertino City Council Approving the Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Project Funding. Written communications for this item included emails to Council. Acting Director of Public Works Roger Lee reviewed the staff report. Mayor Scharf opened public comment and the following individual spoke: Jennifer Griffin Mayor Scharf closed public comment. City Council Minutes May 21, 2019 Staff answered questions from Council. Sinks moved and Scharf seconded to adopt Resolution No. 19-058, A Resolution of the Cupertino City Council Approving the Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Project Funding. The motion carried unanimously. 17. Subject: Recology Cupertino's request for payment of $8,791 to cover additional costs to process commercial organic materials collected in calendar year 2018 Recommended Action: Authorize a payment of $8,791 to Recology Cupertino from the Resource Recovery fund 520-81-801 to cover costs to process an additional 292 tons of commercial organic materials collected over that which was collected in calendar year 2017 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 18. Subject: Second reading of Ordinance No. 19-2184 repealing Ordinance No.18-2179 which approved a Development Agreement for Vallco Town Center Recommended Action: Conduct the second reading and enact Ordinance No 19-2184: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino repealing Ordinance No. 18-2179 which approved a Development Agreement by and between the City of Cupertino and Vallco Property Owner LLC for the Development of Vallco Town Center." Note: The first reading was conducted on 5/7/19 and there were no changes to the ordinance. Written communications for this item included emails to Council. Mayor Scharf opened public comment and the following individuals spoke: Jean Bedord (Cupertino resident) Jennifer Griffin Mayor Scharf closed public comment. Deputy City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia read the title of the ordinance. Paul moved and Scharf seconded to read Ordinance No. 19-2184 by title only and that the City Clerk's reading would constitute the second reading thereof. Ayes: Scharf, Chao, Paul, and Willey. Noes: Sinks. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Paul moved and Scharf seconded to enact Ordinance No. 19-2184. Ayes: Scharf, Chao, Paul, and Willey. Noes: Sinks. Abstain: None. Absent: None. City Council Minutes May 21, 2019 PUBLIC HEARINGS - None ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS 19. Subject: Provide direction to Santa Clara County Department of Agriculture Weed Abatement Program staff on two non -compliant parcels removed from the Weed Abatement Program in Cupertino on February 5, 2019. Recommended Action: Provide direction to Santa Clara County Department of Agriculture Weed Abatement Program staff on two non -compliant private parcels which were removed from the Cupertino Weed Abatement Program on February 5, 2019, and choose from one of the following options: a.) Take no action and wait another year; or b.) Order the parcels to be added to the Weed Abatement Program but do not seek abatement until next year; or c.) Adopt Resolution No. 19-059 declaring weeds a nuisance and setting a supplemental hearing to order abatement on June 18, allowing for the parcels to be added to Weed Abatement Program and providing for re -inspection, abatement, and recovery of County costs of abatement. Deputy City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia reviewed the staff report. Mayor Scharf opened public comment and the following individual spoke: Brent Bardsley (Cupertino resident) Mayor Scharf closed public comment. Santa Clara County Weed Abatement Program Manager Moe Kumre answered questions from Council. Paul moved and Willey seconded to take no action and wait another year for the parcel at 10408 Menhart Lane; and adopted Resolution No. 19-059 declaring weeds a nuisance and setting a supplemental hearing to order abatement on June 18 allowing for the parcel at 11835 Upland Way be added to Weed Abatement Program list and providing for re - inspection, abatement, and recovery of County costs of abatement. The motion carried with Chao and Sinks voting no. Council also directed staff to send a specific notice of hearing to the second parcel owner not present. Council recessed from 10:02 p.m. to 10:12 p.m. City Council Minutes May 21, 2019 20. Subject: Approve the Third Quarter Financial Report and recommended budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 2018-19 Recommended Action: 1. Accept the City Manager's Third Quarter Financial Report for FY 2018-19 2. Approve Budget Modification 1819-050 for Third Quarter adjustments as described in the Third Quarter Financial Report 3. Adopt a Resolution 19-060 approving Third Quarter budget adjustments Written communications for this item included a presentation. Finance Manager Zach Korach reviewed the presentation. Staff answered questions from Council. Paul moved and Willey seconded to 1. Accept the City Manager's Third Quarter Financial Report for FY 2018-19; and 2. Approve Budget Modification 1819-050 for Third Quarter adjustments as described in the Third Quarter Financial Report 3. Adopt Resolution 19-060 approving Third Quarter budget adjustments. The motion carried with Sinks voting no. 21. Subject: Adopt Resolution to approve the January 25, 2019 Final Draft Junipero Serra Trail Feasibility Study Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 19-061 to approve the January 25, 2019 Final Draft Junipero Serra Trail Feasibility Study Written communications for this item included a presentation, Draft Junipero Serra Trail Feasibility Study, and emails to Council. Transportation Manager David Stillman reviewed the staff report and presentation. Mayor Scharf opened public comment and the following individual spoke: Jennifer Griffin Mayor Scharf closed public comment. Staff answered questions from Council. Sinks moved and Willey seconded to adopt Resolution No. 19-061 to approve the January 25, 2019 Final Draft Junipero Serra Trail Feasibility Study with the modification of language on page 26, first sentence of 3rd paragraph to say, "The steep drop-off adjacent to the trail edge is recommended to be mitigated with a guardrail". The motion carried unanimously. City Council Minutes May 21, 2019 22. Subject: Draft Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan, request City Council feedback on opportunities and implementation sections of the plan. Recommended Action: Provide feedback on Chapters 4 and 5 and associated elements of the draft Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan. Written communications for this item included a presentation, Map D-3: Access to All Public Park Acreage within a 10-minute-walk, and emails to Council. Director of Parks and Recreation Jeff Milkes introduced the item. Park Improvement Manager Gail Seeds and MIG consultant Cindy Mendoza reviewed the presentation. Mayor Scharf opened public comment and the following individuals spoke: Anu (Cupertino resident) Sophia Badillo (Cupertino resident) S. Yeaton (Cupertino resident) - ceded time to Sophia Badillo Nancy Boyle (Cupertino resident) Jennifer Griffin Mayor Scharf closed public comment. Staff answered questions from Council. Council provideded feedback on Chapters 4 and 5 and associated elements of the draft Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan. Council comments included the following: Chao: Include park maps in body of report; add community center pages; some park pages don't include the acreage; park pages should be alphabetized; need a map at the beginning of the section that includes the park pages; all recent improvements should be included for last 5 or 10 years; short-term recommendations for Jollyman Park do not match park page recommendations; Chapter 4 changes the wording from "recommendation" to "opportunities" but does not change the content and still focuses on major capital projects; may be better to separate sections to long term capital projects; separate into short term, long term and then major investments; Lawrence Mitty Park is not mentioned as an opportunity (Chao/Paul); did not include information on Stevens Creek Corridor; should introduce the corridor into the body of the plan; Blackberry Farm Golf course should not be City Council Minutes May 21, 2019 an immediate focus; page 85 mentions opportunities with schools but others not; certain schools and not others are listed to connect to certain areas; page 84 is confusing because they are not about new trails; on page 84, move last two bullets to new acquisition section; page 90 - Senior Center section is messy; Chapter 5 Early Action Initiatives - need to make clearer what makes up early action initiatives; trails are already in the Bike Master Plan and are out of place in a Parks Master Plan; need a description of the Stevens Creek Master Plan; we are spending money on planning projects when we don't have funds to implement the projects; the opportunities are not prioritized; current teen actions are summarized but not future ones; Chapter 5, includes short term actions that again is more planning without funds to implement; sequencing appendix has criteria but they have not been applied to prioritize the projects. Willey: Like changes to Chapters 4 and 5; want more detail on projects that will be playing out within next 2, 3, and 5 years; look at location of community gardens; timeframes more of a working document and review on a yearly basis for follow through, updates, and popularity. Paul: Chapter 4, page 84 - Change header "Saratoga Creek Trail" to "Saratoga Creek Trail and Lawrence-Mitty acquisition'; add language at the beginning of the first sentence to begin "Pursue acquisition of Lawrence-Mitty parcels on west side of Lawrence Expressway and consider..." (remainder of the sentence the same); page 86 - Under "Park Opportunities" -"Potential Locations/Opportunities", under the first bullet point, "New acquisitions especially in north and east Cupertino", put a sub -point: "- e.g., Lawrence-Mitty parcels on west side of Lawrence Expressway'; page 86 - Under "Trail Opportunities" - 'Potential Locations/Opportunities", under the first bullet point, "New corridors as identified in City pedestrian, bicycle and transportation plans", add a comma and then add to the end of the sentence "including Lawrence-Mitty parcels on west side of Lawrence Expressway'; Chapter 5, page 102 - Under Community Gardens, edit first sentence to read, "Develop a community garden implementation plan that renovates in a timely manner the existing site at McClellan Ranch and identifies other suitable sites and priorities for implementation" (additional language underlined) (Paul/Sinks). Scharf: Include something about expanding operating hours for Blackberry Farm; solve issues that don't allow it to be used year-round; Lawrence Mitty is great place for another dog park and community gardens; look at small pieces of land for adding to areas on the east side of town (like San Francisco does); appreciates Vice Mayor's comments (Scharf/ Sinks). Sinks: Have taken a lot of time on the Master Plan and put Stevens Creek Corridor on hold for it; time to codify the Plan, go through CEQA, and act on these improvements; make City Council Minutes May 21, 2019 some decisions about how to not lose so much money running the golf course (Chao/Scharf); supports Mayor's thought on extending the season at Blackberry Farm; supports looking opportunistically at parcels and investments on east side of town; supports Mayor Scharf's community gardens ideas; supports all of Councilmember Paul's and Mayor Scharf's comments. Chao: Supports community gardens and small dog parks; concerned about prioritization of piloting elements and not really listed; don't think CIP is right place for setting priorities; the prioritization that occurs via a strategic plan should come back to Council for approval and comment (Chao/Scharf); have asked for population density maps showing number of people in area and amount of available parkland in an area (Chao/Scharf); will allow for objective standards and developers will pay more park fees or designate more parkland to build in deficient areas (Chao/Scharf); provide density data for community room space; can also be included in follow-up document for objective standards; use data to determine residential density/households per acre of parkland and indicate the results on a map (Sinks/Chao); use staff instead of consultant to avoid any further delay (Sinks/Scharf); maps should be integrated into the Plan like Palo Alto and Los Altos (Chao/Scharf). 23. Subject: Consideration of resolution to change the order of business for Regular City Council meetings. Recommended Action: Rescind Resolution No. 11-176 and adopt Resolution No. 19-062 to change the order of business for Regular City Council meetings. Written communications for this item included an amended draft resolution and an email to Council. Deputy City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia reviewed the staff report. Mayor Scharf opened public comment and the following individual spoke: Jennifer Griffin Mayor Scharf closed public comment. Paul moved and Sinks seconded to rescind Resolution No. 11-176. The motion carried unanimously. Paul moved and Scharf seconded to adopt Resolution. No. 19-062 to change the order of business as noted below. The motion carried unanimously. City Council Minutes 1. Pledge of Allegiance; 2. Roll Call; 3. Ceremonial Matters and Presentations; 4. Postponements; 5. Oral Communications; 6. Reports by Council and Staff (10 minutes); 7. Consent Calendar; 8. Second Reading of Ordinances; 9. Public Hearings; 10.Ordinances and Action Items; 11. Council and Staff Comments and Future Agenda Items; 12. Adjournment REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF May 21, 2019 24. Subject: Update Regarding SR 85 Policy Advisory Board and provide input regarding alternatives Recommended Action: Receive update and provide comment Written communications for this item included a presentation. Senior Transit & Transportation Planner Chris Corrao reviewed the presentation. Staff answered question from Council. Mayor Scharf opened public comment and the following individual spoke: Jennifer Griffin Mayor Scharf closed public comment. Council received the update regarding SR 85 Policy Advisory Board and provided comments on the alternatives. - Supports a high -capacity, high-speed transit project along this corridor, concerned with the direction of the initial proposed alternatives, including the assumption from the Travel Market Analysis suggesting a low projected ridership due to demographics and land use patterns of the west valley. - Corridor is congested mostly due to the lack of affordable housing near job centers, with growing employee commute times while employees continue to move further from job City Council Minutes May 21, 2019 centers in search of adequate housing. Demographics of the neighborhoods immediately surrounding SR 85 are less relevant, as a high-speed and convenient transit service will attract riders from a greater catchment area when it is time competitive. - Two Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Communities of Concern are located in close proximity to this corridor, both near SR 85 and US 101 at its southern junction. Also, Morgan Hill and Gilroy are the fastest growing cities in Santa Clara County with the most building permits issued according to MTC data. - While light rail may not be the best solution for this corridor, three of the proposed alternatives presented by VTA staff are for High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) toll lanes or carpool lanes and -are not transit project alternatives. Council does not support the following: 1. Freeway widening for carpool or HOV lanes: adding vehicle capacity is not a long term solution and may lead to increased congestion in neighboring communities; and 2. Single Occupant Vehicle (SOV) drivers paying into HOV lanes: this is not equitable and given the demographics of Silicon Valley, SOV demand for HOV lanes is likely to quickly reach capacity; and 3. Numerous Stations: Far fewer stations are needed along the corridor to ensure fast service, 3-5 stations should be considered otherwise service will be slow and less desirable. Council does support the following: • A physically separated transit guideway for high -capacity transit vehicles, with travel speeds comparable to rail, not for use by public vehicles, with the exception of corporate shuttles which could pay a fee to use the guideway to subsidize a public transit service. • Caltrain serves as a good local example of how a fast, high -capacity transit service, with peak hour travel patterns can generate a high ridership and high farebox recovery despite passing through lower density communities, and despite constrained parking facilities. • A transit guideway service with complimentary scheduling to the Mountain View Caltrain station would make the system convenient for transit riders. A physically separated guideway could also serve as a testing ground for autonomous transit vehicles, which may be of interest to private entities in the region interested in testing this technology in a controlled environment. Autonomous vehicles could reduce operating costs of a public transit service significantly. City Council Minutes May 21, 2019 25. Subject: Report on Committee assignments and general comments Recommended Action: Report on Committee assignments and general comments Councilmembers highlighted the activities of their committees and various community events. Council requested the following: • Look at composition of Economic Development Committee (EDC) (Chao/Scharf) • Look at adding a standing legislative updates item for Council meetings (Chao/Scharf) ADJOURNMENT At 2:05 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, Mayor Scharf adjourned the meeting. Kirsten Squarcia, D puty City Clerk PRC 12/05/19 #2 Parks and Recreation System Master Plan - Updated Drafter Master Plan Attachment F CUPERTINO's DRAFT PARKS AND RECREATION SYSTEM MASTER PLAN Public Input on Draft Master Plan, Additional Public Comments, through Apr. 11, 2019 What would you change or add to the Master Do you have any other comments? (Please be as Name Email # What do you like about the Master Plan? Plan? specific as possible. Include page numbers if known.) (optional) (optional) 69 There is no mention of tourism in the master plan. I think I am not clear whether Tourism falls into Parks & Rec, or another Dan Marshall DanMarsha112 that Cupertino has many interesting attractions for arm of the city. But if it falls into Parks & Rec, the master plan 2@Gmail.com tourists, and the city could play a role with organizations should definitely address tourism. I would be happy to such as Apple to refine tourism. contribute / lead the Cupertino Tourism plan, if desired. I recently spent 3 years touring the World, so I've seen a number of Tourism "systems". 68 1 like that there are intentions to improve our parks and I would change the addition of performing arts, aquatics I would like to suggest if they want to replace the pond in the Angel Chen acchen3@gma acquire more green open space. center, and gymnasium facilities to our parks, especially Memorial park, maybe a giant playground similar to the Magical il.com memorial park. Memorial park is the largest park in Bridge handicap accessible playground in Palo Alto and saving a Cupertino and has the most open space. I see it as a small part of the water system to make a water play area similar tremendous loss and waste of open space to put those to Ortega Park in Sunnyvale for summertime fun. I know we facilities in the place of the open space. have droughts, but I'm hopeful there are sustainable options for water play. 67 1 love the idea of acquiring more park space in Memorial Park should not be considered as a potential Memorial Park's proximity to existing performing and fine arts Sherman Cater stcater3@gma Cupertino. location for a new aquatics facility, performing and fine centers, and to a gymnasium complex and multi -use recreation il.com arts center, or gymnasium complex and multi -use center would make a new facility of either sort within the park recreation center. The park needs more green space, not superfluous. Also, an aquatics facility may attract ducks and less. Local businesses already have problems with people geese back to the park after all the effort that have been made attending park events parking in lots intended for their to get rid of them. customers. Including any of those facilities in Memorial Park could make this occasional issue into a constant issue. 66 Dog park and off -lease areas. Aquatics facilities including warm pool for water therapy. Trails and trail corridors 65 Preserving our Parks and hopefully adding parks to the Eastside of Cupertino. Inclusive areas for all levels of All building - especially the Eastside cannot do in lieu and abilities, renovating where needed Activities in all parks has to add parkland in their own project. Make sure was a great addition last summer and happy to see it parks are shady. Replace trees that were taken out so we will be continued have more shade. This is a fantastic plan. Thank you for the great work, and looking forward to the new developments! Eastern part of Cupertino, which is experiencing a large population growth of young families, can really benefit from more facilities. I am strongly supportive of pool facilities and dog parks in particular. I would personally very much welcome short-term trial of off -lease areas at Wilson Park and Creekside Park. My observation of Wilcon park usage pattern is that the Southeast quarter is almost always unused. Turning the area into a location for new facilities would be a great use of the land. 64 Parks and Bicycle/Walking Paths and Trails on East side Farmers Markets in different locations If there can be a plan to help keep our trails along the creek of Cupertino, and especially along the creeks clean, deal with homeless encampments and graffiti. Organize regular creek cleanup days. Post visible signs where complaints and reports should be directed like garbage spilling out of cans, homeless encampments and graffiti. 63 Good thinking! Prioritize Pokemon Go. A Significant amount of your silent users go to the parks purely to use this app What would you change or add to the Master Do you have any other comments? (Please be as Name Email # What do you like about the Master Plan? Plan? specific as possible. Include page numbers if known.) (optional) (optional) 62 Would really like to see various sport options in more Vivian Qy1168@hotm parks in quicker timeline. For example, at Wilson park ail.com now, there are 3 baseball fields and only baseball - the park will enrich much more neighbors' life if there is a mix of sports fields/options like tennis, table tennis, badminton etc. More nature/environmental education and art elements can also be added. This will make a lot of fun visits to parks. 61 Very little Why's all the important information in tiny font in the Please reject this Master Plan. Peter Pau himself could not have appendix? When I ask questions parks and rec written a more vague, abusive, ineffective plan and it's sad to commissioners that made this plan say " it's in the see politics harm our children, working class, seniors, and appendix" This is a TERRIBLE master plan. No Cupertino community. representation for East Cupertino, no representation from working mothers and fathers and the plan contains all information for things WE DO NOT NEED. Build parks and open Green space (on the ground not 50 stories up in the air that is NOT a park) are what the children need. Force Lawson and Segwick to open their gates to the public. Just like all of the people coming from outside our city to bash residents say, "open up and unlock the land." The schools belong to the residents. Lawson and Segwick cannot continue as they have we need a written agreement to open up their courts and fields. More funding must be allocated to East Cupertino. Disproportionately it has gone to the Monta Vista area. No more. The residents of Cupertino have spoken up and we have a mandate. ALL must be represented fairly. This plan is a slap in the face to those that value community engagement transparency and accountability. 60 1 love that Cupertino takes such good care of parks . I do not want a bathroom across from my house in three Lenore williams Lenwilliams2@ oaks park. We voted when the park was built to keep it a earthlink.net 59 Include dog parks 58 Anything updated that includes preserving the nature I'm not deeply familiar with the plan outside of the video. For playground structures please consider sunshade. We have 2 Msmasully@g that we have in supporting community is good My only thought is the interconnected aspect. I lived in small children and so many of the parks have trees around them mail.com Cleveland 20 years a go where they had a beltway which but not necessarily over the structures which makes them hot was fantastic (trail and cars). My concern here is that it and obviously provides too much Sun for young skin could become a security issue allowing theft or violence to be more easily transferred between communities. Perhaps micro connected trails to dissuade that is a consideration 57 There is some recoginzation that east side of cupertino There needs to be a actual concrete plan/route map on Neal gheewala114 need more parks how to add parks to east side of Cupertino, namely the @yahoo.com Rancho area, not just hope and dreams Page 2 of 14 What would you change or add to the Master Do you have any other comments? (Please be as Name Email # What do you like about the Master Plan? Plan? specific as possible. Include page numbers if known.) (optional) (optional) 56 1 mean know disrespect to the team that prepared the (1) Please add data that identifies how many people live I'd like to see better outreach to residents regarding the Parks Liana Crabtree lianacrabtree Plan. However, reading the Plan sparks more questions within a 1/2 mile of each park. Please identify how many and Recreation Master Plan. It seems the Plan includes big ticket @yahoo.com than solutions regarding how Cupertino will address people are expected to be served per acre per park. For items, yet relatively few residents contributed to the data set park, recreation, and open space inequity across the example if a park is 3 acres, how many people live within a that informed the Plan. Without broad community support, City. 1/2 mile of the 3-acre park (no matter city of residence)? where will the money come from to build the items suggested in Give expected park user values in terms of residents -per- the Plan. If Cupertino were to add a 200-600 seat performing acre. (2) Please provide within the body of the Master arts center, who will pay for it? Does use of nearby performing Plan an objective assessment of each park and amenities. arts centers indicate demand for Cupertino to have its own For example, how many restrooms? When were the center, replacing Flint Center? Similar questions and concerns restrooms last renovated? How many picnic tables? When with a new aquatics center: are there opportunities to were the picnic areas last renovated? Play equipment? leverage/subsidize existing pool facilities as a means of meeting Walking/mixed use paths? Other? (3) Please consider current and future aquatic needs and interests? It seems upgrading Library Field status from "field" to "park". The Cupertino needs incremental improvements and increased community values Library Field, as it is in near constant parkland acreage today, especially in eastern neighborhoods and use for cricket, pick-up soccer, volleyball, and field play. as a higher priority than distant future, non -park capital Library Field needs to be recognized and protected for the improvements. utility it offers the community. Page 3 of 14 What would you change or add to the Master Do you have any other comments? (Please be as Name Email # What do you like about the Master Plan? Plan? specific as possible. Include page numbers if known.) (optional) (optional) 55 All of it. The I believe 7 main points are masterfully Surprisingly not that much I would make sure that there's I would like to point out that kids and people in general have a Jey Patterwigis@g done. Sustainability and protection of ecosystems something in there that they don't do what so many cities lot more fun when an area is less manicured just well taken care mail.com connecting the parks and the idea to make them all have done and ruined access by charging money. if the of. ( it's also much cheaper to maintain and is consistent with accessible equally to everybody instead of for instance activities and places are built sustainably and well it what it seems you guys are trying to do) I would love to see all the nice bike paths and connections to larger walking shouldn't take much maintenance and volunteer groups some just beautiful native parks with maybe a little bit of paths all are in the wealthy neighborhoods( like they so should be encouraged. When you charge people those who grassland where people can throw frisbees or have a little family often are.) It's well done and even attempts to address need it the most often don't and can't go. It also takes away soccer game. Super low maintenance and just not a lot going on getting kids outside because we have in my opinion an a lot of the casual enjoyability of outdoor activities which except just enjoy the space. In other words as natural as possible epidemic of oversupervised children who don't get should remain as they always have since as long as humans but not specifically for hiking. Old orchards and the whatnot enough outside time with thier peers. can remember; just something you go do. So I would say to make great places for kids to play things like capture the flag. make it a clear point not to as so many cities have done a On the same subject it would be nice if Cupertino had a place decent job of their master plan but forgot this little point where people can have family reunions, anniversaries and and too many well-off city planners don't understand the weddings that are outdoors that had next to them optional sociology behind it and implemented fee's the average camping for friends and family so the people don't drive people simply can't afford. On that note I would like to see a afterwards. It just makes sense and it's makes it a lot more fun firm edition of insurance free zones where people can just be human without having to literally give our allegiance to and people can sit around a campfire and enjoy each other's the whims of insurance companies and litigation. Obviously company after the event. They do this in Europe all the time and this one is a challenge but since you guys asked.. Most I found that it's very enjoyable and extremely well attended. All important it would be nice to see more parks and that said these are little things and from what I read of the draft playgrounds open later so that 9-5 working people and kids it's extremely and surprisingly well written bravo and good luck. can use them after school. Especially in winter. Last but not least please put in there somewhere that you will never over do the reserve system. That one is such a doozy and makes it so that perfectly good ball fields and the whatnot are completely unused more often than not. 54 Keep McClellan Park Preserve a Nature Preserve. My Buy the Oaks Shopping Center and use if for a larger more WE don't have children and have been active citizens of Cupertino for Roxanne rbeverstein@g husband and I ran a Research Garden at McClellan for diverse Farmers Market as they have in Sunnyvale, which 35+years. I would like to see more open spaces, less soccer fields and Beverstein mail.com 14 years where we received press coverage for the Park includes prepared foods, music, produce and cultural specialized fields. I'd like to see at least 2 community gardens in and City of Cupertino. Please don't do anything to events. Cupertino for people to understand where their food comes from and McClellan. Leave it alone. We have been standing to to learn how to care for our environment and planet. What is the average number of years a family lives here? I asked because there keep this beautiful space as it is. Keep it a Nature doesn't seem to be a long term thinking in planning. I served on the Preserve Citizen committee to create the General Plan 20 years ago and volunteered many hours to help Cupertino be more a conscious community in terms of open spaces and less impact on nature. I challenge the statement that we have "tree lined" streets as our former Director of Public Works, Bert Viscovich preferred to cement over parking strips rather than plant trees. I was told this by a staff member of Pubic Works at the time and if you drive down November Dr. you will a lot of cemented parking strips rather than trees. I am also a Master Gardener with UC Davis, a member of Our City Forest and an active citizen scientist. Page 4 of 14 What would you change or add to the Master Do you have any other comments? (Please be as Name Email # What do you like about the Master Plan? Plan? specific as possible. Include page numbers if known.) (optional) (optional) 53 1 heard that De Anza community college board voted to close Flint performance art center last week. And there is another motivation from city's planning committee of building another performance art center in down town cupertino. I don't see any point on this two controversial duplicated efforts, other than wasting tax dollars. 1) the flint center already serves well for community, what is the point of abandoning this and building another one? It double the costs, tearing down and building new, for nothing. 2) parking spaces. It is very effective to have a performance art center in community college campus. Recreational time and school hours are complimentary to each other. School campus provides ample parking spaces for recreation hours of weekends and nights. But you have to build parking structures for downtown performance art center to relieve parking burdens. This is another extra cost, and still it doesn't resolve but severe the traffic jam in downtown area. 3) traffic. Flint center in De Anza College is close to high way 280, it doesn't gives the burden on already jammed Stevens creek blvd, while downtown performance art center does. 4) college art programs. Flint center in campus can benefit students and community members. Other than the school's annual ceremony and celebration activities, it also gives the school the choice of providing performance art programs. I thinks these programs will benefit community members way more that a downtown performance art center. Please reconsider closing down Flint center and the plan of new performance art center in downtown. Thank you! 52 Do not like the master plan. Please keep the Flint performance center. Frank Liu Frankliu_6@ya hoo.com 51 Enhancing existing parks Avoid adding more basketball courts. Parks are supposed to help people get in touch with nature, not concrete floor. Page 5 of 14 ron What would you change or add to the Master Do you have any other comments? (Please be as Name Email # What do you like about the Master Plan? Plan? specific as possible. Include page numbers if known.) (optional) (optional) 50 Emphasis on connecting our city and nearby open space I would like to see a neighborhood by neighborhood A Performing Arts Center is not atop priority. It is very difficult Susan Moore Suemmo@co and other cities with walkable/ bikable paths and trails. assessment of park space and then if major inequities, or to give a response in this format mcast.net Preserving McChellan and Blackberry Farm needed upgrades/repairs are found then a plan developed for that as first priority. The East and West Highway 85 is a rather arbitrary designation. It is actually a major barrier between parts of our city. We also have the spaces such as the non "parks" at Cali Mill and Main Street. There have been many missed opportunities. The sample size of the survey was so small (1-2%) that I feel that tables and graphs that were generated from this data may not reflect the needs of the residents. Park space should be identified in Masterplan 49 Library field is noted as potential location for Arts center(page 88) or Teen center(page 90). This is the only Pg. 82 Longer Term Selected Enhancement Opportunities. Must green space in this neighborhood and it has to be modify the statement "Connect via trails and bike lane network preserved for sports/leisure activities. I would suggest to to Cupertino High, Wilson Park and Civic Center/Library" to remove this site as potential location for future arts and specify that these are subject to city council approval of design teen center from the master Dlan. and environmental impact review. 48 Visual and performing art center provision I would like to see a gallery or art museum space. No Janki chokshi 47 1 like its robust support for nature, habitat, wildlife and I think it is well thought out and is based on having the Thank you for your hard word. I am a member of the Sierra Club Janet Walworth walworthjanet ecological function. right goals. So there is nothing I would change or add. Loma Prieta and I know it supports the plan. @gmail.com Page 6 of 14 What would you change or add to the Master Do you have any other comments? (Please be as Name Email # What do you like about the Master Plan? Plan? specific as possible. Include page numbers if known.) (optional) (optional) 46 This is a very well put together document. I like the high level Water conservation: We need to be water conscious in My comments on the Master Plan goals. Pg 36. MP-1, Conservation. 1A to low level presentation. Good job describing and California. The problem will only get worse in the future. Water 1E. I strongly agree with the objectives and specifics listed. I noted the communicating the scope of this effort. I learned somethings efficiency and conservation should be foremost in the goals for a comment on working with volunteers and partners to about the responsibilities of the Parks Department that I did Master Plan. In some of the individual items and specific actions improve/enhance/restore natural areas. I think there are many people not know. You have clearly put a great deal of time and effort this is mentioned (e.g. water play water reclaimation). But I in our community that would be interested in volunteering to into this plan, so kudos for that. And thank you for the think it is worthy of being a major theme. Californians need to participate in such activities. I know I would. Community volunteers opportunity to provide comments. Regarding themes: Pg 16. be constantly reminded that water is a precious resource that all could be an untapped resource for the parks department. Pg 42. MP-2, Nature experience. I like the decreased emphasis on large of need to conserve. Lead by example in our parks. Air and Connection. Strongly agree with 2A-2D objectives and specifics. Also an lawns, retained natural character, environmental education, Noise Pollution: I would like to seethe city ban the use of gas- opportunity to work with Bike-Ped commission and others on common and nature programs. We have a variety of wildlife in our powered leaf blowers. They are polluting devices, both air objectives. I will note that connectivity includes our city streets, with parks, and education on wildlife co -existence would be quality and noise. As it is squarely related to climate change, air bike lanes, bike blvds, education on proper riding etiquette for children beneficial to residents. Pg 17. Trails and connectivity. quality, conservation, and communing with nature, maybe the and adults. Pg 46. MP-3, Equitable access. Agree with A, B, and C. Will Absolutely essential! A continuing communication and parks department can take the lead on this? I can't tell you how note that some 'neighborhoods' like seven springs have their own 'park - education program regarding connectivity will help residents many times a nice outing to a park has been shattered by the like' facilities, and these private facilities should be reflected in the appreciate what exists today, and how to adhere to bike and consistent and obnoxious whine of a leaf blower. Once a leaf hiking safety best practices. Also an opportunity to work with blower ban is accomplished, the next step is to ban gas powered Bike/Ped commission, Walk -Bike -Cupertino, and other mowers. entities toward mutual goals. Pg 18. Parks and Facilities access. Improving what we have is the priority. Acquiring more/new parks may be prohibitively expensive. Ditto for new items like an aquatics facility; improving and leveraging existing aquatics facilities might be a more practical and timely step. Pg 19. Social Gatherings. I liked the pilot program that was done in summer 2018. Some were hits, some misses, but it was fun and definitely could be learned from and used as a template for moving forward. Pg. 20 Extra -ordinary play. How well utilized are our existing facilities? E.g., when I go by the Bocce courts I rarely see them in use. Before we run off the build more, let's make sure that what we have is in good condition, well communicated, and that we track utilization. It would be a shame to provide additional facilities only to see them lie fallow. Pg. 23 Welcoming place and services. Seems like a no-brainer. Improve what we have with the straightforward improvements noted. Pg. 25 The Arts. Count me among the skeptical about Cupertino having its own performing arts center. Huge undertaking, as I am sure Mountain View could confirm. If this is to be done, it is better placed at a site like Vallco and main street rather than memorial park. Page 7 of 14 equitable access calculation. Same for school facilities where there are existing agreements on public access/utilization. I'm particularly interested in adult swim (for exercise) opportunities. Lastly, can you give an example of a POPOS (page 48). Do we have any in Cupertino, or the surrounding area? Pg 50. MP-4, Enhancement. A-G, All noble goals. But do we really need WIFI in the parks? One hopes these can be areas where people look up from/get away from their screens. People yakking on their phones on the walking paths is bad enough. Pg 56. MP-5, Activity. 5A would seem well served by other organizations. Is there a need for the Parks department to contribute here? 56- Are these needs unserved today? 5C-5G seem like nice -to - haves. Pg. 62. MP-6, Quality. 6A is a core need and a must! 6B seems like a should. 6C is a must. 6D seems like an action item list well within the Parks department charter to just act on. 6E seems like an action item list as well. 6F seems like a should. 6G is a must. And I suggest connecting with all residents regarding parks info, not just new residents. People need to be regularly refreshed (short attention spans/too much going on to retain). Pg. 70. MP-7, Sustainability. 7A is a core need (must). At the end it all boils down to priorities and the funding to execute the short term tactics and long term strategies. 7B is a core need (must). I'm hoping the guidelines say to get rid of thirsty lawns in favor of drought tolerant landscaping. 7C is a core need (must). Keep in mind that there may be community volunteers that can participate in these types of activities. 7D "a must. Can't do everything, can't do it alone, so leverage! What would you change or add to the Master Do you have any other comments? (Please be as Name Email # What do you like about the Master Plan? Plan? specific as possible. Include page numbers if known.) (optional) (optional) 45 The pond area in Memorial Park should NOT be 44 Good ideas repurpsoed. Rather it should be put back into operation. The ponds were a beautiful part of hte park and should be retained. Access to the Parks: specifically: in the last 20 years the City has done nothing to improve the non-existent sidewalk (i.e. rough area which is not safe for seniors or children) on Orion Lane/Stelling intersection, despite many discussions with the City. The lack of a proper sidewalk makes access to Jollyman Park unsafe and difficult for many who live in the Orion Lane areas. And it's made worse by large traffic volume and drivers who do not observe stop signs. And poor crosswalk signage and controls for crossing Stelling. So: what is the City going to do to improve SAFE ACCESS to Jollyman Park in the next 20 years from this neighborhood? This aspect seems to be missing from the plan. 43 1 support the Plan's vision which aspires to 'create an Well done. So glad you listened to SCVAS and the community inspiring, lively, healthy, diverse and sustainable community by connecting our residents to outstanding parks, nature and one another'�l support the mission to restore, preserve, and protect our creeks, meadows, trees and natural areas'7and look forward to the implementation of the goal of'Conservation: Protect nature, trees and natural areas in parks and throughout the city to support wildlife, ecological functions and a stronger connection to Cupertino's natural environment'© 42 Very environmentally respectful, as it seeks to enhance Thank you for all the work you put into creating this our native natural treasures, along with our enjoyment exceptional plan with its robust support for implementing of them. its Vision. Page 8 of 14 rather than just creating sports fields. Mark R. Brux furrybeast@in ame.com What would you change or add to the Master Do you have any other comments? (Please be as Name Email # What do you like about the Master Plan? Plan? specific as possible. Include page numbers if known.) (optional) (optional) 41 Paved areas in nature settings where I can roll my 88 Seattle, Cotati and Petaluma (and I am sure many more Figure out how to maintain parks without pesticides and Sandi Percell sandirosep@ year old father along in his wheelchair. He has lived in communities) now have food forest parks. It would be herbicides and irrigate using water saving methods and then me.com Cupertino since 1956, and getting out and reminiscing nice if one or more of the gardens could have advertise what you are doing right. Have volunteer days. Have a about the Cupertino parks is still important to him. permaculture food forest areas. Fun would be a section of master gardener program. Have an open -pollinated heirloom Swimming pools! Swimming lessons and rec swim at natural edibles. My Dad's backyard in Cupertino is still a seed library. Do a seed and scion swap festival with the DeAnza and Monta Vista pools were a huge part of my bit wild and has lots of Miner's lettuce in it, for instance. California rare fruit growers like this http://crfg- childhood. There should be many pools and they California poppies are edible, wild rose hips, etc. Also, I redwood.org/events/scion-exchanges/ Cupertino was filled should be open year-round. Ever hear of Wim Hof and know fruit trees are messy, but they are so much fun. with fruit orchards when I was a kid. In fact both sides of cold thermogenesis? No need to heat them to high Please plant more fruit trees in community areas. Did you Steven's Creek blvd all the way down into what is now Santana temperatures. Add solar panels to help heat for free. know that there are tall collard trees? The leaves are Row was orchard. When the orchards started to be abandoned, The plan to have 3 community gardens. Many people in edible collard greens. They can be used as standing trees we would glean from them and then can the fruit and make jam. Cupertino do not have the big backyards of yesteryear. or hedges. So can pomegranate bushes. Or artichokes. Bring back some of Cupertino's fruit tree legacy for new And there is still a yearning to put one's hands into the etc. Every fence and wall could have fruit trees espalied generations to enjoy. Varian park would be a good place for soil and grow something to eat. Provide more onto them. There should be many swimming pools and that. My dad worked at Varian in Palo Alto for 32 years and used opportunity for people to be able to do that. Even if it is they should be open year-round. Ever hear of Wim Hof to drive Varian's children to school on his way in to work. He just in a community way where volunteers can come and cold thermogenesis? A cold swim is highly conducive says Varian had lots of fruit trees on his property in Cupertino. help to work a communal piece of land Mon Wed Sat to the production of brown fat and therefore weight loss. Memorial park also used to be a fruit orchard when I was a kid. mornings from 8 to 10am or some such. Advertise that so there is No need to heat them to high http://www.anseladams.org/orchard-santa-clara-mpl04.html temperatures. Add solar panels to help heat for free. Teach fruit canning and jam making classes. Have blackberry bushes. We used to pick blackberries by wading into Steven's Creek near Blackberry farm during the summer when the water was low and the banks were filled with berries. We made wonderful blackberry pies with them. Can children today still pick blackberries in Cupertino and make pie? Blackberries make great edible hedges, although, admittedly they do tend to spread. 40 Protections of creeks and wildlife. I also like that so Continued efforts at providing places for trash and Kathy G. many people were brought into the conversation when particularly recycling plus water conservation in restroom creating the plan, including the Loma Prieta chapter of facilities. Sierra Club. Page 9 of 14 What would you change or add to the Master Do you have any other comments? (Please be as Name Email # What do you like about the Master Plan? Plan? specific as possible. Include page numbers if known.) (optional) (optional) 39 Well thought out. I suggest: 1. Consider adding to MP4, 4.F, ii Safe Dan Marshall DanMarshall Adventure experiences such as ropes courses, zip 22@Gmail.co lines, giant slides, climbing walls, skate board parks, m giant swings. Note that MP5, 5B already has some of these things, but they are focused on teens. All ages need some safe adventure. 2. Currently MP4, 4G, vii says, "Provide equipment and technology in parks to support recreation activities, especially fitness." Add "For example a sound system that would enable regularly scheduled outdoor zumba classes" (Note that in Ecuador and other S American countries outdoor Zumba classes are held early each day and roughly 50 people attend. The cost is very low and the benefits of social interaction and exercise are huge.) 3. 1 see no mention of tourists. Cupertino could be a tourist destination. We have many assets tourists would enjoy including nearby museums, bicycle trails, wineries, horse back riding, hiking, birding, and Apple Campus. Being a tourist destination can be a significant economic engine powering lodging, restaurants, and guide services. In our travels we've found towns that became tourist destinations by offering nothing more than the world's largest sweater, for example. Cupertino has far more to offer as a tourist destination. 38 It is very forward -thinking. It preserves resources nothing Ron rknoackl@g that would otherwise be lost mail.com 37 The plan creates a vision for a healthy sustainable Thank you for your inclusive and thoughtful process. community that keeps folks connected 36 Environmentally friendly I support the mission to restores, preserve, and protect our Kim Freitas kim.freitas@ creeks, meadows, trees and natural areas", and look gmail.com forward to the implementation of the goal of "Conservation: Protect nature, trees and natural areas in parks and throughout the city to support wildlife, ecological functions and a stronger connection to Cupertino's natural environment" Page 10 of 14 What would you change or add to the Master Do you have any other comments? (Please be as Name Email # What do you like about the Master Plan? Plan? specific as possible. Include page numbers if known.) (optional) (optional) 35 1 want to give my support for the Plan's vision Marian fricano.maria which aspires to "create an inspiring, lively, Fricano n@gmail.co healthy, diverse and sustainable community by m connecting our residents to outstanding parks, nature and one another"; that you support the mission to restores, preserve, and protect our creeks, meadows, trees and natural areas", and look forward to the implementation of the goal of "Conservation: Protect nature, trees and natural areas in parks and throughout the city to support wildlife, ecological functions and a stronger connection to Cupertino's natural environment". 34 Its work connecting people with outside spaces and nature 33 Connecting residents to nature. Restoring and Speed up implementation of habitat restoration protecting creeks, meadows, trees and natural areas. and we helped create Protecting nature, trees and natural areas in parks to support wildlife, ecological functions. Improving park and facility access and trail connectivity. Overall I support the plan. 32 Bike trails The master plan needs to include more hiking trails. 31 Will help people connect to nature, and also help to restore some natural features/areas. 30 It is a comprehensive, pro -active approach to In Canmore, Canada, they did an innovative design On page 82, the proposed changes should only be pursued M.G. Wong planning recreation areas and use currently and in combining their library, city administrative office, if approved by City Council the future. cafe and sports facility in one building. If the City Center site is redeveloped, it merits exploration. 29 Audubon society likes it and I love keeping the Can you add a trail from the orchard at blackberry on Thanks for all your hard work. It really shows 11 Susan norman Norman.susa nature park the west side of th creek back to the picnic area so n@comcast.n we have a little loop ?? et 28 1 do not like it overall because it is vague and does Delete the Performing Arts Center. Move park equity City funds need to be allocated in a balanced way. This not appear to be a plan but brainstorming with a to the top of the importance list. Halt the Stevens plan fails to take care of that both from a geographical $200 Milliion price tag. The survey samples are Creek Corridor Plan until park equity is resolved. standpoint and when addressing age groups. It's a great small and not reflecting the population. start but isn't ready. 27 Enhancements to existing parks and trails. School less indoor and theaters, items in pages 87, 88 and 89 Have more open spaces and green lawns at Northeastern joint use partnerships. part of the city. Establish new parks. Page 11 of 14 What would you change or add to the Master Do you have any other comments? (Please be as Name Email # What do you like about the Master Plan? Plan? specific as possible. Include page numbers if known.) (optional) (optional) 26 Seems well thought out except getting a balance 1. Put a General Plan Policy in place preventing #3. Page 173 of 209 (Table E1 sites). Add "Joint -use sites Peggy Griffin Griffin@com across the entire city. 'Quasi -Publicly' zoned/land use areas from changing. then list - Lawson Middle School which has a track, puserve.com Add a municipal code (law) that would give the City outdoor fitness equipment, tennis and basketball courts - first dibs on purchasing these parcels. They are Sedgwick Elem School which has multiple facilities open to typically churches, utilities, etc. Keeping them quasi- the public - Cupertino High which has a track, tennis courts public means they can be easily converted to parks - Fremont High School in Sunnyvale but cupertino residents and community facilities or fire, police substations, have access to the pool and track - Homestead High School libraries, senior centers, etc. 2. Also, develope a residents have access to the track #4 Table E-3 page 179 of relationship with fitness centers, private pools, etc. 209, under Basketball Courts ADD AN 'X' under 'Schools' to work towards a joint relationship. and 'Public/Private Partnerships because Lawson, Sedgwick, Cupertino HS, etc come under this. Under 'Outdoor Recreation Diversity' ADD AN 'X' under 'Schools' they have outdoor fitness and tennis. #5 On Map D-2, add a spur off of the 1-280 trail along the Apple wall (behind Larry Way) that goes from 1-280 trail straight to Lawson Middle School. This would give kids in Garden Gate off - road access to the middle school (no crossing De Anza I). It would also give kids safer access to classes at Memorial Park, Quinlan, Garden Gate area. 25 The idea and motivation to have a master plan for I think it should address the issue of park land being Green land will be much more important than a performing gaoping@gm long term development is good. very insufficient on the east side of De Anza. This is a art center. The city should prioritize them. Green land park ail.com known issue and has not been addressed in at least will benefit almost all residents and accessible in the 12 years since I moved to Cupertino. daytime, any time, but performing art center has its own specific use that only a portion of the residents may benefit from it. Ping Gao 24 1 like that the plan has considered adding more I would add having more shade in the play areas. 1 1. 1 hope the city would exploit more ways to approach for Lili lili.l.xu@gmai neighborhood accessible small parks that are would also recommend more public schools' sports public inputs, the current schedules for public meetings are Isom family friendly and close to home. I also am glad or play ground to open up for the neighbor after generally not friendly to people like me who work full time, that more water play has been recommended, school hours. got little kids at home, with partner or myself had to work since this is something I wanted to bring up as I overtime quite frequently. In this age, an app can be more notice there is no water play facilities in the public convenient for us to provide feedback in such public issues parks in Cupertino, and every summer we had to go that we do care. 2. 1 live in eastern park of Cupertino, we to other cities for the kids. don't have as many parks or trails per household. I'd hope to have more trails planned in the future so we can take a walk after dinner or on the week more conveniently. 23 Not like it Add fund for some park at east side. Don't waste city money to build art center. East side need Dongming yao park. Should be more urgent. Page 12 of 14 What would you change or add to the Master Do you have any other comments? (Please be as Name Email # What do you like about the Master Plan? Plan? specific as possible. Include page numbers if known.) (optional) (optional) 22 1 don't like this plan Add a park @east Cupertino We don't need performing arts center in Cupertino, there is a Hinter center alreadv 21 Don't like it at all. I was totally shocked by the ridiculous master plan, especially that it claimed to spend two years and with resident outreach but still manage to resemble nothing close to the real need of the residents. It is fishy who was behind the master plan, but one thing is for sure, it is definitely not pro -resident. We don't need performing arts center. We need Master plan should be redone to include more parks and parks!!! no performing arts center. 20 1 don't like the plan at all. This plan does not No performing arts center. More spending on parks. The master plan redone all over. represent residents need at all. We need parks!!! Spending 100M on performing arts center is totally ridiculous. 19 Not sure I can use "like" for a 20yr master plan Do we need to spend $100m out of the total $204m Remove project "performing art center" from page 104, which will change the city I live, but I did know budget 9n a performance art center?! Does every cause I don't believe we have been well informed in this big anything about it until this week resident know about it? I for one strongly oppose to budget spending ahead of time this project 18 Remove the performing art center at Vallco. It is not Add parks on the east side of Cupertino. only costly, but also not necessary. We can use Flint Center. 17 1 like the part that we need to build more parks on the east side of the city- but I'm very shocking to see that among the 200M budget, 100M is devoted to a performing art center- why performing art center is consider as park, as it's not going to be accessible every day for citizens, for two why we need a new performer art center where we already have two under utilized performance center at de Anza college already. And why another 60M for a swimming pool- how many people will use that pool? We need more park space on the east side of the city. Please add specificllly the budget that city plan to help build more park on the east side of the city . Qin Pan Qinpan@gm ail.com 16 1 like that the plan is general enough to allow staff page 85 CUSD is ready and available to work with the City Steven Kaufman _ste to work with. It's far better than a plan that is too on these plans. Kaufman ven@cusdk8. detailed. ors Page 13 of 14 What would you change or add to the Master Do you have any other comments? (Please be as Name Email # What do you like about the Master Plan? Plan? specific as possible. Include page numbers if known.) (optional) (optional) 15 The diversity of input from interest groups and No changes necessary. Keith Warner community members has produced a very comprehensive plan that reasonably addresses everyone's concerns. I love that we have the opportunity to make Cupertino an even better place to live, work & go to school by improving and properly maintaining our parks & rec site. I'm most excited about improving Memorial Park, which is currently an uninviting "eyesore". 14 -Robust, exemplary planning process led by Add educational training to ground maintenance Cupertino should be proud of this plan! Shani shani@scvas.c excellent staff and consultant. -Focus on crews about native plantings and how to care for Kleinhaus, om protecting nature and integrating habitat into city them and keep viable habitat Santa Clara park policies Valley Audubon Society, McClellan Ranch 13 A lot of work and public input was put into it! I love I would add an historic element. So much history Goals and vision should add the importance of our unique Donna Austin Primadonal the preservation of our ecology and natural assets. occurred along Stevens Creek ... The Ohlone's DeAnza history! @comcast.ne I would add our historic markers into our master encampment, Elisha Stephen's settlement. Historic t plan ... the Native American habitats, DeAnza's markers can memorialize Cupertino history encampment and the early settlers influence 12 1 like that you are doing a Master Plan. And, I like I would like to see our parks without organized Yes I do: We are so fortunate, as a community, to have Ruby Elbogen rgelbogen@a that you are asking residents what we residents outside groups using them for organized soccer open green space. Let's keep it "open" to all our residents, ol.com think should happen at our parks. leagues and outside baseball groups renting them. I and not just to organized groups. feel our parks should be available to our residents all the time. There is little enough space for kids to just run and play in open spaces, and to have "dis"organized groups playing volleyball, soft ball, or just running on our open green space, Page 14 of 14 Parks & Recreation System Master Plan Public Workshop 1 1123119 CUPERTINO What do you like about the Master Plan? 1VIX, 1k Iv+rol/ovSv l- 1"L t1—ed k What would you change or add to the Master Plan? 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