LIB 01-09-2020 (Special)CITY OF
CITY OF CUPERTINO
[a PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Community Hall
CUPERTINO 10350 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA
Thursday, January 9, 2020
7:00 PM
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Tambe called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. in the Community Hall, at 10350
Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Neesha Tambe, Gopal Kumarapan, Carol Stanek, Xiangchen
Xu, Helene Davis,
Commissioners absent: None
Staff present: Christine Hanel, Whitney Zeller, Daniel Mestizo, Marilu
Mejia, Molly James, Kelsey Hayes, Jason Bisely
Guest speakers: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Regular Meeting of December 5, 2019
Commissioner Xu motioned to amend Old Business Item 2 to reflect the request
that a simplified version of Appendix E be available for the public.
Commissioner Xu motioned to amend Staff and Commission Reports Item 6 to
reflect that the Chair of the Fine Arts Commission mentioned that they would
like to work with the Parks and Recreation Commission to bring a project to
Cupertino similar to the Kids' Crafts Corner event hosted by the City of Santa
Clara. Commissioner Stanek motioned to approve the minutes with the two
amendments. Commissioner Xu seconded. Motion was approved with three yes
and two abstentions.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
2. Quarterly Update on Youth and Teen Services
Recreation Coordinator, Danny Mestizo presented on the youth and teen services
that were offered throughout 2019.
Chair Tambe suggested to list teen programs with the summer events programs,
specifically the TEDx talks and Bobateeno, to give them more visibility. She also
suggested to include voter registration forms at all events and encouraged staff
to let the Commission know how they can help support the Lawson teen center,
future events and programming.
Vice Chair Gopal commented that he would like to see the connection between
events and get more information on the long-term impacts of events and
programming.
NEW BUSINESS
3. 2019 Holiday Events
Recreation Coordinators Marilu Mejia, Molly James, Kelsey Hayes, Danny
Mestizo and Jason Bisely shared a presentation on the 2019 holiday events
offered.
Resident Heather commented on their experience with the Senior Center's
holiday events.
Commissioner Davis commended the staff on their collaboration with
community organizations and the execution of the holiday events.
Vice Chair Gopal encouraged the staff to continue to lead the area in inclusive
and innovative programming ideas.
Commissioner Stanek commented on the events and suggested brainstorming
ideas to improve the flow of traffic at events.
4. Commission Proposals for the 2020/2021 City Work Program.
Assistant Director Christine Hanel reviewed the 2020-2021 City Work Program
process. The Commission reviewed the status of the 2019/2020 Work Program
and then created a draft proposal for the 2020-21 City Work Program withl0
items noting their top three. The top three projects/tasks were the all-inclusive
playground, dog off leash areas and summer events. The remaining
projects/tasks on the list were the status of trails, historical preservation
(McClellan Ranch), teen wellness programs, collaboration with other
commissions, senior programs, the parks and recreation marketing plan, and the
parks and recreation strategic plan (Rancho Rinconada, Lawrence Mitty Park,
Memorial Park, Stevens Creek Corridor, Park Equity, Blackberry Farm Golf
Course). A footnote was added to the document that notes items already in
progress, such as the community gardens and athletic field review were not
explicitly listed, as the Commission expects them to continue to be executed until
they are completed. The draft Parks and Recreation Commission Proposals for
FY 2020-21 City Work Program will be brought back as an agenda item at the
February 61h meeting for approval to be sent to Council.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
5. Receive Monthly pdate Reports from:
- Director
Assistant Director Christine Hanel provided the Director's Report.
Friday, February 28t" Winter Ball Dance.
Chair Tambe inquired about the process and next steps of the Master
Plan. Staff will provide an update to Commissioners from Gail and
Randy when available.
- Commissioners
Commissioner Stanek attended the tree lighting and the Sunnyvale
Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Sunnyvale is reviewing
options for dog off leash areas. Los Altos Parks and Recreation are also
discussing structuring workshops for proposals for two DOLAs and
fenced dog parks.
ADJOURNMENT — Chair Tambe adjourned the meeting at 9:52p.m. to the February 6,
2020 meeting at 7 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Whitney Zeller, Administrative Assistant
Parks & Recreation Department
Minutes approved at the February 6, 2020 special meeting