Written Communications PRC 05/14/2020
Item Not on Agenda - Dog
off Leash Area
Written Communications
From: Rai Avasarala
To: Neesha Tambe; Gopal Kumarappan;Xiangchen Xu; Helene Davis;Carol Stanek;City of Cupertino Parks and
Recreation Commission
Cc: Cupertino Recreation and Community Services; Rai Avasarala
Subject: Jollyman DOLA: Feedback and Requests
Date: Sunday,March 8,2020 5:58:14 PM
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Dear Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commissioners,
First of all,I would like to thank you for the fantastic and ground breaking work you have done,to enable the
Cupertino community and their dogs the opportunity to use our local resources equitably,by approving a 10 month
trial for the Dogs off-leash Area two hours a day in Jollyman Park.I and my dog(s)are an avid user of this facility
and we love it.
I have 6 year old lab retriever. She looks forward to meeting her friends every day during this time.During the
social interaction between the dogs in the 2 hour off leash time,she releases all her pent-up energy.This keeps her
physically and mentally healthy.
It would also be great if a dog water fountain could be installed in the off-leash area.
Finally,I am sorry I could not attend the March Parks and Recreation meeting where an update on this project was
discussed.I would like to request you to please make this trial a permanent feature of the park.In fact,I would
highly encourage that this should be expanded to other Cupertino parks,as well.That way the population of 11,600+
dogs in Cupertino will all have"time based"access to our wonderful parks.
I plan to attend the June meeting for the final trial readout.
Thank you,
Raj Avasarala
From: Sayun Nishimura
To: Neesha Tambe:Goval Kumarappan:Xianachen Xu: Helene Davis:Carol Stanek;City of Cupeitino Parks and
Recreation Commission
Cc: Cumitino Recreation and Community Services: Kiran Kavoori:
Subject: Jollyman DOLA: Feedback and Requeslc
Date: Sunday,March 8,2020 5:43:08 PM
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Dear Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commissioners,
I am sorry I could not attend the March Parks and Recreation meeting where an update on this
project was discussed. I had an occasional cough which had started several days before. Given
the recent coronavinis situation, I decided not to attend.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my opinion on the issue.
I am one of many happy dog owners that visit Jollyman DOLA regularly. Before becoming an
avid user of Jollyman DOLA, I had visited many nearby dog parks or dog-friendly parks
including those in neighboring cities like Sunnyvale, and San Jose.
Jollyman park is not the nearest park from my home. Maly Avenue Dog Park is closer. Still I
go to Jollyman, not Mary Avenue Dog Park. The reason is because my dog is happier at
Jollyman. The keyword here is "happy".If my dog is not happy,there is no point for me to go
there.
Let me address two points that people may have concerns against DOLA with_
1. Risk of dog being off-leash
If people think that off-leash dog means risk,then I think that having a well-marked area/hours
would make the risk more manageable.
If you ask any dog owner if he/she has ever let the dog play off-leash in places other than the
backyard or dog runs, the majority would answer yes. It may imply that dog owners find
facilities that would make their dogs happy are not readily available. Given the reality, if we
have DOLA,more dog owners may choose to come to DOLA instead of letting their dogs off-
leash elsewhere. It might even help reducing dog incidents rather than increasing.
2. Conflict to other activities
I did not see many other activities in the fields near DOLA at DOLA hours.
We could add the wording on the DOLA signs and say that anybody who want to have an
activity near DOLA at DOLA hours, you could contact the following number to discuss and
resolve any issue or conflict.
I intend to attend the June meeting where the final trial readout will be.
I would like to request that you could arrange the order of the agenda so that issues that would
likely take longer be discussed after the issues that would take less.
Thank you and with kind regards,
Sayuri Nishimura
From: Uparkar Bhushan
To: Neesha Tambe; Gopal Kumarappan;Xiangchen Xu; Helene Davis;Carol Stanek;City of Cupertino Parks and
Recreation Commission
Cc: Cupertino Recreation and Community Services; ; Prerana Uparkar
Subject: Subject:]ollyman DOLA: Feedback and Requests
Date: Friday,March 6,2020 8:31:42 PM
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Dear Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commissioners
First of all, I would like to thank you for the fantastic and ground breaking work you have
done, to enable the Cupertino community and their dogs the opportunity to use our local
resources equitably, by approving a 10 month trial for the Dogs off-leash Area two hours a
day in Jollyman Park. I and my dog(s) are an avid user of this facility and we absolutely love
it.
I like this place as its close from my house and surrounded by lush green grass. I use the park
almost 6 days a week and my dog, Roman has lot of friends in this park. It would be great. if
we could get water fountain near DOLA.
Finally, I am sorry I could not attend the March Parks and Recreation meeting where an
update on this project was discussed(or I attended but did not stay as it was very late). I would
like to request you to please make this trial a permanent feature of the park. In fact, I would
highly encourage that this should be expanded to other Cupertino parks, as well. That way the
population of 11,600+ dogs in Cupertino will all have "time based" access to our wonderful
parks.
I intend to attend the June meeting where the final trial readout will be, but I request that you
discuss our agenda first, so we can speak earlier and not have to stay till midnight.
Thank you and with kind regards,
Bhushan Uparkar
Prerana Uparkar
Faith is the bird that sings when the dawn is still dark.
From: Deepa Mahendraker
To: Neesha Tambe; Gopal Kumarappan;Xiangchen Xu; Helene Davis;Carol Stanek;City of Cupertino Parks and
Recreation Commission
Cc: Cupertino Recreation and Community Services;
Subject: Jollyman DOLA: Feedback and Requests
Date: Friday,March 6,2020 11:04:19 AM
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Dear Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commissioners
First of all, I would like to thank you for the fantastic and ground breaking work you have done, to
enable the Cupertino community and their dogs the opportunity to use our local resources
equitably, by approving a 10 month trial for the Dogs off-leash Area two hours a day in Jollyman
Park. I and my dog(s) are an avid user of this facility and we love it.
Myself, my husband and my 7 year old Golden Baby (named ACE), love to go there DAILY. *EVERY*
*SINGLE* *DAY*, rain or shine. We carry a communal water bowl and a big bottle of water for all
our thirsty four legged friends, and settle down for 45 minutes to an hour of unparalleled fun. We
catch up with our neighbors, complain about bosses, talk about family lives, exchange notes on the
politics and COVIDI9. A thriving, growing family of dog lovers community making instant bonds and
connections! Needless to say, it is the highlight of our day and our dogs' day.
Finally, I am sorry I could not attend the March Parks and Recreation meeting where an update on
this project was discussed. I would like to request you to please make this trial a permanent feature
of the park. In fact, I would highly encourage that this should be expanded to other Cupertino parks,
as well.That way the population of 11,600+ dogs in Cupertino will all have "time based" access to
our wonderful parks. I DO NOT WANT DOLA TO STOP AFTER JULY 31. Please find an interim solution,
while you work towards a permanent plan so there is no break in our routine. It is hard to tell a Dog
why we can't go to the park any more (or worse:to go and be out of compliance with the park rules).
I intend to attend the June meeting where the final trial readout will be, but I request that you
discuss our agenda first, so we can speak earlier and not have to stay till midnight.
Thank you and with kind regards
Deepa Mahendraker (I VOTED!)
BCC: Jollyman-dog-group alias as FYI.
PRC 05/14/2020
Item #4 Rancho Rinconada
Recreation & Park District
Written Communications
From:Jon Robert Willey<JWilley@cupertino.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2020 1:46 PM
To: Sophia Badillo Rancho Pool Board Reform ; sandra yeaton
; Randy Schwartz <RandyS@cupertino.org>; Deborah L. Feng
<DebF@cupertino.org>
Subject: Re: Rancho rinconada Balance sheet off by 2 million dollars but still passed by current board
members
Hello Sophia and Sandra,
Thank you for the e-mail and information and I am forwarding this to the Parks and Rec
director, Randy Schwartz, who would be the right person to review it and to decide if actions
are needed, which could include bringing it to the City Council.
Stay safe and follow the shelter guidance,
Jon
Jon Robert Willey
Council Member
City Council
JWilley- Cupertino.org
ELI] 08-77 T-3193
CUPERTINO 04DO0000
From: Sophia Badillo Rancho Pool Board Reform >
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2020 12:18 PM
To: sandra yeaton >
Cc:Jon Robert Willey<JWilley(@cupertino.org>; Xiangchen Xu <Xxu(aDcupertino.org>; Gopal
Kumarappan <gkumaraapan(@cupertino.org>
Subject: Re: Rancho rinconada Balance sheet off by 2 million dollars but still passed by current board
members
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Interesting points Sandy.
A forensic audit needs to be done.
Financial Audits were full of inconsistencies and still passed.
The fact that Jordan had bank access for over 4 years but board member Pat Bustamante did not
during her tenure needs further investigation.
I understand him having access when being a current board member. However he should not have
had his name on the bank accounts especially when he was not an active board member but making
a bid to work for the district.
Technically,Jordan was the sole bidder for changing board policy at a Jan 2019 meeting, had his 201<
proposal on the agenda and still had his name on some Rancho bank accounts during this time.
This seems like a major conflict and security issue.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/lMJ5nBLtZWZXVYncSOISp6SVYXplWmMaM/view
Go to page 44
A forensic audit could delve into what current systems and processes the Rancho district is
using, how effectively and securely they are working and what could be better. The city of
Cupertino, the parks and recs department, and the Rancho residents can have more information to
make the right decision about the district's future and make sure the Rancho District's assets,
including finances, are properly maintained and secure.
Sophia
On Mon, Mar 16, 2020, 11:14 AM sandra yeaton wrote:
I would also like to add that on their latest meeting agenda the auditor who did the audit
for 2019 was supposed to be at the february or march meeting. The March meeting was
canceled. I thought that was interesting. They are operating so under the radar that it is
almost impossible to know what is going on there anymore. I do walk by there on my daily
walk and there is no one there much of the time. Apparently they are writing policy
according to the meeting agendas and minutes. lipstick and bandaids. Also, the person
who wanted 20,000. for writing policy as a political consultant was appointed to the board
in August as a temporary board member. I guess he's writing policy for gratis now. He
shouldn't be getting paid beyond 100. stipend for meetings as a government official. Who
knows how that works?The meetings are no longer recorded, and if you read the minutes
to these meetings it's not clear what goes on. It's business as usual with no accountability
or oversight.
sandra
From: Sophia Badillo Rancho Pool Board Reform
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2020 10:51 AM
To:Jon Robert Willey<JWilleyPcupertino.org>; xxu(@cupertino.org<xxu(@cupertino.org>;
gkumarappan(@cupertino.org<gkumarappan(@cupertino.org>
Subject: Rancho rinconada Balance sheet off by 2 million dollars but still passed by current board
members
Dear Jon, Minna and Gopal,
There's a balance sheet from last year that has a 2 million dollar discrepancy and Jordan and
Miriam and Steve still all passed it last August.
I
https://drive.googIe.com/file/d/1 Oat ofrLoLWvh_acNXiHORDOu6MYDPTFe/view
Page 22 - 23
December 2018 November 2018
Total Assets 3,235,418 3,106,910
total Liabilities and Equity 2,118,327 2,057,618
Balance Sheet Discrepancies 11,117,091 11,049,292
Balance sheet not balanced by over 2 million dollars:
2,166,383 = 1,117,091 + 1,049,292
A balance sheet should balance and this one clearly does not and should
not have been passed by the board.
For it to be a "balance sheet," the assets = liabilities + equity.
This balance sheet off by more than a million dollars for each month of Dec
2018 and Nov 2018.
This is more than a rounding error.
A forensic audit strongly needs to be ordered by Cupertino.
Companies will do forensic audits before mergers and acquisitions as part of due
diligence.
Rancho residents also deserve a forensic audit since a former Rancho board
member was on the bank accounts for over 4 years after resigning.
This is a serious security breach.
Once again, a forensic audit needs to be done as part of due diligence so that the city of
Cupertino and the Rancho residents can make a proper assessment of how the Rancho
rinconada district can properly and effectively allocate its resources and serve the
community.
I've done hundreds of hours of research when I was a board member and as a
concerned citizen and discovered these inconsistencies. The next step is to have them
professionally investigated.
Thanks Jon and Minna and Gopal for serving the community.
Best regards.
Fellow Rancho resident,
Sophia Badillo
From: Sophia Badillo Rancho Pool Board Reform
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2020 10:51 AM
To:Jon Robert Willey<JWilley(@cupertino.org>; Xiangchen Xu <XxuCCDcupertino.org>; Gopal
Kumarappan <gkumarappan(@cupertino.org>
Subject: Rancho rinconada Balance sheet off by 2 million dollars but still passed by current board
members
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Dear Jon, Minna and Gopal,
There's a balance sheet from last year that has a 2 million dollar discrepancy and Jordan and
Miriam and Steve still all passed it last August.
https://drive.googIe.com/file/d/1 Oat ofrLoLWvh_acNXiHORDOu6MYDPTFe/view
Page 22 - 23
December 2018 November 2018
Total Assets 3,235,418 3,106,910
total Liabilities and Equity 2,118,327 2,057,618
Balance Sheet Discrepancies 117,091 1,049,292
Balance sheet not balanced by over 2 million dollars:
2,166,383 = 1,117,091 + 1,049,292
A balance sheet should balance and this one clearly does not and should
not have been passed by the board.
For it to be a "balance sheet," the assets = liabilities + equity.
This balance sheet off by more than a million dollars for each month of Dec 2018
and Nov 2018.
This is more than a rounding error.
A forensic audit strongly needs to be ordered by Cupertino.
Companies will do forensic audits before mergers and acquisitions as part of due
diligence.
Rancho residents also deserve a forensic audit since a former Rancho board
member was on the bank accounts for over 4 years after resigning.
This is a serious security breach.
Once again, a forensic audit needs to be done as part of due diligence so that the city of
Cupertino and the Rancho residents can make a proper assessment of how the Rancho
rinconada district can properly and effectively allocate its resources and serve the
community.
I've done hundreds of hours of research when I was a board member and as a concerned
citizen and discovered these inconsistencies. The next step is to have them professionally
investigated.
Thanks Jon and Minna and Gopal for serving the community.
Best regards.
Fellow Rancho resident,
Sophia Badillo