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Agenda Packet CITY OF CUPERTINO AGENDA lop C U P E RTI N O PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION This will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location Thursday,June 3, 2021 7:00 PM This Meeting Will Be Televised TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION TO HELP STOP THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 In accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways: 1) Tune to Comcast Channel 26 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 on your TV. 2) The meeting will also be streamed live on and online at www.Cupertino.org/youtube and www.Cupertino.org/webcast Members of the public wishing comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the following ways: 1) E-mail comments by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 3rd to the Commission at parksandrecreationcommission@cupertino.org. These e-mail comments will be received by the commission members before the meeting and posted to the City's website after the meeting. 2) E-mail comments during the times for public comment during the meeting to the Commission at parksandrecreationcommission@cupertino.org. The staff liaison will read the emails into the record, and display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3 minutes (subject to the Chair's discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the public that wish to share a document must email parksandrecreationcommission@cupertino.org prior to speaking. 3) Teleconferencing Instructions Members of the public may observe the teleconference meeting or provide oral public comments as follows: Page 1 Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda June 3,2021 Oral public comments will be accepted during the teleconference meeting. Comments may be made during "oral communications" for matters not on the agenda, and during the public comment period for each agenda item. To address the Commission, click on the link below to register in advance and access the meeting: Online Please click the link below to join the webinar: https:Hcityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OiBr9XV5RN6asmYDiHArTg Phone Dial 669-900-6833, enter Webinar ID: 930 87412391 (Type *9 to raise hand to speak) Unregistered participants will be called on by the last four digits of their phone number. Or an H.323/SIP room system: H.323: 162.255.37.11 (US West) 162.255.36.11 (US East) 69.174.57.160 (Canada Toronto) 65.39.152.160 (Canada Vancouver) Meeting ID: 930 87412391 SIP: 93087412391@zoomcrc.com After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Please read the following instructions carefully: 1. You can directly download the teleconference software or connect to the meeting in your internet browser. If you are using your browser, make sure you are using a current and up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer. 2. You will be asked to enter an email address and a name, followed by an email with instructions on how to connect to the meeting. Your email address will not be disclosed to the public. If you wish to make an oral public comment but do not wish to provide your name,you may enter "Cupertino Resident" or similar designation. 3. When the Chair calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on "raise hand." Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. 4. When called,please limit your remarks to the time allotted and the specific agenda topic. Page 2 Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda June 3,2021 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this teleconference 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, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. In addition, 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. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Subject: Meeting Minutes for the May 6, 2021 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes for the May 6, 2021 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. A-Draft Minutes POSTPONEMENTS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Commission and 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 on the agenda. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS OLD BUSINESS 2. Subject: Update on the Extension of the Dog Off-Leash Area Trial at Jollyman Park. Recommended Action: Receive an update on the extension of the Dog Of-Leash Area trial at Jollyman Park. Staff Report A-Written Comments to the Commission for the June 3,2021 Meeting B-Public Comment Log C-DOLA Observation and Incident Log 3. Subject: Blackberry Farm Golf Course Feasibility Study Options. Page 3 Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda June 3,2021 Recommended Action: Receive a report on the Blackberry Farm Golf Course Feasibility Study Options and provide a recommendation to City Council. Staff Report A- Existing Conditions Site Map B-2016 NGF and MIG Reports C-Activity Participation Survey NEW BUSINESS STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS 4. Subject: Monthly Update Reports. Recommended Action: Receive monthly update reports from the Director of Parks and Recreation and commissioners. COMMISSIONER ATTENDANCE AT UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS 5. Subject: July and August Meetings Recommended Action: Consider cancellation of the July or August Parks and Recreation Commission regular meeting. FUTURE AGENDA SETTING ADJOURNMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this teleconference 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, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. In addition, 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. 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. Page 4 Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda June 3,2021 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 5 CITY OF CUPERTINO CUPERTINO Legislation Text File#: 21-9424, Version: 1 Subject: Meeting Minutes for the May 6, 2021 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. Review and approve the minutes for the May 6, 2021 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. CITY OF CUPERTINO Page 1 of 1 Printed on 6/3/2021 powered by LegistarTM CITY OF CITY OF CUPERTINO 11 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Teleconference Meeting CUPERTINO Thursday, May 6, 2021 7:00 PM DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Stanek called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. via remote teleconference. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Carol Stanek, Xiangchen Xu, Gopal Kumarappan, Neesha Tambe, Sashikala Begur Commissioners absent: None Staff present: Joanne Magrini, Whitney Zeller, Rachelle Sander, Jenny Koverman,Jeff Ordway, Susan Michael CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Subject: Meeting Minutes for the April 1, 2021 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes for the April 1, 2021 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Vice Chair Xu motioned to approve the meeting minutes for the April 1, 2021 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Commissioner Tambe seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously with five votes yes. 2. Subject: Meeting Minutes for the April 8, 2021 Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting. Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes for the April 8, 2021 Parks and Recreation Commission special meeting. Commissioner Kumarappan requested to amend his comments on item one to specify the amphitheater costs seemed high relative to the others. Commissioner Kumarappan motioned to approve the minutes for the April 8, 2021 Parks and Recreation Commission special meeting with the noted amendment. Vice Chair Xu seconded the motion. Motion carried with four votes yes and Commissioner Tambe abstaining. POSTPONEMENTS None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Written communications were received for item 7. OLD BUSINESS 3. Subject: Satellite Community Garden Evaluation Data and Potential Satellite Garden Locations. Recommended Action: Review the satellite community garden evaluation data and provide input on potential satellite garden locations. Recreation Coordinator,Jeff Ordway, provided a presentation on the item. Commissioner Tambe shared that her understanding was Council had intended the funds to provide garden plots on the east side of Cupertino and added she would be hesitant to put more gardens on the west side, which does not have as much high- density housing. She noted that Creekside Park and Wilson Park could be two potential locations and that there is a lot going on at Jollyman Park that might not make it an ideal location for gardens. Chair Stanek noted that she would like to see the data indicating where the gardeners requesting plots were located and compare it to the parks rated highly for satellite gardens. Vice Chair Xu agreed with Commissioner Tambe's comments about Jollyman Park and Creekside Park. She commented that Creekside is close to neighborhoods with apartments and townhomes with smaller yards. Vice Chair Xu added that Portal Park also scored high and that it is near high-density housing. Commissioner Begur agreed that Jollyman Park already has a lot of activity and recommended considering Wilson Park, Hoover Park, Creekside Park, and Portal Park, as they are on the east side. Commissioner Kumarappan voiced support for Creekside Park and noted that operations and accessibility are important, but the Commission should be considering which areas have the need for garden beds. Chair Stanek inquired about the number of beds anticipated. Director of Parks and Recreation,Joanne Magrini, commented that we are expecting around 15 to 20 garden beds for a satellite garden. Chair Stanek commented that if we had three satellite garden sites, it would only equate to around half the number of beds at the McClellan Ranch Community Garden, and that adding a satellite garden on the west side would increase the inequity. Commissioner Tambe asked if we could put out a call to action for restaurants, small businesses, and the Cupertino Chamber to find opportunities for parklets on the east side. She added that aside from parklets, east side parks should take priority in the order of Creekside, Wilson, and Portal. Chair Stanek reminded that the item is intended to provide input to staff on which sites to examine feasibility for a satellite garden. She added that there needs to be consideration of the parks system as a whole, noting that other amenities are being considered for implementation at parks, such as dog off leash areas (DOLAs), and some parks may be potential locations for both DOLAs and satellite gardens. 4. Subject: Jollyman Park All-Inclusive Playground. Recommended Action: Receive an update on the Jollyman Park all-inclusive playground project. Director of Parks and Recreation,Joanne Magrini, provided an update on the Jollyman Park all-inclusive playground project. Capital Improvements Program Manager, Susan Michael, was available to answer questions. Commissioner Tambe commented that she would like the design to stay true to the diversity in Cupertino and to be inclusive as well as culturally representative. She noted that the master plan encourages incorporating natural elements, textures, and colors. Commissioner Xu noted that the Magical Bridge playground in Palo Alto has a donor wall that we could consider for small donors. Chair Stanek added that the Rotary playground in San Jose has a donor wall as well. 5. Subject: Community Funding Grant Policy. Recommended Action: Discuss the Community Funding Grant Policy and provide input on potential changes for improvement, with a focus on eligibility. Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, Rachelle Sander, provided a presentation on the item. Commissioner Tambe provided her comments and noted she would like to see organizations file their fiscal report by two weeks following the completion of their event/program/service. She proposed that the criteria for being awarded once per project be for a two-year or three-year span to provide more flexibility, and to make it project specific, not organization specific. She referenced the eligibility criteria for funding to be for specific costs and noted she would be ok allowing funding for positions that are providing a service, such as supplementing the time of a dentist. Lastly, she commented that would be cautious to fund high school groups, as it would open the door to funding schools. She recommended if we consider boosters to add a requirement to make it school specific rather than organization specific. Commissioner Kumarappan provided comments and noted that he sees the Community Funding Grant Program as a source for seed funding, and if it becomes a constant funding source it will restrict new organizations from wanting to apply and getting funded. He commented that the criteria to be awarded once per project is good, but does not keep from funding the same organizations each year. He shared he would like to see new organizations funded next year. Commissioner Begur agreed with Commissioner Kumarappan's comments. She inquired if discounts and waived fees for facilities for organizations are being captured in the eligibility criteria. Chair Stanek noted that there are some events the City used to manage that other organizations stepped in to support, and because historically the events have been funded, the organizations return each year. She noted that these events might be better considered on their own, like the Historical Society. She added her perspective was that events were to be considered as new projects each year. Vice Chair Xu commented that the process should encourage new organizations to apply and because of the uncertainty of COVID, those organizations that are returning and are established have an advantage over new organizations. She added the process should be fair to new organizations. Chair Stanek noted one of the challenges was determining specific needs vs ongoing operational costs. Commissioner Tambe voiced concern with the criteria to only fund once per project. She shared she would like to take a community approach and not a corporate approach, not having organizations become dependent on the funding. She noted that the eligibility form was split between pre-existing and existing organizations to support new organizations and added availability to Cupertino residents should be part of eligibility. Commissioner Kumarappan agreed that if the City would like to see the festivals funded, it should be considered separately for Council to decide, but including them with the other funding requests puts the Commission in difficult position obligating them to recommend them for funding. He added he would like to encourage new organization to apply and the currently policy does not do this. Chair Stanek commented if we would like the Community Funding Program to be encouraging for new opportunities, those organizations that are funded regularly should be considered separately. Commissioner Tambe noted that eligibility should be able to apply across the board to all organizations. Assistant Director Sander noted that eligibility could be simplified by limiting it to having a complete application submitted by the deadline and moving the other criteria to evaluation criteria. Commissioner Tambe showed interest in simplifying the eligibility criteria, as long as there is consistency in applying the process and that it can be fair across the board with evaluations. Chair Stanek added if we do put other organizations into the annual budget, that there should be an opportunity to review funded organizations annually and have new organizations move in and existing move out,based on priorities. 6. Subject: Rancho Rinconada Recreation and Park District Community Outreach. Recommended Action: Receive an update on Rancho Rinconada Recreation and Park District community outreach. Director Magrini provided a presentation on the item. Community member, Jennifer Griffin, provided public comment that she is impressed by the consultant and Rancho Rinconada's outreach efforts. Commissioner Tambe thanked staff for following up with the Commission's questions and noted she is looking forward to seeing the strategic visioning process, that the efforts are successful, and that the taxpayers get what they deserve out of the facility. Commissioner Xu thanked staff for the update and noted that the video recordings of the community meetings had been posted. She recommended that the City put a Q&A for residents about impacts on property tax and program costs. Director Magrini noted that we will not have answers to those questions until we go through the process and have an analysis, if Council decides to move forward. NEW BUSINESS 7. Subject: Use of Public Tennis Courts and Regulation of Use. Recommended Action: Discuss the use of public tennis courts and regulation of use. Assistant Director Sander provided a presentation on the item. Community member Santosh Rao provided public comment recommending that a free online reservation system be implemented. Community member Liana Crabtree provided public commented that an online reservation system would be useful and recommended looking at opportunities to partner with schools on the east side to open tennis courts for public use. Chair Stanek noted that she had visited three City parks and some of the time dials were not working. Commissioner Kumarappan shared he has had the same experience of having to wait for the courts and supports implementing an online reservation system. Commissioner Begur noted an electronic system could potentially provide consequences for those who do not follow the rules and that an electronic reservation system should be implemented. Commissioner Tambe commented that if it is something the community is asking for, we should implement it. She added that not everyone has the same access to technology, and we may want to have a designated time for seniors to register or receive technical support at the Senior Center. Chair Stanek commented that an electronic reservation system would provide a better resource for Code Enforcement to reference. She noted the sensitivity to those who do not have access to technology and providing an opportunity to receive support. She recommended partnering with schools to alleviate the demand for tennis courts, reviewing the signage for consistency to eliminate confusion, and ensuring our residents have priority for reserving courts. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS 8. Subject: Monthly Update Reports. Recommended Action: Receive monthly update reports from the Director of Parks and Recreation and Commissioners. Parks and Recreation Director, Joanne Magrini, provided the Director's update. Commissioner Tambe noted she would like statistics about Cupertino residents 16 and over that are vaccinated. Chair Stanek attended the Mayor's meeting and provided an update on the information discussed. She shared that she visited the Jollyman Park DOLA trial and saw little league utilizing the field. COMMISSIONER ATTENDANCE AT UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Commissioner Tambe will attend the May Mayor's meeting and Vice Chair Xu will attend the June Mayor's meeting. FUTURE AGENDA SETTING Director Magrini reviewed the tentative agenda for the June 3 meeting. ADJOURNMENT Chair Stanek adjourned the meeting at 9:37 p.m. to the June 3, 2021 meeting at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Whitney Zeller, Administrative Assistant Parks &Recreation Department Minutes approved at the regular meeting CITY OF CUPERTINO CUPERTINO Legislation Text File M 21-9425, Version: 1 Subject: Update on the Extension of the Dog Off-Leash Area Trial at Jollyman Park. Receive an update on the extension of the Dog Of-Leash Area trial at Jollyman Park. CITY OF CUPERTINO Page 1 of 1 Printed on 6/3/2021 powered by LegistarTM CITY OF PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT QUINLAN COMMUNITY CENTER 10185 NORTH STELLING ROAD • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-5732 TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3120 • FAX: (408) 777-1305 CUPERTINO CUPERTINO.ORG PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting:June 3, 2021 Subject Update on the Extension of the Dog Off-Leash Area Trial at Jollyman Park. Recommended Action Receive an update on the extension of the Dog Off-Leash Area trial at Jollyman Park and provide any input. Discussion The Dog Off Leash Area(DOLA)was a City Work Program item that began in Fiscal Year 2019-2020 and resulted in the DOLA trial at Jollyman Park, recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission at their September 5,2019 meeting. The trial was initially scheduled through the spring and summer months, during which time the mixed-use field would be permitted to youth baseball and soccer groups.Due to COVID-19 impacts and the lack of data available regarding the coexistence of youth sports organizations and the DOLA trial,the item was extended to the Fiscal Year 2020- 21 City Work Program. In response to the County's Shelter-In-Place Order and COVID-19, the trial was temporarily suspended from March 17,2020 through June 4,2020. The DOLA reopened on June 5,2020 in accordance with State and Santa Clara County guidelines.At that time,youth sports and games were still prohibited by the State. Without sufficient data to assess how well youth sports and a DOLA were able to co-exist,the Parks and Recreation Commission provided their support at their July 2,2020 meeting to extend the DOLA trial to June 30,2021 or until sufficient data is collected. Additionally, the Commission supported updating the Jollyman DOLA trial hours to be one hour before and one hour after sunset. Following the extension,use of the Jollyman baseball and soccer field was not permitted during Fall 2020.A permit was approved for Cupertino Little League to use the field beginning April 20,2021. Their current usage is two days per week and represents less than half of a normal season. The new Athletic Field Use Policy was adopted by City Council on May 4 and will go into effect on July 1. The new policy changes the permitting process to an hourly fee and may impact field use requested at Jollyman, as sports groups are expected to only reserve the space they require. The impact of the new policy on reservations will not be apparent until Spring 2022. Furthermore, the Santa Clara County Mandatory Directives during COVID-19 required telework for most City employees and prevented staff from observing the DOLA.With these considerations, the Jollyman DOLA trial should be extended to June 30,2022 in order for the City to have sufficient data to determine if Jollyman Park is a suitable location for a DOLA. Extending the trial is not expected to negatively impact the existing pilot which would continue during this time and maintain the same hours of one hour before and one hour after sunset. This extension will allow staff to observe how the DOLA interacts with sports groups, once COVID restrictions ease, and activities are able to resume closer to their normal capacity.Impacts will be monitored regarding the updated field use policy. Staff will use this time to collect feedback from the community(Attachments A and B), monitor activity at the Jollyman DOLA, and will continue to maintain an observation and incident log(Attachment C),with data from the City's 311 application, Code Enforcement, San Jose Animal Control, and the Sheriff's Office to adequately determine the feasibility of a Jollyman Dog Off-Leash Area. Next steps include updating the City's DOLA website with the latest information and revising signage at Jollyman Park to note the extended date for the trial. Sustainability Impact No sustainability impact. Fiscal Impact $200 from existing funds to update the a-frame signage at Jollyman Park. Prepared by: Karen Levy,Recreation Coordinator Reviewed bv:Jenny Koverman, Recreation Supervisor Approved for Submission by:Joanne Magrini, Director of Parks and Recreation Attachments: A-Written Comments to the Commission for the June 3,2021 Meeting B-Public Comment Log C-DOLA Observation and Incident Log PRC Meeting 6.3.21 Item 2 Off- Leash Area Trial at Jollyman Park CUPERTINO Update on the Extension of the Dog • Background • Field use • Considerations • Jollyman DOLA trial extension • Collecting feedback • Next steps • Recommended action 2 1 PRC Meeting 6.3.21 Item 2 Background • FY2019-20 City Work Program item • Resulted in Jollyman DOLA Trial • Initially scheduled through Spring and Summer 2020 • Extended into FY2020-21 City Work Program • COVID-19 impacts • Lack of data 3 Background • Temporarily suspended March 17 to June 4, 2020 • Reopened on June 5, 2020 • Youth sports prohibited • July 2, 2020 - extended through June 30, 2021 or until sufficient data could be collected • Hours adjusted to one hour before and one hour after sunset 4 2 PRC Meeting 6.3.21 Item 2 Field Use • Fall 2020 - field use not permitted • April 20 - Cupertino Little League permit began with two practices a week. Practice concludes by 6:30 p.m. Sunset on April 20 is 7:48 p.m. • May 19 - Cupertino Little League added Wednesday night practice. Practice concludes by 6:30 p.m. 5 Considerations • May 4 - New Athletic Field Use Policy adopted by City Council. • Effective July 1 , 2021 • May impact field use requested at Jollyman Park • Impacts not apparent until Spring 2022 • Staff has not been able to observe the DOLA due to the SCC Mandatory Directive requiring telework • DOLA should be extended to June 30, 2022 to allow for sufficient collection of data 6 3 PRC Meeting 6.3.21 Item 2 Jollyman DOLA - • • Extension not expected to negatively impact existing pilot • Maintain same hours of one hour before and one hour after sunset • Observation of DOLA interaction with sports groups • Monitoring of impacts due to updated Athletic Field Use Policy Collecting Feedback • Reports have been made through various entities • Cupertino 311 • Code Enforcement • San Jose Animal Control • Santa Clara County's Sheriff's Office • Staff will continue to collect community feedback, observations, and incident reports • Currently 11 incidents logged s 4 Next Steps Update DOLA website Revise • • • - Recommended Action Receive an update on the extension of the Dog Off-Leash Area trial at Jollyman Park and provide any input r'(.l gas CUPERTINO 1 Attachment A Written Comments to the Commission June 3, 2021 Meeting From: Deepa Mahendraker To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Cc: Parks and Recreation; Louise Saadati;Sameer Raheia Subject: Request to make Jollyman DOLA permanent Date: Friday,May 21,2021 11:26:59 AM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Park and Rec commissioners, Please approve the Jollyman Park DOLA proposal to be presented to Parks & Recreation June 3, 2021 7:00pm Meeting. The Jollyman Park DOLA has become an extremely important part of our community in Cupertino. It provides a safe environment for our dogs with their owners to safely exercise, socialize and form a healthy and friendly community. The Jollyman DOLA has successfully been on a trial basis since Oct 2019 with no incidents, occurs with simultaneous athletic and community activities, has children participating safely on a daily basis, is self enforcing with a volunteer leadership group and enforcement team, and has helped to train our dogs to be socialized and appropriate. It's popularity continues to grow and it now has over 160 community members. The Parks and Recreation Commission and Department advancing to the City Council that Jollyman Park DOLA be made Permanent will expedite this process which began in DECEMBER 2017 with a trial finally being initiated in October 2019. In addition, Please make permanent the Jollyman Park DOLA(Dogs Off Leash Area)As soon as is possible. Respectfully, Deepa Mahendraker Dog Mom of Ace (9-year-old Golden who loves the outdoors, open-air, running free and fetching balls all day long) From: Xiaoyu Wang To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Please make the Jollyman Park DOLA PERMANENT Date: Friday,May 21,2021 2:57:31 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Park Commissioner, Please approve the Jollyman Park DOLA proposal to be presented to Parks & Recreation June 3, 2021 7:00pm Meeting. The Jollyman Park DOLA has become an extremely important part of our community in Cupertino. It provides a safe environment for our dogs with their owners to safely exercise, socialize and form a healthy and friendly community. The Jollyman DOLA has successfully been on a trial basis since Oct 2019 with no incidents, occurs with simultaneous athletic and community activities, has children participating safely on a daily basis, is self enforcing with a volunteer leadership group and enforcement team, and has helped to train our dogs to be socialized and appropriate. It's popularity continues to grow and it now has over 160 community members. The Parks and Recreation Commission and Department advancing to the City Council that Jollyman Park DOLA be made Permanent will expedite this process which began before Oct 2019. Please make permanent the Jollyman Park DOLA(Dogs Off Leash Area). Respectfully submitted, Xiaoyu Wang & Milo (the dog) From: Ravi Ramachandran To: City of Cuoertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Please make the Jollyman Park DOLA PERMANENT Date: Monday,May 24,2021 4:24:35 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi. Please approve the Jollyman Park DOLA proposal to be presented to Parks &Recreation June 3, 2021 7:00pm Meeting. The Jollyman Park DOLA has become an extremely important part of our community in Cupertino. It provides a safe environment for our dogs with their owners to safely exercise, socialize and form a healthy and friendly community. The Jollyman DOLA has successfully been on a trial basis since Oct 2019 with no incidents, occurs with simultaneous athletic and community activities, has children participating safely on a daily basis, is self enforcing with a volunteer leadership group and enforcement team, and has helped to train our dogs to be socialized and appropriate. It's popularity continues to grow and it now has over 160 community members. The Parks and Recreation Commission and Department advancing to the City Council that Jollyman Park DOLA be made Permanent will expedite this process which began before Oct 2017. Please make permanent the Jollyman Park DOLA (Dogs Off Leash Area). Respectfully submitted, Ravi Ramachandran (Cupertino resident), & Buddy the goldendoodle From: Mika Aritharan To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission; Parks and Recreation Subject: Please make the Jollyman Park DOLA permanent Date: Monday,May 24,2021 4:56:35 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, Please approve the Jollyman Park DOLA proposal to be presented to Parks &Recreation June 3, 2021 at 7pm meeting. The Jollyman park DOLA has become an truly important part of our community in Cupertino. Our dogs and owners enjoy this safe and friendly environment to create a wonderful community. The Jollyman DOLA has been a trial basis since Oct 2019. Children also has been participating safely and developing the sense of responsibility and leadership skills. It has been very popular and more than 160 members of our community has been participating. If the parks and recreation commission and department advances the proposal to the city council, it will help expedite the process for Jollyman park DOLA become permanent. Please make Jollyman park DOLA be permanent. Thank you, Mika Aritharan (Dogs name : Koda) From: anshraj chopra To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Please make the Jollyman Park DOLA PERMANENT Date: Monday,May 24,2021 5:19:39 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Subject: Please make the Jollyman Park DOLA PERMANENT Please approve the Jollyman Park DOLA proposal to be presented to Parks & Recreation June 3, 2021 7:00pm Meeting. The Jollyman Park DOLA has become an extremely important part of our community in Cupertino. It provides a safe environment for our dogs with their owners to safely exercise, socialize and form a healthy and friendly community. The Jollyman DOLA has successfully been on a trial basis since Oct 2019 with no incidents, occurs with simultaneous athletic and community activities, has children participating safely on a daily basis, is self enforcing with a volunteer leadership group and enforcement team, and has helped to train our dogs to be socialized and appropriate. It's popularity continues to grow and it now has over 160 community members. The Parks and Recreation Commission and Department advancing to the City Council that Jollyman Park DOLA be made Permanent will expedite this process which began before Oct 2017. Please make permanent the Jollyman Park DOLA (Dogs Off Leash Area). Respectfully submitted, Ansh My dogs name is Apricot From: Dyuthy Ramachandran To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Please make the Jollyman Park DOLA PERMANENT Date: Monday,May 24,2021 5:27:29 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please approve the Jollyman Park DOLA proposal to be presented to Parks & Recreation June 3, 2021 7:00pm Meeting. The Jollyman Park DOLA has become an extremely important part of our community in Cupertino. It provides a safe environment for our dogs with their owners to safely exercise, socialize and form a healthy and friendly community. The Jollyman DOLA has successfully been on a trial basis since Oct 2019 with no incidents, occurs with simultaneous athletic and community activities, has children participating safely on a daily basis, is self enforcing with a volunteer leadership group and enforcement team, and has helped to train our dogs to be socialized and appropriate. It's popularity continues to grow and it now has over 160 community members. The Parks and Recreation Commission and Department advancing to the City Council that Jollyman Park DOLA be made Permanent will expedite this process which began before Oct 2019. Please make permanent the Jollyman Park DOLA (Dogs Off Leash Area). Respectfully submitted, Dyuthy Ramachandran student email provided for educational purposes by Fremont Union HSD From: Cassey Bogdan To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Please make the Jollyman Park DOLA PERMANENT Date: Monday,May 24,2021 6:50:47 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please approve the Jollyman Park DOLA proposal to be presented to Parks & Recreation June 3, 2021 7:00pm Meeting. The Jollyman Park DOLA has become an extremely important part of our community in Cupertino. It provides a safe environment for our dogs with their owners to safely exercise, socialize and form a healthy and friendly community. The Jollyman DOLA has successfully been on a trial basis since Oct 2019 with no incidents, occurs with simultaneous athletic and community activities, has children participating safely on a daily basis, is self enforcing with a volunteer leadership group and enforcement team, and has helped to train our dogs to be socialized and appropriate. It's popularity continues to grow and it now has over 160 community members. The Parks and Recreation Commission and Department advancing to the City Council that Jollyman Park DOLA be made Permanent will expedite this process which began before Oct 2019. Please make permanent the Jollyman Park DOLA (Dogs Off Leash Area). Respectfully submitted, Cassey Bogdan From: oauri du To: Carol Stanek;Whitney Zeller Cc: Hitendra Dutt Subject: June 3,7pm Parks and recreation meeting Date: Monday,May 24,2021 8:10:25 PM Attachments: VID 79010729 032837 508.mD44 CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Carol and Whitney, My name is Gauri, and this may be yet another email that you are receiving requesting you to consider making the off leash area(Dola) for our dogs and puppies at Jollyman Park a permanent facility. We got our puppy last year and although she is adorable and loves being around people she is still getting used to running around with other dogs. We have seen improvement in her confidence every time we have visited the Dola area in Jollyman. In addition I love that my pup can get great exercise to keep her healthy and happy. Other owners and dogs are extremely cognizant of this privilege that we have and we take the guidelines and restriction seriously. Thank you again for your consideration. Attaching a picture of our Pixie Cheers, Gauri From: To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Please make the Jollyman Park DOLA PERMANENT Date: Monday,May 24,2021 10:42:10 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi, Please approve the Jollyman Park DOLA proposal to be presented to Parks & Recreation June 3, 2021 7:00pm Meeting. The Jollyman Park DOLA has become an extremely important part of our community in Cupertino. It provides a safe environment for our dogs with their owners to safely exercise, socialize and form a healthy and friendly community. The Jollyman DOLA has successfully been on a trial basis since Oct 2019 with no incidents, occurs with simultaneous athletic and community activities, has children participating safely on a daily basis, is self enforcing with a volunteer leadership group and enforcement team, and has helped to train our dogs to be socialized and appropriate. It's popularity continues to grow and it now has over 160 community members. The Parks and Recreation Commission and Department advancing to the City Council that Jollyman Park DOLA be made Permanent will expedite this process which began before Oct 2019. Please make permanent the Jollyman Park DOLA (Dogs Off Leash Area). Respectfully submitted, Ankita Goyal Chewbacca Goyal Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone From: Athena Chan To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Please make the Jollyman Park DOLA PERMANENT Date: Monday,May 24,2021 11:40:51 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please approve the Jollyman Park DOLA proposal to be presented to Parks & Recreation June 3, 2021 7:00pm Meeting. The Jollyman Park DOLA has become an extremely important part of our community in Cupertino. It provides a safe environment for our dogs with their owners to safely exercise, socialize and form a healthy and friendly community. The Jollyman DOLA has successfully been on a trial basis since Oct 2019 with no incidents, occurs with simultaneous athletic and community activities, has children participating safely on a daily basis, is self enforcing with a volunteer leadership group and enforcement team, and has helped to train our dogs to be socialized and appropriate. It's popularity continues to grow and it now has over 160 community members. The Parks and Recreation Commission and Department advancing to the City Council that Jollyman Park DOLA be made Permanent will expedite this process which began before Oct 2017. Please make permanent the Jollyman Park DOLA (Dogs Off Leash Area). Respectfully submitted, Athena Wong, My dog: Sammy From: Eric Tom Lee To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Cc: Sasha Lee Subject: REQ: Please make the Jollyman Park DOLA PERMANENT Date: Tuesday,May 25,2021 9:21:02 AM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To the Cupertino Parks and Recreation We are writing to request that the commission and department pease approve the Jollyman Park DOLA (Dogs Off Leash Area)proposal to be presented to Parks& Recreation June 3, 2021 7:00pm Meeting. The Jollyman Park DOLA has become an extremely important part of our community in Cupertino. It provides a safe environment for our dogs with their owners to safely exercise, socialize and form a healthy and friendly community. The Jollyman DOLA has successfully been on a trial basis since Oct 2019 with no incidents, occurs with simultaneous athletic and community activities, has children participating safely on a daily basis, is self enforcing with a volunteer leadership group and enforcement team, and has helped to train our dogs to be socialized and appropriate. It's popularity continues to grow and it now has over 160 community members.We have been involved since the initial trial.We would even LOVE a fenced area, similar to Mary dog park, Sunnyvale's Las Palmas and many many others. We request that The Parks and Recreation Commission and Department advance to the City Council that Jollyman Park DOLA be made Permanent and can help expedite this process which began before Oct 2017. Respectfully submitted, Eric and Sasha Lee and Rhino(French Bulldog) instagram.comlrhino official From: Helen Chen To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Please make the Jollyman Park DOLA PERMANENT Date: Tuesday,May 25,2021 11:10:26 AM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concerns: Please approve the Jollyman Park DOLA proposal to be presented to Parks&Recreation June 3,2021 7:00pm Meeting. The Jollyman Park DOLA has become an extremely important part of our community in Cupertino. It provides a safe environment for our dogs with their owners to safely exercise,socialize and form a healthy and friendly community. The Jollyman DOLA has successfully been on a trial basis since Oct 2019 with no incidents,occurs with simultaneous athletic and community activities,has children participating safely on a daily basis,is self enforcing with a volunteer leadership group and enforcement team,and has helped to train our dogs to be socialized and appropriate. It's popularity continues to grow and it now has over 160 community members. The Parks and Recreation Commission and Department advancing to the City Council that Jollyman Park DOLA be made Permanent will expedite this process which began before Oct 2017. Please make permanent the Jollyman Park DOLA(Dogs Off Leash Area). Respectfully submitted, Helen Chen Dog's Name: Sharkie From: To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Please make the Jollyman Park DOLA PERMANENT Date: Tuesday,May 25,2021 12:43:35 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To the Park Commission of Cupertino, I am requesting that you approve the Jollyman Park DOLA proposal to be presented to Parks&Recreation June 3, 2021 7:00pm Meeting. The Jollyman Park DOLA has become an extremely important part of our community in Cupertino. It provides a safe environment for our dogs with their owners to safely exercise,socialize and form a healthy and friendly community. The Jollyman DOLA has successfully been on a trial basis since Oct 2019 with no incidents,occurs with simultaneous athletic and community activities,has children participating safely on a daily basis,is self enforcing with a volunteer leadership group and enforcement team,and has helped to train our dogs to be socialized and appropriate. It's popularity continues to grow and it now has over 160 community members. The Parks and Recreation Commission and Department advancing to the City Council that Jollyman Park DOLA be made Permanent will expedite this process which began before Oct 2017. Please make permanent the Jollyman Park DOLA(Dogs Off Leash Area). Respectfully submitted, Yashada Oak (she/her) From: Laura Chin To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Please Make the Jollyman park DOLA PERMANENT Date: Tuesday,May 25,2021 1:36:16 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To the Parks Commission of Cupertino, Please approve the Jollyman Park DOLA proposal to be presented to Parks & Recreation June 3, 2021 7:00pm Meeting. The Jollyman Park DOLA has become an extremely important part of our community in Cupertino. It provides a safe environment for our dogs with their owners to safely exercise, socialize and form a healthy and friendly community. The Jollyman DOLA has successfully been on a trial basis since Oct 2019 with no incidents, occurs with simultaneous athletic and community activities, has children participating safely on a daily basis, is self enforcing with a volunteer leadership group and enforcement team, and has helped to train our dogs to be socialized and appropriate. It's popularity continues to grow and it now has over 160 community members. The Parks and Recreation Commission and Department advancing to the City Council that Jollyman Park DOLA be made Permanent will expedite this process which began before Oct 2017. Please make permanent the Jollyman Park DOLA(Dogs Off Leash Area). Respectfully submitted, Laura and the Chin Family Waggles, Guy and Taku From: AUan Goal To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Please make the Jollyman Park DOLA PERMANENT Date: Tuesday,May 25,2021 11:01:54 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi, Please approve the Jollyman Park DOLA proposal to be presented to Parks & Recreation June 3, 2021 7:00pm Meeting. The Jollyman Park DOLA has become an extremely important part of our community in Cupertino. It provides a safe environment for our dogs with their owners to safely exercise, socialize and form a healthy and friendly community. The Jollyman DOLA has successfully been on a trial basis since Oct 2019 with no incidents, occurs with simultaneous athletic and community activities, has children participating safely on a daily basis, is self enforcing with a volunteer leadership group and enforcement team, and has helped to train our dogs to be socialized and appropriate. It's popularity continues to grow and it now has over 160 community members. The Parks and Recreation Commission and Department advancing to the City Council that Jollyman Park DOLA be made Permanent will expedite this process which began before Oct 2019. Please make permanent the Jollyman Park DOLA (Dogs Off Leash Area). Respectfully submitted, Aryan Goyal Chewbacca From: YC To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission; Parks and Recreation Subject: Jollyman DOLA-an important part of the community! Date: Wednesday,May 26,2021 12:35:07 PM Attachments: Jollyman DOLA.pdf CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Sir/Madam When my 8th grader had to do a Social Studies project about the Asian minorities in the community, he chose Jollyman DOLA(Dogs Off Leash Area) as his topic of interest as the people who go there represented a well balanced mix of people in the community. His presentation(attached)reflected the feelings of all the people who frequent Jollyman DOLA- that we all hope that it will become permanent. The Jollyman Park DOLA has become an extremely important part of our community in Cupertino. It provides a safe environment for our dogs with their owners to safely exercise, socialize and form a healthy and friendly community. I am writing to ask for your approval for the Jollyman Park DOLA proposal to be presented to Parks &Recreation June 3, 2021 7pm Meeting. The Jollyman DOLA has successfully been on a trial basis since Oct 2019 with no incidents, occurs with simultaneous athletic and community activities, has children participating safely on a daily basis, is self enforcing with a volunteer leadership group and enforcement team, and has helped to train our dogs to be socialized and appropriate. It's popularity continues to grow and it now has over 160 community members. The Parks and Recreation Commission and Department advancing to the City Council that Jollyman Park DOLA be made Permanent will expedite this process which began before Oct 2017. We appeal to you to help make permanent the Jollyman Park DOLA ! Yours sincerely Yi Sim Owner of Benny, a silly labradoodle. C6 O Q M n J Lr) O01 � 0 O N O O N m � aa Well then , what's DOLA? DOLA stands for Dog Off Leash Area, and it is a space for dog owners to go to,to freely let their dogs play with other dogs.The area is relatively big, but doesn't have agate. I went there at 5 o'clock on a Wednesday,and stayed until 6-6:30 ish.These are the photos I got. ImageScout \ y Scout's owner, Kaushal is an Indian teenager who - �� likes dola because dogs can make friends.She started coming around november,and is concerned about if the City disapproves of z : \ § 1117! � Image 2: Feynman Feynman's owner, Indra,is an Indian mother who comes to dola because her daughter has volleyball at Jollyman park.She didn't know about the fact ` that DOLA is only a trial at the moment. Her dog is 3-4 ears old, but still acts like a u Y puppy, she said. ,.,�,�`y - T, Image 3: Peaches _ Peaches' came with her owners,an Indian father-daughter pair,Sia and Sumant,to Jollyman park in 2020 December,and likes her dog to socialise with other dogs.Sia said that Jollyman i DOLA is in a convenient spot, as it is much bigger than some closed areas. DOLA is not a closed area. Image Lucky is owned by a Chinese woman Di,who also � /�� s started coming to Jollyman DOLA in 2020 December.She likes Lucky to socialise with other dogs. She hopes that the Cupertino city will make a I ti , DOLA official,and says it's a big area. 44 dd Image 5: Rocky � t 5� � Rocky's mom,Graziella,who is probably from Europe,started coming to Jollyman DOLA 1-2 years ago. DOLA is bigger than other areas, and closer to her house too. Image 6: Sesame Sesame is the Shiba Inu in the bottom-right corner, Okk and her owner is Say,a Japanese woman.She likes G }' Jollyman DOLA because there are more dogs here than other dog parks.She is concerned about Cupertino disapproving DOLA. DOLA Rules Image 7: Dola Rules ""°°°'mated O°°de�"°'°""�eries. when In the designated mudb DOLA leash Permitted times. •Respect other park users.Stop bothersome behavior Immediately. •Owners must be In consul al their dogs al all times.Dogs with a known history of dangerous behavbr are not allowed. •cleaning up after you,dog is mandatory. •Dogs mud have current licenses and vaccinations;licenser must be on Me dog i collar;collar must be on fie dog. •Consumption of food and the use of gross containers Is not allowed during DOLA boom. •Dogs In heat are not allowed. •No puppies less Man bur months of age allowed. This is a sign of the rules of DOLA,and also acts as •Owners most provide their own drinking bowls. •Leaving dogs unsupervised Is prohlbben. the boundary for where the dogs can play in. ,crushers must step their dogs from digging and III oat „ales caused by the„dogs. Dog owners try to keep their dogs inside the rerb'aeatoCodeE posted rules -(�)n%3182orrthe Sheriff's NonEmergency DRpatcr,(I08)299-2311 barriers,made up of signs like these. Report dog biter and incidents immediately to the Son Jose Animal care and services-leod199F7W Comments and concerns can be shared with the City through cuper ino.org/311 Owners are legally responsible and Made for the action of Mel:dogs and iniurbs or damage caused by their dogs.the city of Cupertino aswmer no IlobllNy for the users of the DOLA. CITY OF ,.. CUPERTINO Image 8: Poop bags (?) ki • : PSI! In the name. In some places there is a fine if someone doesn't cleanup after their dog. But not at Jollyman Park,the box is therefor general convenience. G Generally the people who go to Jollyman cleanup after their dogs, because it is a place where other people socialise too, not just dogs at DOLA. How does this presentation connect/relate to the Founding Principles? The people that go to Jol lyman DOLA aren't just people from minority groups of course, it's just that they feel safe at DOLA, and everyone is treated equally. The people that go to DOLA can have a say,at the council meeting in June, about whether DOLA should stay,therefore freedom of speech. t` x,s, .� .F 7�IF . r r N "wPvAvr T-Maw From: Aparna Varanasi To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission; Parks and Recreation Subject: Please make the Jollyman Park DOLA PERMANENT Date: Wednesday,May 26,2021 6:24:29 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please approve the Jollyman Park DOLA proposal to be presented to Parks&Recreation June 3,2021 7:00pm Meeting. The Jollyman Park DOLA has become an extremely important part of our community in Cupertino. It provides a safe environment for our dogs with their owners to safely exercise,socialize and form a healthy and friendly community. The Jollyman DOLA has successfully been on a trial basis since Oct 2019 with no incidents,occurs with simultaneous athletic and community activities,has children participating safely on a daily basis,is self enforcing with a volunteer leadership group and enforcement team,and has helped to train our dogs to be socialized and appropriate. It's popularity continues to grow and it now has over 160 community members. The Parks and Recreation Commission and Department advancing to the City Council that Jollyman Park DOLA be made Permanent will expedite this process which began*before*Oct 2017**. Please make permanent the Jollyman Park DOLA(Dogs Off Leash Area). Respectfully submitted, Aparna Varanasi Storie From: Murali&Jay Athuluri To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission; Parks and Recreation Cc: Subject: Please make the Jollynin Park DOLA PERMANENT Date: Thursday,May 27,2021 10:38:19 AM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please approve the Jollyman Park DOLA proposal to be presented to Parks & Recreation on June 3, 2021 7:00 pm Meeting. The Jollyman Park DOLA has become an extremely important part of our community in Cupertino. It provides a safe environment for our dogs with their owners to safely exercise, socialize and form a healthy and friendly community. The Jollyman DOLA has successfully been on a trial basis since Oct 2019 with no incidents, occurs with simultaneous athletic and community activities, has children participating safely on a daily basis, is self enforcing with a volunteer leadership group and enforcement team, and has helped to train our dogs to be socialized and appropriate. It's popularity continues to grow and it now has over 160 community members. The Parks and Recreation Commission and Department advancing to the City Council that Jollyman Park DOLA be made Permanent will expedite this process which began before*Oct 2017*. Please make permanent the Jollyman Park DOLA (Dogs Off Leash Area). Thank you for your timely consideration and approval. Respectfully submitted, Pet Name: Ranger Thanks &Regards, i urali & Ja Athuluri. Wim Communication Received Regarding the Jollyman Dog Off Leash Area Trial Date Name Feedback 10.24.19 Nancy Cantor dog off leash at Jollyman running throughout the park that morning.Feels unsafe.Permanent signs are gone,temporary signs not where you enter the park City response--Jenny confirmed permanent signs are still in place,2 a-frames are at 2 entrances to park,recommended she contact Code/Sheriff non- Kovennan emergency if dogs are off-leash during non DOLA hours.Provided phone numbers 10.25.19 Catherine Coe Questions regarding the evaluation process,what type of violation would stop the trial,what type of coverage would we have,who is paying for the monitor,how can they report violations,when did the hours change,signs have been moved to expand area(included pictures) City response--Jenny explained how the City would be evaluating the trial,how incidents would be dealt with,how rule violations would be handled.P&R is Kovennan paying for the monitor--trying to find PT staff but FT staff have gone out a couple times.Explained procedure for reporting violations, the rationale behind the hours,and went over why the signs had been moved after the first couple of days. 10.27.19 Carol Stanek asked about adjusting the hours City response--Jenny Explained how hours were chosen--based on survey,staff looking at avg.time for dusk. Koverman 10.29.19 Carol Stanek I got another question about the times again today when I was at the dog park.The users are getting concerned as we get closer to ending Daylight Savings Time. 10.30.19 City response--Jenny spoke with Randy about the off-leash area yesterday.We are keeping the times as posted at the DOLA for the duration of the trial. Koverman Should we move forward with off leash areas in the city,the open hours will be addressed.Based on the survey results,the most preferred time for the trial was late evening to dusk.We created the times because we were trying to be true to the evening time.When the sun sets earlier in the winter,that would mean the open time could be as early as 3pm,which is outside late evening to dusk.There will also be a point in the summer that closing at 8pm will be earlier than dusk.In deference to those whose houses back up to the off- leash area,we felt 9pm might be too late. 10.30.19 Carol Stanek Thanks for the response.Unfortunately I respectfully disagree with the decision. I don t think survey results were intended or can be detailed enough to address specifics like when the sun sets.This is setting up a situation where the users have to choose between living within this parameter(which effectively negates the trial for 4 of the months)or using the DOLA outside of the approved parameters, which is exactly what the residents and city were trying to avoid by creating this area and trial.The residents have been extremely supportive of the city's process. I'm sure they would have liked to resolve this without escalating it.Thanks for the feedback. I will notify the users at the park who have asked me about the hours.Always tough to be the bearer of bad news. 11.1.19 Sameer Raheja asked about adjusting the hours,he and Randy talked on the phone and per Randy's suggestion he asked for the hours to be discussed at the Commission meeting 11.7.19 Sameer Raheja Thanks for putting the DOLA update on the agenda for the commission meeting this week. 11.15.19 City response--Karen Levy I would like to inform you that effective December 1,2019 the DOLA hours will be adjusted to 4:OOpm-6:OOpm.After further staff review we felt it was important to establish a compromise that would satisfy all park users.The next two weeks will provide staff the opportunity to produce new signs and disseminate the information to the public.Please continue to adhere to the current guidelines set in place.We appreciate your cooperation and we hope that this change is an improvement that allows you to better utilize the DOLA during the trial.We continue to welcome your feedback as we work through the DOLA trial period. 11.16.19 Sameer Raheja asked if we could set up a regular meeting with City staff and the DOLA group 11.18.19 City response--Kim Calame greed to talk to Randy when he returned but didn't see the need for monthly meetings. 3.10.20 Uparkar Bhushan 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. 3.10.20 Raj Avasarala 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. 3.10.20 Sayuri Nishimura I would like to take this opportunity to express my opinion on the issue.I am one o0hany happy dog owners that visit Jollyman D A regulalgL Before becoming an avid user of Jollyman D A,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.Mary 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 10ints that people may have concerns against D A 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 OL we have D Ctb,.more dog owners may choose to come to D A 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 sOhnany other activities in the fields near D A at OL D Ofc1 hours.We could add the wording on the D A signs and say that an3®bd3Mho want to have an activity near D A at D A hours,you could contact the following number to discuss and resolve any issue or conflict. 3.10.20 D epa Mahendraker 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 Goldef4lBaby(named ACE),love to*W there D LY.*EVERY**SINGLE**D *,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 O OL our wonderful parks.I D NOT WANT D A 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). 6.18.20 Charlie Hanson I am a charter member of this group. I was a daily visitor to Jollyman since the park was first built and have seen many changes.The best was"legalizing"our off leash dogs.This trial has se0bd as a model for the many other unofficial D A's in Cupertino's other (darks.I encourage you to make the Jollyman D A a permaneiOlfeature for our dogs and their owners. The D A has been a tremendous way to meet our neighbors and their dogs. 6.19.20 City Response-Whitney Zeller Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial at Jollyman Park.Your comments will be included in the documentation we provide to the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial. We appreciate all feedback and encourage members of the public to continue to share their observations and comments. 6.18.20 Mary Ellen Chell I have been a resident of Cupertino since 1991.My puppy and I absolutely love the off leash area at Jollyman Park.It is a wonderful place for him to go and be a dog among other dogs.Please,please keep this going.I do not have two legged children,but I continue to pay my full taxes for the schools,even though I could get the senior discount.All I ask is a little bit of space for me and my dog to go out and have fun!Thank you! 6.19.20 City Response-Whitney Zeller Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial at Jollyman Park.Your comments will be included in the documentation we provide to the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial. We appreciate all feedback and encourage members of the public to continue to share their observations and comments. 6.18.20 Edith Nelson I live in the Jollyman Park area(November Drive)and0Dhm interested in seeing the extension of the D A.Everyone has been SO cooped up for months.We love our pets and happy pets make happy families!Please seriously consider all the ways this would be positive in people and pet lives if you extend this program. 6.19.20 City Response-Whitney Zeller Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial at Jollyman Park.Your comments will be included in the documentation we provide to the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial. We appreciate all feedback and encourage members of the public to continue to share their observations and comments. 6.18.20 D epa Mahendraker WeCIave been working with the city to open the D A trials for our dogs for nearly three years. It is unfortunate that along with many other normal activities,the trial was shut down during COVID 1.Thank you and the county for openinplt up on June 5th 2020 2.Please continue the D A beyond its original end date of July 31,till there is a permanent resolution. Due to COVID,we only were able to use the place for 4 months out of 8 so far,though and we have provided the usage data.Please coMder this email a request to vote to continue D A trials during the upcoming Parks and Recreation meeting. 6.19.20 City Response-Whitney Zeller .thank you for sharing your feedback regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial at Jollyman Park.Your comments will be included in the documentation we provide to the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial. We appreciate all feedback and encourage members of the public to continue to share their observations and comments. 6.18.20 Shripad&Shamal PaOh We have been participating in the D A trial over the last few months.Both of our dogs have enjoyed the opportunity to play along and socialize with other neighborhood dogs there. It is unfortunate that along with many other normal activities,the trial was shut down during COVID 1.Thank you and the county for openinpit up on June 5th 2020 2.Please continue the D A beyond its original end date of July 31,till there is a permanent resolution. Due to COVID,we only were able to use the place for 4 months out of 8 so far,though.Please consider this email a request to vote to OL continue D A trials during the upcoming Parks and Recreation meeting. 6.19.20 City Response-Whitney Zeller Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial at Jollyman Park.Your comments will be included in the documentation we provide to the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial. We appreciate all feedback and encourage members of the public to continue to share their observations and comments. 6.18.20 Tony Alexander I would like to share with you how happy my dog Indy and I are now the DOLA is operational again.It is not just the off leash exercise and socialization that is important for the dogs,it is also the community aspect where so many of us have got to know each other in the surrounding neighborhoods.The camaraderie friendship are not the only factors,we know often where each other lives and it helps us all keep an eye out for each other and suspicious activity in the area which strengthens the Neighborhood Watch concepts as we walk around when not in the park.In the park our activity in the evening when there is little use of the other facilities is also a deterrent to others who cruise by and take off when they see it is in use.Please consider extending or making permanent the Dogs Off Leash program and build a stronger community.If any of you have dogs please walk on over to the park and join us. 6.19.20 City Response-Whitney Zeller Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial at Jollyman Park.Your comments will be included in the documentation we provide to the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial. We appreciate all feedback and encourage members of the public to continue to share their observations and comments. 6.19.20 Gail Marzolf I would like to request an extension of the Jollyman DOLA trial due to the COVID-19 SIP closure.As a 50+year resident of Cupertino,a life-long dog owner,and neighbor of Jollyman Park,I see this DOLA one of the best additions to the neighborhood!I have visited the DOLA often and have made many friends through these visits.Please extend the trial. 6.19.20 City Response-Whitney Zeller Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial at Jollyman Park.Your comments will be included in the documentation we provide to the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial. We appreciate all feedback and encourage members of the public to continue to share their observations and comments. 6.19.20 Sameer Raheja Thank you for giving us the opportunity to show you the dog off leash area trial can be a success! We hope you will extend the trial until a final decision on the status of the off leash area is reached. 6.22.20 City Response-Whitney Zeller Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial at Jollyman Park.Your comments will be included in the documentation we provide to the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial. We appreciate all feedback and encourage members of the public to continue to share their observations and comments. 6.20.20 Madhu Krishnan We regularly take our dog to DOLA at jollyman park.Our dog enjoys meeting her friends and running around with them.The dogs that come to the park regularly are friendly and obedient.The dog owners are also very responsible.We hope you will continue to keep DOLA open for our furry children. 6.22.20 City Response-Whitney Zeller Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial at Jollyman Park.Your comments will be included in the documentation we provide to the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial. We appreciate all feedback and encourage members of the public to continue to share their observations and comments. 6.22.20 Bhushan&Prerana Uparkar First of all,I would like to thank you for the fantastic and groundbreaking work you have done,to enable the Cupertino community and their dogs the opportunity to use our local resources equitably,by approving a 12 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 to my house and surrounded by lush green grass.I use the park almost 7 days a week and my dog,Roman has a lot of friends in this park.It would be great.if we could get a water fountain near DOLA.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. 6.24.20 City Response-Whitney Zeller Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial at Jollyman Park.Your comments will be included in the documentation we provide to the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial. We appreciate all feedback and encourage members of the public to continue to share their observations and comments. 6.22.20 Manjaya Hedge Again thank you for granting the DOLA trial in Jollyman park which ends on July 31,2020.We request you to extend the trial period for another year or make it a permanent dog park.Here are the benefits:1.While dogs and their owners love playing in them,dog parks can create a safer,more active,pet-friendly community. Dog parks make your community safer by offering a secure area for dogs to play and socialize,without getting in the way of others.2.Behavior problems are the number one reason pets are brought to shelters or abandoned.Having access to a dog park means your pal can get the vital exercise he needs while becoming socialized.These things combined with training can drastically reduce the number of behavioral issues,such as barking and digging,that lead many to give away their pet.Because of this,the overcrowding of shelters can be reduced. 6.24.20 City Response-Whitney Zeller Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial at Jollyman Park.Your comments will be included in the documentation we provide to the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial. We appreciate all feedback and encourage members of the public to continue to share their observations and comments. 6.22.20 Vidya I have been taking my dog(we live near Black berry farm)to Jollyman DOLA Area It has been a great experience for our family.Highly recommend that we implement similar projects in other Santa clara parks. 6.24.20 City Response-Whitney Zeller Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial at Jollyman Park.Your comments will be included in the documentation we provide to the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the Dog Off Leash Area trial. We appreciate all feedback and encourage members of the public to continue to share their observations and comments. 5.24.21 Margaret Lem My dog loves the place,and it becomes a must go for her. Please make the off-leash dog park at Jollyman park to be permanent. Thank you! Jollyrnan Dog Off-Leash Area Trial Observations and Incident Log Date Time Source Observations and Incidents Tuesday,October 1,2019 5:45-6:30 p.m. City Staff 10-15 dogs present.No issues,only barking. Thursday,October 3,2019 4:40-5:45 p.m. City Staff 5-6 dogs present.When I arrived,there was a man in the DOLA throwing the ball across the park towards the ball field. I spoke to him about where he was throwing the ball and about the fact that he was outside the posted hours of 5-7pm.He left.The barricades designating the barrier were in the incorrect spot so I moved them out to the correct location.Two dogs were not getting along,so one woman took her dog over to the ball field to throw the ball.I spoke with her and she went back to the off-leash area. Something to consider,most of the yards that back up to the area have gates into the park.A basketball came over the fence and a young boy ran out the fence to retrieve it.This was in the off leash area. Tuesday,October 8,2019 5-5:45 p.m. City Staff 1-6 dogs present.2 people let their dogs off leash 10-20 yards prior to reaching the DOLA.Occasional ball toss outside the area. Tuesday,October 15,2019 6-6:45 p.m. City Staff 6-8 dogs present.No issues.The signs had been moved out wider but they were in line with the map. Sunday,October 27,2019 4:50-5:50 p.m. City Staff Seems to be confusion over the boundary and where the A-frames should go.Hard to tell from the overhead map,but the border is the last redwood tree down the left field line.Moved the signs to this location and asked PW to put a mark on the fence.Also notified the pro dog group.2-5 dogs present, occasional intentional throwing outside the area(Sameer). Monday,November 4,2019 4:45-5:40 p.m. City Staff 12-14 dogs present.No dog issues.I overheard customer complaining about the time that is set because it gets dark earlier. Wednesday,November 6,2019 5:00-5:50 p.m. City Staff 11 dogs present.No dog Issues.A few people walking dogs on leash.No children present. Thursday,November 7,2019 5:20-5:30 p.m. City Staff No dogs.Temperatures were cool. Wednesday,November 13,2019 5:00 p.m. City Staff No dogs,almost dark Monday,November 25,2019 5:20 p.m. City Staff Almost dark...one dog leaving Friday,December 6,2019 4 p.m. City Staff fields closed--no dogs March 17-June 4,2020 City Staff DOLA closed due to COVID-19 pandemic Sunday,March 22,2020 Cupertino 311 Did you see the park's today?Jolly man had to be the worst!!!There were so many people it looked like a holiday and to help prevent the spread of this virus what is our city doing?There was a big group of people with dogs meeting to at least 30 dogs with people and a lot were off leash running all over the park not even in the dog area.This needs to change if we all are to get through this and I don't see any warnings necessary anymore!!!This is all over the news...and jollyman got its own dog area so why are people still breaking the rules and where is the enforcement?I was told to try animal control and they said they would try to come out Tuesday,April 28,2020 Cupertino 311 So many people have the doggies off leash and they are not just in the doggie area.My kid was at playground and two big dogs came up and scared her and tried jumping on her.Who will come and handle these doggies off leash?No body seems to understand the off leash area Tuesday,May 26,2020 Code Enforcement Code enforcement received Cupertino 311 ID#937617 regarding the gate leading to the house at Jollyman Park is bringing lights into the park and having dog training lessons in the evening hours. Friday,June 5,2020 City Staff DOLA reopened per County Ordinance update Monday,November 16,2020 12:53 p.m. Sheriff's Report GERMAN SHEPHERD W/A COLLAR RUNNING AROUND THE PARK.FRIENDLY. Wednesday,February 24,2021 Code Enforcement Animal Nuisance-Dogs off leash at Jollyman Park after 1700 hours Wednesday,February 24,2021 5:38-5:55 p.m.San Jose Animal Responded to Jollyman park and observed the off leash activity.All of the off leash dogs that were seen was in the designated off Control leash area,and other area's not designated was in compliance.The off leash area had approximately 20 dogs off leash with their owners and mostly under control.I observed people walking on the pathway between the designated area and playground side afraid to pass because of the off leash dogs coming close at times to the pathway.As an recommendation for the safety of people walking on pathway,to install a chain link fence separating the designated areas apart from the pathway and playground side.I saw dogs off leash starting to run at or towards children riding bicycles and leashed dogs being walked where it did appear to make them feel uncomfortable. Wednesday,April 21,2021 6:30 p.m. Sheriff's Report DOGS OFF THE LEASHES AT THE PARK,CHRONIC ISSUES,30 PEOPLE AND 60 DOGS.(Staff note:on 4/21/21,sunset was at 7:49 p.m.and DOLA hours are 1 hour before and 1 hour after sunset) Friday,April 30,2021 7-7:20 p.m. City Staff 20-30 dogs present.No observed issues.Dogs were staying in the designated area.Little League was not present but 2 kids were playing with a ball on the baseball field PRC Commission Meeting 6.3.21 Item 2 Written Communications jollyman P r a June 2021 r- r `� � ��YJ •vV.yV F ' � R• T \GYI; ro ? f�l l41 t� � T �t •�� Y LIP � `�} a 74 � •' �. L�__ ► ( �� r SINK �.� .f tA¢ -0'a l��. 1 l •iry j • :.,Ln _r WA „ �.' YT ay n s x` AI x ':r 4— j s H t+ I _ O �5 1 � w 1 y W011,50 NEI' � ! 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This has been an long ongoing pattern and preference of the teams over several years • The City has staff maintaining the fields throughout COVID. The DOLA was outdoors, the public was safe and allowed to use it. The City position that the city field staff could not observe Yellow_ requested DOLA is hard to understand inlight of this. area(220x 120 ft) • Starting July 1 2021 there will be an hourly fee per person is ''' lilue- policy (instead of prior sport activity team per season). - fenced Groups are expected to only reserve the space they require. Therefore there will be more cautious reservations and use Image Source:Cupertino Today Online News site. Posted luly2018 of fields to what is actually used due to cost. In turn, there will be greatly reduced chance of possible conflict between sports activity and DOLA area CITY OF CUPERTINO CUPERTINO Legislation Text File M 21-9426, Version: 1 Subject: Blackberry Farm Golf Course Feasibility Study Options. Receive a report on the Blackberry Farm Golf Course Feasibility Study Options and provide a recommendation to City Council. CITY OF CUPERTINO Page 1 of 1 Printed on 6/3/2021 powered by LegistarTM CITY OF PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT QUINLAN COMMUNITY CENTER 10185 NORTH STELLING ROAD • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-5732 TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3120 • FAX: (408) 777-1305 CUPERTINO CUPERTINO.ORG PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting:June 3, 2021 Subject Blackberry Farm Golf Course Feasibility Study Options Recommended Action Receive a report on the Blackberry Farm Golf Course Feasibility Study Options and provide a recommendation to City Council. Background The Blackberry Farm Golf Course was constructed in 1962 and was privately owned until 1991 when the City purchased the property(Attachment A). The current irrigation system is from the course's original installation,has asbestos concrete pipes, and has outlived its intended lifecycle by over 30 years. In 2014, a new Master Plan for the Stevens Creek Corridor was initiated, consistent with a capital improvement project adopted and funded by the City Council for that fiscal year. Its goal was to create an updated vision and plan for the public lands along Stevens Creek, from McClellan Road northward to Stevens Creek Boulevard.Among the sites addressed by this Master Plan was the Blackberry Farm Golf Course. City Council reviewed several options for the creek corridor in addition to a report regarding the Blackberry Farm Golf Course,prepared by National Golf Foundation(NGF) Consulting. There was significant public comment at the time.Forty-seven unique speakers gave public comment at Commission and Council meetings. Of these 47,nine individuals were in favor of keeping the golf course, 12 in favor of minimal change to the course or a return to natural habitat, and 18 who supported a complete return to natural habitat. The comments from the remaining eight speakers were not directly related to the golf course. Many indicated an interest in an alternative option to return the golf course to natural habitat. The Audubon Society proposed their own option for the corridor which included a recommendation to either redesign the golf course to be natural and sustainable or restore it to a natural meadow or forest with walking trails.This alternate option was supported by the Audubon Society, Sierra Club, Committee for Green Foothills,Acterra, and many people in the community. The discussion continued into 2015 and while no specific direction was given, two Council members were supportive of a par 3 course, two were in favor of fixing the irrigation, and one supported conversion of the golf course into natural habitat. In 2016, a draft preferred alternative for Stevens Creek Corridor was presented to the City Council(Attachment B). It included refined information for a recommended renovation of the golf course and additional financial information. The plan includes a shorter par-3 layout on a smaller footprint, a nature-themed putting course, a short game practice area, a relocated clubhouse/restaurant that would incorporate a golf shop, grill, golf practice hitting bays, and space that could accommodate meetings and events for up to 200 people, conversion of the Blesch home to parking and creek restoration, and a foot bridge to the trail. This alternative did not include a new park entry road from Stevens Creek Boulevard. Seven speakers gave public comment at the Council meeting. Of these seven,four were supportive of the preferred alternative, one was in favor of minimal repairs, and two comments were not specific to the golf course portion of the plan. The City Council chose not to take any action at that time, and thereafter approved conducting a Citywide Parks and Recreation System Master Plan. The Parks and Recreation System Master Plan was completed and adopted February 18, 2020. The current FY 20-21 City Council Work Program includes an item to identify options for short and long-term improvements for the golf course. Discussion The City revisited the golf course options prepared by National Golf Foundation Consulting and discussions by Council and the public.Based on these discussions, staff is seeking direction on whether to: 1) Perform minimal repairs for the golf course. 2) Study options to renovate the golf course to a layout similar to the 2016 preferred alternative in Attachment B. This would include a shorter par 3 layout with a nature-themed putting course, a short game practice area, a relocated clubhouse/restaurant that would incorporate a golf shop, grill, golf practice hitting bays, and space that could accommodate meetings and events for up to 200 people, conversion of the Blesch home to parking and creek restoration, and a foot bridge to the trail. 3) Study options for restoring the golf course to natural habitat. Minimal Repairs Minimal Repairs would replace and improve irrigation,netting,tee boxes, greens, and areas around the greens including the fringe and sand traps, as well as replace the ponds with lowland native area. This option does not add new amenities and is likely to need the highest continuing subsidy.This option would keep the 1,544-yard,par 29 course and is estimated to cost at least$1,100,000. Irrigation System: The 65-year-old irrigation system is inefficient, wastes water, and requires constant maintenance.Modern irrigation systems are divided into approximately 60-foot sections of watering which can be controlled individually, for specific amounts of time. The system at Blackberry Farm is a hydraulic system that waters 180-foot sections,with no control over the area watered. For example,the first and ninth holes,which are adjacent, must be watered at the same time,whether or not they need it. The turf maintenance crew was able to change 40 valves to battery operation which allows them to control the timing in a more efficient manner;however, this temporary fix does require additional maintenance to replace the batteries. Leaks in the irrigation system require fixing around six to eight times per year. Each time a pipe needs to be fixed,the water lines are drained,wasting approximately 10,000 gallons of water annually. Typically, a maintenance crew spends 2-3 hours per week hand watering a golf course. The Blackberry Farm crew spends 2-3 hours per day.A new irrigation system would allow them to spend more time on proper care of the surrounding hillsides, green complexes, and landscaping. The average water consumption at the golf course is 7.9 million gallons per year,with the average cost being$58,000.Water costs are expected to increase 14% next year, followed by consecutive annual increases of 4% and 5%.Based on the current usage,the average cost will increase to$66,000 next year and$75,000 in three years.A new irrigation system is expected to cut usage by 25% and would result in a savings of approximately$18,000 per year,based on current rates. Netting: Netting that previously served as a barrier between the golf course and trail along the eight and nine holes has fallen. To continue protecting the trail, the netting needs to be replaced. Pond Replacement: The ponds previously received water through a diversion system which brought water from the creek but stopped functioning in 2007 when the creek levels dropped. The ponds have been empty since then and the diversion system was abandoned. The City focused resources on filling the ponds in 2011 and researched utilizing the well at Blackberry Farm as a water source. However, it was found that the upper pond,which feeds water to the lower pond,leaked, and would not hold water. It is recommended that the empty ponds be converted to over one acre of lowland native area.These plants would require minimal watering. Preferred Alternative Renovated Course Renovating the golf course would require a new irrigation system,replacement of the poles and netting as needed, and replacement of the dry ponds with lowland native areas at a minimum Based on the feedback from Council and the public,pursuing a golf course renovation similar to the preferred alternative in 2016 is a potential option. This would be a family friendly short course. It would include a fully rebuilt short par 3, returning loops to allow for 3, 4, 5, 7, 9-hole play,larger short game and player development area with virtual hitting bays, and a nature-themed putting course for all ages.This would also include a relocated clubhouse/restaurant that would incorporate a golf shop, grill, and space that could accommodate meetings and events for up to 200 people, conversion of the Blesch home to parking and creek restoration, and a foot bridge to the trail. This would result in a 1,035-yard, par 27 course. This option would cost an estimated$10,000 to update the pricing and financial information from the 2016 report. In the 2016 report, construction of the golf course was estimated to cost at least $2,500,000 and the clubhouse/restaurant building construction costs were estimated at a minimum of$3,600,000. Golf Course Usage: The Blackberry Farm Golf Course averages approximately 28,000 rounds of golf per year,which is 35%fewer than its nearby competitors. Golf Round Comparison Rounds Rounds Pre-COVID in COVID Cupertino-Blackberry Farm(9M) 28,000 41,000 Sunnyvale -Sunken Gardens (9M) 43,000 53,000 San Jose-Rancho Del Pueblo (9M) 25,000 40,000 San Jose-Santa Teresa (9PO) 19,000 29,000 Cupertino-Deep Cliff(18PO) 48,000 65,000 Approximately 39%of those that use the golf course are residents of Cupertino. The course is subsidized by the general fund approximately$300,000 (49%) annually. This is consistent with other Parks and Recreation Department programs that have varying degrees of resident and non-resident participation and general fund subsidy levels. For example,47%of those that use the Blackberry Farm pool and picnic area are residents and the facility is subsidized by the general fund approximately 77%annually. Performing minimal repairs would lower the subsidy required by approximately $18,000 annually due to water savings. The preferred alternative renovated course option has the potential to significantly reduce or eliminate the annual subsidy required due to the various improvements it includes and this will be estimate as part of the study if this option is selected. If the natural habitat option is selected, it is estimated to require an ongoing annual subsidy of$200,000 for maintenance and ranger functions. Returning Golf Course to Natural Habitat Visitors to the Stevens Creek Corridor number approximately 55,000 on an annual basis. This total does not include the program participants at McClellan Ranch,Blackberry Farm, and the Blackberry Farm golf course. Closure of the golf course could return the area to a natural riparian habitat and connect to the Stevens Creek Trail. This option would cost at least$50,000 for a feasibility study and, in 2016,was estimated at $1,500,000 to complete the conversion. The Stevens Creek Corridor contains various protected and sensitive habitats and wildlife species, such as the steelhead trout, that are protected by law. The corridor, including the golf course,is a flood plain, and expected to flood periodically.While the area has not experienced a major flood since 1998, portions of the course as well as the pro shop building were under water during that time. Due to the constraints surrounding what is allowed in a flood plain and this type of sensitive habitat, there are limitations regarding the type of facility that can exist in place of the golf course. The course itself is an acceptable neighbor to the corridor and the animals that live within. It is quiet,has over 75 trees, and has the potential to add more native plants to its landscape. Any type of facility that would require lights or may produce sound louder than the sound produced by a golf course, may fail to meet regulations that protect habitat and wildlife in the corridor. Parks and Recreation System Master Plan The Parks and Recreation System Master Plan provides the following direction when the City embarks on a program of strategic reinvestment in and renovation or expansion of major facilities. Strive to meet the priorities of the community. • Evaluate the benefit before doing a like-for-like replacement. Consider repurposing, or a more significant remodel to retool the current inventory of facilities and better meet community needs. Consider new trends and needs, as well as the preferences of nearby neighbors, before replacing amenities or facilities at the end of their lifecycle.Avoid replacing failing amenities and facilities in-kind without reviewing current needs. The Master Plan also suggests that any renovation to the Blackberry Farm Golf Course provide improved habitat value. Future decisions regarding the golf course property should respect the site's unique creek-side location and emphasize choices that are compatible with increased ecological value. As part of the Parks and Recreation System Master Plan process, an Activity Participation Survey was conducted in 2017(Attachment C). Survey results indicate that 16.8%of residents who participated in the survey,participate in the sport of golf, or use a driving range. This survey also shows that 67%of residents who participated in the survey,walk for pleasure or fitness, and take part in nature walks or hikes. Nature Experience was one of the key themes garnered from the community outreach for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Expanding access to nature is a top priority for the community. Throughout all outreach activities, participants consistently favored incorporating nature and increasing access to natural open space over other potential enhancements. 85%of survey respondents noted that improving access to natural open space is desired in the City. Sustainability Impact Either the golf course renovation or the natural habitat option would replace an old irrigation system that is inefficient and wastes water. This would decrease the amount of water used. Fiscal Impact The preferred alternative golf course renovation option would require an estimated $10,000 in consultant fees to update the 2016 report and include current cost estimates and the estimated ongoing subsidy required. A desire to study additional golf options would increase the consultant fees,potentially up to$50,000. The preferred alternative plan was estimated to cost at least$2,500,000 for the golf course and at least$3,600,000 for the clubhouse/restaurant building (which includes hitting bay simulators) when presented in 2016. Minimal repairs to replace the irrigation, poles,netting,tees, and greens and transform the ponds to lowland native areas are estimated to cost at least$1,100,000.The ongoing annual subsidy required after minimal repairs are complete is estimated to be$282,000 annually. Returning the golf course to natural habitat would require a minimum of$50,000 for a consultant to conduct a feasibility study. This does not include design fees and outreach. Restoration is expected to cost at least$1,500,000.Once complete,budget impacts would minimally require the need for at least one more full-time grounds staff($126,000) and possibly a full-time ranger ($95,000). Ranger programming could generate$20,000 in revenue annually. This option could require an annual subsidy of$200,000. 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HDD __• ��� D0 GOLF RAFT ": �' r COURSE "03.25.16 F A I R W A Y V I I _ 0 BLACKBERRY FARM GOLF COURSE PAR 3 9-HOLE GOLF COURSE: A newly ENHANCED UTILITIES:A strategic 9-hole golf course designed enhancement and refinement of the site's DINGS configured for wildlife sensitivity and with a water- utility systems, including a new efficient _._.__ AE conscious maintenance plan. Amenities irrigation system, is recommended. 1CLUBHOUSE Dsr include a par 3 course, a putting area and A I I I PRO SHOP nature-themed putting course, a teaching/ HABITAT AREA AT FORMER PONDS: 11 (APPROXIMATE short game practice area, driving bays that Lowland native areas that serve as -- LOCATION) may include state of the art electronics, biofiltration basins are designed to capture ,. lockers, golf carts, and a new clubhouse stormwater runoff and increase habitat M 0 N v I S with a restaurant and pro shop. A FootGolf complexity. course is overlaid onto the 9-hole golf course to make Blackberry Farm golfing NATURALIZED AREAS: Areas between tees more versatile and accessible, and to help and greens will be planted as naturalized grow interest in golf. areas rather than all turf. CLUBHOUSE / RESTAURANT / PRO SHOP: PARKING, CIRCULATION, AND ACCESS: A newly constructed Clubhouse provides Vehicle parking is provided at the Stevens golfers and the local community with a Creek Blvd Entrance and access is extended ��' • family-friendly restaurant and large group to the new clubhouse/restaurant. special event venue that accommodates approximately 300 total guests: envisioned as 200-250 people indoors and additional seating on an outdoor deck,which overlooks the golf course and the creek. The new Clubhouse has lockers and a Pro Shop with amenities that make it an attractive and inviting destination for golfers and visitors. • GOLF MAINTENANCE BUILDING: The IRRIGATION existing building at the south end of the golf TANK ` course is used for storage and maintenance ANIM •� of golf vehicles and equipment.The existing EACILITr building's restrooms remain available for � c ARM golf use. 6 Conceptual Plan for Blackberry Farm Golf Course in Cupertino, California Prepared For: City of Cupertino Department of Recreation and Community Services 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 Prepared By: _N_G_FCCNSULTING p NAL GOLF FOUNDATION 1150 South U.S. Highway One, Suite 401 Jupiter, FL 33477 (561) 744-6006 December 2015 Review of the Blackberry Farm Golf Course in Cupertino, California December 2015 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION & PURPOSE.................................................................................................. 2 BLACKBERRY FARM GOLF COURSE —A NEW VISION ....................................................... 5 Conceptual Plan Summary—Golf Course ....................................................................................5 Conceptual Plan Summary—Clubhouse/Restaurant & Pro Shop Building .................................7 BanquetPotential ........................................................................................................................10 FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS FOR BLACKBERRY FARM GOLF COURSE............................12 APPENDICES...........................................................................................................................16 Appendix A— Conceptual Plan...........................................................................................17 Appendix B — Clubhouse/Restaurant & Pro Shop Building Program .................................18 Appendix C —Preliminary Cost Estimate — Golf Course......................................................18 Appendix D — Preliminary Cost Estimate — Clubhouse/Restaurant & Pro Shop Building ....18 Introduction & Purpose National Golf Foundation Consulting, Inc. ("NGF Consulting" or"NGF") was retained by the City of Cupertino ("City") in 2014 to present potentially viable options regarding the future of the City's Blackberry Farm Golf Course ("BBFGC"). The consulting services were done as part of the overall due diligence related to the Stevens Creek Corridor Master Plan. One of the primary goals of this project is to create a plan for BBFGC that will put the facility on a path toward long-term economic stability and sustainability. The consulting services were managed by Ed Getherall, NGF's Senior Director of Operations, in conjunction with Forrest Richardson, ASGCA, owner and president of Forrest Richardson &Associates. NGF concluded that Blackberry Farm Golf Course is a valuable community asset for the City of Cupertino that has the potential to appeal to a wide variety of golfers. However, the golf facility in its present condition is not "set up for success" and does not accurately reflect the caliber of a city that has a stellar reputation nationally for its strong economy and high quality of life. The poor condition of the golf course, resulting from an aging infrastructure and a deferral of capital improvements over the years, has magnified the effects of factors such a declining golf market and an aging clientele, resulting in significant financial distress for the Golf Enterprise Fund. Key deficiencies include: • Lack of tee flexibility (having more yardages from which players can opt to play from) • Poor turf conditions • Greens (too small and lack quality) • Tree management (tree health and over-shading of turf areas) • Irrigation system (aging and inefficient) • Water source and cost (from potable to well water) • Tight hole corridors (especially at Nos. 1 and 9) • Lack of practice and new player development amenities • Aging clubhouse (separated, non-integrated uses of golf and restaurant) • Lack of ADA compliance (paths and access) To address these deficiencies within the context of MIG's work on the Stevens Creek Corridor Master Plan, NGF and Forrest Richardson, ASGCA, were tasked with studying the potential to improve the golf facility in one of two approaches; (a) to renovate the facility in its current footprint, and (b) reconfigure the facility into a smaller footprint. The NGF team's work involved time with MIG to understand goals and objectives that came to the surface as the City explored potential long term uses and improvement to the entire Stevens Creek Corridor area. The outcome of meetings and planning sessions with the City and MIG yielded several areas of focus for our golf course planning work: • Ways to integrate the golf landscape with that of Steven Creek and the Blackberry Farm park area setting. • Opportunities to have golf and park amenities shared between uses (such as clubhouse, restaurant, etc.) • Preservation of tree drip lines, trails and park access. • Ways to remove the tall poles and netting that disrupt views and park aesthetic. The NGF team's efforts yielded two conceptual plan possibilities (`A' and `B') for the City to consider. When weighing the relative merits of the two plans, NGF took account of additional key considerations such as: • Potential revenue enhancements - new practice areas; higher quality turf; enhanced food & beverage service more integrated with golf service; Footgolf. • Cost efficiencies - reduced managed turf footprint (to save on water cost and focus maintenance effort); water source conversion (to lower water cost); replace aging infrastructure (to reduce annual capital costs on operations and emergency repairs). • Environmental - orienting the golf course to a more naturalized landscape that corresponds better to the natural areas of the Stevens Creek corridor; saving water and improving maintenance efficiency by converting the old pond areas to lowland areas with native plantings that serve as biofiltration basins, and reducing turf throughout the course. NGF and Mr. Richardson recommended Option B as the plan that best addressed all of the objectives cited above, while at the same time establishing a fun and enjoyable golf experience. Option B both reduces the golf footprint (conserving water use) and reduces round times. The par-3 hole lengths are short, yet variable; players will be able to hit shots ranging from 175 yards to under 100 yards. In addition to 9-hole rounds, play may be offered at 3-hole and 6-hole "loops" by using various combinations of holes. Tight hole widths are eliminated and the fully rebuilt golf course is reconfigured with modern safety set-backs and appropriate separation between adjoining golf holes. Hallmarks of Option B included: • Fully rebuilt golf course • Shorter golf holes with less errant balls to outside areas • New irrigation system with elevated "farm" storage tank • Biofiltration basins (lowland native areas) to capture runoff • Short game and player development area for new golfers and training • Eight (8) hitting bays for instruction, fitting and practice • 1,035-yard, par-27 course • Returning "loops" allowing play of 3-, 6- and 9-hole rounds • Elevated tees at four holes • Golf course poles and netting are expected to be eliminated (trailside fencing remains) • Relocated pro shop and grill provides long views across park and golf areas • New park and golf entry road from Stevens Creek Boulevard The community and City Council input to date has been to further consider Option B as presented last year, though with some modifications to the plan as proposed by the NGF team (e.g., the clubhouse /restaurant will remain in the northern section of the property, and the new entry road will end at the new clubhouse and not extend to the southern end of the property). In June 2015, the NGF team (including Mr. Richardson and clubhouse architect Brian Curtis)was engaged to collaborate with lead consultant MIG and create a new golf course and clubhouse/ restaurant building concept to reflect this direction from City Council. Key components of this phase of the collaboration with the City included: • Creating a new conceptual site plan, including recommended programming for both the golf course and clubhouse • Providing updated cost estimates • Working with City and MIG to address potential flood plain issues • Generating turf area reductions, naturalized areas, tree removals and new plantings so MIG can quantify the environmental impacts. • Siting of a new pedestrian bridge • Preparing 5-year financial projections for the reimagined BBFGC, including new and expanded revenue centers In the next section of this report, NGF describes the vision for the Blackberry Farm Golf Course. Blackberry Farm Golf Course - A New Vision Below is the summary narrative description for the reimagined Blackberry Farm Golf Course and Golf Clubhouse/Restaurant and Pro Shop. The recommended design is in fact more than a restaurant, and is flexibly designed to host small or large meetings, banquets, events, and community purposes as desired. Conceptual Plan Summary— Golf Course The Conceptual Plan (see Appendix A) created by the NGF team in late 2015 transforms the existing golf course into a shorter par-3 layout. As noted, the plan elaborates on previous conceptual plans presented to the City, incorporating community comments and direction from the City Council. Tight golf hole widths are eliminated and the fully rebuilt golf course is reconfigured with modern safety set-backs and appropriate separation between adjoining golf holes. The new plan further refines the golf course, retaining the starting and ending holes at the north. A benefit of the reduced footprint of the golf course (approximately 15 acres reduced to 12.5 acres) is that additional areas are made available for expanded parking, improved access and more trails. The plan keeps access from the north end of the property and accommodates a new Community Building, herein also called a Clubhouse/Restaurant that will incorporate a golf shop, grill, and meeting spaces, golf practice hitting bays (potentially including some technology bays with launch monitors and simulators), and wildlife viewing areas. The existing restaurant/pro shop and current Hole No. 1 are removed from the golf footprint. The conceptual plan shows the location for the new building, a drop off area and reconfigured parking. The maintenance facility is retained in its current location. The plan will allow for an improved pedestrian walk along the existing north side of San Fernando Road. This would likely be accommodated by a retaining wall-style structure that would allow for construction of a pedestrian walk at the existing edge of San Fernando Road, or possibly a stand- alone boardwalk-style structure instead. This improvement is not shown on the conceptual plan, as it will need to be designed and engineered. Costs for this improvement are unknown and therefore not shown in supporting cost estimates. Practice areas include a public Putting Green adjacent to the newly sited Clubhouse/Restaurant Building, a Short Game Green (for pitch, chip and bunker practice), and a recommendation for five hitting bays that can include modern state-of-the-art technology that facilitates shot analysis, training and teaching components. Adjacent to the new Clubhouse/Restaurant & Pro Shop Building is nature-themed Putting Course. This area consists of a generous putting surface that will be broken up with natural stone, vegetation and wood elements to create a series of putting "holes" that form a putting course. Players will begin and end from designated areas, putting their way around an obstacle course that can include interpretative signs and opportunities for learning about the Stevens Creek habitat and history. Golf Course A brief description of the recommended golf holes concept plan: Hole I ... A south facing opening hole that utilizes the corridor for existing Hole No. 2. The new green is set along the eastern hillside of the valley and well protected from neighboring property and uses. Hole 2 ... The tee shot is uphill to the area of the existing No. 2 green. The 130-140 yard shot is guarded by a single bunker below the green to the right. Hole 3 ... Roughly a remake of the existing Hole No. 3. The hole flanks the southern edge of the golf course, playing along the upper slope with views to the north and west. The conceptual plan accommodates new grading that may be required for an expanded pedestrian access along San Fernando Road to the left of the hole. Hole 4 ... The short hole plays to a large green. Shots can range from 40 yards to 80 yards depending on tee and hole placement. Defining this hole are various pockets and plateaus at the multi-level green. Hole 5 ... The tee shot is played downhill to a shared green(double green)with Hole No. 8. The right side of the hole is flanked by a native area with the left side bordering a lowland area that serves as a bio-filtration basin. Hole 6 ... The tee shot plays away from the adjacent parking area and across a bio-filtration basin. This low area will be planted with native plants and will form a hazard to golfers. The expected play is further left (away from the parking area) to an open area of fairway turf. The green is slightly elevated. Hole 7 ... The longest of the holes,the tees are slightly elevated and play roughly to the site of the original No. 4 hole. The green is conceptually designed as a plateau with turf areas surrounding. Hole 8 ... The short hole(under 100 yards)plays across a low bio-filtration basin. The green, shared with No. 5, allows for a diversity of cup locations. Hole 9 ... Playing along a native lowland area to the a green guarded by three bunkers,the finishing hole plays northwest and allows for direct access to the Clubhouse/Restaurant&Pro Shop Building/area. The proposed orientation of the Building looks out at the No. 9 green across the public Putting Green. The overriding goal in developing the reconfigured Blackberry Farm Golf Course was to establish a fun and enjoyable golf experience. Purposefully, both to reduce the golf footprint (conserving water use) and round times, the par-3 hole lengths are short, yet variable. Players will be able to hit shots ranging from 180 yards to under 70 yards. In addition to 9-hole rounds, play may be offered at "loops" by using various combinations of holes. For example, loops are attained by playing combinations such as: . 1, 2, 7 • 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 • 1, 2, 5, 9 • 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 1, 2, 7, g, g . 1, 2, 7, 8, 6, 5, 9 Golf Course Preliminary Cost Estimates and Timing A probable cost estimate was prepared for the conceptual plan. This estimate is just over $2.5 million for golf course construction and irrigation (including the water storage tank), including 10% contingency, professional fees, and other soft costs. This estimate does not include a variety of other project-related costs as would be identified by the Public Works department if a capital improvement project is pursued. The probable cost estimate (see Appendix B for details) does not include razing the existing golf building, nor reconstruction of the Community Building, new trails, improved pedestrian access along San Fernando Road or expanded parking. Construction duration for the golf course work is estimated to extend one full year, ideally from March to March of the following calendar year. Construction time may be accelerated by adding cost to the project and fully sodding turf(in-play) areas. The NGF team recommends further study to determine the benefits of an accelerated schedule and whether more cost would result in less revenue loss during down time. We have assumed some grow-in costs during turf establishment in the probable cost estimate, but it is likely that additional costs may be required. This becomes a matter of how much grow-in responsibility is assigned to the golf contractor vs. the City's golf maintenance contractor. Enhanced Revenue Opportunities As we will present in the Financial Analysis section, the new program for the Blackberry Farm Golf Course, including the Clubhouse/Restaurant & Pro Shop Building, should offer key revenue enhancement opportunities in several areas, including (but not limited to): • Rounds of play + potential for increased green fees • Locker/bag storage rentals • Additional golf carts / possible GolfBoards • Practice— hitting bays plus potential for practice membership • Instruction • Club fitting • Simulators • Food & beverage (increase in both golf-related and non-golf related) • Meetings (city, civic group, etc.) and events (tournaments, banquets, weddings, etc.) • Increased merchandise sales (new logo and branding) • Putting course Conceptual Plan Summary— Clubhouse (Community Building) In consideration of the programmatic issues and environmental sensitivity of the proposed project and site, the NGF team created the program elements described below for the new Blackberry Farm Golf Course clubhouse. We view this new structure as a "Community Building" as opposed to solely a golf clubhouse. The conceptual building will serve the golf course with a modest pro shop and facilities, but is primarily a building for park-goers and the community to use on a daily basis, as well as for special gatherings. The recommended size of the clubhouse would be under 6,500 SF of interior building space (see Appendix C for square footage by component). The success of smaller golf clubhouses, such as this size, is contingent on providing both functional relationships of the spaces, and flexibility. Allowing the spaces within the clubhouse and immediate surroundings to accommodate a variety of group sizes and uses simultaneously is a key strategy. Additionally, as a rule of thumb in golf clubhouse design, it is important to separate the golf uses of the facility from the non-golf related spaces. The Blackberry Farm Golf Course clubhouse will not, and should not, be a standard facility as there will be an emphasis on incorporating the surrounding park and trail experiences and users. The facility needs to not only address golf-specific strategies and special events, but also accommodate those people using the park system. The suggested primary program for the Blackberry Farm clubhouse will be to locate the grill, meeting/event space and kitchen on the west side of the building site focusing views on the golf and natural habitat towards the creek. Additionally, with the suggested routing of the golf course, the golf shop is most logically located nearest the practice areas, beginning tee box and ending green area. Visual control of these components from the Pro Shop is preferred to enhance control of daily golf operations, pace of play on the course, and management of the daily fee revenue. To maximize the efficiency of the facility, we recommend that the restroom areas double as a portion of the locker room component. Centrally locating the restrooms provides access from the grill and meeting/dining/ event space, as well as for park patrons using the Community Building facilities. The individual programmatic descriptions and strategies are further broken down as follows and are representative of the accompanying diagrams of the conceptual plans and elevations. Deck/ Covered Patio Exterior space is important, especially for smaller facilities, to allow the flexibility to expand to accommodate larger groups and functions. It also offers the opportunity to take advantage of inviting weather year round. Deck and patio spaces adjacent to the grill and pavilion allow for overflow from the interior spaces. With the sensitive nature of the nearby creek habitat, the design approach includes a covered patio or trellis structure. Employing pivoting wall panels to close off the deck/patio will limit noise and light, when appropriate for environmental reasons. Management can open the panels during daytime usage. Additionally, the use of operable wall panels can provide privacy for special events. Meeting / Event Pavilion The NGF team recommends that the space have the ability to comfortably accommodate 150 to 200+ guests (depending on style of event) for dining or conference functions inside the building. To increase the flexibility of the space, we suggest that operable doors systems be installed to expand the usable space to the exterior, with room for an additional 100+ patrons. Additionally, the interior space design will allow it to be divided into thirds to accommodate groups of smaller sizes and multiple groups simultaneously. Each of the areas can facilitate 50+ patrons when the large room is divided into thirds. With the divisions of the space, it is most effective for each area to have an individual exterior entrance. The design should also include a storage component that is necessary for storing extra tables and chairs that some events may require. Golf clubhouses remain very popular venues for hosting weddings and other events, such as graduation parties, anniversaries, and banquets. The ability for the facility to serve as a high quality, attractive wedding venue provides an opportunity to increase revenue, though this is not presumed to be the single overriding goal of the City with respect to the new Building. In order to accommodate this type of event, the NGF team recommends a small "Bride" room into the program, which can also as space for a host, speaker, or event staging. The space is most useful when near a vehicle drop off area and with direct access to the event locations. Facilities that have multiple options for the event location tend to be most successful in booking ceremonies. Opportunities for the wedding or event locations to be inside, on the deck, or at an adjacent event lawn offer flexibility for single or multiple events. Grill / Bar Food and beverage services are essential to serving golfers but can also be a strong revenue generator for a golf facility when spaces are programmed with flexibility and offer an ambience that allows users to experience nature. Flexibility of interior and exterior space can enhance the social atmosphere and reduce the demands on the staff. For a facility this size, a grill area holding approximately 70 patrons at the interior with opportunity for exterior dining and casual lounge areas on the deck is sufficient. Proper location of the beverage/bar area is equally important to the experience and to maximizing staff efficiency. The ability for grill employees to serve the interior and exterior guests from a central location maximizes operating and staffing efficiencies. Kitchen The kitchen location is most efficient when direct access to the grill area is provided. Assuming that the primary goal of a clubhouse is not merely to generate maximum banquet revenues, a kitchen serving a building in the 6,500 square foot range does not need to be large, though it must be planned efficiently. The opportunity to enhance the dining experience with an exhibition kitchen concept, as is proposed, has proven to engage patrons, making the dining experience more memorable. During the non-peak dining hours, patrons are also able to order food directly from the kitchen location thus reducing the needs for overstaffing the restaurant. While the proposed BFGC clubhouse program will be able to accommodate groups of up to 200-plus (or 300 if outside space is also utilized) for formal events, outside catering will be required for larger events due to the dimensions of the kitchen. This has proven to be successful in other venues we've observed with smaller kitchen facilities. Efficient planning with focus on the primary food and beverage goals is essential to avoiding the costly dynamic of over building and underutilizing the kitchen in a golf clubhouse. Golf Pro Shop One of the primary objectives of the golf shop is to have visual control over the main golf components, including practice areas and the beginning and finishing golf holes. Additionally, equipment and apparel for retail sales should be strategically located to maximize revenue and reduce risk of loss from theft. In the majority of golf clubhouses, the Grill hours of operation extend past the operating hours of the golf shop. The ability to close off access to the golf shop while keeping other areas of the facility open is important. Administrative offices should also have access to the main golf shop area, but should have a sense of privacy. Apparel storage is increasingly being incorporated into the display areas in efforts to maximize golf shop efficiencies. The objective for successful retail sales is to have as much product accessible to the consumer as possible. Adjacent spaces such as golf bag storage and the employee break room need to be secured from the public with controlled access. Conference Room The conference room is programmed to accommodate approximately 20 patrons and a table. To make the venue most attractive to corporate audiences, and given the Silicon Valley location, the NGF team recommends that the room be equipped with state-of-the-art multimedia technologies to accommodate different groups' needs for presentation capabilities. Locker Rooms Combining the locker room and restroom functions optimizes facility efficiencies and reduces construction costs. We recommend separation of these two components for privacy purposes. The program for Blackberry Farm includes approximately 32 half lockers or"day lockers" for the men's side, and 16 for the women's side. Centrally locating the restrooms with access from the main facility program components and surrounding exterior functions would be beneficial. Hitting Bays Five exterior, partially covered hitting bays are recommended for Blackberry Farm GC. The hitting bays can be set up to accommodate traditional golf practice or double as interactive simulators for entertainment. Additionally, NGF anticipates the usage of high-tech instruction equipment such as launch monitors/swing analyzers. These practice and entertainment elements are an additional strategy for increasing facility revenue. Facility Character While there are many options for the character of the facility, NGF recommends that the building and materials used be sensitive to the natural surrounding habitat. Strategies such as green roofs and water collection systems greatly reduce runoff and provide a more sustainable environment. Sustainable approaches, such as rainwater harvesting and recycling captured gray water from the interior, are highly recommended. The captured water can be repurposed for the immediate landscaping surrounding the facility. Most effectively, exterior building materials requiring minimal maintenance help reduce unnecessary cost and replacement. With its relationship to Stevens Creek, the building has been sited and designed to be sensitive to the habitat while allowing the public visual access to vistas to the creek and nature areas. Glass and materials will be effectively installed to prevent bird strikes and be compatible with the environment. The recommended "green" roof concept will further position the building as an example of environmental stewardship in Cupertino. Clubhouse Preliminary Cost Estimate The NGF team prepared a preliminary cost estimate for the construction of the Golf Clubhouse / Restaurant and Pro Shop Building and the razing of the existing Blue Pheasant building. This estimate for the building as currently conceptualized is ±$3.7 million (refer to Appendix D for details). This estimate does not include a variety of other project-related costs as would be identified by the Public Works department if a capital improvement project is pursued. Additional costs associated with the underground utilities, new entry & signage, possible signalized intersection, and new parking lot, are not included in this total. Banquet Potential Though maximizing banquet revenues and overall facility profit was not an overriding parameter when programming the new building, NGF conferred with Z-Golf Food & Beverage —a preeminent golf industry food & beverage consultant— regarding the banquet potential of a new facility at Blackberry Farms GC. In addition to being a highly respected consultant, Z-Golf—through its Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center brand — is perhaps the most experienced banquet provider in all of California. Its Bay Area venues include Crystal Springs Golf Course in Burlingame, San Ramon Golf Club, Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Gilroy, and Metropolitan Golf Links in Oakland; they are currently working on a clubhouse/banquet project with the City of Sunnyvale. Z-Golf reports averaging $1.55 million in banquet revenues in its Bay Area golf clubhouse venues, and $1.9 million in total food & beverage revenues. Z-Golf is involved in 20 to 30 consulting opportunities and/or lease opportunities each year, and has exposure to financial data, best practices, demand statistics, and other applicable information for golf course clubhouse feasibility studies. They recognize that when a clubhouse project does not "pencil out" due to the heavy cost of construction, or the lack of demand for the facility, and NGF can attest that on several occasions in the context of our consulting engagements for municipalities, Z- Golf has recommended against major expansion or new buildings, even though they stood a very good chance of ultimately winning a bid for the lease. With that framework in mind, Z-Golf told NGF that they feel a dedicated banquet center at Blackberry Farm would — depending on the program - be very successful and produce estimated total gross revenues of±2 million, with lease payments to the City of± $200,000. Some of the reasons Z-Golf is so bullish on Cupertino - and Blackberry Farm Golf Course in particular- as the site of a new banquet venue: • Its location in the heart of the Silicon Valley, one of the most affluent demographics in the world. There are plenty of people, with high household incomes. • The local economy is shielded by the strength of the tech industry. • Because of public policy in the region, development of event venues is somewhat limited. This creates the demand for another new venue. If maximizing economic return of the new clubhouse / community building at BFGC were a primary determinant of whether, and how, to build the new facility, some potential modifications to the proposed program would include: • Dedicated indoor banquet space (single room) of about 3,500 sf, with built-in bar • Kitchen of± 1,200 sf • Banquet sales office • Groom's room • Private (as possible) wedding ceremony venue with as good a view of golf course as possible • Parking for higher number of patrons Financial Projections for Blackberry Farm Golf Course NGF has prepared a summary cash flow model for the continued operation of Blackberry Farm Golf Course, assuming implementation of the new Conceptual Plan (or some close variation thereof). We also assume the current operating structure, with the exception that all aspects of the food & beverage operation will be leased out to a single operator. The models do not take into account the net financial effect of the facility being closed for a year. The five-year cash flow model was prepared in consideration of NGF's review of operations - and subsequent recommendations in 2014, recent historical performance, analysis of the golf market, and local and regional demographic and economic factors (e.g., expansion of Apple employment). The model is based on a set of assumptions that may or may not become reality, but NGF believes that they represent a "reasonable" estimate of performance for this facility based on the factors discussed in this report. As noted previously, enhanced and/or additional revenue centers at the reimagined Blackberry Farm Golf Course are expected to include: • Miscellaneous rentals (e.g., additional power carts; GolfBoards; lockers) • Golf simulator fees • Enhanced practice facilities (hitting bays, short game area, practice memberships) • Putting course • Food & beverage (grill and banquets/meetings) Following are the general assumptions used in the development of NGF's cash flow model for the operation of Blackberry Farm Golf Course (BBFGC) in the context of the new Conceptual Plan. (All figures are expressed in 2016 dollars). The model is presented as Year 1 through Year 5, to reflect the first five full years after facility reopening. CONCEPTUAL PLAN Assumptions — Rounds and Revenues The new conceptual plan represents a fully renovated and reconfigured golf course (now Par 3) with re-built features and new turf, drainage, and irrigation. Rounds played projections reflect these improvements as well as an improved aesthetic for the course. Though the course is now shorter, it offers a further reduced maintainable footprint, more `room to breathe' and more flexibility, with the added appeal of 3-hole and 6-hole loops for beginners, people looking for a quick practice round, and/or time-constrained golfers. Also, the course will now be more synergistic with overall park uses (e.g., picnic and pool areas), encouraging cross-pollination of patrons. Finally, a new golf-centric clubhouse should not only boost concession and banquet/ meeting revenues, but also the overall appeal of BBFGC. • Rounds played in Year 1 post-renovation are projected at 33,000, growing to 40,000 rounds at stabilization. This activity level is still less than that achieved as recently as FY 10. • Average green fee revenue per round is $11.50, similar to recent historical averages and reflective of some sales of 3- and 6-hole rounds. This per-round average is assumed to rise to $12 for Year 3 and Year 4, and to $12.50 for Year 5. • Footgolf rounds and revenue per round are based on the recent experience at BBFGC since it introduced the activity in the first quarter of FY 2016. Rounds played in Year 1 post-renovation are projected at 3,000, growing to 4,000 rounds at stabilization. Revenue per round is projected at$13 in Year 1, growing at 2.5% annually. • Simulator rentals assume 360 days, two simulators and approximately three rentals per day on average (charged hourly for up 4 people), growing to about 4 rentals a day by Year 5. • Putting course activity is projected at 3,000 rounds in Year 1, growing to stabilized rounds of 6,000 rounds by Year 4. Revenue per round is assumed at $4.25 per round in Years 1 & 2, $4.50 per round in Year 3 &4, and $4.75 in Year 5, based on initial pricing of$3 to $5 for juniors and $6 to $8 for adults. • A line item for Practice Revenue is added to reflect the new hitting bays and short game area, as well as the possibility of selling practice memberships. Gross practice revenues are projected at $1.50 per round, growing at 2.5% annually. • Rental Revenue per round in Year 1 is estimated at $2.50 - about five times the recent four-year average between FY 11 and FY 14 — and growing at 5% annually over Years 2 through 5. The significant increase in rentals is reflective of several additional power carts, the addition of GolfBoards, the addition of 40+ half-lockers, and higher club rentals. • Gross pro shop concession revenue per round is projected to increase by about $0.40 per round over recent historical average (growing at 5% annually), to reflect higher merchandise sales with the larger pro shop and more branding opportunity. • Gross lesson revenues are increased to $25,000 in Year 1, reflecting improved practice amenities. These revenues are projected to grow at 2.5% annually. • A line item for Food & Beverage Concession Revenue is added to reflect the new clubhouse building and significant golf and non-golf related business (especially breakfast and lunch). Gross F&B revenues — `Grill' are projected at $3.50 per round, growing at 5% annually. The City is assumed to receive 10% of gross revenues as a concession payment. • A separate line item for Banquet/ Meeting Revenue is added to reflect the new clubhouse building and the significant opportunity for an on-golf course venue of this type in Cupertino (see discussion for Banquet potential earlier in this report). NGF has assumed that the City will choose a skilled food & beverage vendor that has extensive experience marketing banquets; based on this assumption, Gross Revenues — 'Banquets/Meetings' are projected at $500,000 in Year 1, stabilizing at $800,000 by Year 4. The City is assumed to receive 10% of gross revenues as a lease payment. • `Other' revenues reflect a five-year average of investment earnings + miscellaneous revenue. These are held steady through the five-year period. Assumptions — Expenses For this preliminary financial analysis, we've made estimates for City operating expenses based on recent actual operating results for Blackberry Farm, current budget, NGF experience, and the expected quality and services levels for BBFGC after reopening. • Despite the reduced footprint and more efficient golf course under the Conceptual Plan, we assume any savings will be applied toward a higher maintenance standard. Therefore, the Contractual Services line item (bulk of which is golf course maintenance) is held at $240,000 in Year 1, growing at 2.5% annually. • To reflect new and/or enhanced revenue centers, Personnel costs have been increased by approximately 20% over FY 15, and grow at 5% annually. • A new line item for Building Maintenance has been added to reflect the new clubhouse / community center. This number is estimated at $10,000 in Year 1, growing at 2.5% annually. • Water cost is reduced from the current budget of$64,000 to $29,000 to reflect approximate 10% savings due to new irrigation system, and 45% reduction in usage due to maintainable area declining from 10 acres to 5.5 acres. Water cost is projected to grow at 5% annually. • Cost allocation, at $71,000, expense is held steady through the 5-year period. All other operating expenses are assumed to grow at 2.5% annually. • Maintenance and repair expenses in addition to normal maintenance may be necessary during the course of operating a high quality golf facility. However, for purposes of this analysis, NGF has not assumed a capital improvement set-aside fund for Blackberry Farm Golf Course. Cash Flow Statement NGF Consulting utilized the previously mentioned assumptions to create the preliminary sketch pro forma below. Each category of revenue has been listed separately, and all figures have been rounded to the nearest $100 for simplicity. Blackberry Farm Golf Course Pro Forma -Dec. 2015 Conceptual Layout Year 1 -Year 5 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Activity Levels Rounds of Golf 33,000 36,000 39,000 40,000 40,000 FootGolf Rounds 720 960 1,200 1,440 1,440 Putting Course Rounds 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 6,000 Simulator Rentals 1,100 1,200 1,300 1,400 1,400 Per Round Green Fee Revenue per Round $ 11.50 $ 11.50 $ 12.00 $ 12.00 $ 12.50 FootGolf Revenue per Round $ 13.00 $ 13.33 $ 13.66 $ 14.00 $ 14.35 Putting Course Revenue per Round $ 4.00 $ 4.00 $ 4.25 $ 4.25 $ 4.50 Rentals per Rd. (carts, GolfBoards, clubs, lockers) $ 2.50 $ 2.63 $ 2.76 $ 2.89 $ 3.04 Average Simulator fee per Hour $ 25.00 $ 25.63 $ 26.27 $ 26.92 $ 27.60 Practice (incl. hitting bays, pract. Membership) $ 1.50 $ 1.54 $ 1.58 $ 1.62 $ 1.66 Gross F&B Conc. Rev. per Rd. -Grill $ 3.50 $ 3.68 $ 3.86 $ 4.05 $ 4.25 Gross Pro Shop Conc. Rev. per Round $ 1.00 $ 1.05 $ 1.10 $ 1.16 $ 1.22 Gross Lesson Revenue $ 25,000 $ 25,600 $ 26,200 $ 26,900 $ 27,600 Banquets/ Meetings (Gross) $500,000 $650,000 $750,000 $800,000 $800,000 Revenues Green Fees $ 379,500 $414,000 $468,000 $480,000 $500,000 FootGolf $ 9,400 $ 12,800 $ 16,400 $ 20,200 $ 20,700 Putting Course $ 12,000 $ 16,000 $ 21,300 $ 25,500 $ 27,000 Rentals (carts, GolfBoards, clubs, lockers) $ 82,500 $ 94,500 $107,500 $115,800 $121,600 Simulator Fees $ 27,500 $ 30,800 $ 34,100 $ 37,700 $ 38,600 Practice $ 82,500 $ 94,500 $ 107,500 $ 115,800 $ 121,600 F&B Concession Payment-Grill $ 11,600 $ 13,200 $ 15,000 $ 16,200 $ 17,000 Pro Concession Payment $ 10,000 $ 10,800 $ 11,700 $ 12,300 $ 12,800 Banquet/Meeting Lease Payment $ 50,000 $ 65,000 $ 75,000 $ 80,000 $ 80,000 Other $ 2,800 $ 2,800 $ 2,800 $ 2,800 $ 2,800 Total Revenues $ 667,800 $754,400 $859,300 $ 906,300 $ 942,100 Operating Expenses Personnel $ 230,000 $241,500 $ 253,600 $ 266,300 $ 279,600 Materials &Supplies $ 15,000 $ 15,400 $ 15,800 $ 16,200 $ 16,600 Water Usage $ 29,000 $ 30,500 $ 32,000 $ 33,600 $ 35,300 Services $ 240,000 $246,000 $ 252,200 $ 258,500 $ 265,000 Building Maintenance $ 10,000 $ 10,300 $ 10,600 $ 10,900 $ 11,200 Other $ 40,000 $ 41,000 $ 42,000 $ 43,100 $ 44,200 Cost allocation $ 72,000 $ 72,000 $ 72,000 $ 72,000 $ 72,000 Total Operating Expenses 636,000 656,700 678,200 700,600 723,900 Net Operating Income $ 31,800 $ 97,700 $ 181,100 $ 205,700 $ 218,200 Results The results of NGF Consulting's preliminary cash flow projection for Blackberry Farm Golf Course, assuming implementation of the Conceptual Plan that is the subject of this report, show the course generating approximately $668,000 in total operating revenues (includes net concession payments) to the City in Year 1 post-renovation, increasing to approximately $942,000 by Year 5. Considering preliminary expense estimates, net operating revenue to the City will be about $32,000 in Year 1, increasing to about $218,000 by Year 5. Appendices Appendix A — Conceptual Plan Appendix B — Clubhouse (Community Building) Program Appendix C — Preliminary Cost Estimate — Golf Course Appendix D — Preliminary Cost Estimate — Clubhouse (Community Building) APPENDIX A - CONCEPTUAL PLAN STEVENS CREEK BLVD * B Y R N E e _ W } �4 ¢ y -e - _.__ Lu y r� ` f 3 115 110 I ] iw I)D IN pp • I 3 3 l00 10 M { ] 115 Im 100 i ] Id IN IJO 3 b is ES 1 3 i30 130 I10 3i IWS I{OS - w r1,.3y.l.elw.,mle. c.11�isw4 b la.r..pq PAW�^^r31•aAul ' ` 1M nW^nm Cmn,abn i � r,�� � cam..�P•.•...p ewalr'elera.eer n�,,.. E I—"G, � - � _� e ca�•r..a�w.Iw�..ca..,rtTrvr - BLACKBERRY FARM GOLF COURSE C Caaaeeptu al Master plan NQF CUPERTIMO - APPENDIX B - CLUBHOUSE (COMMUNITY BUILDING) SAMPLE PROGRAM 00 BLACKBERRY FARM GC-CLUBHOUSE PROGRAM SQUARE FOOTAGE MEETING PAVILION 2150 BRIDE 150 STORAGE 150 KITCH EN 500 GRILL 750 GOLF SHOP 600 OFFICE 100 OFFICE 100 GOLF BAG STORAGE 220 BREAK ROOM 130 CONFERENCE ROOM 250 MEN`S LOCKER ROOM 600 WOMEN`S LOCKER ROOM 500 MECHANICAL/ ELECTRICAL 120 TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE 6320 HITTING BAYS 825 COVERE❑ ENTRY 1380 ❑ECK/ PATIO 3800 TOTAL EXTERIOR 6005 APPENDIX B — CLUBHOUSE (COMMUNITY BUILDING) SAMPLE LAYOUT HITTING BAYS BAIT OFFICE CONTRULMSK GRk--�; ILL GOLF OFFICE SHOP GOLF BAG 1BREAK CONFERENCE KITCHEN STORAGE lk ROOM BREEZE / WAY MEN M ECH WOMEN C / ELEC,', I � � � ly MEETING PAVILION C 6,300 SF EVENT COVERED LAWN ENTR BRIDE 5T0 BLACKBERRY FARM GOLF COURSE Community Building I Conceptual Floorplan O 111GF � 0ol 0 8 16 24 32 40 Feec ��'�� 2 N—h CU PERTINO ❑-....a a.s one iz.3xa s, APPENDIX C - PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE - GOLF COURSE BLACKBERRY FARM GOLF COURSE Preliminary Cost Estimate Conceptual Plan -Golf Course Quantity Unit Cost 1.0 MOBILIZATION & SITE CONTROL 1.1 Mobilization/Bond LS $41,000.00 1.2 Erosion & Dust Control LS $50,000.00 1.3 Staking & Layout LS $4,000.00 $95,000.00 2.0 DEMOLITION &CLEARING 2.1 Demo Existing Clubhouse Structure, Parking & Grounds NIC n/a 2.2 Demo Existing Golf Course Area Outside New Footprint NIC n/a 2.3 Remove Existing Poles & Netting (2 Areas) LS $10,000.00 2.4 Tree Removal (Golf Course Area) 40 450 $18,000.00 2.5 Grubbing/Turf Eradication 9.5 acres 1,500 $14,250.00 $42,250.00 3.0 ROUGH GRADING 3.1 Rough Grading 30,000 c.y. 4.4 $132,000.00 3.2 Topsoil Management LS $15,000.00 3.3 Feature Shaping (Tees, Bunkers &Greens) LS $44,000.00 $191,000.00 4.0 FEATURES CONSTRUCTION & FINISH WORK 4.1 Tee Construction (New Const. / Finish Work) 30,000 sf 1.7 $51,000.00 4.2 Bunker Construction (New Const. / Drainage & Finish Work) 12,400 sf 5 $60,000.00 4.3 Green Construction (New Const. / Modified USGA& Finish 78,000 sf 5 $390,000.00 Work) 4.4 Fine Grading (Fairways, Roughs & Native Areas) 10 acres 2,200 $22,000.00 $523,000.00 5.0 DRAINAGE 5.1 General Drainage (Golf) LS $50,000.00 5.2 Drainage Culvert Extenstion (South) LS $12,000.00 5.3 Biofiltration Basins LS 2,500 $30,000.00 $92,000.00 6.0 IRRIGATION 6.1 Existing Well Activation LS $15,000.00 6.2 Rework Existing Delivery Line(s) LS $20,000.00 6.3 Water Tank (30,000 gal.) &20-ft Wood Structure LS $440,000.00 6.4 Irrigation System, Control &Weather Station LS $407,000.00 6.5 Utility Allowance LS $20,000.00 $902,000.00 7.0 GRASSING & LANDSCAPE 7.1 Soil Amendments & Fertilizers 10.5 acres 880 $9,240.00 7.2 Hydrosprigging (Tees, Fairways & Roughs) 7 acres 5,700 $39,900.00 7.3 Sod Allowance 10,000 sf 0.6 $6,000.00 7.4 Seed Greens Surfaces 75,000 sf 0.25 $18,750.00 7.5 Native Area Hydroseeding &Tackifier 4 acres 5,000 $20,000.00 7.6 Grow-In LS $44,000.00 7.7 New Trees 60 260 $15,600.00 7.8 Rock and Theme Landscaping at Putting Course LS $70,000.00 $223,490.00 8.0 MISCELLANEOUS 8.1 Practice Hitting Bays (Part of Clubhouse Area) NIC n/a 8.2 New Parking and Drop Off(Part of Clubhouse Area) NIC n/a 8.3 New Pedestrian Access (San Fernando Road) NIC n/a 8.4 New Community Building NIC n/a 8.5 Signage LS $30,000.00 8.6 Course Furnishings LS $25,000.00 $55,000.00 GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL $2,0123,740 CONTINGENCY(10%) $212,374 9.0 PROFESSIONAL FEES 9.1 Golf Course Architectural/Civil Engineering LS $185,000.00 9.2 Water Tank Engineering LS $12,500.00 9.3 Project Management LS $40,000.00 9.4 Permits LS $5,000.00 9.5 Well Permit Fees NIC n/a $242,500.00 TOTAL PROBABLE COST ESTIMATE $2,578,614 Probable cost estimate is based on conceptual planning prepared as of this date. Environmental mitigation and/or consulting is not calculated in the above estimates. Unforeseen conditions, additional utility work,prolonged work due to seasonal conditions and revenue losses during closure are not a part of the probable cost estimate. APPENDIX D — PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE — CLUBHOUSE/ COMMUNITY BUILDING BLACKBERRY FARM GOLF COURSE Preliminary Cost Estimate Conceptual Plan Clubhouse/Community Building Building $3,080,000 Furniture, fixtures &equipment $160,000 Kitchen $150,000 Hitting bay simulators (includes launch monitors) $80,000 2 @ $40,000 Landscaping $180,000 Total $3,650,000 Other: New signalized intersection TBD Underground utilities TBD New entry and signage $160,000 New parking $480,000 Demolition -existing building $60,000 Total Other $700,000 Probable cost estimate is based on conceptual planning prepared as of this date. Environmental mitigation and/or consulting is not calculated in the above estimates. Unforeseen conditions, additional utility work, prolonged work due to seasonal conditions and revenue losses during closure are not a part of the probable cost estimate. Cupertino Parks & Rec System Master Plan, Citywide Survey 2017, Activity Participation Results Responses to the question: "Do you or members of your household participate in any of the following recreation & leisure activities?" Residents Families Asian- Asian- Cau- All < 30 yrs < 18 yrs 65+ yrs only with kids Chinese Indian casian Number of respondents 939 701 425 139 93 238 139 110 421 OVERALL % % °% °% °% % % % % 1 Walking for Pleasure or Fitness 63.6% 67.5% 56.9% 40.3% 31.2% 68.9% 56.1% 51.8% 72.0% 2 Nature Walks/Hikes 63.7% 67.0% 59.1% 40.3% 31.2% 63.0% 63.3% 60.0% 70.5% 3 Cultural Events/Perf. Arts/Concerts (attend) 48.7% 51.8% 44.0% 30.9% 21.5% 52.9% 46.8% 42.7% 54.2% 4 Bicycling (recreation) 45.9% 46.9% 54.6% 40.3% 41.9% 30.7% 41.7% 48.2% 46.6% 5 Fairs and Festivals (attend) 45.4% 46.9% 44.0% 27.3% 20.4% 45.8% 46.0% 38.2% 48.2% 6 Exercising/Aerobics/Weightlifting 43.5% 46.6% 38.1% 32.4% 23.7% 50.4% 44.6% 39.1% 48.9% 7 Gardening 36.6% 38.8% 32.9% 23.0% 16.1% 37.4% 31.7% 31.8% 41.6% 8 Swimming 36.3% 38.4% 50.8% 46.0% 43.0% 20.2% 48.9% 41.8% 32.1% 9 Arts and Crafts 35.7% 37.9% 42.1% 35.3% 35.5% 26.9% 41.7% 39.1% 30.2% 10 Picnicking 34.8% 37.1% 35.5% 15.8% 9.7% 29.0% 36.0% 24.5% 35.6% 11 Playground (visit/play) 31.5% 34.1% 47.5% 25.9% 25.8% 17.6% 46.8% 31.8% 25.2% 12 Volunteer Activities 31.5% 34.1% 31.5% 28.1% 26.9% 30.7% 32.4% 36.4% 30.2% 13 Library Programs 30.5% 33.0% 36.2% 21.6% 19.4% 26.9% 40.3% 34.5% 26.8% 14 Jogging/Running 29.0% 30.0% 39.1% 44.6% 39.8% 11.8% 34.5% 44.5% 21.6% 15 Tours and Travel 27.1% 28.7% 20.0% 10.1% 8.6% 37.8% 27.3% 11.8% 30.6% 16 Dog Walking/Dog Parks 26.8% 27.2% 24.7% 19.4% 16.1% 20.2% 20.1% 20.9% 32.5% 17 Wildlife Watching (including bird watching) 26.7% 28.7% 23.1% 14.4% 10.8% 28.2% 22.3% 15.5% 35.2% 18 Senior Center Activities 26.4% 28.5% 9.9% 2.9% 3.2% 57.6% 25.2% 9.1% 34.7% 19 Yoga 24.6% 25.7% 25.4% 19.4% 11.8% 15.5% 30.9% 36.4% 21.6% 20 Musical Instrument (play) 24.0% 23.3% 33.9% 34.5% 41.9% 13.9% 27.3% 30.9% 19.2% LEGEND: Responses > 50% 40-49% 30-39% 25-29% 20-24% Residents Families Asian- Asian- Cau- All < 30 yrs < 18 yrs 65+ yrs Two or More Groups > 20% only with kids Chinese Indian casian Instructional/Educational Classes 22.5% 24.5% 24.5% 14.4% 11.8% 21.8% 28.8% 22.7% 20.9% Technology/Programming 21.0% 23.1% 29.2% 26.6% 25.8% 9.7% 21.6% 39.1% 17.3% Summer Camps 21.1% 22.5% 39.3% 26.6% 28.0% 4.6% 31.7% 30.0% 12.4% Basketball 19.3% 19.1% 33.4% 39.6% 45.2% 1.7% 26.6% 40.9% 8.8% Bicycling (commute/transportation) 19.2% 19.4% 22.6% 30.2% 29.0% 9.7% 15.8% 22.7% 20.2% Environ. Ed./Nature Study or Appreciation/4-H 18.8% 21.1% 20.7% 12.9% 12.9% 17.2% 12.9% 16.4% 22.1% Dancing 16.8% 18.3% 20.2% 18.0% 15.1% 13.4% 20.1% 24.5% 13.1% Tennis 16.5% 17.3% 23.1% 18.0% 18.3% 6.7% 23.7% 20.0% 13.3% Soccer 16.4% 17.0% 25.2% 25.2% 26.9% 5.9% 13.7% 26.4% 14.7% Badminton 12.9% 13.8% 21.2% 23.0% 25.8% 2.9% 20.1% 37.3% 4.3% Table Tennis/ Ping Pong 11.8% 11.6% 19.1% 16.5% 21.5% 4.2% 18.7% 20.0% 7.8% Tai Chi 9.1% 10.1% 7.1% 2.9% 1.1% 13.4% 20.9% 1.8% 7.1% OTHER Sports Events (attend) 16.8% 15.8% 19.8% 18.7% 17.2% 11.8% 15.1% 9.1% 18.8% Golf/Driving Range 15.0% 16.8% 13.2% 8.6% 9.7% 16.4% 17.3% 4.5% 15.4% Cultural Events/Perf. Arts/Concerts (participate) 10.9% 12.3% 14.4% 10.8% 11.8% 8.8% 12.9% 19.1% 7.8% Baseball 9.3% 9.3% 12.9% 11.5% 14.0% 4.6% 6.5% 5.5% 8.6% Volleyball 8.0% 8.4% 12.7% 14.4% 15.1% 1.3% 12.2% 11.8% 5.2% Martial Arts 8.1% 8.3% 13.2% 12.9% 11.8% 2.1% 10.8% 4.5% 5.9% Preschool 7.8% 9.3% 12.7% 3.6% 2.2% 3.8% 11.5% 7.3% 5.0% Teen Center Activities (at library or city) 7.7% 8.0% 14.8% 15.8% 19.4% 1.7% 7.2% 19.1% 3.3% Skateboarding 5.5% 5.6% 8.9% 12.2% 12.9% 0.8% 5.0% 5.5% 5.7% Other 5.4% 5.8% 4.7% 2.9% 1.1% 8.0% 6.5% 2.7% 5.7% Softball 5.3% 5.6% 6.4% 5.0% 4.3% 3.4% 0.7% 0.9% 6.7% Football 5.0% 4.9% 8.7% 14.4% 17.2% 0.4% 2.9% 10.9% 3.3% Roller Hockey/Roller Skating 3.9% 3.6% 5.9% 7.2% 5.4% 1.7% 5.8% 2.7% 4.0% Disc Golf 3.6% 3.0% 3.3% 2.2% 0.0% 1.7% 3.6% 0.9% 4.3% Racquetball/Squash/Handball 3.2% 3.6% 4.0% 3.6% 5.4% 1.3% 3.6% 7.3% 2.4% Cricket 3.1% 3.1% 5.9% 6.5% 8.6% 0.4% 0.7% 16.4% 0.7% Pickleball 2.9% 2.3% 2.8% 2.9% 3.2% 3.4% 2.2% 0.9% 2.9% Footgolf 2.6% 2.0% 2.4% 2.9% 1.1% 1.3% 1.4% 0.0% 2.9% Citywide Survey 2017 -Activity Participation Results, Page 2 of 2 PRC Meeting 6.3.21 Item 3 Blackberry • rm Golf Course Feasibility St • Options CUPERTINO SAV,7; Agenda • History • Current Status and Usage • Options • Parks and Recreation Master Plan • Recommended Action 2 1 PRC Meeting 6.3.21 Item 3 • • Construction 1962 • Purchase 1991 • Stevens Creek Corridor Master Plan - 2014 • After considering feedback, developed Preferred Alternative - 2016 3 iTEVENS CREEK :CP46DGR - _., EXISTING CONDITIONS """"OXSiRFfI BIH ROYIE OA IANE ^ [ISFh n h EI6HBORND00 E _ ` I n r I fti4. - 4 2 PRC Meeting 6.3.21 Item 3 Current Status • Irrigation 0 65 years old o Inefficient, leaking, wastes water o $58,000 average annual cost • Tee Boxes, Greens, Netting • Leaking Ponds (empty as of 2007) o Need to convert ponds to lowland native plants • Estimated $300,000 annual subsidy • 39% of users are residents s Golf Course Usage Golf Round Comparison Rounds Rounds Pre-COVID in COVID Cupertino-Blackberry Farm (9M) 28,000 41,000 Sunnyvale-Sunken Gardens (9M) 43,000 53,000 San Jose-Rancho Del Pueblo (9M) 25,000 40,000 San Jose-Santa Teresa(9PO) 19,000 29,000 Cupertino-Deep Cliff(18PO) 1 48,000 65,000 6 3 PRC Meeting 6.3.21 Item 3 Option One - Minimal Repairs • Fix Irrigation • Fix Tee Boxes, Greens, Netting • Convert Ponds • Remains 1 ,544 yard, par 29 course • Reduce annual water bill by at least $18,000 • The ongoing annual subsidy required after minimal repairs are complete is estimated to be $282,000 Minimum cost of $1 ,100,000 (2014 estimate) Option Tw• 2016 Preferred Alternative Renovated Course • New irrigation, replacement of poles and netting as needed • 1 ,035 par 27, rebuilt short par 3 • Loops for 3,4,5,7, and 9-hole play • Larger short game practice area and putting course • Clubhouse/restaurant • Removal of Blesch house • Potential to reduce or eliminate subsidy Minimum cost for course only $2,500,000(2016 estimate) Minimum cost for clubhouse $3,600,000 (2016 estimate) s 4 PRC Meeting 6.3.21 Item 3 ;TEVENS CREEK PREFERRED r ALTERNATIVE - ` ��" ». LoAff FM WW �snnr ' ® .i rrsr. orw.,rr rr io,.a 'i � ,x,w,mnivn - xam. •i rmm�rc.,a _i 0 111 ] r 91' 17 19' -- 9 Option Three - Natural Habitat • Closure of the golf course and return of the area to natural habitat • Connect to the Stevens Creek Trail • Removal of Blesch house • Nature programs • Compatible with sensitive habitat and flood plain limitations • Ongoing annual subsidy required after restoration is complete is estimated to be $200,000 annually. Minimum cost $1 ,500,000 (2014 estimate) Zo 5 PRC Meeting 6.3.21 Item 3 Parks and Recreation Master Plan The Parks and Recreation System Master Plan Direction. Meet the priorities of the community. Evaluate like-for-like replacement. Meet community needs. • Consider new trends, and preferences of nearby neighbors. 11 Master Plan • - • • Renovation to the course should provide improved habitat value. • Future decisions should respect the unique creek-side location and emphasize choices compatible with increased ecological value. • Nature experience and expanding access to nature is a top priority. • Incorporate nature and increase access to natural open space 12 6 PRC Meeting 6.3.21 Item 3 Master Plan • Outreach Activity Participation Survey - 2017 • 939 respondents • 16.8% of residents participate in the sport of golf or use a driving range (national average 7%) • 67% of residents who participated in the survey, walk for pleasure or fitness, and take part in nature walks or hikes 85% of survey respondents noted that improving access to natural open space is desired in the City. 13 Recommended Action Receive a report on the Blackberry Farm Golf Course Feasibility Study Options and provide a recommendation to City Council 14 7 From: Wayne Wang To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Re: Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Thursday, May 20,2021 1:57:57 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep the Golf Course. Wayne Wang From: Peter Wang To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: June 3rd discussion on the future of Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Thursday, May 20,2021 2:25:08 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. The Blackberry Farm Golf Course serves a useful function to the community. It is utilized by many beginner golfers and alleviates the load at Deep Cliff Golf.I support retaining the Blackberry Farm Golf Course and would suggest the city pave the short trail connecting the parking lot up to Byrnes Ave. Sincerely, Peter Wang From: Ken Ena To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Thursday,May 20,2021 2:27:28 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I recommend to KEEP and renovate Blackberry Farm Golf Course for the citizens of Cupertino and the community. It is a very interesting and challenging course for beginners and novice golfers. Golfing has become increasingly popular, due to the health and mental aspects of this sport, especially after this pandemic. Our schools have been increasingly adding and promoting this important sport for all ages. Thank you for this consideration. Blessings, Ken En6 From: Samuel Feldman To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farm Gold Course Date: Thursday, May 20,2021 9:00:52 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Comment for June 3 2021 meeting: I have been a user of both the golf course and the Stevens Creek Trail for many years. My strong desire and request is to maintain and improve the golf course. It is a gem, and provides a wonderful recreation opportunity in a spectacularly beautiful setting. Thankyou Samuel Feldman From: nancv canter To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Cc: Jenny Koverman Subject: Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Friday,May 21,2021 6:54:13 AM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Response to letter received for property owners on future of Blackberry Farm Golf Course As a 20+year resident of Cupertino I strongly suggest you maintain the existing golf course and improve the golf course by adding a larger putting green and driving range. If you care at all about equity and access to all residents you will support keeping a public golf course. During this pandemic(Covid 19)golf was one of the few sport activities allowed and the increase use of the Blackberry golf course was the result.Having a public golf course is a much valued asset of Cupertino and a beautiful green space. I wish the commission would improve Memorial Park which sorely needs attention. Respectively submitted Dr.Nancy Canter From: JIM WEHRLY To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Friday,May 21,2021 11:48:14 AM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Jenny, It is always tempting to support expanding our city's natural habitat, especially, in support of the Stevens Creek Corridor Trail. However, I believe Blackberry Farm Golf Course offers a valuable community recreation facility for our senior citizens who enjoy golfing on a compact course and for young golfers to learn and improve their golfing skills with affordable green fees. From a personal experience, this golf course provided my son a great opportunity to develop his golfing skills; and, his pairing with senior citizen golfers by the golf pro provided not only support for the development of his golfing skills; but, a great cross- generation experience. SAVE the Blackberry Farm Gold Course for the benefit of our communities seniors, youth, and golfers who cannot afford the high cost of membership fees and green fees at other golf courses! Keep this community gem! Respectively, Jim Wehrly Oakdell Ranch Resident Cupertino From: Chih-Kai Chena To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: The future of Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Sunday,May 23,2021 2:59:28 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Commission members, I am writing this email to support the plan to return the course to natural habitat for the following reasons, 1. Deep Cliff Golf Course is right next to the park. Golfers do have options. 2. Golf course is not a very environmental option. It takes lots of more water and chemicals to maintain the course. 3. The young population are playing less and less golf nowadays. I am sure a natural habitat connecting to Stevens Creek Corridor will be enjoyed by more Cupertino citizens. All of our 5 family members strongly recommend this option of a greener Cupertino for future generations. Chih-Kai Cheng From: Matthew Miller To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Cc: Thomas De Natale; L.T.Guttadauro; Mike Kedell; Subject: RE: Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Tuesday,May 25,2021 1:16:43 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. The following is the comment I wish to submit regarding BBF Golf Course for your meeting on June 3,2021 at 7 p in.: I am Matthew R.Miller,Sr., Cupertino,CA 95014, My history goes back a long way with BBF Golf Course.In 1975 six of us"young"male golfers decided to start a "mixed"league, as a way for us single guys to meet women.We made it a beginners league and called it The Blue Pheasant Hackers. Today the term hackers means something entirely different,but back then,to Hack"up the golf course meant one was not a very good golfer.It was not until 1976 that we really got the league organized,with officers,and our unique set of rules for playing BBF Golf Course.The Blue Pheasant Hackers golf league is still playing today 45 years later on Tuesday afternoons with three"away"tournaments from the first Tuesday in April until usually the first week in October.Over the years our membership has varied from somewhere around 90 members to today's around 25 members,but growing. Speaking for our current membership,we feel it would be a shame to loose our home course to your option of complete removal.True,we could move to Deep Cliff Golf Course,but our association with the Blue Pheasant restaurant and bar would also then be gone.Traditionally,we have assembled at the BP on the first Tuesday of each month to hand out the prizes for the previous month's games, where we also usually have orders from the restaurant and drinks from the bar.Granted,we have not been able to carry on that tradition during this pandemic,but we look forward to doing the same,hopefully later this season for our league. We truly hope that one of your options of renovation,both for the golf course and for the BP will prevail.Over the years our league has improved the golf game of many,both young and old golfers,and has provided a social setting where many a friendships and even marriages have flourished. You also must take into consideration the number of people the golf course employs,whose jobs would be terminated.The current Parks&Rees. staff and before the golf course was owned by the city,that independent staff and all the employees of the BP have been great supporters of our Blue Pheasant Hackers golf league.At my current age of 82 years,I'm not sure how long I'll be hitting them,but for our younger Hackers we hope you will enable us to continue our tradition into the future. Sincerely, Matthew R.Miller,Sr. From: Alice Bautista To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Re:The Future of Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Friday,May 28,2021 7:24:15 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Parks and Recreation Commission, Blackberry Farm Golf Course should be renovated and continued to be used as it has been for many,many years. It is a beautiful course and is the only 9 hole course in Cupertino.It is used by many members of the community; especially people just learning to play the game and many seniors who enjoy this short course. I have seen many families playing together. Cupertino already has a natural habitat connected to the Stevens Creek Corridor Trail at McClellan Ranch Park.This area provides plenty of space for the little creatures who reside along the creek. What is especially concerning to some of us who live along the creek,are the unkept grounds in the preserve. Piles of dry branches,leaves,down fallen trees and branches that are trimmed and left under the existing trees.This is all very serious during these times of high fire danger. Please do not create any additional danger to our residents and neighbors. Please leave Blackberry Farm Golf Course as it is today. Why not offer it to our local schools to be used as a facility for an after school sport where students can learn the wonderful game to golf.It is a beautiful,open,green site which is so rare in these days of nothing but dry vegetation. Alice Bautista Sent from my iPad From: jimcourtright To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: comments concerning Blackberry Farm golf course Date: Saturday,May 29,2021 5:05:31 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. In my opinion we should always keep the golf course. This course, being short and only 9 holes, is ideal for older golfers, ladies, kids, and all beginners. There are not many courses around like this, and I feel it is a treasure our city has to offer the area. It has been around a long time and is loved by many. Years ago some bunch tried this nonsense and when I walked in the golf shop to pay there was a table in the room with a stack of blue prints with all the ideas to replace the golf course, such as a whole bunch of volleyball courts! This was a waste of money! Spend the money on fixing up the course! You have a good thing here, Cupertino, please don't blow it! P.S. Some say"Measure T", a tax measure from 1992, promised the residents that the golf course would STAY! If the nonsense continues, this will have to be checked out. Sincerely, James R. Courtright From: To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Sunday,May 30,2021 9:57:09 AM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep and or improve the course. It is a city and area treasure that young and old enjoy and one of the very few in the area that is resonabley priced, convenient and does currently serve more than just golfers by offering a soccer type of golf. From: Indira Abhyanker To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farm Golf Course Statement of Support Date: Sunday,May 30,2021 12:20:44 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Parks and Recreation Commission, This is a statement of support for Blackberry Farm Golf Course. I started playing golf last year and I love this course because it brings together golfers of all skill levels while providing scenic and relaxing surroundings. Thank you! Sincerely, Indira Abhyanker From: sonal abhyanker To: City of Cuoertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Save BF Golf Course Date: Sunday,May 30,2021 12:53:19 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Parks and Recreation commission, I am sending a statement in support of saving our B1ackBerry Farm golf course. Having a golf course in our neighborhood is good for the folks who want to get a little bit of exercise and sunshine at the same time.I know you could argue that somebody could just go for a walk or go for a hike however golfing offers a little bit more of a mental challenge which is good for mental health. It is sad to see so many things in Cupertino disappearing one by one. Please consider a vote in favor of keeping our golf course. Warm regards, Sonal Sent from my Whone Please excuse typos From: Sharmd Sharma To: CM of DlceNno Parka and Recreabon Commmaon subject: Blackberry Fans For Course Date: Sunday,May 30,20211:06:41 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Recreation Commission, I am writing in support of keeping the Golf Course open and operational. Every Saturday, week after week, I have been getting together with three of my friends to play golf for over twenty years (since 2001) and it has forged my strongest friendships. It is such an integral part of our lives. My son and daughter grew up learning the basics of Golf at Blackberry. It is a suitable course for all skill level. The pro shop and the staff working are professional and working. The Blackberry Golf Course is part of the history of Cupertino and you must not close or consider reducing the size. Further, you have done a great service by keeping it affordable and maintaining it . I would argue that you should consider investing more and if necessary, increase the green fee. Keep Blackberry Golf Course Open" Sharad Sharma Address: Cupertino, CA 95014 (Previous) Los Gatos, CA 95032 (Current) From: Bryce Haboian To: City of Cuoertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Save Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Sunday,May 30,2021 4:06:57 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To the City of Cupertino Parks and Rec.Commission, This is a statement of support for the B1ackBerry Farm Golf Course.I love this golf course because it is great for seniors,children,beginners and experts.It is affordable,scenic,and always lovely to meet new people at. Thank you for providing and affordable place for us to golf! -Bryce Haboian Sent from my Whone From: David Kamnitzer To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: SAVE BLACKBERRY FARMS GOLF COURSE! Date: Monday,May 31,2021 9:48:19 AM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am writing to save Blackberry Farm Golf Course. My boys and I have so many wonderful memories of playing there as the kids were growing up, and we still go to enjoy a quick round of golf. It has a special charm you don't often see in other short courses. Please save this wonderful treasure for us, and for future generations. Golf is expensive and access is limited for many in the Bay Area. This is a special place and is refreshingly accessible and affordable. Sincerely, Dr. David Kamnitzer, DC Activate Stem Cells Safely and Affordably! https://www.lifewave.com/dravid My GIFT to Truth Students Everywhere: http://www.cuttingedgedoc.com/13-hour-list/ Take a look at this orientation video of the most powerful approach to customized programs for nutrition, herbs,and homeopathy that I know(less than two minutes!)--MORPHOGENIC FIELD TECHNIQUE: httI2S7ay0utu.be/mgCkn2BJMsc More about me and my work at http://www.cuttingedgedoc.com (our podcast series) and http://www.davidkamnitzer.com [J Virus-free. www.avast.com From: Villafana To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Monday,May 31,2021 12:56:16 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I understand that the city council is considering closing or changing the golf course and I need to express my deep concern.This course is home to many seniors and players of all ages.It keeps the community healthy as well as socially strong.It would be a grave mistake to close this facility.I hope that you consider keeping the course the way it is. Dave Villafana Sent from my iPhone From: Sandra Jones To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Monday,May 31,2021 1:28:01 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. This is a statement of support for Blackberry Farm Golf Course. Our senior groups from Cupertino Senior Center and Saratoga Senior Center have been golfing every Monday and Friday morning for over 10 plus years. We also often enjoy a gathering in the attached restaurant after golf in prior Covid times. The Golf course staff is warm, friendly, considerate and helpful to all of us. We also see many parents with children, during the summer hours, playing golf. Please do minimal repairs necessary to keep this special place of beauty available for us to enjoy. It is indeed our sanctuary in a busy city and a necessity for our well being to be out of doors and moving freely. Thank you, Kent & Sandra Jones Cupertino, Ca., 95014 From: Paul Rhee To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Save Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Monday,May 31,2021 1:46:14 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Sirs, The golf course helps me exercise while enjoying the scenic and surroundings,of course,this golf course helps the community because it attracts people to Cupertino who then dine or shop afterwards. We should keep it! Regards, Paul Rhee Rancho DeepCliff Community From: Wolfgang Pieb To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry farm golf course Date: Monday,May 31,2021 2:35:27 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi, I am writing in support of keeping Blackberry farm golf course open and available to the public as an excellent recreational opportunity for people of all ages.I have played many a round there and was looking forward to playing many more in retirement.If part of the Blue Pheasant could be used to make a proper club house and provide a place to socialize for golfers after their round it would add great value and bring other golfers from the surrounding areas to spend money in Cupertino. Thank you for your consideration. Wolfgang Pieb From: Brody Cormier To: City of Cuoertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farms Golf Course Date: Monday,May 31,2021 2:37:43 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello Commissioners, I wanted to speak in support of the excellent golf course that is Blackberry Farms. I took up golf at the beginning of the pandemic and have spent the majority of the last year playing dozens of courses searching for the most enjoyable places to golf and I keep coming back to Blackberry Farms. It is one of the most unique courses I have played. The shorter layout allows for quick rounds (the longest I have ever played here was 1 hour and 45 minutes) which is often the opposite at many short courses because the disparity in player skill can mean a lot of waiting around for less experienced groups of players. But this problem doesn't occur at Blackberry because of the unique layout and placement of the two par 4s to space groups out. It is an excellent place to play as a beginner, but the tight course through the trees is an equal challenge for experienced players as well. This is not to say that the course is perfect,but it is so good in its layout I will continue to play here frequently. I am evidence that the golf boom that happened during the pandemic was not a fad, and that a fun and challenging course like Blackberry Farms will keep all of those new players coming back. I do have a couple of suggestions that could improve revenue, course value, and lower maintenance costs along with the basic minimum repairs. The first is the use of the dry pond bed. Instead of trying to replace the land with more plants that will take water, line the pond with sand to make a large playable bunker. This will make the play more enjoyable for beginners whose ball now trickles into a playable area instead of unplayable dirt or scrub brush. This will also provide an opportunity for advanced players who now have a unique challenge to play from. A feature like this would also certainly improve the course's local fame. I personally know many players who would play the course just to see a feature like that. The second item is to sell light-up golf balls in the pro shop and offer night golf. This is currently extremely popular with younger players who aren't able to make it to the course during day hours during the week and would extend revenue-generating hours as well as the course's fame as I mentioned earlier. I hope you will take some of my suggestions into consideration, but if not I still look forward to playing such an excellent course at an excellent price point for many years to come. Best Regards, Brodric Cormier From: ie� ff lille To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: blackberry golf Date: Monday,May 31,2021 3:01:58 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I see that you are discussing the future of Blackberry golf course. I would like to encourage the city to keep Blackberry golf course open as a casual course open to the public. I have been using the course since 2001 as an easy outing to enjoy my local area. Please suggest an upgrade to the watering system as I now see that it is outdated. thanks Jeff Lille From: Younasook Rhee To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Save Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Monday,May 31,2021 3:34:23 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I love this golf course..It's great for seniors like me,children,beginners and it brings together golfers of all skill levels and this golf course helps the community because it attracts people to Cupertino who then dine or shop afterwards.We need this golf course! Regards, Rosa From: H Yonezawa To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry golf course Date: Monday,May 31,2021 4:34:11 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Commissioners, I heard B1ackBerry golf course may be removed. I enjoy to play golf almost everyday at Blackberry with friends since few years ago.This course is 9 holes and relatively very short compared to regular 18 holes course.Therefore it is very convenient to the people who has not enough time or family or beginners.Also it is very valuable to see such great space with lots of trees in the crowded residential area. If maintenance cost is concerned,please either increase a golf fee some degree and/or reduce maintenance level to reduce cost. Hiroshi Yonezawa Sent from my iPhone From: Stephanie Karic To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Tuesday,June 1,2021 9:55:32 AM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To Whom This May Concern, I have been golfing here for 6 months. I come to play with my family. Here is what I like about the golf course, it's perfect for my two young boys learning to play golf. We've even gotten their grandparents involved too, it has been a family affair. It's great for seniors, children, beginners and it brings together golfers of all skill levels. The course helps my family exercise while enjoying the scenic and relaxing surroundings. We have made this a weekly outing for my family. Thank you for providing an affordable place for us to play golf! We love Blackberry Farm Golf Course. Sincerely, Stephanie Karic From: Lionel Kirton To: CM of OIDerbro Parks and Reneabon Cnmmistion subject: Fad: Failure Notice Date: Tuesday,June 1,202112:19:15 FM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Begin forwarded message: a e: une a :12:12 PM PDT Sony,we were unable to deliver your message to the following address. <12ukandrecreationcommission&cWertino.org>: 550: 5.4.1 Recipient address rejected: Access denied. AS(201806281) [M W2NAMO4FTO64.eoo-NAMO4.prod.protection.oudook.com] ----------Forwarded message ---------- From: Lionel Kirton- Subject: Please leave Blackberry farm Golf Course alone Date: June 11 2021 at 12.12:06 PM PDT To: parkandrecreationcommissionCcDcuoertino.org I have played golf at Blackberry farm since 1966. My wife, son and 2 grandsons all it. My wife died in August 2020 of pancreatic cancer very suddenly. The only way I could see people was to play golf outside because the course handled the Covid Pandemic very well. So I did my grieving on Blackberry Farm golf course. It is a great course to seniors (I am 85) since it is good for walking,but still a fair test of our golf game. Thank you for providing an affordable place for us to play golf. It is a credit to the Cupertino society. Please do not change this course it is a significant attraction to people of all ages as it is. Lionel Karen and family Form: Mike Kedell To: C"of OroeNno Parks and Recreabon Commisaon Cc: subject ME Rrounie Date: Tuesday,June 1,202112:36:18 PM CAUTION:This email originated form outside of the organization.Do net click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the Content is safe. Enclosed is a comment I wish to submit regarding Blackberry Farm Golf Course for your meeting on June 3, 2021 at 7 p.m Hello, My wife and I have been long-time homeowners of Cupertino for over 30 years. I have played and continue to do so at this city's golf course numerous times. I also belong to the Hackers golf group that plays this course on Tuesdays and after the game we meet for drinks & food at the Blue Pheasant restaurant. Being a patron of the golf course and the restaurant I would like to see that the golf course stay as an asset with the city and the use and enjoyment for the residences and others. I believe we have enough open space in this area, I live very close to the Stocklmier walking trail and Blackberry Farm and enjoy using the open space and trails that it provides. The golf course itself "provides open space". Thank you for your time and consideration of my request. Michael & Barbara Kedell Cupertino, CA 95014-1068 From: Rose Ann Woolpert To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Tuesday,June 1,2021 1:56:07 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear commission members, I am a 33 year resident of Cupertino who golfs at blackberry Farm golf course two or three times a month.This is the only City recreational facility I use.I urge you to retain the course so that Cupertino residents,especially senior citizens whose sports opportunities are limited,can continue to have easily accessible fun and recreation in our city. Sincerely, Rose Ann Woolpert Cupertino Sent from my Wad From: Louisa Roberts To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farm golf course Date: Tuesday,June 1,2021 2:37:52 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. This is a statement of support for Blackberry Farm golf course.I've been enjoying golfing here for several years and was my first golf playing experience! It is a perfect course for beginners,seniors,kids,and even experienced golfers. I love playing here as it is close by and affordable,and I would be very upset if the course is closed.Please,please keep the golf course open for our community. Sincerely, Louisa Roberts. Cupertino. From: Marlys Whiteside To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: blackberry farm golf Date: Tuesday,June 1,2021 3:45:40 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Our family of 5 plays very week and we wish to vote to minimal repairs and get the golf course. Marlys whiteside tamara whiteside greg whiteside ben dom vine dorn WE have been plaing every week for the past 5 years. WE are multigenerational Grandmother son and daugher and grandson.WE love the course please do not close the course. Tahnk you. From: minmei liu To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Save Blackberry farm golf course!! Date: Tuesday,June 1,2021 5:53:04 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Councilman, I have been a Cupertino residence for 30 years and have enjoyed Playing golf at Black berry farm. Please save the course as it is good for The city as seniors like me can enjoy outdoor playing. Thank you for Continue to provide an affordable place for us to play golf. Sincerely, Minmei chao From: mario kiefer To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry farm golf course Date: Tuesday,June 1,2021 6:08:05 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Park Commission:I hope you will not close down or alter Blackberry golf course. Please keep it as it is. I have been buying senior passes for 7 years and really enjoy the course for the exercise and the relaxing surroundings.I would be very dismayed if course was changed to anything other than exists now. Sincerely, Mario Kiefer From: Bill-Jo Taylor To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Save Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Tuesday,June 1,2021 6:20:10 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission: Please save Blackberry farm golf Course. I vote for Minor Repairs. Do not shorten the course and do not remove it. I have been playing this course for 20 years and I enjoy its location and beauty. We see deer,foxes,brids,skunks, squirrels and gophers. We usually play twice a week and we play with family and friends who visit us. It is just the right size course to be able to walk and pull my cart. Please do not shut it down. I need the exercise and enjoy meeting other people playing there. The workers are very pleasant. You have a gem here. Please keep it. Jo Ann Taylor Palo Alto,CA 94306 From: Peter Lam To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Save Blackberry Farm Golf Course! Date: Tuesday,June 1,2021 6:53:06 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Joanne, My name is Peter Lam and my wife Concepcion Lam,are Cupertino residents and own the home since February 1982.We received a flIer"SAVE BLACKBERRY FARM GOLF COURSE!"just before starting our daily exercise,one round of 9 hole golf game.We have the annual passes able to play every weekdays since we retired in December 2001 and June 2010 from Cupertino Union School District respectively.The reason why I picked the golfing instead of YMCA or Cupertino Sport Center,because I don't like the indoor trail mill,nor bicycle going no where atmosphere.In 2001,the Blackberry Farm Golf course was maintained very well,having one small pond,creek,and a big pond with big carp and small fishes,frogs,baby lobsters...some time there were deers passing across the fairways.Although,we are not crazy about golfing but exercise.Therefore,we would like to express our wishes not to remove golf course and restore land to"natural habitat"in your next meeting Thursday,June 3,2021 agenda. Your expeditious action in this matter will be highly appreciated. Sincerely, Peter Lam From: Brandon Ge To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry golf course Date: Tuesday,June 1,2021 8:54:07 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, Hope this email finds you well. My name is Brandon, and I wish to keep blackberry golf course as it is. I feel like it is a great place for beginners to try playing golf, and if we remove it and give it back to mother nature, many people would be deprived of a convenient way to learn a new sport. I hope that blackberry stays, but I will respect the decision the committee makes. Cheers, Brandon From: H Yonezawa To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry golf course Date: Wednesday,June 2,2021 5:41:34 AM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Cupertino recreation commissioners, We enjoy Blackberry golf course very much. We heard 9 holes course may be shrunk to few holes course or removed. Many people who enjoy this course would like Cupertino will keep as it is. We do not mind to increase fee and reduce maintenance level of it is kept. Zawa Sent from my iPhone From: Hiroshi Yonezawa To: City of Cuoertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: BlackBerry Date: Wednesday,June 2,2021 5:49:58 AM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi We are enjoying to play golf at Blackberry very much. We hope Cupertino keeps this space as 9 holes golf course for ever. Sent from my iPhone From: Steve Bradford To: CM of OIDerano Parks and ReeesMon Commi eion subject: Blackberry Fenn Golf Course Date: Wednesday,June 2,20217:2 32 AM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do net click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good morning, I wish to register my opposition to the idea of closing Blackberry Farm Golf Course. A few years ago I took my wife for her first actual golf game at the age of 72 to your beautiful course after she had spent two years in practice at a driving range. As I told her, this was the big-time. We had to alleviate her apprehension. It was important for her to start in a place with the right mindset. Golf is a mindful practice best experienced in peace, tranquility and natural beauty. Blackberry has all of these attributes, on the creek, with the quiet and mature foliage, and its lack of pretension. There is no other such place in Silicon Valley. It is one of the crown jewels of Cupertino. Please leave it as it is. Its loss would be profound for the ancient game of golf and the opportunity it gives to people of all ages and genders to appreciate it in an urban environment with no other such setting. Sincerely yours, The Bradfords Steve Bradford From: Gladvsm Houston To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farm Golf Course possible closing Date: Wednesday,June 2,2021 8:10:20 AM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To the above referenced commission: Dear Commission Members, Please consider the community value this wonderful course has provided over the years. It is open to all comers,it is affordable,it is beautiful,and it provides a unique social interaction with diverse members of our community.There is nothing like it in our entire area,and to lose it would be an irreplaceable loss to many-even to those who don't currently use it but wish their children to take up golf at some point. Blackberry is a beacon of non exclusivity,of teaching patience,respect for other players, and adherence to a gentle set of rules.It represents fine civic values which can be applied to other aspects of a community life. (litter disposal,respect for greenspace,quiet, etc.). I sincerely request that you maintain this unique resource to our community. respectfully, Gladys Houston Sent from my iPhone From: william schumacher To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Save Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Wednesday,June 2,2021 9:10:38 AM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. This is a statement of support for Blackberry Farms Golf Course.I have been golfing at Blackberry Farms for 6 years and it was the first golf course I played when I moved here from Florida.It is a challenging course for all golfers and puts a premium on your iron shots as well as your chipping and putting.The natural beauty of the course and seeing the deer and listening to the birds creates a very peaceful setting. Please continue to keep this course open and available to the public.I have missed having The Blue Pheasant Restaurant open to enjoy a lunch,dinner or a beer after the round and hope it will reopen soon.Perhaps your Proof of Vaccination can be your entry card! Long live Blackberry Farms Golf Course! Thank you, William Schumacher Sent from my iPad From: Ron Fairchild To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Keep Blackberry Farms Golf Course Date: Wednesday,June 2,2021 9:52:25 AM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. June 3, 2021 Dear Parks and Recreation Commissioners, My wife and I moved to Cupertino in 1970 and have experienced the growth and development of a wonderful community. We live near Blackberry Farms Golf Course and love what it offers to the greater Cupertino community. It would be a tragedy to eliminate the recreation opportunities this golf course provides. We have seen so many families use this beautiful resource for playing golf and soccer golf. We are personally acquainted with many Cupertino residents who feel as strongly as we do about maintaining the golf course for our community. We are sure that there is an abundance of parks in our area and see no need to sacrafice Blackberry Farms Golf Course to add more. Please do not do harm to a valuable recreation resource by making unneeded changes to Blackberry Farms Golf Course. Sincerely, Ron Fairchild Cupertino From: Bill-Jo Taylor To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farm golf Date: Wednesday,June 2,2021 10:08:53 AM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please do NOT close Blackberry Farm Golf Course. I have been golfing here for over 20 years,normally two times a week,meeting friends there early in the morning. This is a gem in the area. It is great for me as a senior in that I can still walk it. It is well maintained and the staff are friendly. Please do not consider closing it or downsizing it. Bill Taylor From: Lisa Giefer To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Cc: Mark Lee Subject: Blackberry Farm Date: Wednesday,June 2,2021 1:00:53 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Parks and Recreation Commission, We saw your notice posted at Blackberry Farm Golf Course that you were going to study use of Blackberry Farm. We support keeping Blackberry Farm Golf Course as a golf course.It's the only City owned golf course in the City of Cupertino.It makes golf accessible to entry level players,seniors on fixed incomes,families and lower income residents.Players at all levels play the course without the intimidation of playing at a more challenging golf course. We already have Blackberry Fann Park that is a naturalized park along the Stevens Creek corridor.If you are looking for more opportunities for naturalized parks along the corridor take a look at Linda Vista Park.It has at least an acre of manicured grass.The lower field grass is already been killed.Hopefully you can convert this to a native plant garden.Or convert the grass field near the swimming pool at Blackberry Farm to native plants.On the west side of Cupertino we have so many school/City partnership green fields for the communities enjoyment.Take a look at converting some of them before you convert a unique recreation facility like Blackberry Golf Course.We have baseball diamonds,football fields,cricket pitches that all serve segments of the community.Blackberry Farm Golf Course also serves a segment of our community and encourages an active lifestyle and sense of community.We see many families playing on the course teaching their kids to golf.Because Blackberry Golf Course is affordable we can afford to take the whole family allowing us to enjoy family time.When our children took golf lessons through the City,they were held at Deep Cliff.I always wondered why youth golf lessons were not at Blackberry Farm Golf Course? Other golf courses in Cupertino are on private land.At some time in the future,if Deep Cliff decides to convert the land to housing there would be no golf in Cupertino.Keeping Blackberry Farm future proofs golf availability for our residents. We have the Quinlin Center,Community Center,Recreation Center,and many other satellite facilities available throughout the City.We don't need more gathering spaces for the community that are City owned.You would put the remaining businesses who are struggling due to the pandemic at further risk by creating more public City owned facilities.I'm sure that businesses in Cupertino would appreciate the bookings for family events such as graduation parties,weddings,etc...If you want a better revenue stream from the Blue Pheasant update the kitchen.The quality of the facility has been an issue as long as we have lived in Cupertino and we've lived here a very long time. A quick intemet survey of near by public golf courses indicates that Blackberry Golf Course is the lowest priced public golf course available(thank you).If your issue is economic,raise your price 10%.It will still be very affordable and still a good value.But make it better,don't get rid of the golf course.Improve the driving range. There is a deficit of driving ranges in the area. We need Blackberry Farm Golf Course in our community to continue to provide recreational opportunities that the City doesn't provide in other locations. Thank you for your consideration, Lisa Giefer and Mark Lee P.S.Would you please acknowledge receipt of this email and read our email into the public record? From: Thomas De Natale To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Golf Course please keep footprint and improve Date: Wednesday,June 2,2021 2:09:25 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To commissioners, My history with Blackberry Farm and its golf course goes way back to the 1950's when I as a young boy attended with my parents large picnic events from San Francisco. I was too young to play golf with the adults but that came later. When I was in my early 20's my wife and I became residents of Cupertino on Valley Green Dr. I was finally able to enjoy playing golf at Blackberry. We moved and kids were born and finally about 2010 1 was asked to play at Blackberry and join the Blue Pheasant Hacker's league for the last 11 years. I've been playing the course once a week for at least half of the year, and sometimes the whole year ever since. My wife and I rented a Blackberry Farm picnic area for about 100 of our closest relatives on Labor Day weekend a couple of years ago, and some enjoyed playing golf just like the old days,in spite of the heat that day. The only drawback that day it was 109 degrees, the swimming pool was life saving, and we need places like this golf course to help stop global warming. We also have had several events at the Blue Pheasant Restaurant celebrating our Anniversary and our grandchildren's baptisms. Blackberry Farm and Golf Course in short has many fond memories, and should continue preferably near it's current or improved state. It is a unique place almost a retreat in the busy place with live, and I am much in favor of continuing its history. I would recommend that it be considered a Historical Landmark, instead of changing it significantly. I for one, want to see the golf course remain an opportunity for all to play golf at a reasonable price. It's greater popularity during the COVID epidemic once again showed its worth as a refuge as one of the few places able to operate and be enjoyed. It truly is a gem. I am in support of keeping Blackberry Farm Golf Course Thanks, Tom Tom DeNatale From: Mike Gooding To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Save Blackberry Golf Course Date: Wednesday,June 2,2021 2:36:20 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I urge the city of Cupertino to continue the operation,support and excellent maintenance of Blackberry Golf Course. I have played this course for several years,mostly on a weekly basis as a member of the Blue Pheasant Hacker's Golf Club(btw,named after the restaurant on the course).This club has played this as their home course for decades.It allows us seniors a way to play 9 holes at low cost and with friends to get some exercise as well.We see regular players enjoying this course by families with some very early stage golfers. --Mike Gooding From: Wing Law To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Cc: Georgia Law;Wing Law Subject: In support of Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Wednesday,June 2,2021 2:36:36 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear sirs/Madam, This is a statement in support for B1ackBerry Farm Golf Course.I have been golfing there 4 days a week to keep healthy and enjoy Cupertino's excellent weather in the last 4 years. I come to play with family and friends,and especially when we have out of town guests. Sometimes them are coworkers all the way from China where Golf was considered a very special treat. The Blackberry Farm Golf course is very special-it is very scienic and well maintained,on par with the best in the world,yet small enough to have only 9 holes so that non-golfers can learn the game and enjoy easily. A lot of my friends learned golf at Black Berry Farm and became very attached to the fun of it after a few games at the Blackberry Farm.They formed a very good impression of Cupertino at the same time. Some of my friends came to Black Berry Farm to golf,then spend time with local restaurants for brunch and do some shopping. Some of my friends work for Apple overseas and they used Blackberry Farm to enjoy the free time after work when they travel here for meetings. Thank you for providing an affordable yet excellent place for us to play golf. My 2 daughters also learned golf and enjoyed the game very much too. With warm regards, Wing Law Cupertino, Ca 95014 From: John Y. Lin To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: comment for commission meeting Date: Wednesday,June 2,2021 3:28:21 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. For greater utility and accessibility,I support turning the golf course into a nature area and widen the Stevens Creek Trail network. John Lin From: Barbara Davis To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Cc: Barbara Davis; Subject: Re: Keep Blackberry Farm Date: Wednesday,June 2,2021 3:46:51 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. parksandrecreationcomission@cupertino.org -----Original Message----- From: Barbara Davis > To: parksandrecreationcomission@cupertino.org <parksandrecreationcomission@cupertino.org> Cc: Barbara Davis Sent: Wed, Jun 2, 2021 3:41 pm Subject: Keep Blackberry Farm June 2, 2021 To the Commission, Thank you for the opportunity to express our opinion. We strongly support Option #1 : Minimal repairs to keep the golf course open. The Blackberry Farm Golf Course should be maintained (even if you don't improve it) as an important area for all people, especially families and seniors. There are very few outdoor activities that can involve the whole family at the same time. Also, seniors enjoy the exercise and there is very little available in the way of outside exercise for us. We have been using the golf course for many, many years. Our son learned to play there, and for the past ten years we have enjoyed the company of the Cupertino Seniors and Saratoga Seniors. It is a very special place and it's perfect for all age and ability levels. There are so many outdoor facilities in Cupertino for youth: 16 parks plus 8 elementary/middle school areas, 19 soccer fields, 11 softball/baseball fields, 6+ basketball courts, 3 locations for tennis courts , and 10 playgrounds. Except for picnics together with family and friends, all of these facilities are for youth or adults, but not both together. There is nothing in the way of outside exercise for seniors except the golf course. No to Proposal #2: Short course, hitting bays, new buildings, etc..... Where do you think all of this is going to fit? Is the proposal given to you by the consultants realistic? Greens with multiple holes is dangerous, especially for kids, There is a much higher risk of being hit by a golfball. An idea that grandparents could use this course to teach their grandchildren is a weak argument. Someone from the committee should come out to the course and see that there is already a significant amount of that happening. Seniors will not want to play on a pitch-and-putt course. Didn't a proposal similar to this get voted down a few years ago? No to Proposal #3: Return to natural habitat is unrealistic. There is already county parks and Mid Peninsula Open Space that offer so many opportunities to experience the outdoors and explore nature. McClellan Ranch is available and there are many hiking trails, too. And you know that the developers will be in there building housing and multiuse complexes shortly after it is declared a "natural habitat". Recently we have been advised that Blackberry Farm has seen a three-fold increase in usage. Originally the rational to do away with the golf course was based in part on the assumption that golf was losing its popularity. Quite the reverse has happened. Why are we just hearing about this now, and how many people have been informed that there is any discussion going on? We and others thought this issue was settled years ago. We know that the money that developers are offering is very tempting, but we need to maintain this golf course as a valuable asset for health, well-being and inclusivity in our community. Thank you for taking the time to understand our position. Paul and Barbara Davis Cupertino From: - To: Ci of Cue ino Parks and Recreation Commission Cc: Michael Chano Subject: Please Keep the Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Wednesday,June 2,2021 3:54:01 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Sir or Madam, After Santa Clara golf course was shut down, we don't have too many golf courses in Bay Area. Blackberry is my home court course which is the most play golf course. I play there almost every week for seven years. I like it because it does not take one too much money and time and one can enjoy the green stuffs and exercise there. Please keep the way it is now. Thanks so much for recent improvements, like repair tee up places and change the hole#6's green. Thanks so much, Michael Chang, a resident of Fremont, CA 94539. Fmm: Jul To: C"of Oroerb w Parks and Reneabon Commmaon Cc: Jul subject Blackberry fame Got Course,comments for June 3 meeBng Date: Wednesday,June 2,20213:58 17 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the Content is safe. Dear Jenny Koverrnan and Committee Members, The Blackberry Farm park walking and cycling paths, the playground, plus the playing fields are all significantly used and enjoyed. However, the golf course is undemtilized; the number of people per acre is much lower on the golf course than in the park. Further, there are other golf courses nearby for golfers to enjoy. We urge the commission to merge the golf course into the park and make it part of the Stevens Creek Corridor Trail. Making the park larger will provide greater pleasure to more people than continuing to waste the land as a golf course. Under no circumstances should any of the land be used for housing or commercial purposes. Kind regards, Judith R. West and John S West i From: Pamela Courtright To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Fwd: Blackberry Golf Course Date: Wednesday,June 2,2021 4:25:03 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Pamela Courtright > Date: June 2, 2021 at 3:48:24 PM PDT To: recreationn_.cupertino.org Subject: Blackberry Golf Course Please,please don't close Blackberry golf course. There are not that many 9 hole courses left. I don't like to play big courses. I understand it doesn't make money but perhaps some cost cutting first. I played a course in Shelter Cove, CA. That didn't have a Club house;just a kiosk where you paid with credit card Please don't close Pam Courtright Cupertino resident for 28 years Sent from my iPhone From: DeNatale(AWS).Tom To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: A gem to continue investing in-Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Wednesday,June 2,2021 4:57:14 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Members of the Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission, Last night, my father, Tom DeNatale, told me that Blackberry Farm Golf Course is being considered for removal. Blackberry is well positioned to take advantage of macro trends of Work From Home (WFH) lifestyle that are predicted to continue in perpetuity in the bay area and the reopening of social activities (dining) post-COVID. Blackberry delivers accessible (disc)golf experiences to visitors of all skillset and has been a place I play with my dad, brother and brother-in-law for over 10 years. After golfing, we regularly dine in the Blue Pheasant Restaurant or a nearby Cupertino establishment.This is a gem to continue investing in. I'd like to write in my vote of support to keep investing in Blackberry Farm Golf Course, with greater investment the course will prove to be useful for many generations to come, and I look forward to play golf there with my three daughters in time. Thank you and best regards, Tom Tom DeNatale From: Dave Ghiselli To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Wednesday,June 2,2021 6:11:42 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am traveling out of the state but was informed that Parks and Recreation is meeting on June 3rd to discuss, among other things, the fate of Blackberry Farm Golf Course. As a 40+year resident of Cupertino I feel compelled to submit a statement in support of the golf course. I utilize and enjoy the whole Blackberry Farm complex stretching from the Blue Pheasant to McLellan Ranch. I walk the trails, picnic, enjoy the natural setting, frequently play the golf course, and would occasionally have a drink or a meal at the Blue Pheasant prior to COVID- 19. The golf course is an important component of this total package. I read with great interest the several previous proposals for this area that included eliminating the golf course. At the time I argued against inserting a new access road from Stevens Creek through the existing golf property as both unnecessary and destructive of the attractive open space and recreation. I argued against converting the golf property into play fields as there are many such fields in Cupertino; I lobbied for and helped pass the initiative that enhanced the school properties to provide fields throughout the city some 30 years ago. Please retain the golf course as a recreation destination for young and old alike, for men and women. This is a resource even non-players can enjoy as they walk the trail and constitutes a unique and essential part of Blackberry Farm. Thank you for your attention, Dave Ghiselli From: Li-Wen Chen To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Wednesday,June 2,2021 6:18:21 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Sir, This is a statement of support for Blackberry Farm Golf Course. I have been golfing here for more than 10 years. I come to play with my friends. It's great for seniors and beginners to play here. Please consider for "minimal repairs" for this course. Thanks for your attention. Best Regards, Li-Wen From: Penny Elkins To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Plans for Blackberry Farm Date: Wednesday,June 2,2021 7:31:19 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. For health reasons, my husband cannot play a standard eighteen hole golf course. The opportunity to play at 8a every Wednesday with his daughter and her partner has been a constant source of joy for him. Blackberry Farm fulfills a need in the community and should remain as it is--accessible and affordable. Sent from AT&T Yahoo Mail on Android From: DeNatzle(AM),Tom To: City of OmeMano Parks and Renee i Commimon subject: A gem to continue iwem g in-&adrheny Farm Golf Course Date: Wednesday,June 2,20217:39:59 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Members of the Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission, Last night, my father, Tom DeNatale, told me that Blackberry Farm Golf Course is being considered for removal. Blackberry is well positioned to take advantage of macro trends of Work From Home (WFH) lifestyle that are predicted to continue in perpetuity in the bay area and the reopening of social activities (dining)post-COVID. Blackberry delivers accessible (disc) golf experiences to visitors of all skillset and has been a place I play with my dad,brother and brother-in-law for over 10 years. After golfing, we regularly dine in the Blue Pheasant Restaurant or a nearby Cupertino establishment. This is a gem to continue investing in. I'd like to write in my vote of support to keep investing in Blackberry Farm Golf Course, with greater investment the course will prove to be useful for many generations to came, and I look forward to play golf there with my three daughters in time. Thank you and best regards, Tom Tom DeNatale From: Evelyn Lane To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farm golf course Date: Wednesday,June 2,2021 10:11:23 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern Please leave B1ackBerry Farm just the way it is.The golf course is already quite short.It is a lovely park and it would be a shame to change it Evelyn Lane Sent from my iPhone From: CCHanda To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Cc: CCHanda Subject: My comment and suggestion to SAVE BLACKBERRY FARM GOLF COURSE Date: Wednesday,June 2,2021 11:04:08 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. June 2, 2021 I would like to send my inputs to this subject. Name: Chuck Handa(Senior golfer) Years at Blackberry farm golf: 22 years since 1999 Title : Senior Golfer and wild life watcher -Years playing at the Blackberry farm golf- 22 years since 1999. When we started, Tim Coles (retired)was young man who managed the Golf Course. -We (My wife and I) started playing "Senior Golfers" in 1999. -And still playing in early morning everyday when weather permitted. (see a picture shown below and there are many senior groups) -We enjoy playing golf with many senior folks including many diversity groups. It is located nicely in Cupertino, so citizens , seniors and young students can join the golf course easily to learn,to enjoy and play golfing. It is nice to see happy Senior folks are enjoying golfing. From wonderful memories Young folks started golfing at Blackberry and moved on to play NCAA College golfing (Pac-10, Big-5).. This 9-hole blackberry farm golf course is perfect place to provide outside opportunity to enjoy golfing among diversity folks. Best Regards, Chuck Handa _ .�. DSCF5635-4a From: Linda Rov To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farm Golf Course--Please Keep AS IS! Date: Wednesday,June 2,2021 11:12:58 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Commissioners, Thank you for inviting public comments regarding the future of Blackberry Farm Golf Course! As a Cupertino resident for 31 years, I have greatly enjoyed the beauty of our local family-friendly golf course. I started playing golf at Blackberry Farm while attending P.E. classes at De Anza College years ago. I organized a golf group of students which brought together both young and old people from varied cultural backgrounds, all with a common interest in golf. We enjoyed the game while sharing stories about our diverse life experiences. I discovered how golf can bring together people from different walks of life and build a strong sense of community. Now when I go to the golf course, I see families with children playing there as well as a lot of seniors, including many who play multiple times per week. Their social support system revolves around this golf course. Blackberry Farm is a great place for beginners, but also for skilled players looking for a short and affordable game. This course is a real asset to our community, but it also attracts people from all over the area who also dine and shop in Cupertino thus bringing in tax revenues. Apparently you are considering three options for the course. I strongly urge you to implement option #1, that is to repair the irrigation system and greens. Please do not change the design of the course. It is PERFECT just the way it is! I know that a consulting firm told you to shorten the course, but I have never, ever talked to any golfer, not even one person, who agreed with that idea. I have asked multiple golfers the question, "Do you think the golf course should be shortened?" Every single one of them said, "What? It's already quite short! If you made it shorter a lot of golfers would stop playing here!" Several people said, "It's PERFECT just the way it is!" We do not want or need new buildings, meeting spaces, or driving ranges. Our golfers can find those amenities elsewhere. Please just do the minimal repairs. Again, I sincerely appreciate your interest in improving the golf course and your willingness to consider public feedback. Respectfully, Linda Roy Monta Vista Resident From: JEFF PISERCHIO To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Thursday,June 3,2021 1:12:26 AM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Jeff Piserchio,PGA Professional Blackbe Fann Golf Course ---Forwarded message--- From: Jeff Piserchio Date: June 2,2021 6:15:28 PM Subject: Blackberry Farm Golf Course To: parksandrecreationcommision@cupertino.org Hello,and I am happy to be writing to you about Blackberry Farm Golf Course. I am a part time employee at the course and enjoy working with the players who are our customer base. While the number of Cupertino residents that play here might not be a large number,it still is a source of pride for those who do. Many seniors play the course and are quite pleased with the product that is offered. I just wanted to lend my voice to those who wish to keep Blackberry Farm Golf Course as it is and hopefully to improve the infrastructure to some degree. Respectfully, Jeff Piserchio Jeff Piserchio PGA Member Blackberry Farm GC From: To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Please keep Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Thursday,June 3,2021 9:23:19 AM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello. I am writing to support the Blackberry Farm Golf Course. My wife Eva (86) and I (88) golf there every Monday and Friday with a group of seniors (The Right Side of the Grass Gang). We have lived in the area since 1957, and since I can't play basketball or softball anymore, this allows us to achieve a low-impact workout with one another. The course is just the right size for us and it is affordable. I worked for the Cupertino School District for 61 years, including supervising a junior high for 900- 1200 students. Didn't give me time for golf. I now have the time and a wonderful place to enjoy it. Please don't take this away from us. Respectfully, Andy and Eva Garrido From: MaOhery Miller To: CM of OIDerfirn Parks and Reaeabon Commmaon subject: Fwd: Blackberry Farm Golf Course Bate: Thursday,June 3,202110:00:"AM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Begin forwarded message: From: Matthew Miller— Subject: RE: Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: May 25, 2021 at 1.16:32 PM PDT To: arksandrecreationcommission cu ertino.or Cc: Thomas De Natale >, "L.T. Guttadauro" >, Mike Kedell The following is the comment I wish to submit regarding BBF Golf Course for your meeting on June 3, 2021 at 7 p.m.: I am Matthew R. Miller, Sr.,—Cupertino, CA 95014,- My history goes back a long way with BBF Golf Course. In 1975 six of us "young"male golfers decided to start a"mixed" league, as a way for us single guys to meet women. We made it a beginners league and called it The Blue Pheasant Hackers. Today the tercet hackers means something entirely different,but back then, to Hack"up the golf course meant one was not a very good golfer. It was not until 1976 that we really got the league organized, with officers, and our unique set of roles for playing BBF Golf Course. The Blue Pheasant Hackers golf league is still playing today 45 years later on Tuesday afternoons with three"away" tournaments from the first Tuesday in April until usually the lust week ni October. Over the years our membership has varied from somewhere around 90 members to today's around 25 members, but growing. Speaking for our current membership, we feel it would be a shame to loose our home course to your option of complete removal. True, we could move to Deep Cliff Golf Course,but our association with the Blue Pheasant restaurant and bar would also then be gone.Traditionally, we have assembled at the BP on the first Tuesday of each month to hand out the prizes for the previous month's games, where we also usually have orders from the restaurant and drinks from the bar. Granted,we have not been able to carry on that tradition during this pandemic, but we look forward to doing the same, hopefully later this season for our league. We truly hope that one of your options of renovation,both for the golf course and for the BP will prevail. Over the years our league has improved the golf game of many, both young and old golfers, and has provided a social setting where many a friendships and even marriages have flourished. You also must take into consideration the number of people the golf course employs, whose jobs would be terminated. The current Parks &Recs. staff and before the golf course was owned by the city, that independent staff and all the employees of the BP have been great supporters of our Blue Pheasant Hackers golf league. At my current age of 82 years, I'm not sure how long I'll be hitting them, but for our younger Hackers we hope you will enable us to continue our tradition into the future. Sincerely, Matthew R. Miller, Sr. From: Parks and Recreation To: Whitney Zeller subject: FW: Blackberry Fann got came Date: T u slay,June 3,202110:97:51 BM Rachelle Sander Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation RachelleS@cupermm.org (408)777-3131 ---Original Message--- From:AmCleaver Sent:Wednesday,June 2,2021 8:29 PM To:Pinksand Recreation<Fec tion@cupertino.mg> Subject:Blackberry Farm golf course CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open atfachme arts unless you recognize the sender and know the contort is safe. I playwith a foursome every,week at Blackberry. It is such a form;for Cupertino residents to have this facility. I can't drink of better use for the land. I live on the other side of Stocklmeier Orchard. I hope you get lots ofcommuoication about what a benefit it is to have a community golf course. I can't think of a better use. Please make plans to keep it a golf course fin all of the golfers that enjoy it. Am Cleaver Sent from myiPad From: To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Thursday,June 3,2021 11:30:44 AM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Ladies and Gentlemen, PLEASE do not close Blackberry Farm Golf Course! I am 69 years old and I have Peripheral Artery Disease. Playing and walking this great course, at least twice a week for the past year during the pandemic, has been excellent affordable exercise and recreation for myself and my friends, in a beautiful setting, where wildlife abounds! Blackberry is used by a wide range of age groups, not just seniors. I frequently see small children, with scaled-down versions of clubs, smacking the ball, then walking down the fairway holding their parent's hand. Teens and young adults are there every day. I have heard talk about possibly shortening the Blackberry Farm course... excuse me? It is a nine-hole course, with only two par-4 holes! What would it be shortened to, a Putt-Putt course, with windmills and clowns? But seriously - as urban open space becomes more scarce, muni courses like Blackberry Farm continue to prove their value. In a 2019 report, the National Golf Foundation stated, "We don't believe that making money is always the primary motivation that drives a municipality to offer golf as recreation for its residents. Community amenities created and/or operated by local governments commonly subsidize recreation, whether it is the county pool, adult basketball program, the local senior center, the tennis facility, and, yes, the local golf course. The reality is that an estimated 67 percent of all public-agency golf facilities make enough revenue to cover all on-site expenses." If Cupertino is having difficulty covering the costs of operations at Blackberry, there ARE alternative sources that can be approached. A group of like-minded golfers formed National Links Trust, a non-profit with a mission to protect "affordability, accessibility, and engaging golf course architecture at municipal golf courses throughout the U.S." The First Tee of Metropolitan New York is an international youth development organization introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to young people. Through after school and in school programs, First Tee helps shape the lives of young people from all walks of life by reinforcing values like integrity, respect and perseverance through the game of golf. And it's making a difference. Ed Brockner, executive director of First Tee, says. "Combined with education/community programs like The First Tee and historic preservation/improvement efforts, munis can make this case as being an important, inclusive place open to all. The public will always frequent courses that are well maintained and run, expertly designed, and conveniently located, and offered at an affordable price." Similar stories are taking root across the country. The San Francisco Golf Alliance defeated opponents in court and has saved Sharp Park from closing. Course advocates are raising around $12 million to restore Sharp Park to its original design and secure its long-term health. While not on the same scale as San Francisco and it's standard 18-hole courses, Blackberry Farm serves its community, and its purpose, quite well. Please don't take it away from us. Christopher Tigh From: Norma Traynor To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Thursday,June 3,2021 11:39:58 AM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am sending this message as a statement of support for Blackberry Farm Golf Course. There are very few golf courses in the Cupertino area. This is a shame,as golf provides a healthy outlet for people of all ages and incomes to enjoy a lifelong sport. Our Autistic grandson who is 16 started golfing at Blackberry during the pandemic. He is in love with the game and we now take him to Blackberry Farm Golf Course every weekend. We then go out to dinner in Cupertino.He was very sad when he found out the city may take out the course or shorten it. Golf has become very popular in the last year and will continue to be popular,as people develop a real love of the game. These same people bring money into the city of Cupertino after golf. The golf course is beautiful and peaceful. Please do not remove the golf course and restore it to natural habitat. It already is natural habitat. Please do not shorter the course either. It is wonderful the way it is right now. Don't take away a place of joy that people can afford. It is not in the best interest of the community to change Blackberry Farm. Please just do minimal repairs and allow the public to enjoy the sport of golf at this great course. Thank you, Norma Traynor Mountain View From: John Nail To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Thursday,June 3,2021 11:54:29 AM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I love this golf course because it is truly a hidden gem of a course.The course is far more challenging than other muni courses in the area.The greens are in great shape with lots of small undulations and crowning.Every putt is a challenge.The fairways are in good shape considering the continuous drought conditions. It would be a tragedy to remove this fine course.It is one of the friendliest,relaxed golf courses I've ever played, and I've been a golfer for 60 years. Do not shorten the course,do not remove the course.All it needs are a few maintenance items,and re-open the restaurant at the course.Golfers would enjoy a nice area to socialize after playing,thereby spending more money at the course. Thank you for providing an affordable,relaxing place for the public to enjoy the game of golf. John Nail From: Cindy Elkins To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farms Golf Course is amazing !!! Date: Thursday,June 3,2021 12:59:12 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. All-I heard only yesterday that there are discussions going on about the future of blackberry farms golf course. I'll share my story.My dad is a 71 year old cancer survivor and we play together at Blackberry Farms every Wednesday morning and then go have a coffee together.He was the former two time New Mexico State Golf champion in college and I too played in college,at UCLA. Because of his health issues,this is the only course we can play together. We also play often with my twin daughters,so three generations in the same group,all enjoying some time together Blackberry Farms golf course is the right length,it's so easy to get to,the staff is so friendly, the course is in really good shape. I'm sure there are 1000s of stories like mine that include multiple generations being able to come together at Blackberry Farms and play golf. Please don't make any changes that would take that away from everyone. Cindy Elkins Sent from my iPhone From: Georgia Law To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Fw: In support of Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Thursday,June 3,2021 12:59:46 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear sirs/Madam, This is a statement in support for BlackBerry Farm Golf Course. I am a long time resident of Cupertino. I have been golfing there 4 days a week to keep healthy. My doctor said my health index has been improving steadily I come to play with family and friends, and especially when we have out of town guests. Sometimes there are coworkers all the way from other countries where Golf was very expensive. The Blackberry Farm Golf course is very special - it is very scienic and well maintained, on par with the best in the world, yet small enough to have only 9 holes so that non-golfers can learn the game and enjoy easily. The personnel were extremely nice and warm and give us a feeling of community and family. This is rare in the middles of the world's tech center. A lot of my friends learned golf at Black Berry Farm and became very attached to the fun of it after a few games at the Blackberry Farm. They formed a very good impression of Cupertino at the same time. Some of my friends came to Black Berry Farm to golf, then spend time with local restaurants for brunch and do some shopping. Some of my friends work for Apple overseas and they used Blackberry Farm to enjoy the free time after work when they travel here for meetings. Thank you for providing an affordable yet excellent place for us to play golf. My 2 daughters also learned golf and enjoyed the game very much too. With warm regards, Georgia Law From: Dean Schiavone To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Future of Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Thursday,June 3,2021 1:50:04 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. In repsect to the letter I received dated May 18,2021,I wish to make a statement in support of the option to renovate/upgrade the golf course rather than convert the area to some other use. As a long time,near neighbor to the course,myself and my children have used it frequently and,from what can see, it is in continuous use from early morning to evening. I believe the presence of this low cost course in such an attractive and open space is a huge benefit to the community and should be preserved and improved. The need to encourage outdoor activity for general health and social reasons is especially important now,emerging from the pandemic, but ongoing in an area with especially high social,academic and work pressures.A permanent interest in golf has been instilled in i my family and others we know as result for the opportunity to play on this entry level,low cost public course. If there are questions about the numbers of people benefiting from it,I might suggest that co-ordination be stepped up with local schools to encourage golf as a sport.Improved facilities and an upgrade of the club house/ blue pheasant would go a long way to attracting even more residents to make better use of the area. Dean Schiavone Cupertino Dear Parks and Recreation Commission, We, the undersigned members of the Mid-Peninsula Senior Golf Club, respectfully request that you allow the Blackberry Farm Golf Course (BBF) to continue to operate. Our members, ranging in age from mid 70's to mid 90's, have enjoyed golf at this facility for more than 25 years. We are not only local golfers, but some of our members travel from the Santa Teresa area of San Jose and from as far north as Pacifica. We have enjoyed,and continue to enjoy, playing 3 days a week at BFF. Just during the two months of April and May, we competed 186 rounds. But, BBF is more than just a course for seniors. On any given day, you will find golfers of all ages enjoying a pleasant round in a beautiful setting. We ask that you please not take BFF Golf Course away from, not only the residents of Cupertino, but from people all over the Bay Area who love playing here. Respectfully, Ca � t � c; From: Whitney Zeller Cc: Subject: FW: Daniel O'Keef Written Communications Date: Thursday,June 3,2021 2:30:11 PM Dear Commissioners (Bcc'd), Below is written communication provided by Daniel O'Keef for tonight's Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, Item 3. Best, Whitney Zeller Administrative Assistant Parks and Recreation ®❑ hitn z rtin r - 2 4 *-N] ®❑ ®❑ I ®❑ ®❑ ®❑ From: Whitney Zeller<whitneyz@cupertino.org> Sent:Thursday,June 3, 2021 2:23 PM To: Whitney Zeller<whitneyz@cupertino.org> Subject: Daniel O'Keef Written Communications Dan O'Keefe 6-3-21 Madame, Please accept my best thanks for graciously understanding my need for your able assistance. As cited once again my failing vision prevents me from using my computer, the four month work of five Stanford University Ophthalmolosist notwithstanding.This is the reason why I am asking you to transmit my believe to the Park and Recreation committee. I will argue that the Blackberry Golf Course must be preserved. The BlackBerry Golf Course (BGC) has a seventy year long place in the landscape of Monte Vista. It has also established a relationship with the citizens of Cupertino. People identify with it. It offering them a variety of values. Open space, recreational use, and enhanced property values. A property's worth is measured by the diversity of its recreational programs just as public safety. Zoning Integrity, and traffic flow management is configured. BGC has a sense of place and is part of our city's cultural landscape that dates back to the 1950's. It also has a dollar and cent value. It would cost well over a million dollars to be replace. There are other harms to be considered if it were to be bulldozed. Historic figures built quality homes around it. I refer to the Roy Adzi ch family and his four sons who are still actively doing what his father did for Cupertino, creating a quality city with distinctly build homes, all of which focused on someway on BGC. Needless to say Mr Stocklemier, the City's historian cite the sense of place when he mentioned BGC. I will close by two references.The first is a line taken from Nikos Kazakis' "Zoba the Greek."This sense of place invigorates me when I breath in the cool breeze flowing toward me from the Aegean. I would suggest the same since of place and its importance occurs when you are at the BGC and breath in the cool breeze visiting us from Half Moon Bay. There is nothing worse to my mind than destroying any part of a city's heritage. I refer to the work of Robert Moses' done at New York City, Collins' attempt to convert Carnegie Hall to a parking lot, O'Malley's seizure of Chavez Ravine for The building of Dodger Stadium. No matter how small nor how large a culturally important sense of place must be preserved From: Patrick Banks To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Black Berry golf course Date: Thursday,June 3,2021 2:32:11 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello my name is Pat Banks.I've been playing golf for 13 years and learned how to play at Black Berry.I join the hackers league and playing every Tuesday I've made a lot of friends there and continue to play with them on a regular basis.It would be a shame to lose the golf course to open space scene is how there's plenty in that area. Every Tuesday I show up to play golf there's always a line of people waiting to play.Family is young people learning how to play.I think you should consider keeping that golf course open it services a lot of families and young people thank you Sent from my Whone From: Unmesh Rathi To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farm Gold course Date: Thursday,June 3,2021 2:42:48 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I could not find any information about the current use and costs of the golf course. How many people benefit it from it per day, or any other stats. This will be helpful to know. A golf course is intrinsically limited to those who want to, know how to and can play golf. Compared to that, an open area natural habitat/park is accessible to a far larger audience. I presume it will cost less to maintain a natural habitat compared to a golf course and of course there are the environmental cons of a golf course (water) vs benefits of a natural habitat. It would be good if the city has a website where these options are listed and pros/cons described so that the meeting can be more productive. Unmesh Rayhi From: Roxanne-Rich Parker To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farm Date: Thursday,June 3,2021 2:52:17 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep Blackberry Farm golf course as it is with minor repairs. It is a gem. Rich Parker,40 year Cupertino resident From: Zhaoyun Xing To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Blackberry Farm Golf Course Date: Thursday,June 3,2021 2:56:39 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To Whom It May Concern: Please keep BlackBerry golf course! My family moved to Cupertino in 2010. My son and I love to play golf and I am an annual club member. We used black berry constantly as practice course which is very well maintained compared to other municipal courses. The course fits very well with the neighborhood and makes Cupertino one of most desirable urban communities in Bay Area. Many people passing by the course on Stevens Creek Boulevard are impressed by the beautiful courses with sun light passing through pine trees and fall on the ground, not mention for the people playing on the course! With pandemic, the course becomes pretty busy so it should not be issue to keep it profit. Some improvement suggestions: 1. Install some shields on hole 6 tee box 2. Make fence on hole 9 higher 3. Clean the dead woods on hole 2 4. Make green flatter, now it is too dome like, and also make it faster Thank you for keep the course to make Cupertino an attractive high end high tech urban city. Jason (Zhaoyun)Xing From: alysa sakkas To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Future of Blackberry farm golf course-meeting on 6/3/21 Date: Thursday,June 3,2021 4:30:12 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission, I am writing to express an opinion about the future of the Blackberry Farm golf course. For several reasons, I believe the best use of this land is to return it to natural habitat. - Golf courses take a great deal of water to maintain-water that is scarce and expensive. Native plants will not require the great amounts and expense of water. For golfers there Deep Cliff Golf Course very close by - so they can still enjoy this recreation. -Being a longtime frequent visitor to the McClellan-Blackberry farm area- it seems like there has been an increase in visitors enjoying the nature preserve in recent years. Extending this nature preserve would be enjoyed by potenitally many more people than those using the same area for golf recreation. - Converting this land to its natural habitat will create a extention/expansion for the Stevens creek trail and also expand the habitat for the wildlife that live along Stevens creek. Thank you for your consideration of this important topic. Alysa Sakkas From: K Ho To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Future of Blackberry Golf Course Date: Thursday,June 3,2021 4:54:13 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Parks and Recreation Commission, I am K.Y Ho and I live at for over 20 years. Blackberry Farm Golf Course is one of the best facilities in Cupertino that the residents are proud of. It offers affordable and convenient entertainment for residents and non-residents alike. If I remember right, it used to generate net positive income for the city. Returning the golf course back to natural habitat like those poorly maintained areas around the Stockkimeir orange farm or the McClellan Meadow before the community garden was constructed is highly undesirable for the neighborhood. I strongly urge the commission not to go that route. The back of my house is next to the second hole of the Blackberry Golf Course. Stray golf balls do hit my house occasionally and break my windows once in a while. I have made a claim for the broken windows and am still debating how to proceed with that. Some of the possible improvements that can be made to prevent the stray balls can be something like reconfigure the holes or installing net next to the second Tee area, similar to the one taken down next to 8th hole sometime ago. Replacing trees that have been taken down is also a possible solution. Thank you very much, K. Ho From: Ryan Taylor To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Future of Blackberry Farms Golf Course Date: Thursday,June 3,2021 5:00:39 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, Thank you kindly for taking the time to read this email. I have been a Park Ranger for Blackberry Farms & McClellan Ranch Preserve for the past five years, a guest-instructor for McClellan Ranch Preserve since 2011, & a frequent visitor of both parks, since 2006. Over the years, I've come to realize how profoundly positive these two nature-gems truly are, within our community. In addition to the vast community& environmental benefits of Blackberry Farms, it upholds a rare & sacred status. 98% of preserved parks &wilderness areas,within the Bay Area, are amongst the foothills &mountains (land that is difficult& costly to develop). And due to the value of land, nature-parks on the flat valley floor are incredibly rare. Blackberry Farms & McClellan Ranch Preserve, are amongst the rare few, within the Bay Area. Although our two parks are relatively small, these rare preserved-valley-floors hold an incredible amount of native diversity. And in many cases, these native species are in great decline, due to the lack of habitat within our flat valley floors. One of those species is our native & endemic California Valley Oak. An oak species that is facing a difficult future, and that many have all but stopped regenerating (naturally reproducing), due to habitat loss & invasive species. Many leading & local botanists' research has recently revealed the Valley Oak's troubling future &how it could easily be an endangered species within the next decade or two. Blackberry Farms & McClellan Ranch Preserve currently&proudly support old- growth&juvenile Valley Oaks, in addition to the countless native flora& fauna species who depend upon Valley Oak habitat. The Great Horned Owls, Black-tailed Deer, Pacific Gopher Snakes, Steelhead, & countless other native species, within the riparian forests & oak-savanna grasslands of Blackberry Farms & McClellan have become an icon of beauty, wisdom, & community within Cupertino. Since I started visiting these parks in 2006, I have seen an incredible increase in the number of visitors & community involvement. From the viewing of nesting Red-shouldered Hawks, to tracking the comings-and-goings of our native Dusky-footed Woodrat, there is nothing that brings me greater joy than sharing these nature-treasures & education with our visitors. Daily bird-updates &viewings with hundreds of birders,plant-tours for our countless plant- enthusiasts, creek-tours, wildlife-tracking, & conservation-days for thousands of families annually, to kid's educational-adventures in the Native American Restoration Village,Nature Museum, & Blacksmith Shop, we have proudly become a beacon of community involvement. The positive environmental & community impact, from expanding the nature-parks would be limitless. And although much of our native wildlife thrives, it constantly runs into habitat space issues. For example, we have a pair of Great Horned Owls that nest in a Blue Gum Eucalyptus, every year. These owls have created a large community of folks that come to view them every year. Unfortunately, for the first time this year, both baby Great Horned Owls did not survive, due to a lack of nesting space. A pair of Red-shouldered Hawks unknowingly made their nest in the Owl's tree this year, due to lack of old growth trees to nest in. The much larger Great Horned Owls kicked the hawks out of their territory. And in the name of energy- conservation, the owls raised their young in the much smaller Red-shouldered Hawk nest. This nest which was too small resulted in both baby owls falling to their death. I believe that as we continue to expand& enhance Cupertino's natural environments, that we'll continue to bring our community together, to share in the beauty &teachings that our native forests provide. Thank you greatly for your time. Sincerely, Ryan Taylor Cupertino Park Ranger From: Connie Cunningham To: City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission Subject: Return to natural habitat Date: Thursday,June 3,2021 5:34:21 PM CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Parks and Rec Commission: I regret this is late.I am traveling so have spotty access.I urge the Commission to recommend return of the Golf Course to natural habitat.It is perfect for a few reasons. 1)flood plain,2)adjacent to creek with native fish,and 3) adds to natural area for teaching young and adult alike the benefits of nature to physical and mental health.4)This would enhance bird habitats in Cupertino and the Pacific Flyway. Sincerely, Connie Cunningham 34 year resident Long time Audubon Society User of Stevens Creek Trail and Mc Clellan Ranch for walking and nature activities. From Connie's iPhone CITY OF CUPERTINO CUPERTINO Legislation Text File#: 21-9427, Version: 1 Subject: Monthly Update Reports. Receive monthly update reports from the Director of Parks and Recreation and commissioners. CITY OF CUPERTINO Page 1 of 1 Printed on 6/3/2021 powered by LegistarTM PRC Meeting 6.3.21 Item 4 Director's Parks and Recreation Commission June 3, 2021 CUPERTINO COVID Updates July 7, August 4 - Free COVID testing • Cupertino Senior Center • 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. • By appointment K • sccfreetest.org Vaccine Information ; • sccfreevax.org 2 1 PRC Meeting 6.3.21 Item 4 COVID Updates Yellow Tier • Gatherings • Outdoor - maximum of 100 people • Indoor (discouraged) - limited to 50% of maximum capacity or 50 people, whichever is fewer 3 COVID Updates Yellow Tier • New requirements • Vaccination status • Mandatory Directive on Use of Face Coverings • Health Officer's Mandatory Directive for Unvaccinated Personnel • Promptly report COVID-19 cases to the Public Health Department 4 2 PRC Meeting 6.3.21 Item 4 COVID Updates Yellow Tier • June 15 - Beyond the Blueprint • covid] 9.ca.gov/safer-economy/ • City is working on logistics • Reopening buildings • Programs and events • CalOSHA standards • Training part-time staff 5 COVID Updates - Programs Activities/Programs Participation Numbers Sports Center Tennis Courts 1750 Average participants per week Blackberry Farm Golf Course 917 Average participants per week Free Virtual Exercise Classes 234 Average participants per week Fee-Based Virtual Exercise 80 Currently enrolled Classes Lifetime Classes, Camps, 672 Currently enrolled Private Lessons, etc. 6 3 PRC Meeting 6.3.21 Item 4 Council Updates May 18 Regular Meeting: • FY 21 -22 Community Funding Program (Postponed to June 2 - public comment received) (Continued to June 4) Council Updates May 18 Regular Meeting: • FY 21 -22 Proposed Budget Study Session (Postponed to June 4) • Third Quarter Budget Report • Funding request for the Lifetime contract at the Sports Center s 4 PRC Meeting 6.3.21 Item 4 Teen • • • YAB Recruitment • Incoming 8th through 1 1 th graders • Volunteer leadership group • Applications due by 1 1 :59 p.m. on Friday, June 18 • Interviews tentatively June 28 • Visit Cupertino Youth Activity Board website for more details 9 Teen Programs CED Talks • Saturday June 12 • 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. • "Spotlight the Impossible" theme <hack> Cupertino • June 26 to July 3 • Coders age 13 to 18 Zo 5 PRC Meeting 6.3.21 Item 4 General • • • - Plumbing Work at Restrooms • Jollyman, Wilson, and Portal Park • Completed in May • Restrooms are open and available for use 11 General . . . - Community Gardens 10 �q y ROK } Cupertino.org/gardens 12 6 PRC Meeting 6.3.21 Item 4 Budget and Dashboards Budget - cupertino.org/budget CIP Dashboard - cupertino.org/CIP City Work Program Dashboard - cupertino.org/cityworkprogram 13 Upcoming • • Meetings June 9 - Vice Chair Xu 14 7 . . Meeting • Item , Director's Update LIM 15 Parks and Recreation Commission CUPERTINO CITY OF CUPERTINO CUPERTINO Legislation Text File#: 21-9428, Version: 1 Subject: July and August Meetings Consider cancellation of the July or August Parks and Recreation Commission regular meeting. CITY OF CUPERTINO Page 1 of 1 Printed on 6/3/2021 powered by LegistarTM