Agenda PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
This will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location .
Thursday, October 6, 2022
7:00 PM
This meeting will be televised
TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION TO HELP STOP THE
SPREAD OF COVID-19
In accordance with Government Code 54953(e), 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
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1) E-mail comments by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022 to the Commission at
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the commission members before the meeting and posted to the City’s website after the
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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.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
1.Subject: Parks and Recreation Department Summer Programs and Events
Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on the Parks and Recreation Department
summer programs and events.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.Subject: July 14, 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Review and approve the July 14, 2022 Parks and Recreation
Commission special meeting minutes.
A - Draft Minutes
3.Subject: September 8, 2022 Parks and Recreation, Bicycle Pedestrian, and Sustainability
Commissions Joint Special Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Review and approve the September 8, 2022 Parks and
Recreation, Bicycle Pedestrian, and Sustainability Commissions joint special meeting
minutes.
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)
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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
NEW BUSINESS
4.Subject: Jollyman Park All-Inclusive Playground
Recommended Action: Receive an update on the last phase of community outreach
and review the final design concept for the Jollyman Park All-Inclusive Playground
Project.
Staff Report
A - Survey Results
5.Subject: Consider Rescheduling the November 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting
Recommended Action: Discuss and reschedule the November 2022 Parks and
Recreation Commission Meeting.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
6.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
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this
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, Cupertino, California 95014, during normal business hours.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section
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. Do not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City
that you do not wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will
be made publicly available on the City website.
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 .
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Agenda Item
22-11561 Agenda Date: 10/6/2022
Agenda #: 1.
Subject: Parks and Recreation Department Summer Programs and Events
Receive a presentation on the Parks and Recreation Department summer programs and events.
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Agenda Item
22-11562 Agenda Date: 10/6/2022
Agenda #: 2.
Subject: July 14, 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting Minutes
Review and approve the July 14, 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission special meeting minutes.
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Teleconference Special Meeting
Thursday, July 14, 2022
5:30 PM
DRAFT MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Begur called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. via remote teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Xiangchen (Minna) Xu, Sashikala Begur, Gopal
Kumarappan, Carol Stanek
Commissioners absent: Seema Swamy
Staff present: Rachelle Sander, Jessica Javier
Guest speakers: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Subject: June 2, 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Review and approve the June 2, 2022 Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting minutes.
Commissioner Kumarappan motioned to approve the minutes as submitted. Vice Chair
Begur seconded. Motion passed with 3 yes, 1 abstain, and 1 absent.
2. Subject: June 13, 2022 Parks and Recreation, Planning, and Bicycle Pedestrian
Commissions Joint Special Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Review and approve the June 13, 2022 Parks and Recreation,
Planning, Bicycle Pedestrian Commissions joint special meeting minutes.
Commissioner Stanek motioned to approve the joint special meeting minutes as
submitted. Commissioner Kumarappan seconded. Motion passed with 4 yes and 1
absent.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Nick Bailey, Cupertino resident and General Manager of Lake Merced Golf Club,
commented in support of keeping the Blackberry Farm Golf Course.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Two written communications were sent to the Commission and will be included for the
record.
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NEW BUSINESS
3. Subject: Update on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 City Work Program Items
Recommended Action: Receive the update on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 City Work
Program items.
Rachelle Sander, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation, presented on the Fiscal Year
2022-2023 City Work Program items for the Parks and Recreation Commission.
4. Subject: Consider Canceling the August 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting
Recommended Action: Discuss and consider canceling the August 2022 Parks and
Recreation Commission meeting.
Commissioner Kumarappan motioned to cancel the August Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting. Chair Xu seconded. Motion passed with 4 yes and 1 absent.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
5. Subject: Monthly Update Reports
Recommended Action: Receive monthly update reports from the Director of Parks and
Recreation and commissioners.
Acting Director Sander provided the Director’s update on the following:
- Council approved extending the resolution authorizing continued remote
teleconference meetings through August 6, 2022.
- The Summer Concerts Series ends Thursday, July 14. Join the City at the
Memorial Park Amphitheater from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Blackberry Farm Golf Course Feasibility Study Survey closes on July 15 on
Engage Cupertino.
- Shakespeare in the Park begins Saturday, July 23 at the Memorial Park
Amphitheater. All performances begin at 6:00 p.m.
- Movies in the Park every Friday in August at 8:00 p.m. at Creekside Park.
- Former Director of Parks and Recreation Joanne Magrini’s last day was Friday,
July 8. Rachelle Sander is currently the Acting Director.
- City Manager, Jim Throop, has resigned. Dianne Thompson is currently the
Acting City Manager.
Chair Xu reported on the Joint Commission meeting for Lawrence-Mitty Park at the
July Mayor’s meeting.
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Commissioner Stanek reported that she attended the Summer Concerts Series, 4th of July
Concert, All-Inclusive Playground community meeting, and the Blackberry Farm Golf
Course community meeting and open house.
Vice Chair Begur provided an update from the June Mayor’s meeting. There were
comments regarding more interactions amongst Commissions including more Joint
Commission meetings in the future.
COMMISSIONER ATTENDANCE AT UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Commissioners to attend the upcoming Mayor’s meetings as follows:
- August – Commissioner Swamy
- September – Commissioner Kumarappan
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair Begur adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m. to the August 4, 2022 meeting at
7:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by,
Jessica Javier, Administrative Assistant
Parks and Recreation Department
Minutes approved at the _____ regular meeting
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Agenda Item
22-11563 Agenda Date: 10/6/2022
Agenda #: 3.
Subject:September 8,2022 Parks and Recreation,Bicycle Pedestrian,and Sustainability Commissions
Joint Special Meeting Minutes
Review and approve the September 8,2022 Parks and Recreation,Bicycle Pedestrian,and
Sustainability Commissions joint special meeting minutes.
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SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
Teleconference Joint Special Meeting
Thursday, September 8, 2022
6:30 PM
DRAFT MINUTES
Chair Xu called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. via remote teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Parks and Recreation Xiangchen (Minna) Xu, Sashikala Begur, Gopal
Commissioners: Kumarappan, Carol Stanek, Seema Swamy
Bicycle Pedestrian Ilango Ganga, Jack Carter, Erik Lindskog, Grace John,
Commissioners: Gerhard Eschelbeck
Sustainability Anna Weber, Meera Ramanathan, Sonali Padgaonkar,
Commissioners: Steve Poon
Commissioners absent: Vignesh Swaminathan (Sustainability)
Staff present: Rachelle Sander, Jessica Javier, Jenny Koverman, Lisa
Cameli, Susan Michael, Matt Morley, Chad Mosley,
Kimberly Lunt, Gilee Corral, Andre Duurvoort
Guest speakers: Alicia Fennell, Jeff Danner, Forrest Richardson, Taylor
Peterson
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Rhoda Fry expressed concerns regarding the Blackberry Farm slide removal.
Peggy Griffin expressed concerns regarding the Blackberry Farm slide removal. Also
requested consideration of restroom renovations for all parks due to accessibility issues.
Lisa Warren expressed concerns regarding the Blackberry Farm slide removal.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Subject: Consider an update on Fiscal Year 2021-22 City Work Program item
regarding the Blackberry Farm Golf Course Needs Assessment
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Recommended Action: Receive the public survey and Outreach Summary Report for
the Blackberry Farm Golf Course Feasibility Study and provide input and feedback on
next steps regarding alternatives for future use of the golf course.
Written Communications for this item included emails to the Parks and Recreation,
Bicycle Pedestrian, and Sustainability Commissions.
Matt Morley, Director of Public Works, introduced Alicia Fennell, Cascadia Consultant,
to introduce the item. Alicia introduced the item and provided an overview of the staff
and consultants working on the project. Alicia introduced Lisa Cameli, Project Manager,
who presented an overview of the project background and the two alternatives. Alicia
then presented on the community engagement process and survey results.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions.
Chair Xu opened the public comment period and the following people spoke.
Connie Cunningham, Cupertino resident, supported restoration to natural habitat and
emphasized there should be no removal of existing trees.
Muni Madhdhipatla, Cupertino resident and Cupertino Planning Commission Vice
Chair, supported keeping the golf course.
Annie Yang, Cupertino resident, supported restoration to natural habitat. If the City
decided to keep the golf course, recommended adding wildlife habitat as an
improvement such as complex native vegetation structures at the edges of the golf
course, restoration of the ponds, trees, and avoiding additional netting.
Richard Lowenthal supported keeping the golf course, watering only the greens to help
reduce the water use, and potentially closing the golf course one day a week to allow
for public use of picnicking.
Peggy Griffin supported keeping the golf course, picnicking on Sundays, replacing the
trees that have been removed, restoring the ponds with natural vegetation and water,
adding habitat islands, and raising the fees at the golf course.
Lisa Warren supported keeping the golf course.
Carol Ovelman commented that the City should consider using reclaimed water.
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Keith Kreft, supported keeping the golf course, increasing the number of rounds, and
increasing fees at the golf course.
Nick Bailey supported keeping the golf course and investing in a feasibility study to
look at using recycled water.
Rose Grymes, Cupertino resident, supported restoration to natural habitat, providing
an environment for aquatic life, birds, and insects, and water sustainability.
Andi, Cupertino resident, supported restoration to natural habitat.
Peggy Plato supported keeping the golf course and raised concerns regarding golf
course revenue considering fees have not been increased.
Daniel Wong supported keeping the golf course and recommended looking into native
grasses to make it more drought friendly.
Wing Law, Cupertino resident, supported keeping the golf course.
John Ennals, Cupertino resident, supported keeping the golf course, changing the
irrigation, and changing the greens to ones that use less water.
Maria Gatto, Cupertino resident, supported keeping the golf course and looking into
using recycled water or adding in turf.
Elaine, Cupertino resident, supported keeping the golf course, opening it one day a
week for people to walk and picnic, and using recycled water.
Rhoda Fry, Cupertino resident, supported keeping the golf course, adding in natural
habitat to the golf course, and raising fees.
Bob, Cupertino resident, supported restoration to natural habitat.
Emmy Moore-Minister, supported keeping the golf course.
Don Halsey, supported keeping the golf course and presented on slides that are
included in the written communications.
Keith Wandry raised concerns about the chemicals used on the golf course.
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Alan Takahashi, Cupertino resident, supported keeping the golf course and using
reclaimed water.
Vice Chair Weber left the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Chair Xu closed the public comment period and called for a five-minute break at 9:06
p.m. Chair Xu resumed the meeting at 9:12 p.m. and commissioners made comments.
Commissioner Stanek commented that if Council decides to keep the golf course, then
she strongly recommended reclaimed or recycled water, not watering between the tees
and the greens, and opening the golf course two to three days a week to the public to
utilize the space in an alternative way. If Council decides to convert the golf course to
natural habitat, then she recommended working with Sunken Gardens and Deep Cliff
to offer Cupertino seniors discounted rates to play golf and consider using part of the
site as a healing garden.
Vice Chair Begur commented that there needs to be data surrounding utilization of
recycled water, alternative options for grass, and allowing the grass to go brown.
Recommended looking at statistics for the next 10 years verses the next 25 years.
Regarding restoration of natural habitat, raised concerns about the fire study and
preventing housing in the future. Recommended there be more information provided to
the Commission(s) before a decision can be made.
Commissioner Kumarappan raised concerns regarding the data presented and
utilization of recycled water. Strongly recommended that the data be updated and
presented back to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Commented that there could
be merging of the two options to allow for a potential third option that keeps both the
golf course and adds in natural habitat.
Commissioner Poon supported keeping the golf course. Recommended finding ways to
reduce water usage and bring recycled water in regardless of how long it will take.
Chair Ganga commented that increasing revenue needs to be looked at so that any
improvements will pay for itself and more. Raised concerns regarding capital costs for
the natural habitat. Supported using the existing golf course in a more efficient way and
protecting the current investment. Recommended more data be presented and there be
a recommendation from the joint commissions to the Council.
Commissioner Swamy supported comments made by Commissioner Kumarappan and
Vice Chair Begur and strongly recommended there be more information provided
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before taking it to Council. Commented that there needs to be an understanding of
artificial turf and the potential implications to the environment, and whether the City
keeps control of the land if it remains a golf course or restoration to natural habitat.
Raised concerns regarding re-zoning of the land.
Commissioner Padgaonkar supported comments made by Commissioner Kumarappan
and agreed that more information be provided. Recommended contacting other cities to
research and understand how they implement water sustainability.
Vice Chair Carter commented that there is a need to look at whether this is going to
enhance Cupertino in terms of its recreational value verses the cost. Recommended
there be a decision amongst the options, once a decision is made to either keep the golf
course or have open space, then looking at the financial implications. Raised concerns
regarding traffic on the road to Blackberry Farm if the parking lot is expanded.
Commissioner Eschelbeck supported Vice Chair Carter’s comment regarding deciding
first between the options and then working towards a plan. Raised concerns regarding
conversion to natural habitat and expressed that it is a one-way option and that should
be considered.
Chair Xu shared information on the history of the item. Recommended revisiting the
option to expand the club house, decreasing areas where water is needed, and changing
another place to natural habitat.
Director Morley thanked the commissions and staff will work on consolidating the
information and determining next steps.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Xu adjourned the meeting at 9:58 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by,
Jessica Javier, Administrative Assistant
Parks and Recreation Department
Minutes approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission at their _____ meeting
Minutes approved by the Sustainability Commission at their _____ meeting
Minutes approved by the Bicycle Pedestrian Commission at their _____ meeting
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Agenda Item
22-11564 Agenda Date: 10/6/2022
Agenda #: 4.
Subject: Jollyman Park All-Inclusive Playground
Receive an update on the last phase of community outreach and review the final design concept for
the Jollyman Park All-Inclusive Playground Project.
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Meeting: October 6, 2022
Subject
Jollyman Park All-Inclusive Playground
Recommended Action
Receive an update on the last phase of community outreach and review the final design
concept for the Jollyman Park All-Inclusive Playground Project.
Background
In January, the project team collected data and evaluated existing conditions. After site
investigations were complete, the project team developed and initiated community
engagement with Cupertino residents, park neighbors, and community collaborators to
incorporate their ideas and play preferences into the design process. The team sought
public feedback via varied methods: online survey, virtual community collaborator
meeting, and two in-person “pop-ups” at Jollyman Park and Library Field for the Earth
Day Event. The 1st online survey was posted on the Engage Cupertino webpage from
March 9th to April 26th. Highlighted below are four key takeaways from the survey to
guide the playground design.
1. Ideal look and feel for the playground:
• Naturalistic/Organic: 49% listed as their top choice
• Artistic: 32% listed as their top choice
2. Ideas or features the community would most like to see integrated into the
design:
• Nature & Exploration: 47% listed as their top choice
• Sensory, Art, and Color: 29% listed as their top choice
3. Type of Active play most important to the community:
• Top 3 selected: Climbing, Sliding and Swinging
4. Types of other playground experiences that are most important:
• Top 3 selected: Exercising, Pretending/Imaging, and Perching/Viewing
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Discussion
Based on the feedback received from the initial community outreach, the design team
developed two concept plan alternatives and top priority features. In the final phase of
community outreach, we sought to understand how the community prioritized specific
components of each concept design to arrive at a single, preferred design. The project
team hosted three public events. One pop-up event at the Library on June 18, from
10am-12pm, the 2nd pop-up event at Jollyman Park on June 25, 10am-12pm and lastly a
virtual community meeting on June 29, from 6pm-7:00pm. The 2nd online survey was
posted on the Engage Cupertino webpage from June 14th to July 14th . The City of
Cupertino advertised the events and the survey via mailers, the “Items of Interest”
newsletter and various social media outlets. The survey was also promoted at pop-up
events scheduled during the same timeframe. The survey results (Attachment A)
garnered 180 responses over the course of one month.
Although respondents preferred concept 1 to concept 2, the design team created a final
conceptual plan that reflects the public feedback, combining their top priority features.
The following list reflects the direction we received from the community to develop the
final plan.
1. For the site’s layout, start with the concept 1 plan, which kept the basketball
court as is and allowed space for sand play in the shade of existing trees.
2. Include the top-rated climbing net from concept 2, as well as a spinner if the
budget allows.
3. Include Top Youth Area Features from the combined input: climbing net, slides
(roller, tube, racing), swings, shortcuts and scrambles, retreat spaces, music
elements, and multi-kid spinner.
4. Include Top Tot Area Features from the combined input: Sand play, log and
boulder climbing, slides, swings, forest house, turf mounds and music elements.
5. Provide shade at slides and prioritize shade trees throughout.
6. Use natural, sustainable materials while also incorporating color and art.
Overall, the final concept plan included the community’s top priorities while working
within the project’s construction budget. Currently, the project team seeks input from
this commission on the final concept plan.
Next steps: Considering this Commission's and community input, the project team will
develop detailed construction documents, proceed to public bid for the construction
contractor, and construct the playground.
Sustainability Impact
Implementation of the Playground is consistent with the City’s sustainability goals. The
project increases the level and diversity of services within walking distance of many
homes. Increasing amenities accessed by walkers, people with strollers, and wheelchair
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access are consistent with the Climate Action Plan Goal 2 – Encourage Alternative
Transportation.
Fiscal Impact
Receiving this update has no fiscal impact.
The City is the recipient of $1,448,201 in grant funds from Santa Clara County and
$1,000,000 in grant funds from the State of California and allocated $1.2 million in City
contributions. The current funding status of the project is as follows:
SOURCE AMOUNT
City funds $1,234,034
County of Santa Clara AIPG grant $1,448,201
State Allocation – Assemblymember Low $1,000,000
TOTAL $3,682,235
_____________________________________
Prepared by: Evelyn Moran, Public Works Project Manager
Reviewed by: Susan Michael, Capital Improvement Programs Manager
Approved for Submission by: Rachelle Sander, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation
Attachments:
A – Survey Results
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All-Inclusive Playground Project at Jollyman Park, Cupertino, CA
COMMUNITY INPUT SUMMARY: Concepts
August 12, 2022
Introduction
In March and April 2022, MIG (design consultant) and the City of Cupertino lead a community visioning
effort to identify community goals, ideas and play preferences to incorporate into the design of a new
All‐Inclusive Playground at Jollyman Park (see Analysis and Outreach Summary Report, May 26, 2022).
The feedback received during the visioning phase was used to develop two concept plans for the new
play area, which was shared with the community for additional feedback in June and July.
This phase included four primary
components:
Online Survey
June 14 – July 14
Pop‐Up Event at the Library
June 18, 10am‐12pm
Pop‐Up Event at Jollyman Park
June 25, 10am‐12pm
Community Virtual Meeting
June 29, 6pm‐7:30pm
The purpose of this phase was to
understand how the community
prioritized specific features from each
of the concept designs in order to arrive
at a single, preferred design for the all‐
inclusive playground.
The following is a brief description of
each event, community input, and a
summary of direction for moving
forward with a final, preferred concept
plan.
Concept Alternatives 1 and 2 (see Appendix for larger versions of graphics)
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ONLINE SURVEY
June 14 – July 14
An online survey was developed to gain feedback on the two concept plan alternatives and top priority
features. 180 responses were captured over the course of one month. Outreach and marketing of the
survey was conducted via mailer, email, and social media by the City of Cupertino. The survey was also
promoted at pop‐up events scheduled during the same timeframe.
Summary of Survey Input
The survey first introduced each concept overall, and then invited participants to zoom in to imagine
each area, with inspiration images shared to help facilitate this. The following four graphs chart the top‐
ranked features from the youth area (for ages 5‐12) and the tot area (for ages 2‐5) for each of the two
design concepts.
Note: Ranked‐choice questions are scored by a weighted average of rankings provided by each
respondent. This type of calculation gives the ranking of 1 a greater value than that of a 4, effectively
calculating a ranked outcome (weighted average) across all respondents.
CONCEPT 1
“WHICH FEATURES ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT IN THE YOUTH AREA?”
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CONCEPT 1
“WHICH FEATURES ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT IN THE TOT AREA? “
CONCEPT 2
“WHICH FEATURES ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT IN THE YOUTH AREA? “
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CONCEPT 2
“WHICH FEATURES ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT IN THE TOT AREA? “
OVERALL PARK FEATURES
Several questions pertained to overall park features, such as seating and gathering, art and color, and
preferences for the existing basketball court. Concept Alternative 2 uses the existing basketball space,
which would involve relocating the court when additional funding may be available.
“WHAT TYPES OF SEATING AND GATHERING SPACES DO YOU WANT TO SEE?”
Other: Seating for mixed users (e.g., wheelchair, walkers, strollers), hopscotch, card table tables, cribbage, table
tennis, benches around a firepit, wobble chair, porch swings in a garden setting
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BASKETBALL COURT: “WHAT IS YOUR PREFERENCE?”
The following question asked participants to rate the importance of including art and color in the
playground design using a slider scale. The average response from respondents rated the importance of
including art and color in the design at close to 6 out of 10.
“HOW IMPORTANT IS INCLUDING ART AND COLOR TO YOU?”
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“DO YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS ON GATHERING, BASKETBALL, AND ART/SENSORY
ELEMENTS TO SHARE?”
Many viewed the Basketball court as an important feature to the community that should
remain. The half court is used by different age groups such as tweens, teens, and young
adults, and for other purposes, e.g., yoga, tai chi, dance, and fitness classes. A few
respondents were in favor of moving the court due to noise or moving to expand the court
to a full‐sized court. More seating is desired at the basketball courts.
Equal importance of providing space for children/users to create (music, chalk art area)
More sensory elements, interactive elements, and bright colors. (Perhaps add a sensory
‘hideaway’ with fidgets, rocking chairs, visual stimulation, etc. Or a Treasure Map with
symbols to find.)
RATING THE CONCEPTS
After zooming in to the features in key areas of each design, and considering overall features, the survey
asked participants to consider their preference of the concepts more broadly. Community input can
sometimes reveal one concept that is far preferred, or sometimes a final plan is developed based on a
combination of the top priorities.
The chart below shows that while Concept 1 received more votes than Concept 2, about 60% of
respondents would like a combination of both plans based on their favorite elements. The subsequent
charts show overall feature preferences for the youth and tot areas, which should guide the final
elements in the preferred concept plan.
“WHICH CONCEPT DO YOU GENERALLY PREFER?”
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“WHICH YOUTH FEATURES ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT?”
(List includes features from both concepts)
“WHICH TOT AREA FEATURES ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT?”
(List includes features from both concepts)
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
“DO YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS YOU WANT TO SHARE?”
Play Area comments:
Importance of shade at the playground, especially shade trees
Maintain as many existing trees as possible
Emphasize the importance of nature
Use natural, sustainable materials in construction
Concern about maintenance/water use at sand and water play area
Restroom desired nearby
Amphitheater (for approx. 20 people)
Fun for all ages. Options for seniors, parents, and adults too.
Adult swings and other ways for adults to play and improve strength and proprioception
Adult exercise area while kids play
Other play ideas: Net for tots, zipline, seesaw, turf sliding mounds with cardboard sheets (and
recycling nearby), area with blocks or building materials for creative play
Braille signage
Water bottle refill station
Greater Jollyman Park comments:
Keep the soccer fields
Provide tennis courts, more/bigger basketball, volleyball
Provide adult exercise
Complete walking path around entire park and a path that accommodates
Jogging/rollerblade/scooters
Dog park area should be fenced
Water play/spray area
Additional small group seating areas
ABOUT SURVEY PARTICIPANTS
Nearly 90% of respondents are residents of Cupertino
Almost 60% of respondents have children in the household
About half of respondents live close enough to walk/wheelchair to Jollyman Park (in 15 minutes)
About 7% of the 180 total survey respondents noted they provide care for someone who has
physical, sensory, or cognitive differences. About 10% of all respondents noted that they
personally experience physical, sensory and/or cognitive abilities that have limited their use of
other local parks.
12% of all survey respondents noted they speak English as a second language. Primary languages
included ASL, Chinese, Cantonese, French, Greek, Hindi, Japanese, Kannada, Marathi, Mandarin,
Portuguese, Spanish, and Tamil.
Refer to the Appendix for a full printout of the Survey Monkey results.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS:
Pop-Up Event At Cupertino
Library
June 18, 10am‐12pm
Pop-Up Event At Jollyman Park
June 25, 10am‐12pm
The City of Cupertino and MIG hosted two pop‐
up events for the community, designed to reach
more users, particularly children and those from
the neighborhood. The events allowed for a
more casual review and for face‐to‐face
questions. A project factsheet was available at
the events which included project background,
timeline, funding information, and a QR code
directing users to Cupertino’s website to take
the second online survey or find out more
about the project.
A first board summarized the community
feedback from the visioning phase. Four boards
displayed the two concept plans with
inspiration images for comparison and a final
board contained follow‐up questions.
Participants were asked to vote with dots for their favorite elements and to vote overall on their favorite
concept. Additional dot‐voting questions focused on the basketball court, gathering spaces and art and
color. Open‐ended comments could also be added using post‐it notes.
Larger images of the pop‐up boards and the factsheet can be found in the Appendix.
Community Virtual Meeting
June 29, 6pm‐7:30pm
The City of Cupertino and MIG hosted a virtual meeting via zoom, open to anyone from the Cupertino
community to attend. First, the project background and earlier visioning input was shared, followed by a
presentation of the concepts, interspersed with polling questions (see the appendix for full polling
results). At the end, the meeting was opened up for a Q&A session and participants were invited to
share their thoughts with a choice of raising their hands for verbal comments or via the chat feature.
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Summary of Community Events Input
The following summary incorporates feedback from both pop‐up events and the virtual community
meeting.
Most desired YOUTH AREA features:
Climbing net/lookout
Slides and swings
Multi‐kid spinner
Additional priority from virtual meeting: Shortcuts and scrambles, Music elements
Most desired SLIDE MOUNTAIN elements:
Roller slide
Tube slide
Racing slides
Boulder scramble
Most desired TOT AREA features:
Sand and water play
Forest House
Turf mounds
Additional priority from virtual meeting: Log and boulder climbing, Music elements
BASKETBALL:
At in‐person pop‐up events, 100% wanted to keep the basketball where it is. This likely had an
impact on people who chose Concept 1 as preferred.
In the virtual meeting, 50% of attendees wanted to use the basketball space for play and create
a full court basketball court elsewhere in the park when funding is available.
VIRTUAL MEETING Additional Points:
The majority felt that incorporating art and color was important or very important
The majority thought sand and water play area was important or very important
Benches with backs are a top priority with a variety of other seating and table types also desired
COMMUNITY COMMENTS:
Prioritize native and drought‐tolerant and bioretention plants
Prefer natural materials and a natural look and feel for the play area
Shade needed, especially at slides
Sand is great for sensory play and imaginative/interactive play
Need for quiet areas for high‐sensitive children and smaller cocoons/nooks within play
structures
Consider the needs of the blind
Water at the sand play area should be kid‐activated and not constantly running
Imaginative play (example: western town at Memorial Park)
Ping pong desired (Note: The City just installed a ping‐pong table at Jollyman Park)
Would like to see both the Net Climber and basketball
Other play ideas: Trampoline, zipline, slide, rock climbing, 2‐square court, 4‐square court, 8‐
square court, more swings, item with buttons to push (similar to a fidget cube)
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COMMUNITY GUIDANCE FOR THE FINAL CONCEPT PLAN
Overall, those that selected a favorite plan preferred Concept 1 to Concept 2. However, the majority of
the community would like to see a final plan that reflects a combination of their top priority features.
The below list reflects the direction we heard from the community to develop the final plan:
For the site’s layout, start with the Concept 1 plan, which kept the basketball court as is and
allows space for sand and water play in the shade of existing trees.
Include the top‐rated climbing net from Concept 2. (Consider including the spinner if space and
budget allow, as it still rated highly and provides a unique and cooperative play experience for
multiple kids and ages.)
Include Top YOUTH AREA Features from the combined input:
Climbing net, Slides (roller, tube, racing), Swings, Shortcuts and scrambles, Retreat spaces,
Music elements, Multi‐kid spinner
Include Top TOT AREA Features from the combined input:
Sand and water play, Log & Boulder Climbing, Slides, Swings, Forest House, Turf mounds, Music
elements
Provide shade at slides and prioritize shade trees throughout
Use natural, sustainable materials while also incorporating color and art
Review site features and provide greater detail moving forward on how specific challenges are
addressed, particularly sight, hearing, and sensory issues
Provide a detailed cost estimate of the above for review with the City to understand if any other
features and priorities may fit within the remaining budget (e.g., more swings, log and boulder
climbing for tots, zipline, additional music/art features, etc.)
The design team will also keep in mind the community expectations from the visioning phase—to serve
as a check on the final plan:
Foster and promote play, interaction and socialization across all users, ages, and abilities.
Provide safety and spaces for retreat and refuge.
Provide challenge and a broad range of experiences, not just one size fits all.
Create a more natural play environment
Encourage exploration
Include a variety of sensory experiences delivered through color, texture, movement, discovery,
imaginative play, and interaction with others
Include top choices for active play experiences ‐ climbing, sliding, and swinging.
Provide gathering spaces with comfort amenities, including natural tree shade, benches with
backs, and picnic tables.
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Next Steps
The community’s input on the concept alternatives will be used to develop a final, preferred design as
described above. The final concept will include the community’s top priorities and work within the
project’s construction budget. A final concept plan will be shared with the community, and after City
approval, detailed construction drawings will begin.
APPENDIX
A. Concept Alternatives
B. Community Events
o Project Fact Sheet
o Pop‐up Events – Input Photos
o Community Virtual Meeting – Polling Questions
C. Online Survey Results
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Agenda #: 6.
Subject: Monthly Update Reports
Receive monthly update reports from the Director of Parks and Recreation and commissioners.
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