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Home My WebLink AboutPRC 12-04-2025 Searchable PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA 10185 North Stelling Road, Quinlan Conference Room and via Teleconference Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:00 PM Page 1 1 PRC 12-04-2025 1 of 10 Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda December 4, 2025 (e.g. presentations, photographs or other documents) during oral comments may do so by: a. E-mailing the document to parksandrecreationcommission@cupertino.gov by 3:00 p.m. and staff will advance the slides/share the documents during your oral comment. 2) Written communications as follows: A. E-mail comments to parksandrecreationcommission@cupertino.gov B. Regular mail or hand delivered addressed to the: Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission, City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 C. Comments addressed to the Parks and Recreation Commission received by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be included in written communications published and distributed before the beginning of the meeting. D. Comments addressed to the Parks and Recreation Commission received after the 4:00 p.m. deadline, but through the end of the Commission meeting, will be posted to the City’s website by the end of the following business day. 3) Teleconference in one of the following ways: A. Online via Zoom on an electronic device (Audio and Video): Speakers must register in advance by clicking on the link below to access the meeting: https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mgD0ur7XSa2gkr90SMyYmQ a. Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. b. Speakers will be recognized by the name they use for registration. Once recognized, speakers must click ‘unmute’ when prompted to speak. c. Please read the following instructions about technical compatibility carefully: One can directly download the teleconference (Zoom) software or connect to the meeting in their internet browser. If a browser is used, make sure the most current and up-to-date browser, such as the following, is used: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer. B. By Phone (Audio only): No registration is required in advance and speakers may join the meeting as follows: a. Dial 669-900-6833 and enter WEBINAR ID: 846 8917 0704 b. To “raise hand” to speak: Dial *9; When asked to unmute: Dial *6 c. Speakers will be recognized to speak by the last four digits of their phone number. C. Via an H.323/SIP room system: H.323 Information: 144.195.19.161 (US West) 206.247.11.121 (US East) Page 2 2 PRC 12-04-2025 2 of 10 Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda December 4, 2025 Meeting ID: 846 8917 0704 SIP: 84689170704@zoomcrc.com CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS 1.Subject: Parks and Recreation Department Sports and Fitness Division Receive a presentation on the Parks and Recreation Department Sports and Fitness Division. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.Subject: November 6, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Review and approve the November 6, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission 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) minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect to a matter not on the agenda. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 3.Subject: Senior Services Subcommittee Update Receive an update on the findings from the Senior Services subcommittee. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS 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 Page 3 3 PRC 12-04-2025 3 of 10 Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda December 4, 2025 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. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section 2.08.100 written communications sent to the City Council, Commissioners or 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 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. Page 4 4 PRC 12-04-2025 4 of 10 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Parks and Recreation Department Sports and Fitness Division Receive a presentation on the Parks and Recreation Department Sports and Fitness Division. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 11/24/2025Page 1 of 1 5 PRC 12-04-2025 5 of 10 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: November 6, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Review and approve the November 6, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting minutes. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 11/24/2025Page 1 of 1 6 PRC 12-04-2025 6 of 10 DRAFT MINUTES CUPERTINO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Thursday, November 6, 2025 At 7:00 p.m. Chair Swamy called the Regular Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to order in the Quinlan Community Center Conference Room, 10185 N. Stelling Rd., and via teleconference. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Seema Swamy, Vice Chair Claudio Bono, and Commissioners Sheela Sreekanth and Carol Stanek. Absent: Commissioner Gopal Kumarappan. CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS 1.Subject: Parks and Recreation Department Teen Programs Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on Teen Commission, Youth Activity Board, and Recreation Event Volunteers. Recreation Coordinator Robert Kaufman, President of the Youth Activity Board Saanj Rao, Chair of the Teen Commission Anushree Misra and President of Recreation Event Volunteers Joyce Chung gave a presentation. Commissioners asked questions and made comments on the presentation, which staff and the presenters responded to. 2.Subject: Parks and Recreation Department Outdoor Recreation Division Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on the Parks and Recreation Department Outdoor Recreation Division. Recreation Manager Molly James, Recreation Coordinator Jason Bisley, Recreation Coordinator and Naturalist D’Miles Salmon, and Recreation Coordinator Kayla Nakamoto gave a presentation. Commissioners asked questions and made comments on the presentation, which staff and the presenters responded to. Chair Swamy opened the public comment period, and seeing no one, closed the public 7 PRC 12-04-2025 7 of 10 comment period. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.Subject: September 4, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Review and approve the September 4, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting minutes. Chair Swamy opened the public comment period, and seeing no one, closed the public comment period. MOTION: Bono moved and Sreekanth seconded to approve the September 4, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes. The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Swamy, Bono, Sreekanth, Stanek. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Kumarappan. POSTPONEMENTS - None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS - None STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS Recreation Manager Sonya Lee shared that Public Works sees no current issues with non-native plants and is working with Grassroots Ecology to replace plants with native species and explore pollinator gardens. She reported that the Monster Mash event was a sellout success and noted the upcoming Teen Speaker Series, featuring topics chosen by the Teen Commission. She also reviewed key holiday events, including Tree Lighting, Breakfast with Santa, Santa Home Visits, Signing Santa, and Senior Center programs. She announced the release of the Winter Recreation Schedule and upcoming city office closures for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. Vice Chair Bono commented that the CREST Award event was excellent, well attended, and featured many outstanding community members. Although some commissioners were unable to attend, those present had a great experience. Chair Swamy noted the strong pool of CREST Award applicants and said it was inspiring to see so many community members doing impactful work, noting that some commissioners couldn’t attend but that the event was well organized, enjoyable, and appreciated Sonya Lee’s support. 8 PRC 12-04-2025 8 of 10 FUTURE AGENDA SETTING - None ADJOURNMENT At 8:44 p.m. Chair Swamy adjourned the Regular Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. Minutes prepared by: Lindsay Nelson, Administrative Assistant 9 PRC 12-04-2025 9 of 10 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Senior Services Subcommittee Update Receive an update on the findings from the Senior Services subcommittee. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 11/24/2025Page 1 of 1 10 PRC 12-04-2025 10 of 10