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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&R 07.02.1992 Minutes t CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 PRC # 130 ` Telephone (408) 252-4505 Unapproved - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION July 2, 1992 Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER 1. Regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission called to order at 7:00 p.m. Call to Order SALUTE TO THE FLAG Flag Salute 2. ROLL CALL 3. Commissioners present: Hopkins, Throne, Lohmiller, Colman, Quinlan, Hendrickson Roll call Commissioners absent: Condon Staff present: Stephen G. Dowling, Director Linda M. Lagergren, Recording Secretary INTRODUCTIONS 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 5. OLD BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. Director stated, "this evening the Commission is reviewing the third and final pairing of school site projects. Because of sequence and timing, the School Board has already reviewed these plans last week at their tx)ard meeting, and are recommending them to City Council as submitted. This particular threesome triggered consideration of changes at Manta Vista Park. In order to accommodate our strategy City-wide, it was necessary to make a minor modification at Manta Vista Park. So this is before you as well this evening, and at this time I will introduce the Renovation Landscape Architect, Jay Beals, who will walk you through the four sites." & improve- ment of Architect Jay Beals reiterated the goals and objectives of all the eight projects before reviewing Faria the existing conditions, long range master plan and implementation plan for Faria Elementary Schaal School. PRC It 130 P '- Faris Chairman Hopkins asked for comments on Faria School, before moving on to the next school. School Commissioner Colman asked if it was possible to summarize the neighbors feedback regarding (cunt'd) Faria School. , g Director Dowling remarked, "most of the concerns were addressed through the process. There was quite a bit of dialogue around the location of the second backstop on the south end of the property. There were some questions from the disabled population development on the north side of the Property, they were hoping different fencing material would be used scope of this project." , but that is not part of the Commissioner Lohmiller defined, "the Principal and one or two of the school people were concerned about foul balls off of the south diamond. The intermediate, minor level player plays here, not majors. The higher caliber player is going to be playing on the north field. The chance of foul balls on the south field is not that great with the intermediate level player. They will occur, but there is a lot of play area out there and I think there is room for both sport levels to play. There is day care at this site, as there is at many sites. I think with proper supervision of both Little League and Day Care, they can co-function." Architect Jay Beals added, "one of the things Little League has said, is that with the younger age children they actually prefer us, which we have, to move the home plate closer to the backstop. If they go to majors they want to have 25 feet, which is tournament level, but when they talk about the minor league, we moved it back to 15 feet, which brings the chance of foul balls down, because as they come off they'll hit the screen. The other thing we've discussed is the possibility with this field of putting something over the top on the major fields." Chairman Hopkins asked for any questions from the audience, of which there were none. .�I"�'"" Commissioner Quinlan made a motion to accept the long range master plan and proposed implementation plan for Faria School. Commissioner Throne seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion approved. Director Dowling introduced Chuck Corr who represents the School District and the Task Force. Garden Architect Beals reviewed the existing conditions, long range master plan and implementation lan Gate for Garden Gate Elementary School. P School Chairman Hopkins asked for questions from the Commission. Commissioner Lohmiller commented, "many neighbors came out to the meetings, however, most of their concerns were in areas outside the scope of work here. There isn'; d„y :.range to this site in how it's being used now." Chairman Hopkins asked if their were questions from the audience. There were none. PRC # 130 Commissioner Colman moved to accept the proposed long range master plan and implementation plan p. 3 for the Garden Gate site. Commissioner Quinlan seconded and all were in favor. Motion approved. Motion Architect Beals reviewed the existing conditions at Stevens Creek Elementary School. Mr. Beals Stevens explained that a lot of the comments that came up regarding this project related to the School District. Creek "The School District wants to provide for doubling the size of the Student Village (Day School & Care)...Vehicular traffic was also a concern...there was also a concern for Cie safety of children Monta Vista because this site sits at the base of a hill. This project cannot address those concerns, but Bert Sites Viskovich was at the meetings and did let people understand that although this project can't deal with those concerns, that it was Public Works domain and they could contact him and he would deal with those particular problems." Mr. Beals continued by reviewing the long range master plan and implementation plan for Stevens Creek Elementary School. Architect Beals continued on with the Monta Vista Park site. He explained. "the total project area is a little over two acres and it is basically all turf with just a little asphalt. There is one concession stand, it serves its purpose by providing someplace where concessions can be served but it's only a 5' x 7' booth. There is one soccer and two softball fields but the softball fields do not have skinned infields. As this project came about late in the game, we are not able to show you an existing conditions plan." Mr. Beals continued by reviewing the long master plan for Morita Vista park. Commissioner Quinlan asked, "Is the fence along the roadway at Stevens Creek School on school property." Mr. Beals replied, "The fence is outside the right-of-way and on School District land." Commissioner Quinlan questioned, "Did you have any complaints about skinning the infields on the girls softball field?" Director interjected saying, "No, we didn't, the location was an issue but not the skinning." Commissioner Hendrickson asked, "On the Stevens Creek site, that field was used by the Mini Sox. Will that continue to be used by the Mini Sox or will they move somewhere else?" Bill Fischer League President Bill Fischer answered that question by saying, "The Mini Sox will play at Stevens Bobby Sox Creek. The Mini Sox are the 6.7, and 8 year old girls who currently play on Saturday mornings only. President on both of those fields, and who will continue to use both of those fields on Saturday mornings. That will not change." Commissioner Hendrickson asked. "At the Monta Vista site, is there a concern or a fear of adult leagues moving into those skinned fields?" Director Dowling said, "Yes there is, although the distance is short for adults, the skinned infield will be a real attraction. We will have to monitor that through permitting processes and regulation. There is no question that when &bby Sox is not there. it is going to be a real temptation." Commissioner Lohmiller remarked, "I think there is a problem that there is a lack of adult use here. If these proposals all go through. there will he three skinned fields for &bhy Sox and there is one field at Memorial Park for adults, that is basically a City revenue generator Adults deserve a place to play also. Hopefully, through the permit process, these fields since they are all on City turf, can be controlled to more favorably serve the whole City." 1 PRC v 130 P. 4 Commissioner Colman commented that, "Foothill street is very wide - are there any plans for Stevens diagonal parking?" Creek School & Mr. Beals explained, "as you are probably aware, it is wide, but there are plans to expand that Monta Vista roadway and all new development moves back even further as permits are issued for development (cont'd) along this street. We did two studies, we talked to the traffic people at the City and they said you can't back out into a traffic lane, you have to back out into a safety lane to pull out into before you can go to the traffic lane and we have to allow for two travel lanes instead of one. We can accomplish that but it would mean undergrounding or moving all the utilities that run through here, which would be very costly. If we saved the existing trees and go to diagonal parking, we gain no spaces. If we eliminate all the trees, take away the utilities and relocate them underground, you can gain ten spaces. In our estimation the net gain of ten spaces with the expenses was not worth it." Commissioner Colman inquired what the Convalescent home across the street from Morita Vista thought of this project. Director Dowling said, "they were noticed and we have not heard any complaints from them. The seniors there like to go for walks in the evenings and see the children play." Commissioner Lohmiller commented, "adding Monta Vista into this site solves a lot of problems at Stevens Creek. It also gives Bobby Sox a pretty nice home. It makes sense economically to the City." Chairman Hopkins added, "are there any comments from the audience?" Bill Fischer Bobby Sox President, Bill Fischer mentioned, "as a citizen of Cupertino and having participated President in this process for the first time this year, I was impressed with its openness and the way we were Bobby Sox included and the neighbors were included and I'm impressed with its outcome...We are delighted at the prospect of having skinned infields for girls softball in Cupertino. Since this is an add-on to the original plan, as we look at the sequence of these events, we hope that Manta Vista can he considered early in the process because we are anxious to have it dune. We thank Steve a and Recreation and Mr. Beals very much. nd Parks Commissioner Throne questioned, "What is the time frame in terms of doing these projects?' Director Dowling answered saying, "we envision going out to bid next Spring. In terms of the construction plan it will take three to four years and we foresee two to three sites per year." Commissioner Hendrickson moved to accept the long range master plan for Stevens Creek Elementary school and Morita Vista Park as presented. Commissioner Quinlan seconded the motion and all were in favor. Motion approved. Director Do%kling expressed, "it was really a pleasure to go before the School &►ard and hear such Iwsitive gratetul comments from each School &►ard member. They are elated about this effort and they are particularly pleased with the level of c(x)peration. And I would like to publicly say that Chuck Corr has been a delight to work with He's shown a tremendous amount of patience, understanding end tlezihilitN and went to hat for us when we needed it Thank you Chuck " PRC # 130 Commissioner Lohmiller brought up that at the School Board meeting there was a modification made p 5 in one of the plans that we saw regarding Eaton and questioned if that was the only one. Director Dowling replied, "Yes, that's the only one. What they said was that it wouldn't he necessary to install the jogging track until the school was reopened." He continued by saying, "the entire package of nine sites will go on to City Council on July 20th." MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING S. Commissioner Throne moved and Commissioner Colman seconded a motion to approve the minutes Motion of the June 4th Parks and Recreation meeting. Motion approved. (Commissioner Quinlan abstained) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 9. There were no written communications. !MONTHLY REPORTS 10. Director reported, "We have 72 volunteers this summer, young people 14-16 years old. This is probably four times what we've had in the past. It's very encouraging, it provides us with a lot of valuable leadership assistance and it gives them some job experience. I would like to point out that although the daytime activities on July 4th have been canceled, we will have the pancake breakfast and the Cupertino Symphonic Band offered to play for free at noon. The evening program was funded, we will have a band and the fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. If you would like to stop by one of our special events for the summer, on Julv 16th at McClellan Ranch, we have our annual Country Fair." Commissioner Lohmiller also added that the Sports Center will be having activities on the 4th of July. 1 I Commissioner Lohmiller said, "1 have a Community Contact. I have to complement Julia Lamy and the staff at Quinlan Center for doing a very professional job. The staff is great and Julia is to be commended for running a very efficient staff." Chairman Hopkins also thanked Steve and Christine Hanel for loaning the tables and chairs for the Art & Wine Festival. MISCELLANEOUS 12 Director Dowling reported that "the City Council has essentially completed their budgeting process and they will approve it next Monday night. However, the caveat is that we will probably come back to the table after the State has completed their budget, analyze the impacts on the City of Cupertino and make further adjustments " 13. Chairman Hopkins reported on the June Mayor's luncheon 14 There were no state oral reports PRC N 130 p. 6 Adjourn- ADJOURNMENT ment 15. At 8:48 p.m. Commissioner Lohmiller moved and Commissioner Colman seconded a motion to adjourn to the regular scheduled meeting on August 6, 1992 at 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers. Motion approved. Respectfully submitted, Li da M. Lagergren, Secretly ' ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk Chairperson Roger and Margaret Graves. 19720 Drake Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014 July 30, 1992 Mr. Steve Dowling, Director Cupertino Recreation Department 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 Dear Mr. Dowling: We are writing to compliment your staff and to thank them for the superb job they do with our children, twins who are just four years old, who have taken Twisters gymnastics for over a year, soccer, Halloween and Valentine projects, a visit from Santa, and now swimming lessons. Instructor Bill, at Twisters, has been the constant one in their lives as he has taught them since June, 1991. They adore him. He is excellent in the way he works with the tiny ones and the social and physical skills he teaches them. Stephanie has also been good this last session. Coach Chris was masterful in taking 3 112 year olds hand treating them like soccer players, while treating each little person as an individual in a non-competitive atmosphere. ' -,boys are looking forward to being in his classes in the fall. The young people who taught the holiday sessions were also wonderful, patient, prepared, caring. And now, the boys are finishing their very first swimming lessons at the Cupertino High pool. We have been touched by the tender care that Leslie, Craig and Cory have shown for our boys, especially Glen, who did not want to get into the pool. Each has gone way above and beyond in vvorr",ing with our Children. Craig has talked to us every step of the way in charting the test course. We are so grateful and know eventually the boys will become proficient swimmers. We hate to think what might have happened had less sensative people been their first teachers. Again, many heartfelt thanks. Ross and Glen will start preschool at Portal Park in September. We are looking to this next adventure and to being able to take advantage of the wonderful services your department and its extremely competent staff provides Sincerely, +oJ�N SOCCFy p9 F A _ ANAERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION n a nonprotit corporation dedicdted to Muth ,00cer aleieveryone ploys "O"M 0 E D �9e, 20 July 1992 Mr. Steve Dowling Director, Parks and Recreation City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 Dear Steve: As you know, AYSO Cupertino Region 35, is now preparing for our fall soccer season. This activity reminds me that I wanted to send you a letter after the season last year, but I never got around to it. I wanted to personally thank you and your staff for all the support Parks and Rec has given us in our youth soccer program. Last year we had 740 boys and girls on 58 teams playing soccer in Cupertino. In addition, there were 110 five year old children enrolled in our "K" League. I especially wanted to recognize the assistance of Chris Beth of your staff. I had to resolve several key issues such as field availability during the season. He was always very friendly and dependable; going the extra steps to get things done. It was always a pleasure working with Chris and look forward to working with him again this season. Again, many thanks for your assistance. Sincerely yours, XL6�' Norman H. Kobayashi Commissioner Region 35 cc: Region 35 Board I City of Cupertino PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT July 1992 1. Highlights of Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of July 2, 1992 1. Regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission called to order at 7:00 p.m. ?. Salute to the flag. 3. Commissioners present: Hopkins, Lohmiller, Hendrickson, Throne, Colman, Quinlan Commissioners absent: Condon 4. Discussion and unanimous recommendation to accept master plans for renovation and improvement of Stevens Creek, Faria and Garden Gate school grounds and relocation of softball field at Monta Vista Park. 5. Approval of minutes of June 4 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. 6. Report by Director on May Recreation Program Monthly Report. 7 Commissioner Lohmiller gave Community Contacts Report. 8. Director gave Legislative Update report. 9. Chairman Hopkins reported on June Mayor's Luncheon. 10. Adjournment at 8:48 p.m. to the regularly scheduled meeting of Parks and Recreation Commission on August 6, 1992, Council Chambers. II. Programs planned and/or completed in July. I . With the completion of the 1992 Adult Spring/Summer Softball Leagues and playoffs comes the start of the Fall Leagues. Again, like the Spring/Summer Leagues, there will be six leagues on six different nights. There are 36 teams playing with six teams in each league. The Fall season has also been bumped up from a six-game season last year to ten games this year. 2. Twenty-eight children took part in the new Doo Dah Day Camp program during the month of July. 3. The Cupertino Swing Band held a summer concert on Wednesday, July 22, at Quinlan Community Center. Over 300 people were in attendance. 4. The Far Western Swim Meet began on July 29 and finished on August 2. The event was held at De Anza College and was sponsored by DACA, the Chamber of Commerce, Cupertino Parks and Recreation Department and De Anza College. 5. During the month of July, children 7-15 years old took several trips to Golfland Waterslides in San Jose, the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Marine World and to Capitola Beach. 6. Kids at all three playground sites, Monta Vista, Memorial and Portal Parks participated in a variety of activities such as bowling, swimming, making crafts, cooking and actually participating in a Lip Sync Contest. 7. During July, Adventure in Sports participants played soccer, football, softball, innertube water polo, went hiking, bowling and miniature golfing. S. Three free concerts in Memorial Park Amphitheater this month were the Different Drums, the Jazz Workshop, and Harvilles. y. Aquatics completed 2 two-week sessions, serving approximately 600 participants each session. 10. Cultural classes began mostly in June, with several others beginning this month. 11. A family excursion to the California Culinary Academy and shopping outlets was held on July 31. Two and a half hours were spent dining and touring the famous Culinary Academs. The group also made six stops at a variety of discount outlets in San Francisco. 12. July 15 was the first deadline for entries in the Cupertino Community Parade. The parade will be held_on Saturday, September 1-6 at 10:00 a.m. At this deadline, we had over 40 entries. The maximum number of entries we can accept is 116. This year we should be close to meeting the maximum number of entries. 13. The FIRST on the FOURTH was a resounding success. Fun for the community as seniors hosted a day of music, food, dancing, bingo and friendship for all ages. 14. Sushi for the first time at the Senior Center drew a large crowd July 6th; it was NOT raw fish, and it was fun to make. Also introduced was the Senior Center cooking instructor; Marra Vijovich. 15. The Volunteer Advisory Committee celebrated a full year with a barbecue after their monthly meeting July 27th. 16. On July 4th, the City of Cupertino in cooperation with De Anza College held our annual "Fireworks Display". Approximately 20,000 people enjoyed the display which lasted 30 minutes. IV. Programs planned for the near future. 1. The 9th annual Soccer Camp will be taking place the week of August 24 at the Library Field. Sixty-two children have already enrolled in the camp. 2. Youth soccer organizations will be beginning their season, and will be utilizing 15 field sites throughout the City. 3. On August 31, we start Fall Class registration for Cupertino residents. Fall classes will begin on Monday, September 28. 4. Applications for our Holiday Craft Faire will be in the mail on August 19. Currently, µe have over 60 people on our mailing list to be vendors at this faire. The faire will be on Saturday, November 21 at the Quinlan Community Center. 5. August 25 will be the deadline for artists to submit their applications for Art In The Park. This event will be held on Saturday, September 20 in Memorial Park. 6. BEYOND MIDDLE AGE: planning for the rest of your life. Tuesday, from 7:00-9:00 p.rti. at the Senior Center for those 45 and older. 7. Annual Golf Tournament is August loth at Blackberry Farm. It is open to all Senior Center members. 8. Volunteer Recognition Luncheon will he held on Saturday, September 12 at the Senior Center. 9. The Forgotten Peaceful Sonoma/Mendocino Coast...trip planned for Cupertino Senior Center in October.