HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRC 09-03-2026 MinutesAPPROVED MINUTES
CUPERTINO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Thursday, September 3, 2026
At 7:02 p.m. Chair Gopal Kumarappan 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 Gopal Kumarappan, Vice Chair Sheela Sreekanth and Commissioners Claudio
Bono, Carol Stanek and Seema Swamy. Absent: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Subject: August 6, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Review and approve the August 6, 2026 Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting minutes.
Chair Kumarappan opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the
public comment period.
MOTION: Stanek moved and Bono seconded to approve the August 6, 2026 Parks and
Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes. The motion passed with the following vote:
Ayes: Kumarappan, Sreekanth, Bono, Stanek and Swamy. Noes: None. Abstain: None.
Absent: None.
POSTPONEMENTS – None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS –
Nori discussed tree removal and bicycle safety in Memorial Park.
James Zhang spoke about an incident in Jollyman Park.
OLD BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
Parks and Recreation Commission September 3, 2026
2. Subject: Park Amenity Improvements Project Update
Recommended Action: Receive an update on the Capital Improvement Programs (CIP)
Park Amenity Improvements project.
Written Communications for this item included a presentation.
Capital Improvement Programs Manager Susan Michael gave a presentation.
Commissioners asked questions which staff responded to.
Chair Kumarappan opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public
comment period.
The Commission received the update.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Carolyn McDowell reported on Blackberry
Farm summer season closure, Teen Movie Night, the Pumpkin Pool-ooza, the Pumpkin
Succulent Craft, the Na Leo Mokupuni ma Cupertino, upcoming City events, the Parks
and Recreation Fall 2026 Recreation Schedule, and the upcoming City closure for
observance of Labor Day.
Commissioner Bono reported on the Fourth of July Fireworks.
Chair Kumarappan reported on the Inclusive Youth Talent Show and the Bobateeno event.
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
3. Subject: Upcoming Draft Agenda Items
A tentative Parks and Recreation Commission meeting agenda calendar was provided in
the published agenda.
Commissioners added the following future agenda items.
• Presentation regarding the limited operating season at Blackberry Farm. (Stanek, Bono)
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:21 p.m. Chair Kumarappan adjourned the Regular Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
Parks and Recreation Commission September 3, 2026
Minutes prepared by:
Lindsay Nelson, Administrative Assistant