P&R 05-01-2025
CITY OF CUPERTINO
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
10185 N Stelling Rd, Quinlan Conference Room
Thursday, May 1, 2025
7:00 PM
APPROVED MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Swamy called the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
in the Quinlan Community Center Conference Room, 10185 N Stelling Rd.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Seema Swamy, Claudio Bono, Carol Stanek, Gopal
Kumarappan, Sheela Sreekanth
Commissioners absent: None
Staff present: Sonya Lee, Jessica Suntay, Susan Michael
Guest speakers: Jan Eiesland
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Subject: April 3, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Review and approve the April 3, 2025 Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting minutes.
Vice Chair Bono motioned to approve the April 3, 2025 Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting minutes as submitted. Commissioner Sreekanth seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
POSTPONEMENTS
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
San Rao, Cupertino resident, discussed the Cupertino Sports Center.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Written communications were emailed to the Commission and are included for the
record.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
2. Subject: Progress report on the Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail Project
Recommended Action: Receive presentation on the progress of the Lawrence-Mitty
Park and Trail Project.
Susan Michael, Capital Improvement Programs (CIP) Manager, presented a progress
report on the Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail Project including the project background,
design development, and next steps.
CIP Manager Michael and Jan Eiesland, MIG Consultant, were available for questions
and comments from the Commissioners.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions and made comments.
Chair Swamy opened public comment and the following person spoke on the item.
San Rao, Cupertino resident
Chair Swamy closed public comment.
3. Subject: Parks and Recreation Department Indoor Facility Rentals
Recommended Action: Receive presentation on the Parks and Recreation Department
indoor facility rentals.
Sonya Lee, Recreation Manager, presented on indoor facilities including fee groups,
resident prioritization, number of uses, revenue, and expenses.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions and made comments.
Chair Swamy called for a break at 8:17 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 8:21 p.m.
4. Subject: Commissioner Discussion on Senior Services
Recommended Action: Receive proposal from Chair Swamy on senior services.
Chair Swamy reviewed Cupertino City Senior Citizen Programs and Opportunities as
submitted and proposed forming a Senior Services Subcommittee:
Subcommittee Objectives:
- Explore what are the additional wants and needs of the Senior Citizens of
Cupertino
- Why are these beneficial to the Seniors of Cupertino
- Provide recommendations
Subcommittee Timeline Process:
- Subcommittee of two Commissioners to engage with seniors and others
- Provide report by the end of August 2025 with findings and recommendations
Commissioners asked clarifying questions and made comments.
Chair Swamy opened public comment and the following person spoke on the item.
Jean Bedord, Cupertino resident
Chair Swamy closed public comment.
Chair Swamy motioned to form a Senior Services Subcommittee and appoint [Chair
Swamy] and Commissioner Kumarappan to serve on the subcommittee. Commissioner
Sreekanth seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Recreation Manager Lee presented the Liaison’s update as submitted.
Vice Chair Bono reported on the Cherry Blossom Festival.
Chair Swamy reported on the Cherry Blossom Festival.
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
None
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Swamy adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m. to the June 5, 2025 meeting at 7:00
p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by,
Jessica Suntay, Administrative Assistant
Parks and Recreation Department
Minutes approved at the 06.05.25 regular meeting