101-Staff Report.pdf
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CITY HALL
10 10UPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3110 www.cupertino.org
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: March 1, 2011
Subject
Request from the Cupertino Historical Society to donate a bench in memory of Hazel Fretwell.
Recommended Action
Accept a bench from the Cupertino Historical Society in memory of Hazel Fretwell.
Background
Hazel Fretwell was a long-time resident of Cupertino, a past president of the Cupertino
Historical Society, and the mother of Grace Fretwell Hugger who writes the Roots column for
the Cupertino Scene. The Cupertino Historical Society purchased a bench that the Cupertino
Rotary made as a memorial gift for Hazel. Gail Fretwell Hugger would like it placed along the
Stevens Creek Trail.
Discussion
Cupertino Resolution No. 03-162 adopts policies and procedures for recognizing donors. A
donation which is accepted by the city council may be recognized by a plaque affixed to the
appropriate structure or furnishing. In this case, if the City Council accepts the bench donation
from the Cupertino Historical Society, a plaque in recognition of Hazel Fretwell would be placed
on the bench.
If accepted, the bench will be located with the other Rotary constructed benches along Stevens
Creek Trail at Blackberry Farm. The City will make reasonable efforts to maintain the bench and
the plaque.
Hazel Fretwell was a well-known long-time resident of Cupertino and an important leader of the
Cupertino Historical Society.
Sustainability
Staff will work with the Historical Society to be sure that the donated bench will receive the
appropriate treatment so that the environment is protected and the bench will be available for
public use.
Fiscal Impact
The bench can be maintained at no additional cost to the existing Stevens Creek Trail
maintenance budget.
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Prepared by: Mark Linder
Reviewed by: Donna Henriques
Approved for Submission by: David W. Knapp, City Manager
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