P&R 05-02-13 APPROVED MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Regular Meeting
May 2, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Emergency Operations Center Conference Room,
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA
Note: This meeting will be televised
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson David Fung called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. in the
Emergency Operations Center Conference Room, 10300 Torre Avenue,
Cupertino, CA
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: David Fung, Darcy Paul, David Greenstein,
Geoff Paulsen, Siva Budaraju
Commissioners absent: None
Staff present: Carol Atwood, Timm Borden, Katy Jensen,
Donna Henriques
4. MISCELLANEOUS—NO ACTION REQUIRED
A. Staff oral reports
Interim Parks and Recreation Director, Carol Atwood, introduced a video
of the Village Harvest volunteer group harvesting over a thousand
pounds of oranges and lemons at Stocklmeir Orchard. After harvesting,
they delivered the crop to West Valley Community Services and local food
banks for distribution to families in need throughout Cupertino.
Ms. Atwood also reported that the City's abatement plan for the Canada
geese is "on hold" due to the hatching of 24 goslings. This is a very
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sensitive operation because of the large fines that can be imposed by the
Department of Fish and Wildlife For chasing the adult geese away and
leaving the goslings to fend for themselves. Therefore, City staff will not
be able to use dogs or lasers until the goslings have molted and are able to
fly. At this time, there is no set schedule as to when the hazing process
can begin.
Ms. Atwood said Teen Commission applications are available online and
at the City Clerk's office and are due by May 10. Candidate interviews
will be held on May 28 and if needed, May 29.
Ms. Atwood encouraged everyone to vote for the new Mary Avenue Dog
Park project for a chance to receive up to $100,000 toward dog park costs.
The contest is called "Bark for your Park" and each person can vote twice
per day, during the month of May, on the following links:
http://bit.ly/barkcupertino or https://www.facebook.com/PetSafeBrand
B. Commissioner contacts
Commissioner Greenstein said he attended the Blackberry Farm Advisory
Group meeting with several neighbors from the surrounding area and
staff members Carol Atwood, Molly James and Tom Walters. The group
meets annually before the opening (and closing) of Blackberry Farm to
inform the neighbors of any changes or upcoming events. Commissioner
Greenstein said these meetings have been very successful in making the
neighbors feel they are being heard and they appreciate the attention to
their concerns and keeping them informed. He thanked the staff for
keeping on top of the neighbors' issues and resolving all the "hot-button
issues" from the past and asked that the meetings should continue.
Commissioner Greenstein said that one of the items that came up was the
extension of the Stevens Creek Trail. Director Borden said the bid
opening for the Phase II project will be next week and the project should
be out for construction in the next month. Commissioner Greenstein
asked that staff reach out to the residents in the Meadows area and make
them feel included during the construction process. Director Borden said
they have a meeting scheduled with The Meadows residents and he and
Katy will send the meeting details for the Commissioners.
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Commissioner Paulsen reported that he has accepted the invitation to join
the Board of The Friends of Stevens Creek Trail and worked in their booth
at the Earth Day event.
Commissioner Fung reported the middle schools are currently doing a
project involving a "green" activity in the community before the end of
the year. He said the activity was with Our City Forest and they planted a
tree at a local elementary school.
Commissioner Fung also reported that he has been attending Mayor
Mahoney's monthly meeting with the various Commissions. He asked
the Commissioners if they would like to rotate attending these meetings
and Commissioner Paulsen said that since they rotate being the Chair, it
would be fine to wait until they hold that position and the Vice Chair
could attend in Chair Fung's absence. The other Commissioners agreed.
5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A. Special meeting of March 28, 2013
Action: Commissioner Greenstein made a motion to approve the
minutes and Commissioner Paulsen seconded the motion. The motion
carried unanimously.
B. Regular meeting of April 4, 2013
Action: Commissioner Paul made a motion to approve the minutes and
Commissioner Greenstein seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review proposed annual CIP Budget for Parks and Recreation - Timm
Borden, Director Public Works and Katy Jensen, CIP Manager
Public Works Director, Timm Borden and CIP Manager, Katy Jensen
gave a power point presentation of the proposed CIP projects for Parks
and Recreation and a handout copy of the presentation was provided
to the Commissioners. The presentation included Currently Funded
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Projects, Proposed New Projects and Projects Requiring Additional
Funding, and Unfunded Projects for Future Consideration. This
presentation will be attached as part of the minutes.
8. ADJOURNMENT - Chair Fung adjourned the meeting at 8:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Henriques, Administrati Assistant
Minutes approved at the June 6, 2013 regular meeting
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