P&R 01-02-2014APPROVED AMENDED MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF CI; PERTINO
Regular Meeting
Thursday, January 2; 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave., 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
Community Hall Council Chamber, 10350 Torre Ave., Cupertino, CA.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: David Fung, Darcy Paul, David Greenstein,
Geoff Paulsen
Commissioners absent: None
Staff present: Carol Atwood, Simon Vuong, Liz Nunez
4. MISCELLANEOUS — NO ACTION REQUIRED
A. Staff oral reports
Director of Parks and Recreation, Carol Atwood, reported on the
following:
1. Both the Tree Lighting event at the Quinlan Community
Center, on December Ei and Breakfast with Santa held on
December 7 were well attended.
2. January 11 will be the Sports Center Open House,
membership drive and raffle.
3. Staff retreat scheduled January 23 to plan goals for 2014 and
upcoming CIP projects.
B. Commissioner contacts
Commissioner Paulsen responded to inquiry from resident, Patrick
Grant, regarding trails under Foothill Expressway and long term
proposed plans. No further action needed. Responded to email
inquiry from Joanne McFarlin, from Acterra, regarding the creek
restoration project. He referred her to staff, Barbara Banfield, at
McClellan Ranch office. Commissioner Paulsen with Our City
Forest, will be providing consulting services in several areas. He
will recuse himself as necessary on any future votes concerning this
organization.
Commissioner Greenstein last commission meeting. Thanked staff
and other commissioners and described his time as commissioner
from 2006 to now highlighting, his role with some significant
changes that involved Blackberry Farm, Stocklmeier property, creek
restoration, "Helping Hands" • and the opening of two new parks,
Sterling Barnhart and Franco. Each commissioner spoke and
thanked Commissioner Greenstein for his commendable service to
the Commission and City.
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5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
A. Regular meeting of December 5, 2013
Commissioner Paulsen moved to approve the minutes, Commissioner Paul
seconded and motioned passed unanimously.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Verbal report on Haul Road and trail progress by staff, Simon
Vuong, Associate Planner pear attached presentation. Discussion
followed.
B. Director Atwood asked the Commission when they would like to
present an update to the Council on their 2013/14 work program. The
Commission requested the February 4th date.
8. OLD BUSINESS
A. Review FY 2013 — 2014 Com;mission's Work Plan schedule -no
changes noted.
9. ADJOURNMENT — Chair Fung adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
(iz Nunez, Administrative Assistant
Minutes approved at the February 6, 2014 regular
meeting