P&R 04-03-2014 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Regular Meeting
Thursday, April 3, 2,014 at 7:00 p.m.
Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave., Cupertino, CA
Note: This meeting; will be televised
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Darcy Paul called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in the
Community Hall Council Chamber, 10350 Torre Ave., Cupertino, CA.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: David lung, Darcy Paul, Geoff Paulsen, Judy
Wilson, Neesha Tambe
Commissioners absent: None
Staff present: Carol Atwood, Katy Jensen, Stephen Rose
4. MISCELLANEOUS -NO ACTIO'sf REQUIRED
A. Staff oral reports
Director of Parks and Recreation, Carol Atwood, reported on the
following:
1.) Activities during thE' months. of March and April include:
3/26 Disaster Council
3/29 Senior Volunteer Luncheon
4/3 Dog Park Opening today!
4/6-12 Volunteer Recognition Week
4/19 Big Bunny 5K and fun run
4/9 Earth Day/Corridor Master Plan Outreach
5/3 Cupertino Day
June-TBD-EEC groundbreaking
July 1 -Grand opening-Stevens Creek Corridor Phase 2
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2.) The opening of the Dog Park today was a great success. She
thanked everyone who attended.
3.) There will be an outreach booth at Earth Day where the
consultants and staff will be soliciting input on the Steven's
Creek Boulevard to McClellan Ranch Preserve Corridor
Project.
B. Commissioner Contacts:
Commissioner Wilson attended her first Senior Center appreciation
luncheon and now is a member. Happy to see so many volunteers
there. Also, visited new Doi; Park.
Commissioner Paulsen attended the Parkside Trails Development
meeting. Residents voiced concern about impact.
Commissioner Fung reported that he attended the Dog Park
opening and was pleased with this new City facility for community
and the public turn out.
Chair Paul reported that he attended the Stevens Creek trail
community meeting which eras well attended.
Commissioner Tambe had nothing to report.
5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
A. Regular meeting of March 6, 2014
Action: Commissioner Paulsen made a motion to approve the
minutes. Commissioner Tambe seconded the motion. The motion
carried unanimously.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -None
7. PRESENTATION
A. Main Street Project Update--Stephen Rose, Associate Planner
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Information Item only. Stephen gave an update to the Commission
on the Main Street Cupertino project. The project contains a .8 acre
Town Square, which the City has the right to program up to six
times per year, and a .75 acre passive park. The actual plans for
both of these areas have yet to be submitted to the Community
Development Department. Once submitted, they will be shared
with the Commission. Discussion followed.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. McClellan Ranch Preserve F istoric Structures Assessment - Mary
Hardy, Seigel & Strain Architects
Ms. Hardy reviewed the background as to how this report was
updated from the 1993 and ?012 processes.
Deborah Jamison discussed history and her close involvement
and thanked everyone for t-his great work that's been happening
and to keep momentum going.
Gail Fretwill Hugger described her interest and involvement and
would like to see as much preserved as possible there (Norman
Dimeko knows history of property and available for more
information if desired).
Jennifer Griffin stated that She was pleased with the production of
the historic report and diSCILssed history related to the horses cared
for at the Blacksmith shop and the importance of preserving this.
Commissioner 'Paulsen moved to accept the report and Wilson
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
B. McClellan Ranch Preserve Ban.-i Renovation - Burton Edwards, Seigel
& Strain Architects. Burton ]Edwards gave update using photos of
current condition describing history and plans for' future
preservation and use. Various meetings with staff and stakeholders
have already begun.
Deborah Jamison asked thE' Commission to remember "McClellan
Ranch Preserve" verses "Park"'. She was concerned with
consultants' recommendations and emphasized keeping the nature
and rural preserve.
Alan Robell spoke for the 4H Club, supports improvement and
to maintain ongoing barn usage for animals.
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Commissioner Paulsen motioned to accept report and
Commissioner Fung seconded and the motion passed
unanimously.
Stephanie Ellis-SCV Audubon Society-As tenants, they are excited
about this project. Thanked City for their lease.
Jennifer Griffin-Very proud of Cupertino for wanting to restore and
preserve the barn as historic structure.
C. Consideration of a Commissioner Liaison to the McClellan Ranch
Preserve signage project.
Carol Atwood asked the Commission if 1-2 members would be
interested in participating as a liaison to the stakeholder sessions so
that they can observe and report on the progress to the
Commission. Commissioner Tambe and Commissioner Paulsen
volunteered to represent the P&R Commission. Chair Paul
motioned to approve and Commissioner Wilson seconded and the
motion passed unanimously.
D. Teen Commission Request - ZO-tendance at the Toppings and Topics
Event to occur on Saturday, May 17, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Carol Atwood reported that: the Teen Commission is holding an
event "Toppings and Topics" to provide Cupertino teens the
opportunity to ask representatives of our City questions and/or
address concerns on various topics in the community. The
Commission has been asked to send one or two representatives to
this event. Commissioner Fung volunteered to represent the
Commission. Commissioner Paulsen- motioned to approve,
Commissioner Tambe seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
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9. OLD BUSINESS
A. Quinlan Community Center update- Carol Atwood referred to the
story board with pictures End colors recommended of the center.
Commissioner Paulsen asked about new trees to be planted.
Atwood reported that Cupertino Rotary donated and planted trees
at Memorial Park, and will be adopting a garden under the
community tree.
Atwood asked Commission to vote on the outside color selection
shown on the board. Commissioner Tambe motioned to approve
the darker color selection. Commissioner Fung seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Corridor Master Plan
Carol Atwood reported that consultant, MIG, has been contracted
and gave an update on the progress.
Deborah Jamison spoke regarding the three different phases.
C. Review FY 2013 -2014 Work Plan
Carol Atwood reported that plan is on track and asked if there are
any changes to be made. Next month Commission will be hearing
about the Linda Vista pond and report on Lawrence Mitty Park
from Public Works staff.
10. ADJOURNMENT-Chair Paul adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Atwood, Director of Parkas and Recreation
Minutes approved at the fune 5 2,014 regular meeting
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