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Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board

Regular Meeting

Mountain View, CA · June 14, 2017

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Senior Center City of Mountain View 266 Escuela Aveue Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board Commissioners Conley, Devine, Herbach, Vice Chair Naegele, Chair Hepfer Wednesday, June 14, 2017 7:00 PM Senior Center - 266 Escuela Avenue 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Naegele called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present 3- Commissioner Devon Conley, Commissioner Russell Devine, and Vice Chair Katherine Naegele Absent 2- Commissioner Jonathan Herbach, and Chairperson Paul Hepfer 3. MINUTES APPROVAL 3.1 Approval of Minutes Motion - M/S Conley/Devine - To approve May 10, 2017 minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3- Commissioner Conley, Commissioner Devine, and Vice Chair Naegele Absent: 2- Commissioner Herbach, and Chairperson Hepfer 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - None 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Heritage Tree Appeal-1674 Begen Avenue Parks Section Manager Jakob Trconic presented the 1674 Begen Avenue Heritage tree appeal and requested the Commission deny the appeal and allow removal of the Picea pungens, Colorado spruce. Motion - M/S Conley/Devine - To deny the appeal and allow removal of the Picea pungens, Colorado spruce and designate a large mature size tree replacement. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3- Commissioner Conley, Commissioner Devine, and Vice Chair Naegele Absent: 2- Commissioner Herbach, and Chairperson Hepfer City of Mountain View Page 1 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes June 14, 2017 and Urban Forestry Board 6.2 Community Tree Master Plan Update Provide the Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) with an update on the objectives of the Community Tree Master Plan. Parks Manager Bruce Hurlburt provided and update on the objectives of the Community Tree Master Plan. He talked about six broad objectives that have measurable goals, and the status of implementation measures after adopting the updated Community Tree Master Plan in 2015. 6.3 Fiscal Year 2017-18 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan Community Services Director J.P. de la Montaigne presented the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan and requested the Commission review the staff proposed work plan and forward to the City Council for Approval. Motion - M/S Devine/Conley - To approve staff proposed Fiscal Year 2017-18 Work Plan with adding the review of City Hall Plaza renovation project. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3- Commissioner Conley, Commissioner Devine, and Vice Chair Naegele Absent: 2- Commissioner Herbach, and Chairperson Hepfer 7. COMMISSION/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Community Services Director J. P. de la Montaigne briefed the Commission of the following: - Summer camps start and the registration numbers - Thursday Night Live, movies on parks and concerts on the Plaza - June 17 tree planting event at Stevens Creek Trail and Sleeper - Detour trail opening - Stevens Creek Trail bank renovation project with Santa Clara Valley Water District Commissioner Conley asked about Heritage tree removal process as she is new to the Commission. 8. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Naegele adjourned the meeting at 9:16 p.m. to the Regular Meeting of July 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the senior Center, 266 Escuela Avenue. Meeting date, time and venue are subject to change. City of Mountain View Page 2

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Senior Center 266 Escuela Aveue City of Mountain View Agenda Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board Commissioners Conley, Devine, Herbach, Vice Chair Naegele, Chair Hepfer Wednesday, June 14, 2017 7:00 PM Senior Center - 266 Escuela Avenue 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Devon Conley, Russell Devine, Jonathan Herbach, Vice Chair Katherine Naegele and Chair Paul Hepfer. 3. MINUTES APPROVAL 3.1 17-218 Approval of Minutes Recommendation: That Parks and Recreation Commission approve the May 10, 2017 minutes. Attachments: 05-10-2017 PRC Minutes 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matters not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. State law prohibits the Commission from acting on non-agenda items. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 17-219 Heritage Tree Appeal-1674 Begen Avenue Recommendation: Deny the appeal and allow removal of the Picea pungens, Colorado spruce. Attachments: Staff Report ATT 1 - Appeal Packet 6.2 17-220 Community Tree Master Plan Update Recommendation: Provide the Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) with an update on the objectives of the Community Tree Master Plan. Attachments: Staff Report ATT 1 - Plan to Achieve 5 Percent Canopy Goal ATT 2 - Community Tree Master Plan Tree Tracker City of Mountain View Page 1 Printed on 6/21/2017 Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda June 14, 2017 and Urban Forestry Board 6.3 17-221 Fiscal Year 2017-18 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan Recommendation: Review and provide input on the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan and forward to the City Council for approval. Attachments: Staff Report ATT 1 - FY 2017-18 Workplan ATT 2 - Council Policy A-23 7. COMMISSION/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE REPORTS No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Commission at this time. 8. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to the next Regular Meeting. City of Mountain View Page 2 Printed on 6/21/2017 Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda June 14, 2017 and Urban Forestry Board AGENDAS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES - The specific location of each meeting is noted on the notice and agenda for each meeting which is posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Special meetings may be called as necessary by the Commission Chair and noticed at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. - Questions and comments regarding the agenda may be directed to the Executive Assistant at (650) 903-6400 or community.services@mountainview.gov. - Interested persons may review the agenda and staff reports at the City Clerk's office, 500 Castro Street, Third Floor; the Friday afternoon before each meeting at 4:30 p.m. or soon thereafter; or online at http://laserfiche.mountainview.gov/Weblink; and they are available during each Commission meeting. SPECIAL NOTICE—Reference: Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990 - Anyone who is planning to attend a meeting who is visually or hearing-impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should call the Community Services Department at (650) 903-6400 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. Upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, agendas and writings distributed during the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative format. Also upon request, in advance, an assistive listening device can be made available for use during the meeting. - The Board, Commission, or Committee may take action on any matter noticed herein in any manner deemed appropriate by the Board, Commission, or Committee. Their consideration of the matters noticed herein is not limited by the recommendations indicated herein. ADDRESSING THE BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE - Interested persons are entitled to speak on any item on the agenda and should make their interest known to the Chair. - Anyone wishing to address the Board, Commission, or Committee on a nonagenda item may do so during the "Oral Communications" part of the agenda. Speakers are allowed to speak one time on any number of topics for up to three minutes. City of Mountain View Page 3 Printed on 6/21/2017

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