Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · June 13, 2018
Minutes
City of Mountain View
Minutes - Final
Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board
Commissioners Devine, Lee, Hepfer, Vice Chair Conley and Chair Herbach
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 7:00 PM Senior Center - 266 Escuela Avenue
TELECONFERENCE NOTICE: THIS MEETING WAS TELECONFERENCED PURSUANT
TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(b) WITH COMMISSIONER CONLEY
PARTICIPATING IN THE MEETING FROM 7126 HOLLAND COURT, ARVADA, CO 80004.
THE TELECONFERENCE LOCATION WAS ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AND THE
AGENDA FOR THE MEETING WAS POSTED AT THAT LOCATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(b)(3). MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HAD THE
OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY AT THIS LOCATION.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Herbach called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present 5- Commissioner Russell Devine, Commissioner Kevin Lee, Vice Chair Devon Conley,
Chair Jonathan Herbach, and Commissioner Paul Hepfer
Commissioners Russell Devine, Paul Hepfer, Kevin Lee, Vice Chair Devon Conley, Chair
Jonathan Herbach
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
Approval of Minutes
M/S Hepfer/Devine - That Parks and Recreation Commission approve the May 9, 2018
minutes.
Yes: 5- Commissioner Devine, Commissioner Lee, Vice Chair Conley, Chair Herbach, and
Commissioner Hepfer
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
5. NEW BUSINESS
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and Urban Forestry Board
5.1 Heritage Tree Appeal - 575 Sierra Avenue
Forestry and Roadway Manager Jakob Trconic presented an oral report and answered the
Commission's questions.
Deputy Zoning Administrator Rebecca Shapiro answered the Commission's questions.
Attorney Pat Sage gave an oral report and answered the Commission's questions on
behalf of the Appellant.
Speaking from the floor expressing concerns and/or supporting:
• Jerry Steach
• Massimo Prati
• Steve Spray
• Norma Jean Galiher
• Jocelyn Baird
• Kim Copher
• Leslie Friedman
• Patrick Morriss
• Robin Iwai
• Sally Lieber
• Dave Keefe
• Bill Maston
• Angela Gonzales
• Mike Fischetti
• Ben Laskowski
M/S Herbach/Hepfer - To approve the staff recommendation to adopt a resolution denying
the Heritage Tree Removal Permit, to be read in title only, further reading waived
(Attachment 1 to this Staff Report)
Yes: 5- Commissioner Devine, Commissioner Lee, Vice Chair Conley, Chair Herbach, and
Commissioner Hepfer
5.2 Fiscal Year 2018-19 Parks and Recreation and Urban Forestry
Board Work Plan
Community Services Director J.P. de la Montaigne presented an oral report and answered
the Commission's questions.
Speaking from the floor providing input:
• Lori Robin
M/S Conley/Hepfer - To add a presentation by Community Development staff on their
Heritage Tree decision making process to the FY 2018-19 Parks and Recrecation and
Urban Forestry Work Plan.
Yes: 5- Commissioner Devine, Commissioner Lee, Vice Chair Conley, Chair Herbach, and
Commissioner Hepfer
M/S Herbach/Devine - To approve the rest of the staff proposed Fiscal Year 2018-19
Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board Work Plan and forward to
the City Council for approval.
Yes: 5- Commissioner Devine, Commissioner Lee, Vice Chair Conley, Chair Herbach, and
Commissioner Hepfer
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6. COMMISSION/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Community Services Director de la Montaigne updated the Commission on the following:
• PRC members and schedule
• Thursday Night Live
• Fourth of July event
7. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Herbach adjourned the meeting at 9:19 p.m. to the next Regular meeting of October
10, 2018 at the Senior Center, 266 Escuela Avenue. Meeting date, time, and location are subject
to change.
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Agenda
CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2018 - 7:00 PM
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND SENIOR CENTER - 266 ESCUELA AVENUE
URBAN FORESTRY BOARD AGENDA AND NOTICE
Commissioners Devine, Hepfer, Lee, Vice Chair
Conley, Chair Herbach
Leonard Siegel, Mayor
Senior Center - 266 Escuela Avenue 7:00 PM Wednesday, June 13, 2018
TELECONFERENCE NOTICE: THIS MEETING WILL BE TELECONFERENCED PURSUANT
TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(b) WITH COMMISSIONER CONLEY
PARTICIPATING IN THE MEETING FROM 7126 HOLLAND COURT, ARVADA, CO 80004.
THE TELECONFERENCE LOCATION WILL BE ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AND THE
AGENDA FOR THE MEETING WILL BE POSTED AT THAT LOCATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(b)(3). MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HAVE THE
OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY AT THIS LOCATION.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Russell Devine, Paul Hepfer, Kevin Lee, Vice Chair Devon Conley, Chair Jonathan
Herbach
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
Approval of Minutes
Recommendation(s): That Parks and Recreation Commission approve the May 9, 2018 minutes.
Attachment(s): Minutes
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any
matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. State law prohibits the
Commission from acting on non-agenda items.
5. NEW BUSINESS
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Parks and Recreation Commission and AGENDA AND NOTICE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2018 - 7:00 PM
Urban Forestry Board
5.1 Heritage Tree Appeal - 575 Sierra Avenue
Recommendation(s): Adopt a Resolution Denying the Heritage Tree Removal Permit, to be read
in title only, further reading waived (Attachment 1 to this Staff Report).
Attachment(s): Memo
Resolution
Original Removal Application
Photos
Comments on Building Plans
Alternative Design Plans
Revised Removal Application
Propopsed Residence Footprint
Decision
Appeal Notice
Surrounding Home Size Map
Surrounding Home Photos
5.2 Fiscal Year 2018-19 Parks and Recreation and Urban Forestry Board Work Plan
Recommendation(s): Review and provide input on the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Parks and
Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board Work Plan and forward
to the City Council for approval.
Attachment(s): Memo
FY 2018-19 Draft Work Plan
Council Policy A-23
6. COMMISSION/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Commission at this time.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next Regular Meeting of September 12, 2018, in the Senior Center, 266 Escuela
Avenue. Meeting date, time, and venue are subject to change.
AGENDAS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
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Parks and Recreation Commission and AGENDA AND NOTICE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2018 - 7:00 PM
Urban Forestry Board
- 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 Community Services Department at (650) 903-6400 or
prc@mountainview.gov.
- Interested persons may review the agenda and staff reports the Friday evening before each meeting at the Mountain View
Library, 585 Franklin Street, Second Floor. Agenda materials may also be viewed electronically at www.mountainview.gov
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.
SPECIAL NOTICE—Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding
any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Community Services Department during normal
business hours and at the meeting location noted on the agenda during the meeting.
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.
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