Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · April 10, 2019
Minutes
City of Mountain View
Minutes - Final
Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board
Commissioners Lee and Mitchner, Vice Chair Herbach and Chair Devine
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 7:00 PM Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Devine called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present 4- Commissioner Kevin Lee, Commissioner Joe Mitchner, Chair Jonathan Herbach,
and Commissioner Russell Devine
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
3.1 Approval of Minutes
M/S Mitchner/Herbach - That Parks and Recreation Commission approve the March 13,
2019 minutes.
Yes: 4- Commissioner Lee, Commissioner Mitchner, Chair Herbach, and Commissioner
Devine
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - None
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Heritage Tree Appeal - 1577 Latham Street
Forestry and Roadway Manager Jakob Trconic presented an oral report and answered the
Commission's questions.
The applicant and appellent addressed the Commission.
M/S Herbach/Lee - To deny the appeal and allow the redwood tree to be removed.
Yes: 4- Commissioner Lee, Commissioner Mitchner, Chair Herbach, and Commissioner
Devine
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6.2 Castro/Moffett/Central Intersection Near-Term Improvements, CIP
16-40, Heritage Tree Removal Mitigation
Associate Civil Engineer Darwin Galang prsented an oral report and answered the
Commission's questions.
Assistant Public Works Director Dawn Cameron answered the Commission's questions.
M/SLee/Mitchner - To approve staff's recommendation to forward a recommendation to
City Council to approve the staff-recommended mitigation for removal of two (2) Heritage
trees with two-to-one (2:1) tree replacements and planting four (4) new 24” Scarlet Oaks
box trees.
Yes: 4- Commissioner Lee, Commissioner Mitchner, Chair Herbach, and Commissioner
Devine
7. PRESENTATION
7.1 Annual Real Estate Update Regarding Park Land
Real Property Program Administrator Dennis Drennan presented an oral report and
answered the Commission's questions.
8. COMMISSION/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Community Services Director J.P. de la Montaigne updated the Commission on the
following:
• Staffing
• Future agenda items
Assistant Community Services Director John Marchant updated the Commission on the
following:
• Upcoming events
• Projects at Shoreline
9. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Devine adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Mountain View
Agenda
Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board
Commissioners Lee and Mitchner, Vice Chair Herbach and Chair Devine
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 7:00 PM Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
3.1 Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: That Parks and Recreation Commission approve the March 13, 2019
minutes.
Attachments: 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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Heritage Tree Appeal - 1577 Latham Street
Recommendation: Deny the appeal and allow the redwood tree to be removed.
Attachments: Memo
ATT 1 - Appeal Packet
ATT 2 - Inspection Letter
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6.2 Castro/Moffett/Central Intersection Near-Term Improvements, CIP 16-40,
Heritage Tree Removal Mitigation
Recommendation: Review the proposed Heritage tree mitigation for Castro/Moffett/Central
Intersection Near-Term Improvements, CIP 16-40, and forward a
recommendation to City Council to approve the staff-recommended
mitigation for removal of two (2) Heritage Trees with two-to-one (2:1)
tree replacements and planting four (4) new 24” Scarlet Oaks box
trees.
Attachments: Memo
ATT 1 - Location Map
ATT 2 - Location of Proposed Tree Removal
ATT 3 - New Tree Locations
7. PRESENTATION
7.1 Annual Real Estate Update Regarding Park Land
Attachments: Memo
8. COMMISSION/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Commission at this time.
No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Commission at this time.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the next regular meeting of May 8, 2019 in the Comunity Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave. Meeting date, time, and
venue are subject to change.
AGENDAS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
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- 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 community.services@mountainview.gov.
- Interested persons may review the agenda and staff reports at the City Clerk's Office, 500 Castro Street, Third Floor; at
least 72 hours in advance of the meeting; or online at www.mountainview.gov/council/agendas/parks_and_rec.asp; 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.
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, located at
201 S. Rengstorff Ave., 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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