Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board

City of Mountain View Agenda Parks and Recreation Commission and Urban Forestry Board Wednesday, August 12, 2020 7:00 PM Video Conference With No Physical Meeting Location This meeting will be conducted in accordance with State of California Executive Order N-29-20, dated March 17, 2020. All members of the Parks and Recreation Commission will participate in the meeting by video conference, with no physical meeting location. Online: Register in advance to access the meeting via Zoom Webinar: https://mountainview.gov/prc_speakers You will be asked to enter an email address and a name. Your email address will not be disclosed to the public. After registering, you will receive an email with instructions on how to connect to the meeting. When the Chair announces the item on which you wish to speak, click the “raise hand” feature in Zoom. Speakers will be notified of their turn shortly before they are called on to speak. By phone: Dial: (669) 900-9128 and enter Webinar ID: 957 1332 4559 When the Chair announces the item on which you wish to speak, dial *9. Phone participants will be called on by the last two digits of their phone number. When called to speak, please limit your comments to the time allotted (up to 3 minutes, at the discretion of the Chair). For instructions on using the "raise hand" feature in Zoom, visit https://mountainview.gov/raise_hand. City of Mountain View Page 1 Printed on 8/7/2020 Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda August 12, 2020 and Urban Forestry Board 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. MINUTES APPROVAL 3.1 Approval of Minutes Recommendation: Approve the July 8, 2020 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. NEW BUSINESS 5.1 Update from Community Services Director regarding COVID-19 Response and Next Steps 5.2 Heritage Tree Appeal - 99 East Middlefield Road Recommendation: Deny the appeal, uphold staff’s decision, and allow removal of the Pinus radiata (Monterey pine) trees. Attachments: Memo ATT 1 - Letter ATT 2 - Application ATT 3 - Arborist Report ATT 4 - Resolution 5.3 Heritage Tree Appeal - 505 Cypress Point Drive Recommendation: Deny the appeal, uphold staff’s decision, and allow removal of the holly oak (Quercus ilex). Attachments: Memo ATT 1 - Application ATT 2 - Letter City of Mountain View Page 2 Printed on 8/7/2020 Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda August 12, 2020 and Urban Forestry Board 6. PRESENTATION 6.1 Introduction of Canopy and Scope of Services Available to City of Mountain View 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 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC 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 Serivces Department at (650) 903-6400 or prc@mountainview.gov. Interested persons may review the agenda and staff reports online at www.mountainview.gov/council/agendas/parks_and_rec.asp; 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, during normal business hours and at the meeting location noted on the agenda during the meeting. The Commission may consider and act on items listed on the agenda in any order. Consideration of the matters noticed herein is not limited by the recommendations indicated herein. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance in this meeting, please contact the Community Services Department at (650) 903-6400. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 35.160 (b) (1)) City of Mountain View Page 3 Printed on 8/7/2020 Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda August 12, 2020 and Urban Forestry Board ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION: 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 Commission on an item not on the agenda 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 4 Printed on 8/7/2020