MINUTES
parks and Recreation Commission
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
The Sunnyvale Parks and Recreation Commission met in regular session in the Council Chambers, 456 W. Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale CA 94086, at 7:01 p.m. with Chair Kinder presiding.
CALL TO ORDER / SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Chair Kinder called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and led the salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL
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Commissioners Present: |
Chair Bob Kinder
Vice Chair Jim Colvin
Commissioner Howard Chuck
Commissioner Richard Oliver
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Commissioners
Absent:
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Commissioner Robert Harms (excused)
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Staff Present: |
David Lewis, Director, Parks and Recreation
Curtis Black, Superintendent of Parks |
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCE
MOTION: Chair Kinder moved, and Commissioner Oliver seconded, to excuse Commissioner Harm’s absence.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 4-0 with Commissioner Harms absent.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A. Approval of Draft Minutes from Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission on July 11, 2007.
MOTION: Commissioner Oliver moved, and Vice Chair Colvin seconded, to approve Item 1.A. as presented.
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously 4-0 with Commissioner Harms absent.
STAFF RESPONSES TO PRIOR PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
2. Review Council Policy 7.2.19 Boards and Commissions
Director Lewis presented an oral staff report summarizing Council Policy 7.2.19 Boards and Commissions. The Commissioners discussed policy regarding City Council attendance and reporting on Commission actions with respect to giving both the majority and minority, if any, views expressed in the Commission action.
The public hearing was opened. There were no public testimonies and the public hearing was closed.
No action was taken.
3. Planned Improvements in Park Maintenance
Director Lewis presented an oral staff report that focused on the budget process and Council setting of service levels. The Commissioners discussed the issue of restoring certain park maintenance practices which were reduced several years ago due to budgetary constraints. Staff responded that budgets are remaining flat and the City has not yet been able to restore such things as weed abatement, park edging and year-round water feature operation.
The public hearing was opened. There were no public testimonies and the public hearing was closed.
No action was taken.
4. Progress on Cellular Tower Sheds and Equipment
Superintendent Black presented an oral staff report summarizing an overview and status of the four cellular tower projects which have come before the Commission previously and the likelihood of at least one more project in the near future.
The public hearing was opened. There were no public testimonies and the public hearing was closed.
No action was taken.
5. Community Development Department 2008 Study Issue: Develop a Plan for Use of City Property for Wireless Telecommunications Services
Director Lewis presented an oral staff report. The Commissioners had previously discussed the desirability of the City creating an overall plan for wireless telecommunications installations. As there are many City properties other than parks, staff informed the Commissioners that such a Citywide plan would not be in the purview of the Parks and Recreation Department or this Commission. Community Development Department has, however, sponsored a study issue on this topic and when/if the study is implemented, the Commission will be involved in the process.
The public hearing was opened. There were no public testimonies and the public hearing was closed.
No action was taken.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
COMMISSION
None
STAFF
Director Lewis reminded the Commissioners of the CAPRCBM award nomination information contained in the meeting packet. This item will be formally agendized at the October meeting.
INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS
- Staff Liaison Report (oral)
- Agenda Item 2B: Letter from Mayor Lee to BPAC Commissioner Mayer, copied to all B/C members, dated 8/20/07, regarding City’s boards and commission program.
- CAPRCBM Award Nomination letter and form
- Miscellaneous Items of Interest
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Kinder adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David A. Lewis, Director
Parks and Recreation Department
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