MINUTES

parks and Recreation Commission

REGULAR MEETING

APRIL 9, 2008

The Sunnyvale Parks and Recreation Commission met in regular session in the Council Chambers, 456 W. Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale CA 94086, at 7:02 p.m. with Chair Kinder presiding.

CALL TO ORDER / SALUTE TO THE FLAG

Chair Kinder called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and led the salute to the flag.

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS - None

CONSENT CALENDAR

1.A.  Approval of Draft Minutes from Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission on March 12, 2008.

MOTION:  Commissioner Oliver moved and Commissioner Chuck seconded to approve Item 1.A. as presented.

VOTE:  Motion passed unanimously 5-0.

STAFF RESPONSES TO PRIOR PUBLIC COMMENTS – None

PUBLIC COMMENT - None

PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS

2.  Sunnyvale’s Golf Vision: A Look Toward the Future (Council Action 4/19/08)

Mark Petersen, Golf Services Supervisor, presented the staff report.

The Commissioners discussed the report, including specific items of the reduced number of rounds and revenue over an 11-year period as outlined in Attachment C of the report. The Commissioners also discussed the current tee projects and other proposed improvement projects. Gary Carls, Golf Operations Supervisor, answered questions about the tee and cart path projects.

Chair Kinder opened the public hearing.

Charles Tapella expressed his desire that the report and the Commission make specific recommendations to the Council as to project improvements at both golf courses.

Roger Geerts expressed support for the continuous cart path project as currently funded in the CIP budget. He also expressed his belief that this project could be installed utilizing existing operational resources.

Chair Kinder closed the public hearing.

Commissioner Oliver called attention to the golf vision survey results. He said it is important to know what the golf users want and hopes Council looks closely at the survey.

MOTION:  Chair Kinder moved and Commissioner Chuck seconded to recommend that Council accept staff’s recommendation Alternative No. 3, direct staff to maintain the current operational approach.

With an additional provision that Council be mindful that certain projects, such as the continuous cart path improvement project, would increase the level of play and revenue to the City.

VOTE:  Motion passed 4-1, with Commissioner Harms dissenting.

Commissioner Harms supported Alternative No. 3, but he could not justify additional project related spending on an already successful golf program.

Chair Kinder said he would attend the April 29, 2008, Council meeting to present the Commission’s recommendation.

NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS

COMMISSION - None

STAFF - None

INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS

• Staff Liaison Report
• Updates for Sunnyvale Handbook for Boards, Commissions and Committees (from City clerk’s Office)
• Miscellaneous Items of Interest

ADJOURNMENT

Chair Kinder adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

David A. Lewis, Director
Parks and Recreation Department

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