MINUTES

parks and Recreation Commission

FEBRUARY 8, 2006

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

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

ROLL CALL

Commissioners Present:	Chair Robert Lawson Vice Chair Robert Locke
	Commissioner Bob Kinder
	Commissioner Richard Oliver
Absent:	Commissioner Howard Chuck
Staff Present:	Cathy Merrill, Assistant to the Director

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

None

CONSENT CALENDAR

1.A. Approval of Draft Minutes from Regular Meeting of January 25, 2006

Vice Chair Locke moved, Commissioner Oliver seconded, to approve the January 25, 2006, Parks and Recreation Commission minutes with the following correction on page 3:

“he readily acknowledged the achievement of his peers and . . . “

“he was readily acknowledged for his achievements by his peers and . . .”

The motion passed unanimously 4-0, with Commissioner Chuck absent.

STAFF RESPONSES TO PRIOR PUBLIC COMMENTS

None

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None

PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS

2. Commission Work Plan Calendar Review and Adoption

Assistant to the Director Merrill presented the staff report regarding the Commission’s 2006 work plan and reviewed the study issue dates.

Chair Lawson opened the Public Hearing. There was no one wishing to speak so the Public Hearing was closed.

Vice Chair Locke moved, Commissioner Kinder seconded, to recommend adoption of the Commission’s 2006 Work Plan Calendar. The motion passed unanimously 4-0, with Commissioner Chuck absent.

NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS

COMMISSION

Commissioner Oliver said he presented a “Park It” announcement regarding the Senior Center within the three minute timeframe allowed by Council at a recent Council meeting. He also provided the Commission’s recommendation to Council regarding the renaming of Serra Park Ball Field No. 1 to the Bob Bernhardt Field. Chair Lawson asked if Council noted or had the list of Bob Bernhardt’s significant contributions that was mentioned in the Commission’s motion. Commissioner Oliver responded that there were no questions from Council regarding significant contributions.

Chair Lawson requested that the Commissioners let him know by the next meeting if they will or will not write out their “Park It” scripts to read before Council.

STAFF

Assistant to the Director Merrill reported on the budget structure review held by Council on February 4, 2006, and noted that interested Commission members could review the Council agenda and minutes on the City’s web pages.

Commissioner Oliver noted he now receives the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) magazine.

Chair Lawson suggested that the Commissioners write out crib notes regarding Sunnyvale, such as number of parks, pools, and employees; information that they could carry with them. He noted that he is frequently asked this information. Assistant to the Director Merrill offered to prepare a fact sheet for the Commissioners that they can carry with them.

INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS

·         Staff Liaison Written Report

·         Miscellaneous Items of Interest

ADJOURNMENT 7:36 p.m.

Chair Lawson declared the meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,