MINUTES
SUNNYVALE parks and Recreation Commission
FEBRUARY 9, 2005

SALUTE TO FLAG

Vice Chair Pole led the salute to the flag.

ROLL CALL

SCHEDULED PRESENTATION        None

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS           None

CONSENT CALENDAR

1.A. Approval of Draft Minutes from Regular Meeting of January 12, 2005

1.B. Commission 2005 Work Plan Calendar Review and Adoption

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

There were no comments.

PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS

2.  Draft RTC – Consideration of Community Gardens and Possible Locations

Ms. Merrill said this item would be withdrawn from the agenda and postponed to the March 9, 2005, Commission meeting. She noted that the Sustainable Gardening Group has been kept informed on the process and this decision.

NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS

·         BOARDMEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS ORAL COMMENTS

Commissioner Chuck said it was Chinese New Year and the Year of the Rooster.

Commissioner Locke noted he liked the “ look and feel” of the new Activity Guide. He asked if photos in flyers are current or recycled from past years; he suggested using updated photos, especially as the children get older.

·         STAFF ORAL COMMENTS

Director Walker said goodbye as Director of Parks and Recreation and spoke of his new appointment to Assistant City Manager. Vice Chair Pole congratulated Director Walker and noted that it was a good move on the City’s part.

INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS

• Staff Liaison Written Report
• Miscellaneous Items of Interest 

ADJOURNMENT      7:52 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Cathy E. Merrill

Assistant to the Director

Parks and Recreation Department

Reviewed by:

Robert A. Walker

Director

Parks and Recreation Department