MINUTES
parks and Recreation Commission
APRIL 12, 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 Vice Chair Locke presiding.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
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Commissioners
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Acting Chair Robert Locke
Commissioner Bob Kinder |
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Commissioner Richard Oliver |
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Commissioner Howard Chuck |
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Chair Robert Lawson (excused) |
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Staff Present: |
David Lewis, Director of Parks and Recreation
Cathy Merrill, Assistant to the Director |
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A. Approval of Draft Minutes from Regular Meeting of March 8, 2006
Commissioner Kinder moved, Commissioner Chuck seconded, to approve the March 8, 2006, Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. The motion passed unanimously 4-0, with Commissioner Lawson absent.
Commissioner Oliver moved, Commissioner Kinder seconded, to excuse Chair Lawson’s absence. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
2. Draft RTC – Resolution: Endorsement of Santa Clara County Park Charter Fund Renewal (Council Action 4/25/06)
Assistant to the Director Merrill presented the staff report and answered Commissioners’ questions regarding effective date, fiscal impact to the City and areas served by county parks.
Acting Chair Locke opened the Public Hearing. There was no one wishing to speak so the Public Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Chuck moved, Commissioner Oliver seconded, to recommend that Council accept staff’s recommendation, Alternative No. 1, Adopt resolution in support of renewal of the Santa Clara County Park Charter. The motion passed unanimously 4-0, with Commissioner Lawson absent.
Commissioner Oliver said there is no fiscal impact to the City.
3. Report to Parks and Recreation Commission – Cingular Wireless at Lakewood Park
Acting Chair Locke postponed this agenda item until the next meeting. A representative from Cingular Wireless was unable to attend the Commission meeting.
4. Update on Potential Study Issues for 2007 (Information Only)
Assistant to the Director Merrill gave a brief overview of the one pending 2007 Study Issue titled “Consider the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Community Center Theatre Use Policies and Practices.” Director Lewis gave a more detailed overview of the intended purpose of the study.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
COMMISSION
Acting Chair Locke talked about “Park It” scripts. Assistant to the Director Merrill stated she would like staff to review the “Park It” scripts and make any corrections, if needed. Acting Chair Locke noted Chair Lawson emailed the “Park It” scripts to the Commissioners and thought staff would have been included on the email.
Commissioner Kinder thanked the City and especially Parks staff for keeping the athletic fields open as best as they can despite the rain.
Commissioner Chuck said that he and Chair Lawson met at the Senior Center for lunch and to discuss the “Park It” scripts. He noted the food was excellent, although there was not as many people lunching as they would have liked to see. Some seniors expressed concerns that the senior lunch program might be dropped if not enough people attend.
Commissioner Oliver said he met with Nancy Bolgard Steward, Recreation Superintendent, and Tricia Lord, Recreation Supervisor, and they expressed staff’s hope that 50 or more people (per day) would attend the senior lunch program, but the average has been approximately 35.
Commissioner Chuck asked if the City would lose money if the senior lunch program attendance increases. Director Lewis responded that an increase in attendance would help, not hurt, the program.
Acting Chair Locke said a neighbor who has recently retired has told him how much she enjoys the senior programs and extends kudos to staff.
Acting Chair Locke said he likes receiving the P&R PR (department newsletter) and seeing “behind the scenes” staff. Acting Chair Locke said he recently attended a Parks and Recreation Department meeting and gave a SNAP (Sunnyvale Neighbors Actively Prepare) presentation. He enjoyed meeting the department staff.
STAFF
Assistant to the Director Merrill explained that a special meeting would need to be called regarding the Study Issue tiled Preliminary Findings to Explore Neighborhood Options for Purchasing Property at Peterson Middle School Site. Commissioners agreed to cancel their May 10 meeting and tentatively rescheduled the meeting for May 1, 2006.
Assistant to the Director Merrill also explained that another special meeting would need to be called later in May 2006 regarding the Commission’s recommendation for the Proposed FY 06/07 Budget.
Assistant to the Director Merrill distributed “Parks-at-a-Glance” crib sheets to the Commissioners. Commissioners thanked Karen Smith, Administrative Aide, for her cleverness in creating the crib sheets. Commissioner Locke was pleased to note that Cannery Park was included.
INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS
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Staff Liaison Written Report
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Memo from Cathy Merrill, Assistant to the Director, to Parks and Recreation Commission, dated April 5, 2006, regarding response to questions from Commissioners at March 8, 2006, meeting regarding RTC process.
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Miscellaneous Items of Interest
ADJOURNMENT at 7:55 p.m.
Acting Chair Locke adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.