MINUTES
SUNNYVALE parks and Recreation Commission
JUNE 23, 2004 

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

SALUTE TO FLAG

Chair Arnett led the salute to the flag.

ROLL CALL

Present:	Chair Jeff Arnett
	Commissioner Joe Manfrey
	Commissioner Robert Lawson
Absent:	Vice Chair Raymond Pole (excused)
Staff Present:	Robert Walker, Director
	Cathy Merrill, Assistant to the Director

Commissioner Lawson moved, Commissioner Manfrey seconded to excuse Vice Chair Pole’s absence. Motion carried unanimously 3-0 Pole absent

SCHEDULED PRESENTATION

Farewell tribute to Commissioner Manfrey was deferred to the end of the meeting.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS - None 

CONSENT CALENDAR

1.A. Approval of Draft Minutes (Regular Meeting of May 26, 2004)

Commissioner Manfrey moved, Commissioner Lawson seconded to approve the May 26, 2004, Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. Motion carried unanimously 3-0 Pole absent

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

Chair Arnett opened the meeting for Public Appearances. There were none and the Public Appearances were closed.

PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS

2. None

NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS

BOARDMEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS ORAL COMMENTS  

In response to Commissioner Lawson, staff clarified that the Plaza Opening would be held from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. and the Swirsky Youth Opportunity Joint Study Session would be held from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. on July 7.

 

Commissioner Manfrey said good-bye and thanked staff for their assistance while he was a member of the Commission and wished the new Commissioners the best of luck.

 

Chair Arnett thanked Commissioner Manfrey for his years of service on the Commission and said he appreciated Commissioner Manfrey’s commitment and humor.

 

Chair Arnett requested that the exploration of re-opening the Creative Arts Center Gallery be agendized for a future meeting.

 

Commissioners stated their availability for the July 4 State of the City and July 7 Sunnyvale Plaza Grand Opening.

STAFF ORAL COMMENTS

 

None

 

INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS

• Staff Liaison Written Report
• Memo from Recreation Supervisor Tricia Lord, to Senior Advisory Committee Members and Lunch Program Volunteers, dated June 8, 2004, regarding Changes in Food Services at Senior Center
• Flyer: July 7, 2004, Sunnyvale Plaza Grand Opening
• Letter from Director Walker to Sunnyvale Art Club and Sunnyvale Photo Club Presidents, dated June 21, 2004, regarding the Creative Art Gallery
• Letter from Director Walker to Sunnyvale Badminton Club and Sunnyvale Stamp Society Presidents, dated June 16, 2004, regarding organizations co-sponsored club status ending on June 30, 2004
• Miscellaneous Items of Interest

COMMISSION CALENDAR

• Commission Work Plan Calendar (revised 6/16/04) 

 ADJOURNMENT 7:25 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