MINUTES
SUNNYVALE parks and Recreation Commission
JULY 14, 2004
The Parks and Recreation Commission met in regular session in City Council Chambers, 456 West Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA on July 14, 2004, at 7 p.m. with Chair Arnett presiding.
SALUTE TO FLAG
Chair Arnett led the salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL
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Chair Jeff Arnett |
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Vice Chair Raymond Pole |
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Commissioner Howard Chuck |
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Commissioner Robert Lawson |
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Commissioner Robert Locke |
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Staff Present: |
Cathy Merrill, Assistant to the Director |
SCHEDULED PRESENTATION - None
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A. Approval of Draft Minutes (Regular Meeting of June 23, 2004)
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Commissioner Lawson moved, Chair Arnett seconded to approve the June 23, 2004, Parks and Recreation Commission minutes.
Motion carried unanimously 2-0
Pole abstained (absent 6/23/04)
Chuck & Lawson abstained (7/14/04 was first meeting) |
Chair Arnett opened the meeting for Public Appearances.
Patrick Grant, citizen, addressed the Commission regarding his proposal of access to the future Stevens Creek Trail from Remington Drive where the City owns the right-of-way to the creek bed. He provided copies of his presentation to the Commission. He suggested that the City consider connection via a bridge from Remington Drive to the Mountain View side of the trail and noted that there is currently space for parking in this area. He also noted his concerns if the City considers Mockingbird Avenue as an access point.
Mr. Grant answered the Commissioners questions. He promoted that Sunnyvale start work to develop access from Remington Drive to the Mountain View trail and asked the Commissioners to propose a study issue for the fall.
Ms. Merrill answered Commissioners questions regarding the status of Sunnyvale’s involvement in the Stevens Creek Trail project and street alignments.
Vice Chair Pole suggested that, on future presentations, Mr. Grant include the borders between cities on his map. Chair Arnett thanked Mr. Grant for his comments and closed the Public Appearances.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
2. Review of City of Sunnyvale Code of Ethics
Commissioners reviewed the City of Sunnyvale Code of Ethics. There were no questions or comments.
3. Commission Work Plan Calendar Review
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Vice Chair Pole moved, Commissioner Lawson seconded to adopt the Commission Work Plan Calendar for the remainder of calendar year 2004.
Motion carried unanimously 5-0 |
Chair Arnett encouraged the new Commissioners to attend the Teen Volunteer Recognition Banquet on August 12, 2004.
4. Draft RTC – Agreement between City of Sunnyvale and Sunnyvale Community Services for Support in the Delivery of Recreational Services (Council Action 8/10/04)
Ms. Merrill presented the staff report and answered Commissioners’ questions.
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Vice Chair Pole moved, Commissioner Locke seconded to recommend that Council accept staff’s recommendation Alternative No. 1: Approve the five year Sunnyvale Community Services Agreement, depicted by Attachment A, for the administration of a portion of interest from the Swirsky Youth Opportunity Trust Fund and the administration of the City's Recreation Fee Waiver Program dated June 1, 2004, and authorize the City Manager to enter into said Agreement.
Motion carried unanimously 5-0 |
5. Elections
Chair Arnett opened the floor for nominations for Chair and Vice Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission for FY 2004/2005.
Vice Chair Pole nominated Chair Arnett to serve as Chair. Chair Arnett accepted. There were no other nominations.
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Vice Chair Pole moved, Commissioner Chuck seconded that Chair Arnett serve as Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission for FY 2004/2005.
Motion carried unanimously 5-0 |
Chair Arnett nominated Vice Chair Pole to serve as Vice Chair. Vice Chair Pole accepted.
Commissioner Chuck nominated Commissioner Lawson to serve as Vice Chair. Commissioner Lawson declined.
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Chair Arnett moved, Commissioner Lawson seconded that Vice Chair Pole serve as Vice Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission for FY 2004/2005.
Motion carried unanimously 5-0 |
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
Vice Chair Pole commented on the Plaza naming contest.
Vice Chair Pole said the Serra Park ornamental water feature was turned on July 12, 2004, but schools were out for the summer by the end of June. He inquired as to why the water was turned on so late. Ms. Merrill will research and provide a response to the Commissioners.
Commissioner Lawson requested that a list of the Plaza names (and reasons) submitted to-date be provided to the Commissioners well before the August 25 Commission meeting. He requested a Study Session to develop “Name the Plaza” criteria by which the Commission will recommend the top 10 plaza names for Council consideration. The Study Session will be scheduled for August 11, 2004, at 6:30 p.m., before the regular Commission meeting.
Commissioner Locke and Chuck said they are looking forward to serving on the Commission.
Chair Arnett said he is looking forward to working with the new Commissioners and asking Vice Chair Pole for assistance. He also noted that he would be calling on the new Commissioners for assistance as well so they can gain experience.
Commissioner Lawson requested an update on the status of the Creative Arts Center Gallery.
Vice Chair Pole and Commissioner Lawson thanked Director Walker for his work on the Information Only Report to Council on Cricket Play at Ortega Park and said that staff did a great job balancing issues.
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INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS
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Staff Liaison Written Report
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RTC 04-231 Information Only RTC – Cricket Play at Ortega Park
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Miscellaneous Items of Interest
ADJOURNMENT - 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy E. Merrill
Assistant to the Director
Parks and Recreation Department