CITY OF SUNNYVALE
City Council Study Session Summary
Update of Recreation and Open Space Sub-Elements
June 14, 2005 – 6:00 p.m.
The City Council met in study session at City Hall in the West Conference Room, 456 West Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale, California on June 14, 2005 at 6:00 p.m., with Vice Mayor Ron Swegles presiding.
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Dean Chu (arrived at 6:50)
Vice Mayor Ron Swegles
Councilmember Fred Fowler
Councilmember Melinda Hamilton
Councilmember John Howe
Councilmember Otto Lee (arrived at 6:15)
Councilmember Julia Miller
Councilmembers Absent: (none)
Commission Members Present: Howard Chuck (Parks and Recreation)
Robert Lawson (Parks and Recreation)
Robert Locke (Parks and Recreation)
Raymond Pole (Parks and Recreation)
Monica Draganowski Davis (Arts)
Wallace Harper (Arts)
Robert Obrey (Arts)
City Staff Present: Amy Chan, City Manager
David Kahn, City Attorney
Robert Walker, Assistant City Manager
Chuck Schwabe, Deputy City Manager
Curtis Black, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation
Jenny Shain, Casual Manager
John Lawrence, Recreation Superintendent
Nancy Steward, Recreation Superintendent
Cathy Merrill, Assistant to the Director
Trudi Ryan, Planning Officer
Visitors/Guests Present: Members of the public were present
Call to Order: 6:10 p.m.
Study Session Summary:
Update of Open Space and Recreation Sub-Elements
Staff reviewed the Sub-Element process, noted changes in the format of this sub-element from past documents and stated plans to distribute the draft document for public comments following the Study Session. Staff then reviewed the proposed sections of the Open Space and Recreation Sub-Element including mission statements, community conditions and demographic trends, proposed policies, and key initiatives; and described the next steps in the review process. Council and Commission members’ questions were addressed by staff.
Adjournment: The Study Session was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by Cathy Merrill, Assistant to the Director of Parks and Recreation