City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Parks & Recreation Commission
Draft
7:00 PM Virtual Meeting11/16/2021
Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(e) and City of Santa Clara Resolution 21-9013, the Parks & Recreation Commission will be held by teleconference only. No physical location will be available for this meeting; however, the City of Santa Clara continues to have methods for the public to participate remotely:
Via Zoom:
https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/91316665755
Meeting ID: 913 1666 5755 or
Phone: (669) 900-6833
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Forte called the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Knaack made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Caldwell, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Aye: Commissioner Knaack, Commissioner Martinez, Commissioner Caldwell, Vice Chair Field , Commissioner Hai, Chair Forte, and Commissioner Gonzalez
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1.A 21-1547
Action on the Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes of the October 19, 2021 Meeting
Recommendation:
Approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes of the October 19, 2021 Meeting.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None.
GENERAL BUSINESS
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2. 21-1560 Receive Presentation on Water Conservation Strategies to Address the Drought Emergency
Recommendation: Receive presentation on water conservation strategies during the drought emergency. No action is required.
3. 21-1580 Initiate Community Input Process on the proposed Schematic Design of a New Public Park at 5150 Calle Del Sol & 2350 Calle De Luna (Related - Tasman East Focus Area)
Recommendation: Provide input on the Schematic Design for the New Public Mini Park at 5150 Calle Del Sol & 2350 Calle De Luna.
4. 21-1576 Consideration of the Westwood Oaks Park Master Plan Update, Playground Schematic Design Options, and Draft Measure R Ordinance Recommendation: Recommend that Council approve an updated Westwood Oaks Park Master Plan, a preferred Playground Schematic Design, and Measure R compliant draft ordinance.
Commissioner Martinez made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Hai, to continue this item to the next meeting.
Aye: Commissioner Knaack, Commissioner Martinez, Commissioner Caldwell, Vice Chair Field , Commissioner Hai, Chair Forte, and Commissioner Gonzalez
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5. 21-1391 Public Input on the Schematic Design of the New Public Neighborhood Park Located at 1205 Coleman Avenue (Gateway Crossings) Recommendation: Provide input for the Schematic Design for the New Public Neighborhood Park located at 1205 Coleman Avenue.
6. 21-1586 Recommend Nominee(s) for Consideration as the “Honorary Holiday Tree Lighter 2021” for the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 3, 2021
Recommendation: Staff has no recommendation.
Commissioner Gonzalez left the meeting at 8:47 PM.
Commissioner Hai made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Knaack to recommend the Students of Service (SOS) program participants for consideration as the "Honorary Holiday Tree Lighter 2021."
Aye: Commissioner Knaack, Commissioner Martinez, Commissioner Caldwell, Vice Chair Field , Commissioner Hai, and Chair Forte 6 -
Absent: Commissioner Gonzalez1 -
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7. 21-1548 Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Goals for FY2021/22 Recommendation: Report on progress on the Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Goals for FY 2021/22 and appoint subcommittee(s) as needed.
The Commission reviewed the Master Plan Update for Westwood Oaks Park along with the schematic design options for the playground as part of Work Plan Goal B-1. The Commission received the presentation for initial community input for the new public park at 5150 Calle Del Sol & 2350 Calle De Luna (Related-Tasman East Focus Area) and continued to receive community input on the new public park located at 1205 Coleman Avenue (Gateway Crossings) as part of Work Plan Goal B-2). Staff will be meeting in December 2021 regarding the 40th annual Art & Wine Festival and will be looking at volunteer opportunities for commissioners as they begin to work on Work Plan Goal C-1.
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STAFF REPORT
Deputy Director Seale provided an update that Parks Division is focusing on proactively complying with the water consumption guidelines by the City and the Water & Sewer Department, advised the Commission regarding progress with the Westwood Oaks Park Playground Rehabilitation Project, Montague Park Rehabilitation Project, Fairway Glen Park Restroom Project, Gazebo Project at City Plaza Park, the Magical Bridge All-inclusive Playground Project at Central Park.
Director James Teixeira informed the Commission that O.C. Jones modified their schedule for the installation of two shelters at Raymond G.
Gamma Dog Park, which is scheduled to start the first week of December.
He also advised the Commission about the upcoming Report to Council regarding mobility shared devices (scooters and e-bikes) effective July 2022.
Recreation Manager Kimberly Castro reported that Roberta Jones Junior Theatre (RJJT) finished “All Together Now” which will be the first in-person/indoor production since the pandemic; the “Nutcracker” will be upcoming in December - all tickets are sold out for the six shows. She thanked the commissioners for their presence during the Marsalli Community Center Dedication. Upcoming events are the HolidayTree Lighting Event, which will feature a snow park (sponsored by SVP), food, crafts, and Santa. Also upcoming will be the Holiday Home Decorating Contest. Summer Concert, Street Dance, 4th of July, Art & Wine Festival are upcoming in 2022 with modified schedules.
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COMMISSIONERS REPORT
Commissioner Caldwell: Attended the Jerry Marsalli Community Center Naming Ceremony which was a great event. He further indicated the Marsalli family was very pleased with the ceremony.
Commissioner Field: Attended the Jerry Marsalli Community Center Naming Ceremony.
Commissioner Forte: Attended the Jerry Marsalli Community Center Naming Ceremony. Worked out at Central Park.
Commissioner Hai: Visited John Mise Park (San Jose), and visited Maywood Park.
Commissioner Knaack: Attended the Jerry Marsalli Community Center Naming Ceremony. Visited Fremont Park, Larry J. Marsalli Park, and Central Park.
Commissioner Martinez: Attended theJerry Marsalli Community Center Naming Ceremony. He also visited Raymond G. Gamma Dog Park and Fremont Park.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Martinez made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Caldwell, to adjourn the meeting until the next regularly held Parks & Recreation Commission meeting at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
Aye: Commissioner Knaack, Commissioner Martinez, Commissioner Caldwell, Vice Chair Field , Commissioner Hai, and Chair Forte 6 -
Absent: Commissioner Gonzalez1 -
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