City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Parks & Recreation Commission
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7:00 PM Virtual Meeting07/19/2022
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953(e) and City of Santa Clara Resolution 22-9115, the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting 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 meeting to order at 7:01 PM.
Commissioner Dana Caldwell, Commissioner Maureen Chu, Chair Eversley Forte, Commissioner Kelly Gonzalez, and Commissioner Present 5 -
Sajid Hai
Absent 2 - Vice Chair Burt Field , and Co mmissioner Brittany Ricketts Commissioner Caldwell made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Gonzalez to excuse Commissioners Field and Ricketts.
Aye: Commissioner Caldwell, Commissioner Chu, Chair Forte, Commissioner Gonzalez, and Commissioner Hai
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Excused: 2 - Vice Chair Field, and Commissioner Ricketts
CONSENT CALENDAR
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1.A 22-778 Action on the Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes of the June 21, 2022 Meeting
Recommendation: Approve the Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes of the June 21, 2022 Meeting.
Commissioner Ricketts entered the meeting at 7:04 PM.
Commissioner Gonzalez made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Hai to approve the minutes of the June 21, 2022 meeting.
Aye:
Commissioner Caldwell, Commissioner Chu, Chair Forte,
Commissioner Gonzalez, Commissioner Hai, and Commissioner Ricketts
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Excused: Vice Chair Field1 -
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None.
GENERAL BUSINESS
2. 22-777 Parks & Recreation Commission Election of Chair and Vice Chair Recommendation: Nominate and select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the Parks & Recreation Commission for the FY2022/23 term.
Chair Forte made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Caldwell to elect Commissioner Gonzalez as the new Chairperson for the FY 2022/23 term.
Aye:
Commissioner Caldwell, Commissioner Chu, Chair Forte,
Commissioner Gonzalez, Commissioner Hai, and Commissioner Ricketts
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Excused: Vice Chair Field1 -
Commissioner Hai made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez to elect Commissioner Caldwell as the Vice Chairperson for the FY 2022/23 term.
Aye:
Commissioner Caldwell, Commissioner Chu, Chair Forte,
Commissioner Gonzalez, Commissioner Hai, and
Commissioner Ricketts
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Excused: Vice Chair Field1 -
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3. 22-949 Action on Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan FY2021/22 Summary Report, and Discuss Draft Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY2022/23
Recommendation:
(a) Note and file the Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan for FY2021/22 Summary Report, and
(b) develop initial draft of Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY2022/23.
Commissioner Field entered the meeting at 7:28 PM.
Vice Chair Caldwell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hai to note and file the FY2021/22 Work Plan Summary Report.
Aye: Vice Chair Caldwell, Commissioner Chu, Commissioner Field , Commissioner Forte, Chair Gonzalez, Commissioner Hai, and Commissioner Ricketts
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Commissioner Forte made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hai to continue the Item 3.b until the August 16, 2022 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting.
Aye:
Vice Chair Caldwell, Commissioner Chu, Commissioner Field, Commissioner Forte, Chair Gonzalez, Commissioner Hai, and Commissioner Ricketts
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STAFF REPORT
Deputy Director Seale reported on topics related to the Parks Division:
the Montague Park Rehabilitation Project construction is underway; the Department continues to implement the Commission recommended/ Council approved Integrated Goose Management Plan (IGMP), and separately adhering to best practices
and the targets for water
conservation due to the statewide severe drought.
Deputy Director Seale also reported on topics related to the Recreation Division: summer programs are in full service; the Department continues its efforts in recruitment and training of Lifeguards as well as Recreation Leaders and Office Specialists. Fall Recreation class registration opens on July 26, 2022 and classes start on August 22, 2022. The summer Roberta Jones Junior Theater (RJJT) presentation of "Frozen Jr." occurs on Tuesday-Thursday evening at 7:00 PM at the Mission City Center for Performing Arts. The first Summer Concert of the series will be held on Friday July 22 at Live Oak Park featuring "The Hit
men". Thereafter,
Concerts in the Park series will continue at Central Park on July 29 with "Arena". On August 5 there will be "Family Camping in the City" at Reed & Grant Sports Park. Street Dance with "Pop Fiction" will be on August 5.
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COMMISSIONERS REPORT
Chair Gonzalez visited Henry Schmidt Park. There is a need for a designated off leash dog area at Henry Schmidt Park and at other parks.
She visited Ulistac Natural Area several times over the past month.
Commissioner Chu introduced herself and lives in Rivermark near Live Oak Park, and is the mother of two girls. She has been a resident of Santa Clara for 18 years. Over the years she and her family have participated in many recreation programs and wants to give back to the community. She is an Environmental Engineer by profession and has strong interests in nature and water conservation. She is looking forward to the concert in the park on Friday at Live Oak Park.
Commissioner Field welcomed the new commissioners. He visited Everett Alvarez Jr. Park, Henry Schmidt Park, and Maywood Park. He is becoming more familiar with Parks Division staff working in the parks system. Park patrons are getting in the habit of picking up trash and doing more to make Maywood Park a better place. He also attended the 4th of July event in Central Park.
Commissioner Forte attended the 4th of July event in Central Park, where he had the opportunity to chat with park patrons throughout the duration of the event. He also worked out at Earl Carmichael Park.
Commissioner Hai visited Maywood Park and Jenny Strand Park.
Commissioner Ricketts loves the City of Santa Clara, and grew up in Santa Clara and San Jose. She's proud to be a new homeowner in Santa Clara. She attended Santa Clara University and is a double Bronco. She is a family law attorney by profession.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Field made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Caldwell to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 PM until the next Parks & Recreation Commission meeting at 7:00 PM on August 16, 2022.
Aye: Vice Chair Caldwell, Commissioner Chu, Commissioner Field , Commissioner Forte, Chair Gonzalez, Commissioner Hai, and Commissioner Ricketts
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