City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Parks and Recreation Commission
7:00 PM Telepresence Meeting: City Web StreamWednesday, June 8, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to Government Code Subdivision 54953(e), the meeting was conducted telephonically; pursuant to state law, the City Council made the necessary findings by adopting Resolution No. 1089-21, reaffirmed on May 24, 2022.
Chair Giri called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. via teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Chair Prakash Giri
Commissioner Daniel Bremond
Commissioner David Kesting
Present: 3 -
Vice Chair Gregory Dibb
Commissioner Dona Mason
Absent: 2 -
Commissioner Dibb and Commissioner Mason (excused absences) Council Liaison Din (absent)
PRESENTATION
A 22-0630 Recognition of Service
Superintendent of Recreation Services, Damon Sparacino, provided a presentation on Recognition of Service. Highlights included: informing the commission that Commissioner Mason extended her term through June 2026, thanking Chair Giri and Vice Chair Dibb for officiating the Parks and Recreation Commission meetings, and recognize milestones of opening Washington Community Swim Center, Magical Bridge Playground and Fair Oaks Park.
B 22-0526
Sunnyvale Tree Program
Urban Landscape Manager, Leonard Dunn, provided a presentation on Sunnyvale Tree Program. Highlights included: Community Center, Urban Forest Management
Attachment 2
June 8, 2022Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft Plan, comparison to other cities, canopy cover goal, implementation timeline, planting and maintenance issues, and ecosystem benefits.
Commissioners inquired and staff responded:
Is there an update on study issue DPW 22-04 Street Tree Equity Lens? No update.
Staff will follow-up.
How do residents protect curb gutter/sidewalk from tree roots? Can install bio or plastic barriers 3 feet in diameter and down 15 inches, so roots will grow under sidewalk/street. Additionally, we can pick trees that naturally root deeper.
What year was the original plan and how far have we come? The plan was approved by council in 2014; however, staffing levels and maintenance have been affected by funding issues from recession and the pandemic. Currently the City plants 200-300 trees a year. We are at 1,000 of the 5,000 goal.
Commissioner Kesting noted a phrase from the presentation relative to the overall urban canopy and commercial development, "when we build this much cubic feet of office space, this is what is needed to mitigate that." Commissioner Kesting reiterated his interest in researching the nexus between the park development fund and industrial development, not just residential development.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Bremond moved and Commissioner Kesting seconded the motion to approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of January 12, March 9, April 13, and May 18, 2022.
Yes: Chair Giri
Commissioner Bremond
Commissioner Kesting
3 -
No: 0
Absent: Vice Chair Dibb
Commissioner Mason
2 -
1A 22-0522
Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
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June 8, 2022Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft Minutes of January 12, 2022
Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of January 12, 2022 as submitted.
1B 22-0523 Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of March 9, 2022
Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of March 9, 2022 as submitted.
1C 22-0524
Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes of April 13, 2022
Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of April 13, 2022 as submitted.
1D 22-0528
Approve the Special Joint Arts and Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2022
Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of May 18, 2022 as submitted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
2 22-0123 Recommend Council Approve Modifying the Recreation Fee Waiver Program and Amend Council Policy 7.1.1 to Reflect the Modifications
Damon Sparacino, provided a presentation on the Recreation Fee Waiver Program Modification and Amendment of Council Policy 7.1.1. Highlights included:
background, program analysis, fee waiver program usage, benchmarked neighboring cities, and proposed modifications.
Commissioners inquired and staff responded:
When will the modification go into effect? Modifications will go into effect immediately upon Council approval. The service level adjustment of $47,000+ will go into effect after July 1, 2022 - if approved, as part of the FY 2022/23 operating budget.
Commissioner Kesting moved and Commissioner Bremond seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Recommend Council approve Modifying the Recreation Fee Waiver Program and Amend Council Policy 7.1.1 to Reflect the Modifications
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June 8, 2022Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft proposed by Staff.
Yes: Chair Giri
Commissioner Bremond
Commissioner Kesting
3 -
No: 0
Absent: Vice Chair Dibb
Commissioner Mason
2 -
STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES
3 22-0529 Parks and Recreation Commission Proposed Study Issues, Calendar Year: 2023
None.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS
-Commissioner Comments
Chair Giri will discuss renaming the Lawn Bowling Clubhouse at the July meeting date, once all commissioners are in attendance, to explore next steps. -Staff Comments
Damon notified the Commission that June 13, 2022 will mark the start of camp and swim lesson season. Participation numbers are looking great relative to pre-pandemic levels. Staffing levels for aquatics are still being worked on, but camps are fully staffed.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Giri adjourned the meeting at 8:39 p.m.
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