City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Parks and Recreation Commission
7:00 PM Telepresence Meeting: City Web StreamWednesday, February 8, 2023
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 January 10, 2023.
Chair Giri called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. via teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Chair Prakash Giri
Vice Chair Gregory Dibb
Commissioner Daniel Bremond
Commissioner David Kesting
Present: 4 -
Commissioner Dona MasonAbsent: 1 -
Vice Chair Dibb arrived at 7:06 p.m.
Council Liaison Melton (present)
PRESENTATION
A 23-0226 Park Dedication Fund Review
Superintendent of Parks and Golf, Jim Stark, provided an update on the Park Dedication Fund. Highlights included the Quimby Act, available resources, and current projects.
Commissioners inquired and staff responded:
Has the City lost any funds because they were not used in 5-years? Staff does not believe any funds were left on the table, but will follow up.
Superintendent Stark will send the Commissioners a link to the City website, detailing how each project is funded and the 20-year plan.
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February 8, 2023Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Erik K., Annie S., Liam K., and Chris F. voiced their objection to creating a dog park in the PG&E lot. The unused lot provides a natural play space for children.
Michael S., Russ S., Scott C., Chris D., and Ryan D. voiced their support for creating a dog park in the PG&E lot. Since there is no dog park near the area, many residents resort to using the Cherry Chase Elementary School field for off-leash dog use.
Linda S. and Weifei voiced their support to convert the PG&E lot to a multi-use area.
Councilmember Melton informed the public that the next step in the study issue process would take place next Thursday, on February 16, at City Council at 8:30 a.m. He encouraged the public to attend and that they can email City Council at [email protected] to continue engagement on this topic.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Bremond moved and Chair Giri seconded the motion to approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of January 11, 2023 as submitted. The motion carries by the following vote:
Yes: Chair Giri
Vice Chair Dibb
Commissioner Bremond
Commissioner Kesting
4 -
No: 0
Absent: Commissioner Mason1 -
1 23-0227
Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes of January 11, 2023
Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of January 11, 2023 as submitted.
STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES
None.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS
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February 8, 2023Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft -Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Kesting noted that it was great that so many people attended the meeting. He noted that the PG&E dog park study issue could be leveraged for open space to the public. He encouraged the public to attend the Council meeting next week.
Chair Giri also encouraged the public to write to Council or attend in-person. -Staff Comments
Superintendent Stark informed the commission that he will meet with Commissioner Dibb next week to discuss field conditions and recommended that commissioners reach out to Ricky Le if they had any inquiries. Additionally, he noted that the study issue workshop will be a great opportunity for the public to voice their opinion, especially since there are many park study issues this year.
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
2 23-0228 Parks and Recreation Commission Proposed Study Issues, Calendar Year: 2024
Standing item. No study issues approved in previous meeting were proposed.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Giri adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
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