Parks and Recreation Commission

City of Sunnyvale Meeting Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission Wednesday, June 10, 2015 7:00 PM Neighborhood Room - Recreation Center, Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Note: Location Change CALL TO ORDER Chair Alexander called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. in the Neighborhood Room of the Community Center. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Chair Alexander led the salute to the flag. ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Chair Henry Alexander III Vice Chair Craig Pasqua Commissioner Ralph Kenton Commissioner Robert Pochowski Commissioner Andrea Schneck Council Liaison Vice Mayor Martin-Milius (present) PRESENTATION 15-0613 Commissioner Recognition Vice Mayor Martin-Milius presented Vice Chair Pasqua with a certificate of appreciation for serving on the Parks and Recreation Commission from 2011-2015. She thanked him for his continued service in his second term (2015-2019). Superintendent Wax thanked all the Commissioners for their service. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Alexander announced the upcoming board and commission application deadline. CONSENT CALENDAR City of Sunnyvale Page 1 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes June 10, 2015 1A 15-0187 Draft Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of April 22, 2015 Vice Chair Pasqua moved and Commissioner Pochowski seconded the motion to approve the draft minutes of April 22, 2015. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Chair Alexander III Vice Chair Pasqua Commissioner Kenton Commissioner Pochowski Commissioner Schneck No: 0 1B 15-0617 Draft Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission and Arts Commission Joint Meeting of May 20, 2015 Commissioner Kenton moved and Commissioner Pochowski seconded the motion to approve the draft minutes of May 20, 2015. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Chair Alexander III Vice Chair Pasqua Commissioner Kenton Commissioner Pochowski Commissioner Schneck No: 0 PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS 2 15-0615 Senior Center Program Overview Community Services Manager Gerard Manuel presented information about the Senior Center programs and partner's who provide programs and services. The mission of the Senior Center is to engage seniors and help them "live well" in the community. He answered Commissioner's questions regarding resources for homeless seniors, housing assistance, nutritional education, and transportation services. He provided information about membership age requirements, cost, and services available for non-members. He answered questions regarding funding sources for care management, how effectiveness is measured, and strategic plans. City of Sunnyvale Page 2 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes June 10, 2015 Commissioner Pochowski praised Manager Manuel for leveraging funding with effective partner organizations to provide excellent services. Chair Alexander opened the public hearing. There were no public comments and he closed the public hearing. 3 15-0616 Community Center Tour Superintendent of Community Services and Manager Manuel provided a tour of the Senior Center on the Community Center campus. Manager Manuel answered Commissioner Kenton's questions regarding the services provided by the lunch program, the computer lab and fitness room. He also answered Commissioner Kenton's questions about publicizing programs, working seniors use of the center, and if local senior centers collaborate. He answered Vice Chair Pasqua's question regarding hosting adult day care services. Chair Alexander opened the public hearing. There were no public comments and he closed the public hearing. NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS -Commissioner Comments Commissioner Kenton provided information from the Council meeting on June 9, 2015 regarding the study issue to move the Butcher House. He asked if it will be presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission before it is presented to Council. Superintendent of Parks and Golf Scott Morton said it would be presented in combination with the conceptual design of the Orchard Heritage Park Renovation capital project. Superintendent Morton stated public meetings will also be held to gather community input. Commissioner Pochowski announced the Stevens Creek Trail Four Cities Joint Feasibility Study is holding meetings for public input. He inquired if the Commission would be asked to review the project. Vice Mayor Martin-Milius is on the committee and provided information about the process and timeframe for review. She stated that she would like the draft recommendations to be reviewed by Commissions before final recommendations are provided to Council. She encouraged the Commissioners to read the report online at http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/Departments/PublicWorks/StevensCreekTrailJointCitiesFea sibilityStudy.aspx. Superintendent Morton stated the Commission would review any reports to council on this subject. -Staff Comments City of Sunnyvale Page 3 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes June 10, 2015 Superintendent Wax announced that the Special Order of the Day "July is Parks and Recreation Month" will be proclaimed at the June 23, 2015 Council Meeting. Chair Alexander confirmed he will attend. INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS 15-0622 Review Revised Council Policy 7.2.19 ADJOURNMENT Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. City of Sunnyvale Page 4