Parks and Recreation Commission

City of Sunnyvale Meeting Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission Wednesday, November 9, 2016 7:00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 CALL TO ORDER Chair Alexander III called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Chair Alexander III led the salute to the flag. ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Chair Henry Alexander III Vice Chair Ralph Kenton Commissioner Irene Gabashvili Commissioner Craig Pasqua Commissioner Robert Pochowski Commissioner Pasqua arrived at 7:40 p.m. Council Liason Davis (absent) PRESENTATION 16-1061 PRESENTATION - Teen Advisory Committee Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) Vice President Susie Warner and Historian Arvind Vallabha provided the Commission with a presentation that highlighted the role and responsibilities of the Advisory Committee as well as highlights of recent accomplishments and upcoming events. Commissioners inquiried about TAC popular events, fundraising efforts and social media presence. TAC representatives indicated their most popular events include a blood drive and "Flick and Float". TAC does not host fundraising events. TAC utilizes Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to publicize their activities. City of Sunnyvale Page 1 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes November 9, 2016 CONSENT CALENDAR 1 16-1059 Approval of Draft Minutes of October 12, 2016 Vice Chair Kenton moved, and Chair Alexander III seconded, approval of the consent calendar as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 2 - Chair Alexander III Vice Chair Kenton No: 0 Absent: 1 - Commissioner Pasqua Abstain: 2 - Commissioner Gabashvili Commissioner Pochowski PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS 2 16-1062 Review and Rank Study Issues Superintendent Wax provided the Commission with brief overview of proposed study issues for calendar year 2017. Chair Alexander III opened for public hearing, and there being no public comments, closed the public hearing. Commissioner Pasqua moved and Commissioner Pochowski seconded, to defer study issue LCS 17-01 Consider Development of a Teen Center and Other Spaces Dedicated to Teens in Sunnyvale. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Chair Alexander III Vice Chair Kenton Commissioner Gabashvili Commissioner Pasqua Commissioner Pochowski No: 0 City of Sunnyvale Page 2 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes November 9, 2016 Chair Alexander III opened for public hearing, and there being no public comments, closed the public hearing. Vice Chair Kenton moved and Commissioner Pochowski seconded, to drop study issue DPW 17-11 Exploration of Creating Usable Open Space over Portions of Central Expressway. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Chair Alexander III Vice Chair Kenton Commissioner Gabashvili Commissioner Pasqua Commissioner Pochowski No: 0 Commissioners ranked the remaining study issues as follows: LCS 17-02 Potential Membership in the Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC): 1 of 3 ESD 17-01 Eliminate the Use of Chemical Pesticides on City Owned or Leased Property: 2 of 3 DPW 17-05 Orchard Heritage Park and Heritage Park Museum - Analysis and Options for the Long-Term Operations and Maintenance of Orchard Heritage Park and Review of the Sunnyvale Historical Society and Museum Association: 3 of 3 3 16-1064 Review of Code of Ethics/Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials The Commission was provided with the 2016 Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials. Chair Alexander III opened for public hearing, and there being no public comments, closed the public hearing. Commissioner Pasqua moved, and Commissioner Pochowski seconded, approval of the 2016 Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Chair Alexander III Vice Chair Kenton Commissioner Gabashvili Commissioner Pasqua Commissioner Pochowski City of Sunnyvale Page 3 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes November 9, 2016 No: 0 STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES Commissioner Kenton moved to propose a study issue of inclusive parks; motion failed due to lack of support. Superintendent of Parks and Golf, Jim Stark stated the City is proposing to add an all-inclusive playground to the Fair Oaks Park Renovation and Enhancement Project. NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS -Commissioner Comments Commissioner Kenton stated during a Joint Study Session it was suggested review and ranking of study issues occur twice a year. -Staff Comments Superintendent of Community Services, Daniel Wax announced an upcoming event: Breakfast with Santa will be held at the Senior Center on December 10. ADJOURNMENT Chair Alexander III adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m. City of Sunnyvale Page 4