Parks and Recreation Commission

City of Sunnyvale Meeting Minutes - Final Parks and Recreation Commission Wednesday, May 22, 2019 7:00 PM Neighborhood Room - Recreation Center, Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Special Meeting: Joint Meeting with Arts Commission CALL TO ORDER Chair Kenton called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. in the Neighborhood Room at the Recreation Center. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Chair Kenton led the salute to the flag. ROLL CALL Present: 3 - Chair Ralph Kenton Vice Chair Daniel McCune Commissioner Prakash Giri Absent: 2 - Commissioner Henry Alexander III Commissioner Craig Pasqua Commissioner Alexander III's absence is excused. Commissioner Pasqua's absence is excused. Council Liaison Smith absent ROLL CALL: Arts Commission Chair Vaughan - present Vice Chair Eskridge - present Commissioner Rogers - present Commissioner Serrone - present Commissioner Gluckman - present Council Liaison Larsson absent City of Sunnyvale Page 1 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 22, 2019 PRESENTATION 19-0200 PRESENTATION - Age-Friendly Update Community Services Manager Tracey Gott, gave an update on Age-Friendly Sunnyvale. Highlights included: - What is Age-Friendly - Library and Community Services Department Age-Friendly Process - Next Steps Commissioners inquired/commented: - In survey, are items broken down by service? - Were all survey responses from seniors? - Were comments from a certain part of town? - Any specific comments/concerns on access to parks and amenities? - Were most taking the survey 60 and older? - Doesn’t seem like a large number took it. - Will information be available from focus groups and minutes taken at focus groups? Ms. Gott commented: - Items are broken down by domain and each domain had a subset. - Anyone sent the survey had access. Results taken in focus groups and at Senior Center were mainly older adults. - We received comments from a variety of locations, including near the Senior Center, by mobile home parks and senior living areas. - Most were about easier access and transportation. Others comments on seating in and shade in areas. - Seniors are 50+, there was a variety of ages. - Overall, we are always evolving and over the 3-year development, we can reevaluate and change goals. We want this to be fluid and for it to be a way for the Senior Center to align and work towards community goals. - We will be updating the age-friendly webpage and hope to have a draft of the report by August. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS City of Sunnyvale Page 2 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 22, 2019 2 19-0172 Review of Fiscal Year 2019/20 Recommended Budget Director of Finance, Tim Kirby, provided an overview of the City's Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2019/20. Mr. Kirby included information on the City's 20-year financial plan, technology enhancements, service delivery and the budget structure and process. Commissioners inquired/commented: - Do we get taxes from Airbnb rentals? - Do we lose taxes from stores when they leave? - Is the pension fund part of the reserves? - Are salary increases automatically budgeted in? - Do businesses pay property tax? - Is it a 2-year budget cycle? 1-year operating, the other projects? - Is project fund strictly for renovation? (speaking on a specific item) - Is Sense of Place part of Park Dedication fees? - Is Sense of Place part of Art? - Didn’t we add a few parks this year? - Is it possible to add more money for art to the Civic Center budget? Mr. Kirby commented: - Yes, if ran through Airbnb, the City receives taxes. - Yes, we lose taxes from businesses when they leave. We are the second lowest in the County. San Jose is the lowest. Both cities are not heavy in retail. - No, we account for pensions by paying CalPERS directly to fund those retired and the employees currently on payroll. - Performance is individual to employee. We generally just budget cost of living. It is not automatically budgeted, it is negotiated. - Yes, businesses pay property tax. - We focus on operating one year and projects the next. We are currently working on projects. - Yes, those are restricted fees. - No, Sense of Place and Park Dedication are separate fees. - No, Sense of Place is not part of Art. It is for aesthetic improvements. If you go from business to residential, these fees will make it more friendly for the residents. - Park Dedication Funds paid for the new parks (Seven Seas and at old Corn Palace development). They’ll also be a new park at 1 AMD Place. - Once an update comes out on the MPPA, information will be provided about the amount available for art at the new Civic Center. Public Art is part of the Civic City of Sunnyvale Page 3 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 22, 2019 Center budget and the Arts Commission will have input. You are also welcome to attend council meetings and advocate for more art during the Public Hearing portion at Council. No action was taken by commisions. STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES None NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS -Commissioner Comments None -Staff Comments Superintendent of Community Services Damon Sparacino, shared that staff will be providing the commissioners with a Superintendent’s Report at each meeting. The May 22 report covered a variety of upcoming events, as well as shared information on Summer Camps and Swim Lessons fee waivers, Teen Fitness Challenge and past event updates. ADJOURNMENT Chair Kenton adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m. City of Sunnyvale Page 4