Parks and Recreation Commission

City of Sunnyvale Meeting Minutes - Final Parks and Recreation Commission Wednesday, May 19, 2021 7:00 PM Telepresence Meeting: City Web Stream Special Joint Meeting with the Arts Commission TELECONFERENCE NOTICE Pursuant to Section 3 of Executive Order N-29-20, issued by Governor Newsom on March 17, 2020, the meeting was conducted telephonically. CALL TO ORDER Chair Kenton called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. via teleconference. ROLL CALL Present: 8 - Chair Ralph Kenton Vice Chair Prakash Giri Commissioner Daniel Bremond Commissioner Gregory Dibb Commissioner Mike Michitaka Dawna Eskridge Sue Serrone Susannah Vaughan Absent: 2 - Jeremie Gluckman Agnes Veith Commissioner Gluckman's absence is unexcused. Commissioner Veith's absence is excused. Council Liaison Klein (Present) Council Liaison Hendricks (Absent) PRESENTATIONS 21-0590 Boards and Commission Subcommittee Meeting Briefing for May 5, 2021 Ralph Kenton, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission, provided a City of Sunnyvale Page 1 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 19, 2021 presentation on the Boards and Commission Subcommittee Meeting for May 5, 2021. Highlights included: purpose of subcommittee, participants, dates, calendar schedule, recommendations and summary of subcommittee meetings. Commissioners inquired and Chair responded: Can Commissioners be CC'd on City responses from the Parks and Recreation Commission AP? Yes, staff will CC Commissioners for future correspondence. Mayor Klein informed the Commission that the City is considering the idea of removing the voter registration requirement for Boards and Commission positions, and simplifying the code of ethics policy. Damon Sparacino informed the Commission that discussion items are ongoing between Council members and key staff. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chair Kenton opened oral communications and there was no public testimony, closed oral communications. PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS 21-0551 Review and Approve FY 2021/22 Recommended Budget Tim Kirby, Director of Finance, provided a presentation on the FY 2021/22 Recommended Budget. Highlights included: budget approval process, key dates, budget supplements 1 & 2, overview of budget, economic context, American Rescue Act funding, investment in public safety operations, cultural inclusion project, operating budget, city-wide budget, city-wide revenue, expenditures, reserves, park dedication fund and general parks project updates. Commissioners inquired and artist responded. Do Commission voted items have any impact on the budget? Yes, any item that is voted upon that deals with tax or fees will have an effect on the City and sources of funding. Does the City have a plan to attract businesses post COVID? Yes, the City employs an Economic Development Manager. Her primary job is to create policies that are responsive and business-friendly. City of Sunnyvale Page 2 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 19, 2021 Chair Kenton opened public comment. Leesa Riviere, Sunnyvale resident, asked if the City had budget plans for public transportation, such as VTA? Currently not aware of any public transportation budget plans, but the budget will consider all aspects within the City. Colin Dixon, Sunnyvale resident, asked if the park's usage due to COVID had any affect on the budget? Yes, the transient occupancy tax and sales tax were greatly affected by the pandemic. Chair Kenton closed public comment. Commissioner Bremond moved and Commissioner Michitaka seconded the motion to approved the budget as provided. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Chair Kenton Vice Chair Giri Commissioner Bremond Commissioner Dibb Commissioner Michitaka Eskridge Serrone Vaughan No: 0 Absent: 2 - Gluckman Veith NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS -Commissioner Comments Commissioner Bremond asked if the City had plans to open more swim lanes at the Fremont Swim Complex? Not yet, staff is working with the County to gauge protocols. Commissioner Vaughan thanks Commissioners, staff and the public for attending the Hands on the Arts Drive-Through event. Commissioner Kenton informed the Commissioners that he is intending to propose a City of Sunnyvale Page 3 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 19, 2021 budget issue on adding additional pickle ball courts and funding restrooms at Las Palmas Park. -Staff Comments Trenton Hill and Mayor Klein thanked the Arts Commissioners and City staff for creating a successful Hands on the Arts Drive-Through event. ADJOURNMENT Chair Kenton adjourned the meeting at 8:49 p.m. City of Sunnyvale Page 4