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Parks and Recreation Commission

Regular Meeting

Sunnyvale, CA · September 14, 2022

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City of Sunnyvale Meeting Minutes - Final Parks and Recreation Commission Wednesday, September 14, 2022 7:00 PM Telepresence Meeting: City Web Stream 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 August 30, 2022. Chair Giri called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. via teleconference. ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Chair Prakash Giri Vice Chair Gregory Dibb Commissioner Daniel Bremond Commissioner David Kesting Commissioner Dona Mason Council Liaison Cisneros (absent) PRESENTATION A 22-0897 Aquatics Report Recreation Services Manager, Tracey Gott, and Recreation Services Coordinator, Kelsey Christian, provided a presentation on Aquatics. B 22-0898 Golf and Tennis Report Superintendent of Parks and Golf, Jim Stark, and Lifetime Activities General Manager, Michael Scadden provided a presentation on golf, tennis and pickle ball. Commissioners inquired and staff responded: Although the City lists amenities for each park, could staff indicate how many courts are found at each location? Yes, staff will look to include that information on the City's website and in the next activity brochure. City of Sunnyvale Page 1 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final September 14, 2022 Can Las Palmas Tennis Center provide free play time slots for the public to play pickle ball? Lifetime Activities will review program schedule to try to accommodate. Chair Giri opened for public comment: Sunnyvale resident, S. Bremond, encouraged the City to restripe courts to create more pickle ball courts and make them more available to the public by having nonreservable courts. Chair Giri closed public comment: ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Bremond moved and Commissioner Kesting seconded the motion to approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of August 10, 2022 as submitted. Yes: 5 - Chair Giri Vice Chair Dibb Commissioner Bremond Commissioner Kesting Commissioner Mason No: 0 1 22-0895 Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2022 Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of August 10, 2022 as submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS 2 22-0833 Forward a Recommendation to City Council to Introduce an Ordinance Amending Section 9.62.090 (Loitering Prohibited During Certain Hours) of Chapter 9.62 (Public Parks) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code Jim Stark discussed the ordinance amending Sunnyvale Municipal Code Section 9.62.090 of Chapter 9.62. City of Sunnyvale Page 2 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final September 14, 2022 Commissioner Bremond moved and Commissioner Kesting seconded the motion to approve Alternative 1: Forward a Recommendation to City Council to Introduce an Ordinance to Amend Sunnyvale Municipal Code Section 9.62.090 (Loitering Prohibited During Certain Hours) of Chapter 9.62 (Public Parks) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code. Yes: 5 - Chair Giri Vice Chair Dibb Commissioner Bremond Commissioner Kesting Commissioner Mason No: 0 STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES 3 22-0900 Discussion and Consideration of Potential Study Issue: Feasibility of Converting the PG&E Land Near Greenwood Manor Park into a Dog Park Jim Stark informed the Commission that Council approved the donation for the East Channel Trail Study (RTC 22-0542). Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission's study is a 5.78-mile Class I shared-use path trail between the Bay Trail and Homestead Road, and would include the trail near Ortega Park referenced in the Parks and Recreation Commission's proposed study issue. The East Channel Trail Study is required to evaluate the existing conditions, identifying design constraints, determine trail alignment(s), and evaluate alternatives at the crossings and at currently unplanned bike boulevard segments. Jim noted that BPAC's study issue will include extensive outreach and more than likely make rounds through the PRC and Sustainability Commission. After group discussion, Chair Giri withdrew the study issue. NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS -Commissioner Comments None. -Staff Comments Superintendent of Recreation Services, Damon Sparacino, provided an update on recreation programming. Highlights included: Senior Center Celebration event, City of Sunnyvale Page 3 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final September 14, 2022 movie night, State of the City, Pet Parade, and study issue deadline. INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS 4 22-0894 Parks and Recreation Commission Proposed Study Issues, Calendar Year: 2023 Standing item. No study issues approved in previous meeting were proposed. ADJOURNMENT Chair Giri adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. City of Sunnyvale Page 4

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City of Sunnyvale Notice and Agenda Parks and Recreation Commission Wednesday, September 14, 2022 7:00 PM Telepresence Meeting: City Web Stream Special Teleconference Notice Because of the COVID-19 emergency and the health orders issued by Santa Clara County and the State of California, this meeting of the Sunnyvale Parks and Recreation Commission will take place by teleconference, as allowed by Government Code Subdivision 54953(e) and Resolution No. 1089-21 (reaffirmed August 30, 2022). Public Participation • Teleconference participation: You may provide audio public comment by connecting to the teleconference meeting online or by telephone. Use the Raise Hand feature to request to speak (*9 on a telephone): Meeting online link: https://sunnyvale-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/94819997080 Meeting call-in telephone number: 833-548-0276 | Meeting ID: 948 1999 7080 (*9 to request to speak | *6 to unmute/mute) • Watch the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting at: http://youtube.com/SunnyvaleMeetings • Submit written comments to the Parks and Recreation Commission no later than 4 hours prior to the meeting start to parksandrecreationcommission@sunnyvale.ca.gov or by mail to City Clerk, 603 All America Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 • Review recordings of this meeting and past meetings at https://sunnyvaleca.legistar.com/calendar.aspx or http://youtube.com/SunnyvaleMeetings Accessibility/Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to provide public comment, or for other special assistance; please City of Sunnyvale Page 1 Printed on 10/3/2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Notice and Agenda September 14, 2022 contact the City at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. ADA contact: Angela Chan may be reached at 408-730-7599 or ncs@sunnyvale.ca.gov (28 CFR 35.160 (b) (1)). CALL TO ORDER Call to Order via teleconference. ROLL CALL PRESENTATION A 22-0897 Aquatics Report B 22-0898 Golf and Tennis Report ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This category provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the Parks and Recreation Commission on items not listed on the agenda and is limited to 15 minutes (may be extended or continued after the public hearings/general business section of the agenda at the discretion of the Chair) with a maximum of up to three minutes per speaker. Please note the Brown Act (Open Meeting Law) does not allow the Parks and Recreation Commission to take action on an item not listed on the agenda. If you wish to address the Parks and Recreation Commission, please refer to the notice at the beginning of this agenda. Individuals are limited to one appearance during this section. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and will be acted upon by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If a member of the public would like a consent calendar item pulled and discussed separately, please refer to the notice at the beginning of this agenda. 1 22-0895 Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2022 Recommendation: Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of August 10, 2022 as submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS City of Sunnyvale Page 2 Printed on 10/3/2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Notice and Agenda September 14, 2022 If you wish to speak to a public hearing/general business item, please refer to notice at the beginning of this agenda. Each speaker is limited to a maximum of three minutes. 2 22-0833 Forward a Recommendation to City Council to Introduce an Ordinance Amending Section 9.62.090 (Loitering Prohibited During Certain Hours) of Chapter 9.62 (Public Parks) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code Recommendation: Alternative 1: Forward a Recommendation to City Council to Introduce an Ordinance to Amend Sunnyvale Municipal Code Section 9.62.090 (Loitering Prohibited During Certain Hours) of Chapter 9.62 (Public Parks) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code. STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES 3 22-0900 Discussion and Consideration of Potential Study Issue: Evaluate the Feasibility of Opening the Trail Along the Drainage Channel Near Ortega Park for Public Use NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS -Commissioner Comments -Staff Comments INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS 4 22-0894 Parks and Recreation Commission Proposed Study Issues, Calendar Year: 2023 ADJOURNMENT Notice to the Public: Any agenda related writings or documents distributed to members of this meeting body regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the originating department or can be accessed through the Office of the City Clerk located at 603 All America Way, during normal business hours and in the Council Chamber on the evening of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, pursuant to Government Code §54957.5. City of Sunnyvale Page 3 Printed on 10/3/2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Notice and Agenda September 14, 2022 Agenda information is available by contacting Ricky Le at 408-730-7336 or rle@sunnyvale.ca.gov. Agendas and associated reports are also available on the City’s website at sunnyvale.ca.gov or at the One-Stop Desk, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA, 72 hours before the Meeting. City of Sunnyvale Page 4 Printed on 10/3/2022

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