Parks and Recreation Commission
Regular MeetingSunnyvale, CA · February 8, 2023
Minutes
City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes - Final
Parks and Recreation Commission
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 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 January 10, 2023.
Chair Giri called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. via teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Present: 4 - Chair Prakash Giri
Vice Chair Gregory Dibb
Commissioner Daniel Bremond
Commissioner David Kesting
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Dona Mason
Vice Chair Dibb arrived at 7:06 p.m.
Council Liaison Melton (present)
PRESENTATION
A 23-0226 Park Dedication Fund Review
Superintendent of Parks and Golf, Jim Stark, provided an update on the Park
Dedication Fund. Highlights included the Quimby Act, available resources, and
current projects.
Commissioners inquired and staff responded:
Has the City lost any funds because they were not used in 5-years? Staff does not
believe any funds were left on the table, but will follow up.
Superintendent Stark will send the Commissioners a link to the City website,
detailing how each project is funded and the 20-year plan.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Erik K., Annie S., Liam K., and Chris F. voiced their objection to creating a dog park
in the PG&E lot. The unused lot provides a natural play space for children.
Michael S., Russ S., Scott C., Chris D., and Ryan D. voiced their support for
creating a dog park in the PG&E lot. Since there is no dog park near the area, many
residents resort to using the Cherry Chase Elementary School field for off-leash dog
use.
Linda S. and Weifei voiced their support to convert the PG&E lot to a multi-use
area.
Councilmember Melton informed the public that the next step in the study issue
process would take place next Thursday, on February 16, at City Council at 8:30
a.m. He encouraged the public to attend and that they can email City Council at
council@sunnyvale.ca.gov to continue engagement on this topic.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Bremond moved and Chair Giri seconded the motion to approve the
Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of January 11, 2023 as submitted. The
motion carries by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Chair Giri
Vice Chair Dibb
Commissioner Bremond
Commissioner Kesting
No: 0
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Mason
1 23-0227 Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes of January 11, 2023
Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of January 11, 2023 as
submitted.
STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES
None.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS
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-Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Kesting noted that it was great that so many people attended the
meeting. He noted that the PG&E dog park study issue could be leveraged for open
space to the public. He encouraged the public to attend the Council meeting next
week.
Chair Giri also encouraged the public to write to Council or attend in-person.
-Staff Comments
Superintendent Stark informed the commission that he will meet with Commissioner
Dibb next week to discuss field conditions and recommended that commissioners
reach out to Ricky Le if they had any inquiries. Additionally, he noted that the study
issue workshop will be a great opportunity for the public to voice their opinion,
especially since there are many park study issues this year.
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
2 23-0228 Parks and Recreation Commission Proposed Study Issues,
Calendar Year: 2024
Standing item. No study issues approved in previous meeting were proposed.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Giri adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Sunnyvale
Notice and Agenda
Parks and Recreation Commission
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 7:00 PM Telepresence Meeting: City Web Stream
Meeting Online Link: https://sunnyvale-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/94819997080
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
January 10, 2023).
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
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assistance to provide public comment, or for other special assistance; please
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 23-0226 Park Dedication Fund Review
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 23-0227 Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes of January 11, 2023
Recommendation: Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of
January 11, 2023 as submitted.
STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS
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-Commissioner Comments
-Staff Comments
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS
2 23-0228 Parks and Recreation Commission Proposed Study Issues,
Calendar Year: 2024
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.
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.
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