Parks and Recreation Commission

City of Sunnyvale Meeting Minutes - Final Parks and Recreation Commission Wednesday, December 13, 2023 7:00 PM Online and Bay Conference Room (Room 145), City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 CALL TO ORDER Chair Kesting called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Chair Kesting led the salute to the United States flag. ROLL CALL Present: 4 - Chair David Kesting Vice Chair Dona Mason Commissioner Daniel Bremond Commissioner Prakash Giri Absent: 1 - Commissioner Prashant Gattani Commissioner Gittani (unexcused absence) Council Liaison Klein (excused absence) Council Liaison Mehlinger (present) PRESENTATION A 23-1024 PRESENTATION - Civic Center Phase 2 - Main Library: Project Overview Stephen Ping, Senior Engineer; Allison Boyer, Assistant City Engineer; Michelle Perera, Director of LIbrary and Recreation Services; Andrea Gifford, consultant; and David Schnee, consultant, provided a presentation on the Main LIbrary Project Overview. Highlights included: Introduction, project background, phase 2 project overview, project development, community engagement, and next steps. Commissioners inquired and staff responded: City of Sunnyvale Page 1 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final December 13, 2023 What percentage of library materials borrowed are physical and digital? About 15% digital compared to 85% physical. Can the new library be more than two stories? Yes, but staff will need to evaluate. What is the current budget? There is no budget yet. Although the City does have funds set aside, the remaining funds will need to be provided by the State. Can the Park Dedication Fund be used on the Library? Yes, for new space such as parking or a accompanying park area. What is the proposed square footage? 120,000 square footage. Has the City conducted community outreach meetings? No. Commissioners recommended that the Main Library be at least two stories, have bicycle access routes and include a food court. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Gary T., Robert S., and Harold B. are proponents of the City exploring a dog off-leash area (DOLA) program. They cited that it was a great way for dogs to socialize with other dogs. Their owners would be able to meet other people as well. CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Bremond moved and Commissioner Giri seconded the motion to Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of November 8, 2023 as submitted. The motion carries by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Chair Kesting Vice Chair Mason Commissioner Bremond Commissioner Giri No: 0 Absent: 1 - Commissioner Gattani 1 23-1050 Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of November 8, 2023 City of Sunnyvale Page 2 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final December 13, 2023 Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of November 8, 2023 as submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS 2 23-1048 Review and Approve 2024 Master Work Plan Commissioner Giri moved and Chair Kesting seconded the motion to approve the 2024 Master Work Plan, and add a Special Event Report in February. The motion carries by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Chair Kesting Vice Chair Mason Commissioner Bremond Commissioner Giri No: 0 Absent: 1 - Commissioner Gattani 3 23-1046 Annual Review and Acceptance - Code of Ethics Chair Kesting moved and Commissioner Mason seconded the motion to accept the Code of Ethics. The motion carries by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Chair Kesting Vice Chair Mason Commissioner Bremond Commissioner Giri No: 0 Absent: 1 - Commissioner Gattani STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES 4 24-0149 Park Benches for Increased Senior Citizen Mobility Chair Kesting discussed the potential study issue of Park Benches for Increased Senior Citizen Mobility. Jim Stark, Superintendent of Golf and Parks, noted that he will get feedback on which department would be best suited to submit the study issue. The study issue City of Sunnyvale Page 3 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final December 13, 2023 could be impacted by various initiatives such as the Active Transportation Plan, American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan, and Park Dedication Fund. Commission will agendize for the next meeting. NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS -Commissioner Comments Commissioner Giri asked for an update on an inquiry he forwarded to LRS about little library in parks. Damon will follow up. Chair Kesting provided an update that Council approved the Corn Palace recommendation. He added that the plan added parking, included benches, removed the exercise equipment, expanded the pollinator garden, and decreased the size of the mound. Commissioner Giri added that he heard Fremont High School was redistricting and asked if the City would have representation. Staff will circle back once more information is provided. -Staff Comments Jim Stark recommended Commissioners visit the study issue webpage and view current study issues that are currently taking place within the City. He added that residents should attend the Council Strategic Session and advocate for their interests. INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS 5 23-1051 Parks and Recreation Commission Proposed Study Issues, Calendar Year: 2025 Standing Item. ADJOURNMENT Chair Kesting adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m. City of Sunnyvale Page 4