City of Sunnyvale  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Parks and Recreation Commission  
Wednesday, January 11, 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 December 13, 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 Melton (present)  
PRESENTATION  
A
23-0136  
Capital Improvements Project Update  
Superintendent of Parks and Golf, Jim Stark provided an update on Capital  
Improvements Projects. Highlights included the Corn Palace, Plaza de Sol (phase  
II), Lakewood Park Renovation, and encouraged the Commission to attend outreach  
meetings to listen and provide input.  
Commissioners inquired and staff responded:  
Will the Commission see the results of the Lakewood Outreach meeting? Yes, a  
conceptual plan with consolidated notes will be presented to the Commission before  
going to Council.  
Jim Stark added that he will email the Commission a copy of the 20-year plan.  
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS  
None.  
CONSENT CALENDAR  
Commissioner Bremond moved and Vice Chair Dibb seconded the motion to  
approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of December 14, 2022 as  
submitted.  
Yes: 5 -  
Chair Giri  
Vice Chair Dibb  
Commissioner Bremond  
Commissioner Kesting  
Commissioner Mason  
No: 0  
1
23-0188  
Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting  
Minutes of December 14, 2022  
Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of December 14, 2022 as  
submitted.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS  
2
23-0190  
Rank 2023 Study Issues  
Commissioners collectively discussed the study issues.  
Chair Giri opened for public comment.  
Michael and Stephanie, Sunnyvale residents, voiced his support for DPW 23-04  
Explore the Feasibility of Converting the PG&E Lot Between Lois Avenue and  
Ramona Avenue into a Public Fenced Dog Park.  
Chair Giri closed public comment.  
Staff conducted a random voice vote. See the study issue ranking results below:  
1. LRS 20-03 Assessment of Needs for Additional Outdoor Sports Programs and  
Facilities  
2. DPW 20-11 Evaluate Feasibility of Dog Off-leash Hours in Select Sunnyvale  
Park(s)  
3. DPW 23-04 Explore the Feasibility of Converting the PG&E Lot Between Lois  
Avenue and Ramona Avenue into a Public Fenced Dog Park  
4. DPW 22-04 Street Tree Repopulation with an Equity Lens  
5. DPW 20-03 Waste Reduction Initiative in Sunnyvale Parks  
6. DPW 22-08 Evaluate the Council Policy for Naming City Parks with the Intention  
of Incorporating a More Diverse Cultural History in Park Names Including South  
Asian Culture and Develop a Policy for Renaming Existing Parks  
7. ESD 22-02 Promotion and Assessment of Sustainable Landscaping Strategies  
8. ESD 17-01 Eliminate the Use of Chemical Pesticide on City Owned or Leased  
Property  
Vice Chair Dibb moved and Commissioner Bremond seconded the motion to adopt  
the ranking as provided. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Yes: 5 -  
Chair Giri  
Vice Chair Dibb  
Commissioner Bremond  
Commissioner Kesting  
Commissioner Mason  
No: 0  
STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES  
None. Chair Giri and Commissioner Kesting asked to schedule a study session to  
discuss ideas.  
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS  
-Commissioner Comments  
None.  
-Staff Comments  
Council Liaison Melton introduced himself and encouraged the Commission to  
attend outreach meetings, conduct site visits and provided an update on Council's  
discussion on the Community Center Grounds Renovation.  
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS  
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23-0189  
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 8:03 p.m.