Meeting
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Council Chambers & Hybrid
7:00 PM
 
Pursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas and report are available at https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Community-Services/Other-Services/Commissions/Parks-and-Recreation-Commission.

VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION: 

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Meeting ID: 999 3789 9745    Phone: 1-669-900-6833
 
PUBLIC COMMENTS

Public comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to [email protected] and will be provided to the Commission and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subject line.

PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only by email to [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the  Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not accepted.
 
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
 
BUSINESS
 
1.
Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Use of Teleconfrencing for Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting During COVID-19 State of Emergency – Action – (5 min)
PUBLIC COMMENT
 
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS

This is the point in the meeting where a vote may be taken to add or change the order of the agenda to improve meeting management.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 
2.
Approval of the Draft Minutes from the November 22nd, 2022 Parks and Recreation Commissioin Meeting – Action – (5 min)
3.
Approval of Draft Minutes from the December 13th, 2022, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting – Action – (5 min)
CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS
4.
Department Report
BUSINESS ITEMS
 
5.
Cubberley Community Center Playfields Restroom Addition Project – Peter Jensen – Discussion – (60 Min)
6.
Aquatics Annual Report – Sharon Eva – Discussion – (45 Min)
7.
Golf Annual Report – Lam Do – Discussion – (45 Min)
8.
Ad Hoc Committees and Liaison Updates – Discussion – (15 min)
COMMISSIONER/BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
 
 
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone.
  1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to [email protected].
  2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom-based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully.
    • You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in- browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up-to-date browser: Chrome 30 , Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer.
    • You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak.
    • When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak.
    • When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
  3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted  through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the instructions B-E above.
  4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted.
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Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329-2550 (voice) or by emailing [email protected]. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service.