The Parks and Recreation Commission was established to assist in the planning of parks and recreation facilities and activities while working with local schools and other public and private entities to achieve a vibrant network of parks, recreation opportunities. functioning facilities and open space. The Commission consists of five members.

The general functions for the Parks and Recreation Commission as stated in the Council Advisory Bodies Handbook include:

• Develop policy, goals, and specific implementation plans regarding parks and recreation issues for the City.
• Evaluation matters of park acquisition and development within the framework of the General Plan.
• Monitor issues concerning parks and recreation and communicate them to the City Council, public agencies, and citizens.
• Act as the Heritage Tree Board in resolving City forestry issues, and make recommendations to the City Council.

The Commission also serves as Urban Forestry Board, which hears appeals and makes recommendations regarding heritage tree and street tree concerns.

The Community Services Department supports the Parks and Recreation Commission.

Workplan

Current and past PRC workplans.

Meetings

The Parks and Recreation Commission regularly meets the second Wednesday of every month from September through June at 6:00 p.m., with the exception of the January meeting which is held on the third Wednesday of the month.

The upcoming meeting schedule is available at https://mountainview.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Agendas and Minutes

• Agendas, Minutes, and Related Documents (November 2015 through present)
• Archived Agendas and Minutes (2000 through 2015)

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Members and Roster

The Commission consists of the following five members:

• Ronit Bryant 
• Jonathan Davis (Chair)
• Joe Mitchner (Vice Chair)
• Sandy Sommer 
• IdaRose Sylvester

To contact the Commissioners, you can email prc@mountainview.gov or email the Commissioners directly using the emails listed on the Advisory Body Roster.

Apply to be a Parks and Recreation Commissioner

Advisory bodies such as the Parks and Recreation Commission are volunteer positions and serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council.

Applications for appointment to boards, commissions or committees are available at the City Clerk's Office or by downloading the application form.

For more information, contact the City Clerk’s Office at City.Clerk@mountainview.gov or 650-903-6304.