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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
APPROVED Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 21, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER
The duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called to
order by Chair Baum at 7:00 pm at the Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Ave,
Burlingame.
2. ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Dito, Milne, Malekos-Smith, Lewis, Baum & Palacio
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Schissler
STAFF PRESENT: Parks & Recreation Director Glomstad, Coordinator Rath & Recording
Secretary Helley
OTHERS PRESENT: Emily Matthews, Burlingame
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Milne made a motion to approve the August 17, 2017 minutes with the correction to the
section "Approval of minutes..... seconded by Milne" to "seconded by Malekos-Smith". The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Dito and was approved as amended. 6-0-1. (Schissler absent)
4. CORRESPONDENCE
Submitted to Commission by Commissioner Baum an article from the September 4, 2017 issue of Time
magazine entitled "How Kid Sports Turned Pro".
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
6. OLD BUSINESS
a. Community Center Conceptual Plan Update
Director Glomstad presented a power point overview of the Community Center Master Plan. The plan
approved by City Council in July 2014 includes a new two-story "L" shaped community center opening
into the park, the relocation of the playground deeper into the park and the relocation of the basketball
court to the area of the current public restrooms and additional parking as required by current standards.
The Lion's Hall will remain in its current location. The new community center will have public
restrooms with outside access from the park and will add 43% more space than the existing facility by
adding the second floor and will increase the hours of programming capacity from the current 300 to
510+ a week. There will be an indoor/outdoor stage for theatre, music and events and the programming
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rooms will include rooms for: fine arts, community hall, conference room, creative arts & crafts, dance
& fitness, active adult lounge, teen activities, musical arts, enrichment programs, kids activities, a social
lounge & gallery and staff space.
Commissioner Palacio noted the consideration of adding a "wow" item to the new community center
will have a lot of impact with users as it will be a draw and create conversation about the uniqueness of
the center. He said items such as a rock climbing wall, a recording studio or a catering kitchen are
attractions that bring in new customers.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Enrichment Programming Overview
Coordinator Rath presented the background for the last four sessions: fall 2016, winter, spring and
summer 2017. Each session offered an average of 58 classes at the six elementary schools; the
intermediate school, Our Lady of Angels, the Recreation Center and in the summer at Kohl Mansion.
Program offerings included arts & crafts; cooking; performing arts; sports; special interest; and
technology & science.
b. Appointment to Parks Master Plan Advisory Committee
Glomstad reported there new committee needs to be formed for the Parks Master Plan. Chair Baum will
bring back the assignment to the October meeting.
8. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
a. Parks & Recreation Department Reports
Director Glomstad reported the Council has appointed a new commissioner, Emily Matthews, to replace
outgoing Commissioner Dito.
b. Commissioners Reports
None
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
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There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm.
The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday, October
19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Burlingame Recreation Center.
Respectfully submitted,
Joleen Helley
Recording Secretary
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APPROVED Minutes
September 21, 2017