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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 2016.01.21MEETING MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission Thursday, January 21, 2016 The regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairman Baird at 7:00 pm at the Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Baird, Baum, Dito, Lewis, Schissler, Malekos Smith Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Glomstad, Administrative Assistant Helley, Recreation Coordinator Sanchez and Recreation Coordinator Rath Others Present: Lisa Williamson, Burlingame; John Calvin, Burlingame; Sandy Comorato, Burlingame; Ian Milne, Burlingame; Eric Storey, Burlingame; Michael Grant, Burlingame; Elizabeth Barnard, Burlingame MINUTES The Minutes of the November 19, 2015 regular meeting were approved. PUBLIC COMMENTS — None OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS Youth Advisory Committee — Presentation — Coordinator Rath introduced members of the Youth Advisory Committee who spoke about the accomplishments of the committee for the past year. The group worked to enhance the lives of youths, teens and the community by participating in and administering volunteer programs. These included attending the YAC social, decorating holiday cookies and donated them to Call Primrose, assisted in the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting, and worked with Moms Against Poverty and Central County Fire for the Holiday Helping Hands food drive. In February, the group will help host the annual 8t grade Glow Dance, a Senior Valentines Dance and the Princess Project Fundraiser. In April, they will host the annual Mission Impastable event. Kevin Sanchez — Recreation Coordinator — Coordinator Sanchez introduced himself. His areas of responsibility are elementary school sports, youth sports and camps, art & cooking classes. He is coordinating the community garden and updating community sign boards and art displays in the Recreation Center. His experience has been in college sports and is enjoying his experience in recreation. Heritage Park Use — Glomstad reported the actions that have been taken by the Parks Division in Heritage Park to increase visibility to the creek from the street. The clearing of ivy covered fences and the addition of signage with the city ordinance listed along with increased patrols after hours will hopefully decrease the nighttime activity. Commission had requested the call log for Heritage Park which is included in the agenda packet. Commissioner Malekos Smith inquired if there was adequate lighting in the park. Glomstad said there was street lighting and a light in the creek. Chair Baird opened public comment. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes January 21, 2016 Lisa Williamson expressed gratitude for the work that has been done and offered suggestions to further increase the safety of the park after dark. The first suggestion was to remove the bench by the Creekside and the second was to move the picnic table under the trees closer to the front of the park. Chair Baird closed public comment. Commissioner Dito noted the suggestions by Ms. Williamson were good suggestions and further suggested the park hours be the focus of enforcement. Chair Baird requested this item remain on the agenda for updates and the call log be revisited in April or May when nighttime activity increases in the park due to warmer weather. Playground Renovations — Glomstad reported a manufacturer for playground equipment has been determined for future playground installations. The first project is Village Park playground. A landscape architect has been selected and a budget has been approved by Council. A committee of two Commissioners, staff, preschool teachers, and community members has been organized for the project. The next playground project is Ray Park and that planning will begin in the spring. The final project is Victoria Park playground. The project will begin as the Public Works pump station project progresses. Special Committee Assignments — Chair Baird thanked the Commissioners for being responsive to her phone calls regarding the Special Committee Assignments. The assignments are as follows: Dog Park Task Force — Dito and Baum Citizens Advisory Committee — Baird and Malekos Smith Recreation Committee — Baird and Dito Village Park Playground Committee — Lewis and Schissler Ray Park Playground Committee - TBD Recreation Program Assignments — Handout included in agenda packet. REPORTS / HAND-OUTS A) Parks & Recreation Department Reports 1. Monthly Report — a. Foundation Update - None B) Correspondence - None C) Commissioners Reports - None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Burlingame Recreation Center. There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 pm. Respectfully submitted, Joleen Helley Recording Secretary Burlingame Parks & Recreation Department