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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 2016.12.15PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Approved Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting on Thursday, December 15, 2016 CALL TO ORDER The duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Baum at 7:02 pm at the Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Baum, Dito, Malekos-Smith, Lewis and Palacio COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Milne and Schissler STAFF PRESENT: Parks & Recreation Director Glomstad and Administrative Assistant Helley OTHERS PRESENT: David Chai, Burlingame; Jennifer Pfaff, Burlingame; John Cahalan MINUTES Commissioner Lewis made a motion to approve the November 17, 2016 minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dito and was unanimously approved. 5-0-2 (Milne and Schissler absent) CORRESPONDENCE None PUBLIC COMMENTS None OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Review Conceptual Plans for Burlingame Square (formerly known as SP circle) — Director Glomstad reported the City Council approved funds for fiscal year 16/17 in the Capital Improvement Project budget to complete conceptual plans for the beautification of Burlingame Square. Burlingame Square is located at the end of Burlingame Avenue in front of the Burlingame Train Station. The area, maintained by the Parks Division, currently has a circular landscaped area with a flag pole. The site is not ADA compliant and has poor lighting, manual irrigation, little protection from vehicles, limited practical uses, and restricts the view of the historical train station. A committee comprised of City staff Director Margaret Glomstad and Parks Superintendent Bob Disco and community members Jennifer Pfaff and Cathy Baylock worked with Landscape Architect John Cahalan and the Public Works Department staff to develop the proposed conceptual plan. Glomstad introduced John Cahalan, the architect on the project and Jennifer Pfaff, with the Burlingame Historical Society. Cahalan and Pfaff worked on the committee to determine the objectives of the renovation project. 1 Parks & Recreation Commission Approved Minutes December 15, 2016 Cahalan noted the main goals for the project: a) to provide ADA accessibility for the area; b) to create a focal point for Burlingame Ave and c) to keep the mission style aspect of the station while incorporating the more modern feel of the recent improvements to Burlingame Ave. The building and area is a State Historical site and also on the National Register of Historical Places. The large river rock with the plaque dedicating the site as a State Historic site that sits in the current circle will remain at the site. The committee's intent was to create a pedestrian -friendly gathering space that transitions the train station with the newly completed Burlingame Avenue Streetscape project. The introduction of seating with planter walls and two -person "conversation tables" and benches will allow for increased usage as a public space. The addition of building exterior and landscape lighting will provide a dramatic night- time effect for a significant focal point for Burlingame Avenue as well as increase the safety lighting at the train station. Other amenities such as the retaining wall colors, finishes, bollards and pots will be the same as Burlingame Avenue. Special Committee Assignments — Director Glomstad gave the background and purpose of each committee. The Dog Park Task Force, the Citizens Advisory Committee for a proposed community center and Washington Park Master Plan and the Recreation Committee were created by the City Council in order to address dog related matters and high level items concerning parks and recreation. The Ray Park Playground, Murray Field Synthetic Turf, and the Field Use Policy Committees were created by the Parks & Recreation Commission to address specific short term matters before the Parks and Recreation Commission. REPORTS / HAND-OUTS A) Parks & Recreation Department Reports - Director Glomstad noted the winter session registration has started and the Holiday Tree Lighting went well. B) Commissioners Reports — None NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Burlingame Recreation Center. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm. Respectfully submitted, Joleen .9ye11-ey Joleen Helley Recording Secretary 2 Parks & Recreation Commission Approved Minutes December 15, 2016