HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 2015.08.20MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission
Thursday, August 20, 2015
The regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by
Vice -Chairman Baird at 7:06 pm at the Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Ave,
Burlingame.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Baird, Baum, Colson
Commissioners Absent: Martin, Dito, Lewis, Schissler
Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Glomstad; Recording Secretary
Helley & Office Assistant Martin
Others Present: None
MINUTES
The Minutes of the June 18, 2015 regular meeting were approved.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — None
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Commission Workshop Review — Colson reported the workshop was valuable for the
networking with other local commissioners.
Commission Logo Shirt — Glomstad reported the idea of the Commission having logo shirts to
be identifiable when at public events.
REPORTS/HANDOUTS
A. Parks & Recreation Department Reports
1. Monthly Report
a. Foundation Update — Colson reported the Foundation has voted in two new board
members and is looking ahead at fundraising opportunities and getting the
Foundation's name and presence out into the community.
b. Community Center Conceptual Plan Update — Glomstad reported the study session
with Council went well and will be presenting at the Planning Commission on
Monday, August 24, 2015.
c. Dog Park Task Force — Glomstad reported the task force will be bringing a proposal
of additional hours for off leash use on the ball fields to the Commission in the near
future. The group has identified an area south of Trousdale by Skyline as another
potential off leash area. This may require requesting funds from Council to develop
to a useable space with fencing and make it ADA accessible. The staff will initiate
outreach to the neighbors.
B. Commissioner Reports
Commissioner Baird mentioned the California Council Land Trust is doing a campaign to
get kids outside and there may be the opportunity for funding for outdoor events. Glomstad
Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes
August 20, 2015 — Page 2
suggested a series of nature hikes in Mills Canyon on a regular basis covering various areas
of interest about the canyon.
C. Correspondence
None
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday,
September 17, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Burlingame Recreation Center.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
7:36 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Joleen Helley
Recording Secretary
Burlingame Parks & Recreation Department