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BURLINGAi1'fE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
7:00 P.M., Thursday, May 16, 2002
Conference Room "A", City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame
Roll Call
Dittman, Erickson, Heathcote, Kahn, Larios, Lawson, Minderman, Muller,
Youth Advisory Commissioners Martindale and Warden
2. Approval of Minutes - Approve the minutes of the March 21, 2002 meeting
3. Old Business
A. Ray Park Use Policy
B. Community Center & Temporary Teen Center Update
C. Youth Advisory Committee Report
D. Senior Resources Handbook
4. Public Comments
This is the opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission regarding items not otherwise
on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act prohibits the Commission from acting on any matter which is not
on the agenda. The Chairperson may limit speakers to three minutes each.
v 5. New Business
A Commissioner's Handbook
B. Applications for 2002-03 Youth Commissioners
6. Reports
A. Capital Improvement Projects Status
1) Washington Park Ballfield Improvements
2) Ray Park Improvements
B. Parks and Recreation Division Reports
C. Commissioners
D. Recreation Division Revenue Report
Adjoumment
Next Regular Meeting:
Thursday, June 20, 2002 - 7:00 pm at Conference Room "A", City Hall
NOTICE: Any attendees wishing accommodations for disabilities should contact the Parks & Recreation Dept. at
(650) 558-7330 at least 24 hours before the meeting. A copy of the agenda packet is available for review at the
Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Avenue, during normal office hours. The agendas and minutes are also
available on the City's website: www.burlin ang ie.org.
City of Burlingame - Parks & Recreation Dept.
850 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010
phone: (650) 558-7300 • fax: (650) 696-7216p¢
BURIINGAME recreation@burlingame.org
MEMORANDUM ro�
Date: May 15, 2002
To: Parks & Recreation Commissioners
City Council
From: Randy Schwartz
Re: Monthly Report
Parks Division
1) Tennis Courts at Ray Park resurfaced. This was a routine surface treatment, not a total
renovation of the courts.
2) Eucalyptus trees around the Ray Park playground are being pruned by contractor.
3) Landscape project at the Police Department on Trousdale Avenue has begun.
4) Working with human Resources to fill a vacant Park Maintenance position.
5) Washington Park ballfield project was completed and dedication ceremony conducted.
6) Mills Canyon Trail work was performed by Conservation Corps.
7) Plantings installed around Public Works fenced areas along California Drive.
Recreation Division
1) Recreation Center: Teen Room in the Recreation Center is now painted and carpeted. This
room is now being used for YAC Meetings and other recreation programs.
2) Registration: Summer Youth Program registration on April 16" was the largest one -day
registration total in our history for income and participants.
3) Teens: Teen concert on April 27'h featured 5 high school bands and more than 100
spectators. 37 teens enrolled in Extreme Adventures during the Spring Break
4) Preschool: Registration for all preschool classes is going extremely well. Added classes to
Pal -Time, Half Moon Music and Pre-K Summer school due to overwhelming demand.
Preschool took field trips to the Police Dept. and Fire Dept. (Thankv to Heather Rumbaugh &
Bob Barryfor their assistance)
5) Performing Arts/Classes: 133 adults registered for performing arts classes in Spring Dance
Classes (Belly Dance, Tap and Ballroom)
6) Seniors: April 3rd Emeritus Lecture "When Are We Considered Visually Impaired?" drew
20 people
7) Golf Center New targets, added to the landing area, have received high praise from the
public
Upcoming activities:
Prom Alternative Night — May 18 Burlingame Night with the Giants — June 21
Disneyland Trip — May 24, 25, 26 Music in the Park — Sundays in July
"Dive -in" Movie at the Pool — June l 2 d Annual Novice Swim Meet — August 3
Art in the Park — June 8 & 9 Community Golf Tournament — Sentember 27
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City of Burlingame - Parks & Recreation Dept.
phone: (650) 558-7300 • fax: (650) 696-7216
`/ rgrRUNGAME recreation@burlinpame.org
Parks $ Recreation Commissioner's Training
Saturday, June 1, 2002
Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010
Please let Randy know, by May 23rd,
if you are interested in attending.
8:30 - 9:00 am Check -in & Refreshments
Topics are subject to chanQ
Session #1 9:00 - 9:30 am Opening Session
Role of the Commission and Commissioners: Rep, from CAPRCBM
(Overview of profession, Commissioner's Board, Commissions & Commissioners)
Session #2 9:35 - 10:15 am
How to Conduct a Public Meeting: Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center
(Methods & strategies for conducting public meetings & public hearings)
Introduction to the Brown Act: Larry Anderson, Burlingame City Anderson
V(The Can -do's and Don'ts of the public meeting regulations)
Working with Staff: Rep. from CAPRCBM
(Planning for the future, assisting in the Dept. goals & programs)
Session #3 10:20 - 11:00 am
Commissioners Working Together as a Team: Rep. from CAPRCBM
(The value, techniques and methods of building a cohesive commission)
Conflict Resolution Skills: Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center
(Learning skills to turn confrontational situations into cooperative solutions)
Working with Council: Panel Discussion
(How to best be the eyes & ears of the Council)
Session #4 11:05 - 11:45 am
Case Study: Jim Skeels. Director of Parks & Recreation. Brisbane
(Examining a true parks/rec. commission issue)
Overview of Capital Improvement Projects:
(The steps involved in capital projects and Commission responsibilities)
Working with the Public: Rep. from CAPRCBM
(Obtaining public input & establishing community partnerships)
Session #5 11:50 - 12:10 pm
Closing Session - Summary of commission handbooks, evaluation
Lunch 12:15 - 1:00 pm