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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 2002.10.17MEETING MINUTES Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission Thursday, October 17, 2002 The regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairman Ed Larios at 7:02 p.m. in Conference Room "A" at Burlingame City Hall. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Dittman, Erickson, Heathcote, Kahn, Larios; Youth Commissioner Warden Commissioners Absent: Lawson, Minderman, Muller Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Schwartz Others Present: None MINUTES Minutes of the September 19, 2002 regular meeting of the Commission were approved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS A. Community Center & Temporary Teen Center Update Director Schwartz informed the commissioners that the City Council, at the October 21'` meeting, will take action whether or not to lease the property at 783 California Drive for use as a temporary teen facility. The proposal is for a two-year lease with three additional two-year options. After discussions about the potential expenses and revenue sources, Chairman Larios suggested the formation of a Blue Ribbon Committee to support the temporary Teen Center and its programs. The commissioners and staff discussed a potential time frame to make the necessary improvements to the facility and begin operation of programs. Commissioner Erickson suggested conducting activities at the facility during the upcoming Winter Vacation period, including a non -alcohol New Year's Eve party for the teens. Commissioner Heathcote made a motion "to request permission from the City Council to form a Blue Ribbon Committee, comprised of a cross-section of corporate and community members, whose goal is to, fully fund the opening and operating costs of the temporary Teen Center. " The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dittman and passed unanimously. The commissioners agreed that, if Council approves the Committee, the following individuals be asked to serve: Ray Marshall, Steve Warden, Mike Nilmeyer and Don Roberts, as well as four Parks & Recreation commissioners. B. Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Report Youth Advisory Commissioner Warden reported that the YAC recently conducted an all -City 7t' & 8th grade dance (315 participants, �-' $1,700 profit) and a high school band teen concert (150-200 attendees). An article about the YAC that recently appeared in the Independent is attached. Parks & Recreation Commission Thursday, October 17, 2002 — page 2 C. Senior Resources Handbook Commissioner Dittman stated that the revised edition of the Senior Resources Handbook will be ready within the next month. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments from the public. NEW BUSINESS A. Establishing Annual Joint Meetings with the Parks & Recreation Commissions of the Cities of Millbrae & San Bruno each January (January 8, 2003 — 6:00pm) Director Schwartz asked the commissioners if they would like to meet with the Parks & Recreation Commissioners in the Cities of Millbrae and San Bruno on an annual basis to share ideas, concerns and information. The meeting would be hosted by each city on a rotational basis; in lieu of the regular meeting. Commissioner Dittman moved "to hold the .January meetings each year with the Parks & Recreation Commissions in the Cities of Millbrae and San Bruno." Commissioner Kahn seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The 2003 meeting is tentatively scheduled for January 8, 2003 in San Bruno. B. Increasing the registration fee for recreation classes from $3.00 to $6.00 Director Schwartz introduced a proposal to increase the registration fee for recreation classes from $3.00 to $6.00. This fee pays for the administrative aspects of registering individuals for classes, including the computer system. Commissioner Heathcote made a motion "that the Parks & Recreation Commission recommends approval of the registration fee increase to the City Council and suggests that the additional funds be designated for teen programs and activities." The motion was seconded by Commissioner Erickson and passed unanimously. C. Playground Committee Members In keeping with past protocol, Chairman Larios appointed Commissioners Heathcote and Lawson to sit on the design committee for the playground renovation at Washington Park and potentially at Cuernavaca. REPORTS A. Parks and Recreation Division Retort In addition to the attached report, Director Schwartz reported that 1. Youth in Government Day will be held on Monday, October 21 st; 2. Commissioners Erickson and Lawson have both applied for reappointment; 3. Beginning in December, commercials describing the benefits of Parks & Recreation in the cities of Belmont, Burlingame, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Redwood City, San Carlos and San Mateo will be telecast on cable television channels. Parks & Recreation Commission Thursday, October 17, 2002 — page 3 B. Commissioners 1. Commissioner Dittman reported that the lights at the BHS football field do not adequately light the southeast corner of the field and that the yellow soccer lines need to be repainted. 2. Commissioner Heathcote asked staff about the accuracy of a recent newspaper article that stated the Golf Center lost $63,000 in the past fiscal year and also asked about the projection for the facility's future. Staff stated that the newspaper information was correct and that the entire golf industry is facing difficult times, as are other businesses that rely on consumer spending of discretionary funds. Schwartz also stated that more information would be available about the Golf Center's financial situation at next month's Commission meeting. C. Revenue Re o�rt - See attached. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Randy Schwartz Director of Parks & Recreation