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Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission
Thursday, May 15, 2003
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, Kahn, Larios, Minderman, Muller-,
Youth Commissioners: Warden, Webb
Commissioners Absent: Heathcote, Lawson
Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Schwartz
Others Present: Muffie Calbreath, 1113 Rosedale Avenue, Burlingame;
Russ Cohen, 605 Lexington, Burlingame;
Don Pope, 1617 Marco Polo Way, Burlingame
MINUTES
Minutes of the Commission's April 17, 2003 regular meeting were approved as submitted.
�. OLD BUSINESS
A. Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Report — Youth Advisory Commissioner Webb
reported that the YAC dance in April raised $1,800 and that the YAC will be donating at
least $1,000 to the Teen Center Fundraising account. Youth Advisory Commissioner
Warden reported that YAC will be selling cotton candy at Art in the Park on June 7dh &
8th
B. Senior Resources Handbook — Commissioner Dittman announced that she completed the
computer versions of the 2003-2004 Senior Resources Handbook. Director Schwartz will
have the Handbook put on the City's website and print copies for distribution.
C. Teen Center Dinner Dance — Schwartz said that a dinner dance is being planned for
November 15th and relayed a message from Commissioner Lawson that Butch Wax and
the Glass Packs is unable to play at the event. Muffie Calbreath, who has worked with
the YAC on several fundraising events, said that day was selected because many people
would be home for the BHS-San Mateo Little -Big game and Mills-Capuchino traditional
rivalry. The "dance -after -the -football -game" would be held at either the Recreation
Center or the Sheraton Hotel. The commissioners discussed the pros and cons of each
location, including caterers, bands, revenue opportunities, etc. The dance would include
both the Millbrae and Burlingame communities and feature a king and queen of the
event. Commissioner Dittman will contact a local band that plays music from the 50's,
60's and 70's. The dinner dance committee will meet again on May 22"d at 7:00pm at the
Recreation Center to establish the budget, fund-raising goals, prices, etc.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
NEW BUSINESS - None
REPORTS
A. Parks & Recreation Department Report — In addition to the attached report, Director
Schwartz reported the following:
1. For the first time, beer and wine will be sold at Art in the Park by the Chamber of
Commerce and the Parks & Recreation Department. Commissioners Dittman and
Muller agreed to assist with the booth on Sunday.
2. The Mills High School Golf Coach sent a letter of appreciation to the City for
allowing the team to practice during the season at the Burlingame Golf Center at
no charge.
3. Staff is beginning the process to determine if the Parks & Recreation Departments
of Burlingame and Millbrae should be merged. The process, to be completed in
September, will include input and meetings from staff and commissioners from
both cities.
B. Commissioners
1. Commissioner Kahn, noting that last month's meeting was held on Passover,
asked that the Commission no longer hold meetings on religious holidays.
2. Youth Commissioner Warden reported that she will be attending Pitzer College in
September. The Commissioners discussed the recruitment process to fill the
upcoming vacancy.
Commissioner Minderman stated that the restrooms recently completed in Ray
Park are very sophisticated, noted that the Burlingame Girls Softball program is
very well organized and complimented staff on the professional look of the
Summer Recreation Brochure.
4. Commissioner Erickson reported that the Burlingame Aquatic Center is one of the
best swim facilities he has ever seen; stated that the amount of people using the
community facilities at Burlingame High School has been great; and asked about
the status of the Burlingame Golf Center. Director Schwartz said that the facility
is still due to be closed on July 9t', but that staff and the operator have been
meeting in hopes of renegotiating the current agreement and keeping the facility
open.
5. Chainnan Larios asked if the tents on the BHS field during the track meets use
stakes that penetrate the synthetic grass (staff has worked with the track "1
organizers to ensure the safety of the field) and about the rental arrangement of
the BHS gym for the Sunday basketball program (rental fee is paid to the City,
with some of the,funds going to the School.for maintenance costs).
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C. Revenue Report - See attached.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission will be held on Thursday, June 19,
2003 at 7:00 p.m. at Burlingame 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
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