HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 2009.05.21MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission
Thursday, May 21, 2009
The regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by
Chairman Shanus at 7:02 pm at Burlingame City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Shanus, Carlton, Fisher, La Mariana, Eaton
Commissioners Absent: Castner-Paine, Hesselgren
Staff Present: Director of Parks & Recreation Skeels; Recreation Superintendent
Mutto; Administrative Secretary Joleen Helley
Others Present: None
MINUTES
The Minutes of the March19, 2009 regular meeting were approved as submitted.
Chairperson Shanus introduced the new Parks & Recreation Director Jim Skeels to the
Commission. Skeels will be splitting his time between Brisbane and Burlingame.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — None
OLD BUSINESS
Update on City Budget Status —
Recreation division of a Recreation
Director Skeels explained position losses in
Supervisor and a Recreation Coordinator that is
being debated. The Parks division is losing two maintenance positions, possibly one
tree maintenance worker. If the state decides to "borrow" property taxes from local
governments, the City of Burlingame's loan would be around $1,000,000. Parks &
Recreation has percentage wise taken the largest hit. Staff morale seems pretty good
despite the reductions. Superintendant Mutto reported that Parks Superintendent
Foell has accepted a full time position in another city and retired superintendent
Richmond will be "on call".
NEW BUSINESS
A. Cost Recovery Analysis of Recreation Programs — Mutto handed out a summary of
the programs represented in the analysis requested by City Manager Nantel. Included
in the report are the Income/Expenses (p/t salaries, supplies, utilities, janitorial and
ten percent to Burlingame School District) Of the nine programs included, six are
over fifty percent cost recovery. (See attached) Commissioner Shanus inquired as
the purpose the report. Mutto said it was used as a quick glance for staff during the
budget reduction process.
Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes
May 21, 2009 — Page 2
B. Bond Measure/Budgetpacts— Mutto reported that with the passing of the Bond
Measure, the reductions slated for tier seven have been saved.
C. Walk of Fame Honors — Helley reported that a committee comprised of two
commissioners from various commissions met in May to review the applications
submitted by the local non-profit groups. Of the nine applications received, three
were recommended for honor to the City Council. Carl Reyna, Linda White and
Gloria Barton's nominations were approved by Council and will be honored at the
June 15, 2009 council meeting.
D. BIS and Franklin Field Projects — Mutto reported that two portable classrooms will
be placed adjacent to the tennis courts at Ray Park until October 2010. The
backboard will be removed to accommodate the portables. Staff will evaluate the
replacement of the backboard upon removal of the portables. The synthetic field
installation at Franklin and Osberg fields is almost approved and is scheduled to
begin mid November 2009 and be completed by March 2010. At that time, the BIS
fee structure will likely change. The elementary school district may wish to have the
City schedule the fields. Conduit for lighting will be laid at the time of synthetic
installation for the possibility of future lighting of the field. Osberg will still have a
track around it and portable bathrooms will be on site.
REPORTS/HANDOUTS
A. Staff Retorts
1. Monthly Report— attached
2. Correspondence —None.
3. Revenue Report — attached
4. Needs Assessment Survey/Updated Facilities Master Plan 02/09
B. Commissioner Reports
1. Commissioner Easton inquired as to the progress on the aquatics manual.
Mutto reported that staff is in the process of hiring summer part-time staff and
that the lifeguarding class was currently in session. There is two full weeks of
training for the lifeguards. Lindsy McLeod, the Aquatics Coordinator, will be
back at the beginning of August to work on the manual.
2. Commissioner Fisher stated that his young son uses the newly renovated
Cuernavaca playground and participates in the recreation programs regularly,
such as My First Art, Half Moon Music Together, etc. He stated that as a
parent he would pay even more if needed to have his child participate in the
classes. He urged that staff please do not let the classes lapse; he feels that the
fees could be raised by five to ten dollars if needed to save them.
Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes
May 21, 2009 — Page 3
3. Commissioner Shanus inquired if the new high school superintendant would
be available to engage in a conversation regarding the fee schedule. Mutto
responded that she hoped to meet with the new superintendent in the near
future.
Shanus also mentioned that he had observed the middle school sports tryouts
and was hoping that the changes he wished to implement during Director
Schwartz' tenure could be carried over to the current management at the
recreation department.
Shanus extended the highest of compliments to the parks staff stating that they
do a phenomenal job at fixing broken things at Bayside Park.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday,
June 18, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at Burlingame City Hall.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
8:40 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Joleen Helley
Administrative Secretary
Burlingame Parks & Recreation