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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 2009.08.20MEETING MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission Thursday, August 20, 2009 The regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairman Shanus at 7:06 pm at Burlingame City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Shanus, Castner-Paine, Fisher, Carlton, Eaton Commissioners Absent: La Mariana, Hesselgren Staff Present: Director of Parks & Recreation Skeels; Administrative Secretary Joleen Helley Others Present: Tara & Steve Pratt, 2116 Easton Drive, Tom O'Connor, 411 Rollins Rd MINUTES The Minutes of the June 18, 2009 regular meeting were approved as submitted. PUBLIC COMMENTS — Chair Shanus moved the Public Comments section to after New Business Item #5-B. Aquatics Audit OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS A. Use of Inflatable Jump Houses in Parks Director Skeels introduced the topic of the use of inflatable jump houses in City parks. Our Lady of Angels has requested permission for the use of a jump house for their annual church picnic at Ray Park. Discussion regarding permit rules and regulations, waivers and liability, power needs and generator noise, containment of house and rotations of location in the parks concluded with Commission being open to allowing jump houses in parks with limitations. Skeels will have staff collect information to create a policy with specifics including approved locations. B. Aquatic Audit Skeels distributed a copy of the audit performed in July on the Aquatic Center by the organization Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). The audit was a review of the aquatic centers safety procedures and condition of the pool. Skeels reported that the audit rated the center as "Above Average" and "Outstanding" in all sections. There were some minor repairs to tile work on the deck that was flagged as needing to be repaired. The lifeguards were observed from a distance and also interviewed and asked to perform safety drills. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes August 20, 2009 — Page 2 Chairperson Shanus opened the floor to Public Comment PUBLIC COMMENT — Tom O'Connor and the others present were surprised at the high ratings that the auditor gave the aquatic center. Steve Pratt stated that he would like to know what standard was being used to compare. He also stated that it is tough to find a standard out there and if there is let's put it in the operating manual. The statement "Lifeguards were properly positioned" makes him wonder — "Compared to what?" Tara Pratt noted that the caliber of attention has much improved, however, the quality of the water is horrible. She stated that she was at family swim this past Sunday and for an entire hour there was one guard covering the entire pool, both boards were being used, a lap lane was coiled on the side of the deep end with a hook that is dangerous sticking out. No guard noticed the lap lane coiled there. Three guards were in the office the entire time. They rotated at the shallow end of the pool but there was no guard on the deep end of the pool. She asked why the deep end of the pool was not closed if there were not enough guards to cover the other side. She asked when will these lifeguard issues be resolved. Tom O'Connor mentioned that the lifeguards are doing a much better job than they were doing several months ago, however, the quality of the lifeguards in Brisbane is double that of Burlingame. Director Skeels stated that any issues with the lifeguards are operational issues and are addressed by the Supervisor and Coordinator of the program. He inquired of the Commission to relay to staff what are the items to put staff s attention to in regards to the aquatic center. Commissioner Fisher would like the staff to tend to the recommendations of the sub -committee report from earlier in the year. Those included the updated policy and procedure manual that is publically vetted and to ensure an avenue for people to submit comments regarding the aquatic center and a record of the line of response to submitted comments and concerns. Commission would like to see the final policy and evidence of compliance at all times through a process of reporting and accountability. C. Foster City Vibe Tour - The tour for the Foster City Teen Center is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15' at 6:00 pm. The tour will take about an hour. REPORTS/HANDOUTS A. Staff Reports 1. Monthly Report— attached A. Program Reductions — Reductions to Recreation programs is still being discussed by staff. The main changes will be with less staff involvement with Art in the Park and the elimination of middle school activities. B. Youth Advisory Committee — Staff has proposed changes to the by-laws of the Committee and there will be a reduction for members from 24 to 10. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes August 20, 2009 — Page 3 C. Bayside #2 — Skeels reported that the sewer renovations were on schedule and will be completed by spring. Turfing project of fields #3 & 4 are awaiting funding of the site analysis, hoped to be achieved through a partnership between Burlingame youth sports groups and the City. They will start after the completion of fall sports. Update: Public Works has informed staff that the Bayside #2 waste treatment project has been delayed and work will likely start in January of 2010. D. Franklin & Osberg Field Renovations — Projects are all on schedule. 2. Correspondence — None. B. Commissioner Reports 1. Commissioner Shanus requested that staff continue to work on the selection process for the Power "A" & `B" teams that the Recreation Department has in place at Burlingame Intermediate School. Shanus also reported the finding of several golf balls on Washington Park baseball field. He expressed concern regarding the possible hazard this creates when a mover is present and possibly could create a projectile object. He asked that if staff or public observes anyone "chipping" golf balls in the park to report them or sees golf balls lying in the grass to pick them up to avoid possible danger when a mower is present. 2. Commissioner Eaton asked if the web inquiry mechanism the City has in place is working. Staff informed Commission that the Comcate system for inquiries and suggestions/complaints that the City has in place is in working order. 3. Commissioner Carlton asked if there was any type of Opening Ceremony planned for Cuernavaca Park. The park's play structure was redone and completed in early 2009. Director Skeels will check with the Parks Department regarding a ceremony. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday, September 17, 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 9:35 pm. Respectfully submitted, Joleen Helley Administrative Secretary Burlingame Parks & Recreation