HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 2008.08.21MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission
Thursday, August 21, 2008
The regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by
Chairman Hesselgren at 7:05 pm at Burlingame City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Hesselgren, Shanus, Castner-Paine, Carlton, La Mariana, Fisher
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Schwartz, Administrative Secretary
Butler, Assistant Public Works Director Art Morimoto
Others Present: Alifea Davis, 1075 Rollins Rd #207; John Martos, 123 Victoria Rd
MINUTES - The Minutes of the June 26, 2008 regular meeting were approved as submitted.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NONE
OLD BUSINESS - NONE
NEW BUSINESS
A. Potential City Storm Drain Fee's Impact on City Capital Improvement
Projects — Assistant Director of Public Works, Art Morimoto, presented a plan
for a dedicated funding program for improvements to the City's Storm Drain
system. Currently, $2 million of CIP funds are committed to the storm drain
system each year. With the passage of the proposed Measure, the money can be
reallocated by Council. The plan involves property owners being charged a fee
per square foot of hardscape per lot. The plan is being presented at the next City
Council meeting for approval to be placed on the May election ballot. The plan
would fund upgrades to the system for a 30 year storm capacity. Morimoto
explained the creation of a Citizens Group to get the information regarding the
Measure out to the public in hopes of support to pass the Measure in May. He
encouraged the Commissioners to talk to the public, neighbors and other
organizations regarding the Measure.
B. `Big League Dreams" — Schwartz stated that Councilwoman Baylock asked to
have information regarding "Big League Dreams Sports Parks" distributed to the
Commission. Commissioner La Mariana stated that his youth teams have played
in these parks and thought this idea could have a big draw, but was unsure on a
proper location within Burlingame.
Parks & Recreation Commission
August 21, 2008 Minutes — page 2
C. Evaluation of Trial Off —Leash Dog Areas in Washington & Cuernavaca
Parks - Director Schwartz reported that as of September 15, 2008, a decision
regarding the dog park trial was set to be extended to permanent status or ended.
Schwartz reported that two complaints have been received regarding the issue,
one before the trial began and one after, both in regards to Washington Park.
Both complaints were from the same resident family. No complaints have been
received regarding Cuernavaca Park. As the complaints were in regards to dog
feces in the park, Commissioner Castner-Paine felt that the issue was responsible
dog owners, not dogs off leash. Upon question, Schwarz reported that there has
not been additional damage to the turf during the off -leash trial. Schwartz also
reported that there were four requests for a dog off -leash policy at Ray Park.
MOTION by Fisher (seconded by La Mariana): To recommend to City
Council to make the off leash policy permanent and add Ray Park.
Commissioner Shanus expressed concern about adding Ray Park as it is partially
an athletic field and the dog feces would be an issue. Castner-Paine suggested
making the policy permanent at Washington and Cuernavaca Parks with a trial
period at Ray Park making clear that the "policing" of dog feces cleanup and if
feces droppings become an issue than the off leash benefit would end. Schwartz
recommended the Commission only take action with the Washington Park and
Cuernavaca Park areas, since Ray Park was not on the agenda. He also pointed
out that any action involving Ray Park should include a public hearing, but the
Commission may want to delay that item until after Council has discussed areas at
Washington and Cuernavaca.
AMENDED MOTION by Fisher (seconded by La Mariana): To recommend
City Council make the off leash policy permanent at Washington &
Cuernavaca Parks. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
REPORTS/HANDOUTS
A. Staff Reports
1. Monthly Report — In addition to the attached report, Schwartz handed out
a tri-fold brochure put together by Intern Balzerett before she returned to
Germany. The brochure contains information on all the amenities that
local Burlingame parks have to offer.
2. Butler briefed the Commission on the current Regulation 18944.2 from the
Fair Political Practices Commission regarding "Gifts to an Agency". The
process of reporting any gift that may be received was explained to the
Commissioners.
3. 2008-09 Revenue Report (see attached)
Parks & Recreation Commission
August 21, 2008 Minutes — page 3
B. Commissioners
1. Commissioner Carlton asked what the outcome was on the Burlingame
businesses to receive resident rate on recreation activities item. Schwartz
replied that the item has not been taken before Council as yet.
2. Commissioner La Mariana updated the Commission on the success of the
Burlingame Girls Softball program.
3. Commissioner Fisher informed the visitors at the meeting to the benefits
of being a Parks & Recreation Commissioner and encouraged them to put
in an application. He also encouraged Hesselgren and Shanus to re -apply.
4. Commissioner Shanus reported that the Burlingame Youth Baseball
Association team made the State tournament.
5. Shanus also suggested that the Commission think about having a booth at
the 2009 Art in the Park for Burlingame Artists to display their work.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission will be held on Thursday, September
18, 2008 at 7:00pm in Conference Room "A" of Burlingame City Hall, 501 Primrose Road.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
8:48 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Joleen Butler
Administrative Secretary
Parks & Recreation Department