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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