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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 2007.10.18MEETING MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission Thursday, October 18, 2007 The regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairman Dittman at 7:02 pm at Burlingame City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Dittman, Muller, Shanus, Larios, Castner-Paine Commissioners Absent: Hesselgren, Comaroto Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Schwartz; MTEP Participant Brewer; Account Clerk III Joleen Butler Others Present: None MINUTES - The Minutes of the September 20, 2007 regular meeting were approved as submitted. PUBLIC COMMENTS — None C� 1 : I I&I I L'L&IR. A. Arsenic Update — MTEP Brewer reported on the status of the backfield at Burlingame High School. The work will be started the beginning of November and hope to be finished by the end of February. The front area of the school must wait for a Public Fact sheet that must be out for a month before proceeding with the work on that area. Commissioner Shanus asked if the fact sheet was different from the back field and Director Schwartz responded that is was different due to the 15ft utility easement. Commissioner Muller asked if the planter strip would be taken care of at the same time. NEW BUSINESS A. Preschool Program Fees — Shanus stated that generally our program is under- valued fee wise. He inquired as to whether of not there is room for a 10% increase in fees and what criteria are we using when setting our fees for the programs. Shanus conducted a survey of other programs in the area and submitted it to staff. Staff will review the survey in the next month and will add more sites to the survey. The item was then tabled until the survey can be completed. B. Commission Appointments — Schwartz reported that there were nine applications to the Commission, eight of which have been completed their interviews. Council will make the three appointments at the November 5th meeting. C. Tennis Court Fees - This item was tabled until the November meeting to allow Commissioner Hesselgren to be present during discussion. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes October 18, 2007 — Page 2 REPORTS/HANDOUTS A. Staff Reports 1. Monthly Report dated September 18, 2007 — attached 2. 2007-08 Revenue Report — attached 3. Schwartz took a moment to thank and say farewell to Commissioners Larios, Muller and Dittman as this was there last meeting. He thanked them for their passionate service to the Commission and the community as a whole. They will be greatly missed and much appreciation was expressed for the work that has been accomplished during their tenures. B. Commissioners 1. Commissioner Shanus reported that BYBA approved the donation of a picnic table at Bayside Park to be placed near the snack shack. 2. Shanus asked the status of the synthetic field for Bayside Park. Staff is working with Steve Alms of Coyotes Lacrosse regarding a grant that may be available for a synthetic field at Bayside. Pursuant may be other organizations willing to donate to remaining cost of a synthetic field. 3. Commissioner Larios acknowledged the many projects that have been accomplished during his tenure, including renovations of Franklin Field, Osberg Field & Ray Park, the building of the swimming pool & Golf Center. He also thanked Council member O'Mahoney and former Council members Spinelli and Janey for their thoughtfulness to the Recreation programs. He also invited the commissioners to attend the opening of the new Daly City War Memorial Community Center that includes two new gyms, a library and administrative offices. 4. Commissioner Muller stated that she has enjoyed all the years she has served on the commission. 5. Commissioner Dittman inquired as to when the tree lighting will be this year. Schwartz reported the event will be on December 7, 2007. 6. Dittman also asked how the Centennial Talent Show went. Schwartz replied that there were 15 contestants. He also reported that 300 people attended the Community Picnic and there were about 250 attendees to the Scavenger Hunt to which It's It Ice cream donated ice cream. There will be acknowledgement of the events at the November 5th Council meeting. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Burlingame City Hall. There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 pm. Respectfully submitted, Joleen Butler Account Clerk III Parks & Recreation Department