HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 2006.01.19MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission
Thursday, January 19, 2006
The regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by
Chairman Heathcote at 7:00 pm at Burlingame City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Dittman, Heathcote, Hesselgren, Muller, Schreurs, Shanus
Commissioners Absent: Larios
Staff Present: Randy Schwartz, Parks & Recreation Director;
Joleen Butler, Account Clerk II
Others Present: Tricia Pinney, Parks & Recreation Supervisor
Bobbi Benson, 550 El Camino Real, #103
David Koffman, Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates
MINUTES
The minutes of the November 17, 2005 regular Commission meetings were approved as
submitted.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bobbi Benson is the new chaimerson of the non-profit organization. Friends of Mills Canvon.
She reported the work being done such as replanting of trees, annuals, trail conditions and plans
to obtain grant monies for improvements to the trails. Commissioner Heathcote suggested
contacting the Bov Scouts for volunteers to help with the cleanup on the trials. Benson also
mentioned that several eucalyptus trees at the Arguello entrance to the Canyon fell during the
recent storms. These trees will be replanted during the March 7th Arbor Day Celebration. Ms.
Benson also mentioned that she will be hosting a free Rose pruning clinic on Jan 21 st (8am-2pm)
at the Park Road Rose Garden
OLD BUSINESS
A. Communitv Recognition Program — The Commission discussed the format of the
Walk of Fame Application drawn up by the subcommittee for approval to present to
City Council.
Motion by Hesselgren (seconded by Shanus): To recommend the Walk of Fame
application and procedure to the City Council at their February meeting The
motion was approved 6-0.
January 19, 2006 minutes
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A-.B. No Smoking in Sections of City Parks - The Commission discussed approval of
the draft of the No Smoking Ordinance. Commissioner Shanus questioned if smoking
debris was part of the issue. Commissioner Dittman said the initial purpose for
bringing forth the issue was to be able to ask someone to stop smoking if necessary
and be backed up by an ordinance and suggested the ordinance be worded so that
smoking never be permitted at any time in the parks and facilities. After much
discussion, Commissioner Schreurs moved to approve the ordinance with the
following changes: 1) "At all times" added to the end of line 26 Section 2(b)(1); 2)
"at any time" added to the end of line 27 in Section 2(b)(2). Motion was seconded
by Shanus. Motion accepted 6-0.
Motion by Schreurs (seconded by Shanus): To approve the ordinance with the
following changes: 1) prohibit smoking on each of the listed athletic facilities at all
times; 2) add tennis and basketball courts to the list. The motion was approved 6-0.
B C. Shared Recreation Services Update - Director Schwartz reported the findings
regarding shared services and the presentation made to City Council at the January
17, 2006 meeting. Council had questions and debated the matter, deciding to hold off
on steps to merge the recreation departments of Burlingame and Millbrae. Council
would like to see continued work of combined services on the program levels such as
sharing softball leagues, golf tournament, etc.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Presentation for Senior Mobility David Koffman with Nelson/Nygaard Consulting
Associates presented the San Mateo County Senior Mobility Action Plan. The plan is
organized thru SamTrans with the cooperation of county -wide groups to provide
transportation for seniors. Census data shows increasing growth in the senior
population. The plan consists of 7 areas:
1) Community transit services
2) Community based transportation
3) Encouraging use of transit
4) Safe driving and driving retirement
5) Taxicabs
6) Information and referral
7) Walking and pedestrian safety
Commissioner Heathcote asked if pool cars were an option. Koffman replied that
Portland, Maine is the only city currently using that type of program. It was started
with grant funding and is now self-supporting due to contributions from local
businesses. Director Schwartz asked if taxicab vouchers were available. Koffman
said that taxicab vouchers are not available as there currently is no funding to support
a taxicab voucher system.
January 19, 2006 minutes
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Schwartz also asked if Redi Wheels had a wait list system. Koffman said that there is
no waiting list and participants cannot be turned down. However, the program does
not meet all the current transportation needs of the senior community.
B. Parks for the Future — Schwartz described a County -wide 1/8th cent sales tax
proposal that would allow for a funding source to each parks agency in the County to
create new parks, maintain or improve existing parks or purchase new land for parks
development. This proposal will have to go to Sacramento for approval before the
proposal can be taken to the voters of San Mateo County. A full presentation of the
proposal and details will be presented to the Parks & Recreation Commission at the
February 16, 2006 meeting as to whether or not to give a recommendation of
approval of the proposal to the City Council.
C. Summer Recreation Registration — Schwartz explained how the new recreation
registration process with the new internet component has been restructured. Instead
of having a designated start date and start time, registration will begin as soon as the
brochures are received in the mail by the public. For Fall and Spring registrations,
residents and non-residents can now register at the same time. However, for Summer
registration, due to the increased demand of classes, there will be a 3 day span
between the beginning of resident registration and non-resident registration. The
city's list serve will be utilized to send out an email to current registrants when the
brochure goes out in the mail.
REPORTS/HAND-OUTS
A. Parks & Recreation Department Reports
1. Monthly Report (see attached)
2. 2004-5 FY Revenue Report (see attached)
B. Commissioners
Commissioner Schreurs asked about the tree planting schedule on Park Road.
Schwartz said he would make sure Schreurs will receive a schedule.
2. Commissioner Dittman asked if it was time to re -do the Senior Resouce
Handbook as it has been 2 years since the last one was put together. The item
will be placed on the Commission's February agenda.
3. Dittman also asked the status of the Murray field redesign. Schwartz reported
that the proposal was brought to the City by CYSA representatives. Staff
worked with Callander Associates to develop a proposal. The representatives
said they would look for funding, but have not contacted the City in the past
year.
4. Commissioner Muller asked if there was still a representative from the Youth
Advisory Committee. Schwartz reported the he would check with the current
Coordinator to find out who would be the YAC representative this year.
January 19, 2006 minutes
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5. Commissioner Muller expressed the possibility of providing information and
advice to parents of middle school age children regarding MySpace.com, an
internet chat room site which middle school age children access frequently.
Muller said she attended an excellent seminar given by a San Francisco Police
Officer who worked undercover investigating the site. She said she would see
if she could obtain the police officers name and telephone number and contact
her for a possible presentation.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday,
February 16, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at Burlingame City Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
9:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Joleen Butler
Parks & Recreation Account Clerk II