HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 2005.10.20MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission
Thursday, October 20, 2005
The regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by
Chairman Larios at 7:02 pm at Burlingame City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Heathcote, Hesselgren, Larios, Lawson, Schreurs, Shanus
Commissioners Absent: Dittman, Muller
Staff Present: Randy Schwartz, Parks & Recreation Director;
Joleen Butler, Account Clerk II;
Arlene Castro, Recreation Coordinator;
Greg Milano, Recreation Coordinator
Others Present: Chris Aliaga (VB Golf); Bobbi Benson (550 El Camino, #103)
MINUTES
The minutes of the September 15, 2005 Regular Commission meetings were approved as
submitted.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bobbi Benson spoke to the Commission about her volunteer work in Burlingame. Ms. Benson is
a Master Gardener and wishes to preserve the ambiance of area.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Update on Shared Recreation Services with Millbrae — Presentations regarding shared
services were made to both City Councils within the last month. Both Councils have
opted to wait until after elections to determine if they wish to pursue shared recreation
services on a permanent basis. Millbrae will revisit the issue on Tuesday, December
13, 2005 and Burlingame on Tuesday, January 3, 2006.
B. Commission Elections — The commissioners discussed the rotation procedure.
Motion by Larios (seconded by Shanus): Rotation of Chair will be determined by
seniority on the Parks & Recreation Commission; commissioners may choose to
pass on being the Chair; and the Chair rotation will happen at the November
meeting. Motion accepted 5-0.
C. Community Recognition Program —Director Schwartz explained the Walk of Fame
concept. Non-profit organizations may nominate one individual per year to be
permanently honored on a selected walkway. Nomination forms are to be developed
by a subcommittee of the Parks & Recreation Commission. The committee's draft
will be brought back to the Commission at the next meeting. Chairman Larios will
check with Commissioners Dittman and Muller before appointing the committee.
October 20, 2005 minutes
Continued —page 2
D. Parks & Recreation Commissioners Training_— Oct. 291h — Schwartz reported that the
CPRS training is postponed to February. More information will follow.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Burlingame Golf Center Presentation — Chris Aliaga reported that revenue for the
Golf Center is up by 3%. VB Golf has hired a new instructor, Alex Murray, and
lessons are up by 25%. Currently there are 1,800 golf cards in circulation, 1,100 of
those being resident cards. VB has been working with the local hotels to promote
business and they are also working with the local schools regarding an afterschool
program. Repairs to the turf on the driving range are to be done in the near future.
B. No Smoking in Parks — Schwartz presented several use rules of other local agencies
regarding this policy. After much commission discussion, the item was tabled until
the next meeting so that Commissioner Muller could be present for the discussion.
C. Speed Bumps in Bayside Park — Schwartz reported having spoken with the Fire
Department, Public Works Department and Police Department regarding the
installation of speed bumps at Bayside Park. All departments were ok with
installation and the expense will be worked into the restroom/snack shack project
budget for Spring of 2006.
Commissioner Shanus asked about installing gates at the park to control loitering
after hours. Schwartz mentioned there is no staff to lock the gates each evening but
stated that he will ask for additional patrol by the Police Department.
REPORTS/HAND-OUTS
A. Parks & Recreation Department Reports
1. Monthly Report (see attached)
2. 2004-5 FY Revenue Report (see attached)
3. Teen Programs — Presentation by Greg Milano, Teen Coordinator. Milano
reported an upcoming program, "Parents, Teens & Drinking", made possible
by a grant from the Shinnyo-en Foundation. Milano also mentioned other
programs offered such as Drivers Education, Haunted Maze trip and Laser
Quest & Movies trip. Milano reported that the Burlingame Intermediate
School athletic program is going strong and the recent Youth Advisory
Committee's All City Dance had an attendance of 350 and a $1600 profit.
The Youth Advisory Committee will be having a representative from their
committee attend the Park & Recreation Commission meetings.
October 20, 2005 minutes
Continued —page 3
4. Senior Programs — Presentation by Arlene Castro, Senior Coordinator. Castro
reported the three areas the senior program focuses on: Recreation, Human
Services and Education. In the area of Recreation, the program offers
excursions once a month to various museums, local parks and theatre
productions; bridge tournaments and Movie Festivals several times throughout
the year. In the area of Human Services, the College of San Mateo Visiting
Nurses take blood pressure free of charge once a week, flu shot once a year
and tax assistance. In the area of Education, courses offered are: A.A.R.P 55+
Driving, computer tutoring with high school students at BHS and various
lectures throughout the year.
B. Commissioners
1_Commissioner Schreurs asked staff to check on the irrigation system for the
rhododendrons and ferns next to the Recreation Center.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday,
November 17, 2005 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
9:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Joleen Butler
Parks & Recreation Account Clerk II