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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 2005.11.17MEETING MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission Thursday, November 17, 2005 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: Heathcote, Hesselgren, Larios, Muller, Schreurs, Shanus Commissioners Absent: Dittman Staff Present: Randy Schwartz, Parks & Recreation Director; Joleen Butler, Account Clerk II Others Present: None MINUTES The minutes of the October 20, 2005 Regular Commission meetings were approved as submitted. PUBLIC COMMENTS None OLD BUSINESS A. Community Recognition Program — Director Schwartz presented for review the sub- committee's drafts for the Selection Committee's Guidelines and the Walk of Fame application and process. It was discussed that the applications be ready by the end of June for pick up by the local non-profit organizations. The program will be advertised in the Recreation Brochure, City website, and the local media. The actual location of the Walk of Fame is yet to be determined. A ceremony for presentation will be developed and conducted by the City Manager's office. The application forms will be finalized and presented for review at the January meeting. B. No Smoking in Sections of City Parks - Schwartz presented several use rules of other local agencies regarding the establishment of a City ordinance that would prohibit smoking in City parks during organized activities. After much commission discussion, Schwartz and City Attorney Larry Anderson will draft an ordinance and bring it back to commission for review in January. November 17, 2005 minutes Continued —page 2 NEW BUSINESS A. December Meeting status — Motion by Larios (seconded by Muller): No meeting will take place in December due to holiday schedules. Motion accepted 6-0. Commission will reconvene January 19, 2006. REPORTS/HAND-OUTS A. Parks & Recreation Department Reports 1. Monthly Report (see attached) 2. 2004-5 FY Revenue Report (see attached) 3. Key Indicators (see attached) B. Commissioners 1. Commissioner Larios asked if the City is actively enforcing the Dogs off Leash in the Park Ordinance. Commissioner Muller said the 1 st offense is a fine of $187.50 and the second offense is double the amount. It was discussed that the police department can be called to enforce the ordinance at any time. 2. Commissioner Heathcote asked that the Rotation of Commission Chair Policy be reviewed. For the 2005-06 year, Heathcote will serve as Chair and Dittman as Vice -Chair. The rotation thereafter will be on a seniority basis. If more than one Commissioner has the same seniority, then the rotation will be based on alphabetical order by last name of the Commissioners involved. This will make the rotation Heathcote (Chair), Dittman (Vice -Chair), Muller, Schreurs, Hesselgren, Shanus, Larios. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday, January 19, 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 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Joleen Butler Parks & Recreation Account Clerk II