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Regular Meeting Agenda
7:00pm, Thursday, October 15, 2015
Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame
1. Roll Call
Martin, Baud, Colson, Baum, Dito, Lewis, Schissler
2. Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of the September 17, 2015 regular meeting
3. Public Comments
Members of the public may speak about any item not on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act
(the State and local agency open meeting law) prohibits the Commission from acting on any
matter that is not on the agenda. Speakers are asked to fill out a `request to speak' card located
on the table by the door and hand it to staff, although provision of a name, address or other
identifying infomation is optional. The Chairperson may limit speakers to three minutes each.
4. Old Business
5. New Business
A. Burlingame School District
Review of Collaboration Between the Parks and Recreation Department and Burlingame
School District To Provide Community Programming
B. Dog Park
Dog Off -Leash Program Update and Additional Hours at Cuernavaca Park
6. Reports / Hand -Outs
A. Parks & Recreation Department Reports
1. Monthly Report
Foundation Update
B. Correspondence
C. Commissioners Reports
7. Future Agenda Items
8. Adjournment
Next Meetine
Thursday, November 19, 2015
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AGENDA 10/15/15posted 10/8/15
REPORT
STAFF
From: Margaret Glomstad, Parks and Recreation Director
Subject: Review of Collaboration Between the Parks and Recreation Department
and Burlingame School District To Provide Community Programming
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Commission review the information provided regarding the
collaboration between the Parks and Recreation Department and the Burlingame School District
to provide enrichment and sports programming on school sites.
BACKGROUND
The Parks and Recreation Department has been providing afterschool enrichment and sports
programming for all the schools in the Burlingame School District for over 25 years. The results
benefit the community at large by catering to programming needs at each school site. Over that
time period, there have been many iterations of the joint use agreement which outlines the
responsibilities of each entity. This report pertains to the aspects of the agreement that involve
the collaboration between the Parks and Recreation Department and the District. In 2007, the
joint use agreement was modified to include the District receiving 10% of the income from the
programming that is held on School District sites to aid in the District's cost recovery. The
current joint use agreement is attached as Exhibit A.
The offerings to the schools are separated into three areas, afterschool enrichment, elementary
school sports, and middle school sports. City staff collaborates with the school site liaisons to
schedule enrichment programming that is desired at each school. City staff then works with
District office staff to determine the availability of classroom space for each school site. There
are two Recreation Supervisors and three Recreation Coordinators from the City that manage
and coordinate the instructors, coaches, officials, and part-time City staff for programming on
school sites as well as purchase supplies and equipment for the sports programs. The District
provides the space on the school sites for the majority of the programming. The City is fiscally
responsible for programming expenses.
For enrichment classes, the contract instructor's receive 70% of the program fee and the City
retains 20%. The remaining 10% is paid to the District. The elementary school sports programs
primarily utilize volunteer coaches while the middle school sports programs utilize paid coaches.
Both sports programs require officials, supplies, uniforms and City part-time staff in order to
deliver a quality program. The District receives 10% of the income from sports programs that
Collaboration Between P & R Dept. and BSD To Provide Community Programming October 15, 2015
are held on District sites. Summaries from each programming area will be provided to the
Commissioners the evening of the meeting.
In addition to the eleven City owned and maintained fields, the City schedules the two District
owned and maintained synthetic turf fields on behalf of the School District. This allows for more
efficient and equitable scheduling of the fields for the Validated Youth Sports Organizations.
The Validated Youth Sports Organizations pay a per player fee and a nominal hourly fee.
These fees are set as part of the Validated Youth Sports Organizations Field Use Policy. At the
current time, the fees collected do not fully cover the expense to maintain the fields for the youth
sports organizations. Per the joint use agreement, the City receives the first $50,000 from the
Validated Youth Sports Organizations and the remaining income from all fields (including City
owned fields) is split 50/50 with the District. Exhibit B shows the income from the Validated
Youth Sports Organizations. City staff time to schedule and work with the Validated Youth
Sports Organizations is not included in the breakdown.
When the District fields are rented to programs or organizations outside of the Validated Youth
Sports Organizations, the District receives 90% of the income from the rental. The City retains
a 10% management fee. The outside rental rate for the District fields is set by the District.
Exhibit C shows the income for the District field rentals.
In addition to working with each school site, in 2012 the 2.2.2 Committee was established as
part of the Joint Use Agreement. The purpose of the 2.2.2 Committee is to discuss enrichment
and athletic programs on school sites and survey parents to get feedback on the programming.
The 2.2.2 committee is comprised of two city staff, two District staff and two public members.
DISCUSSION
Recently, due to increased enrollment throughout the District, securing space for programming
has been challenging. City staff strives to provide programming that is requested at each
school site; however, as enrollment increases and less space is available, City staff will be
working with District staff and parent groups to determine the priorities of programming for each
site. The 2.2.2 Committee will be meeting more regularly to discuss and resolve issues as they
arise.
FISCAL IMPACT
A clear picture of the fiscal impact is currently in process as part of the City-wide User Fee
Study.
EXHIBITS
A. City/BSD Joint Use Agreement
B. Validated Youth Sports Organizations Field Fees Finance Summary
C. Burlingame School District Field Rental Income Summary
Exhibit A
Agreement for Joint Use, Maintenance, Operation, and
for Maintaining a Strong Collaborative Relationship
Between The City of Burlingame and The Burlingame
School District
This Agreement is entered into as of July 1, 2015 (the "Effective Date") by and between
the City of Burlingame (the "Q�') and the Burlingame School District (the "District")
(Together, "Parties").
Recitals
A. Whereas, the Parties exist to serve compatible community needs of the same
residents; and
B. Whereas, the citizens of Burlingame elect representatives to the two different
governmental entities to serve as policy makers for their respective responsibilities of
education and city services; and
C. Whereas, the Parties agree that Burlingame's residents expect that governmental
agencies will maintain cooperative and supportive relationships that will serve as a
basis for collaboration to better serve the community; and
D. Whereas, the Parties have worked together well in the past, and continue to desire to
work together in the future to provide facilities and support for appropriate recreation
and after -school programs, crossing guards and other services for the benefit of
Burlingame's citizens; and
E. Whereas, the community's needs are best served through cooperation among elected
and appointed public officials; and
F. Whereas, the provisions of California Education Code sections 10900 through
10914.5, inclusive, (the "Community Recreation Act") support joint action by the City
and the District to organize, promote and conduct programs in order to improve the
health and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Burlingame, and to cultivate
the development of good citizenship by provision of adequate programs of community
recreation; and
G. Whereas, the City acknowledges that between 2009 and 2011 the District expended
over $2.5 million to improve the District facilities that are subject to this Agreement,
including installing synthetic fields; and
H. Whereas, both Parties understand and acknowledge the financial challenges and
realities of presenting and running a quality sustainable athletic and enrichment
program for the community and the need for each agency to maximize its potential
revenue stream in order to meet the core of their respective missions; and
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Whereas, the elected and appointed officials for each entity are called upon to use
their in-depth knowledge to prioritize the allocation of financial resources to respond
to competing community demands for their respective responsibilities of education
and city services.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Description of Joint Services. Set forth as Exhibit A to this Agreement is a
description of some of the resources invested by each party, and the operating guidelines
currently followed by the Parties, to provide recreation and after -school programs,
crossing guards and other services requiring cooperation between the Parties for the
benefit of the citizens of Burlingame (the "Joint Services"). This description is not meant
to be exhaustive of all the areas in which the Parties currently work together for the benefit
of Burlingame's citizens. The Parties agree that as of the date of this Agreement, the
contributions made by each party to the Joint Services are appropriate.
2. Changes in Contributions to Joint Services. The Parties acknowledge that
circumstances can change and that either the City or the District may request a revision
in the resources contributed to the Joint Services or the operating guidelines concerning
such Joint Services. Should that be the case, both parties agree to work through the City -
District Liaison Committee (the "Liaison Committee") to discuss the proposed revision.
The Liaison Committee shall meet at least once annually, at a time and place agreed to
by the Parties.
3. Rules of Conduct. In order to achieve and maintain the desired collaborative
relationship between the Parties, the Parties agree that the elected and appointed officials
for each entity will act according to the following guidelines:
a) The parties will use the Liaison Committee as the forum to communicate
and gain information to better understand any issues that may arise between the Parties
pertaining to the Joint Services.
b) Each party will provide timely notice to the other when circumstances
may require a change in the delivery of the Joint Services. If circumstances so require,
the Parties agree to convene an emergency meeting of the Liaison Committee to discuss
the proposed change.
c) In the event that an issue pertaining to the Joint Services cannot be
resolved to the satisfaction of the City and the District after they have used their best
efforts to address the matter through the Liaison Committee, the City and the District will
promptly convene a joint meeting of all available members of their respective governing
boards to discuss the issue further (the "Joint Meeting'). The Parties agree to use their
best efforts to keep their discussion of the issue in dispute to the following circumstances:
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(i) By an official who serves on the Liaison Committee, while he or she
provides a factual update about the issue during a public meeting
of his or her governing board;
(ii) At the Joint Meeting;
(iii) At a public meeting of his or her governing board that takes place
subsequent to the Joint Meeting; and
(iv) At any time following a determination by a majority vote of that
official's governing board that it is appropriate to comment publicly
about the issue.
d) Unless required by statutory requirements, regulatory requirements, or
other applicable authority with jurisdiction related to the parry's actions, no action will be
taken by either party pertaining to the Joint Services until the parties have used their best
efforts to address the matter through the Liaison Committee and the Joint Meeting.
e) The elected and appointed officials of each party will take positive steps
to encourage adherence to this Agreement. For example, should an official observe
behavior by one of his or her colleagues that is not in accord with this Agreement (e.g.,
discussing a matter publicly except as permitted above), the official will ask his or her
colleague to refrain from such behavior.
4. Term. This Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and shall
continue until June 30, 2017 unless the Agreement is otherwise terminated. In the event
either party does not want to renew this Agreement, the parties agree to discuss the
matter at a Liaison Committee within thirty (30) days following the notice of termination
as indicated herein.
5. Termination. The City or the District may terminate this Agreement at anytime
by written notice of election to terminate delivered to the other party at least ninety (90)
days in advance of the effective termination date elected.
6. Operative Provisions. The Parties agree that the following provisions are
applicable to this Agreement and to the terms indicated in Exhibit A, which is incorporated
herein by this reference.
a) Responsibility for Supervision. The City shall be responsible for
supervision and control at all times when the District's facilities are used by the City. The
District shall be responsible for supervision and control at all times when the City's
facilities are used by the District.
b) Fingerprinting and Criminal Background Verification. If the City uses any
portion of the District's facilities during school hours, the City shall be responsible for
ensuring compliance with all applicable fingerprinting and criminal background
investigation requirements for its employees described in Education Code section
45125.1, which may be met under the fingerprinting provisions of Title 22 of the California
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Code of Regulations and applicable provisions of the California Health and Safety Code
relevant to community care facility licensing (Health & Safety Code, § 1500 et seq.).
c) Hold Harmless/Indemnification
(i) City Indemnification Obligations. To the fullest extent permitted
by California law, City shall defend indemnify, and hold harmless
District, its agents, representatives, officers, consultants,
employees, trustees, and volunteers (the "District Parties") from
any and all losses, liabilities, claims, suits, and actions of any
kind, nature, and description, including, but not limited to,
attorneys' fees and costs directly or indirectly arising out of,
connected with, or resulting from the performance of this
Agreement or from any activity, work, or thing done, permitted, or
suffered by City in conjunction with the performance of this
Agreement or on the School Site, to the extent caused by the
negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its agents,
representatives, officers, consultants, employees, trustees, and
volunteers (the "City Parties"); and in case any action or
proceeding be brought against District, City shall defend the
same at City's expense, including counsel acceptable to District.
(ii) District's Indemnification Obligations. To the fullest extent
permitted by California law, District shall defend, indemnify, and
hold harmless the City Parties from any and all losses, liabilities,
claims, suits, and actions of any kind, nature, and description,
including, but not limited to, attorneys' fees and costs, directly or
indirectly arising out of, connected with, or resulting from the
performance of this Agreement or from any activity, work, or thing
done, permitted, or suffered by District in conjunction with the
performance of this Agreement or on the School Site, to the
extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the
District Parties, and in case any action or proceeding be brought
against City, District shall defend the same at District's expense,
including counsel acceptable to City.
d) Liability Insurance. City and District shall, during the term of this
Agreement, each maintain in force, a combined, single -limit liability insurance policy in
the amount of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) with the other party, its
employees and agents, named as additional insured under those policies. All policies
shall provide for a thirty (30) day written notice of any cancellation or reduction of that
insurance. A party may satisfy this obligation by providing to the other party, evidence of
self-insurance and of participation in a liability "pool" for excess liability coverage. In
addition, the self -insured party shall provide the other party an "additional insured"
endorsement naming the other party as an additional covered party.
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e) Entire Agreement of Parties. This Agreement constitutes the entire
agreement for the joint use of the District's facilities between the Parties and supersedes
all prior discussions, negotiations and agreements, whether oral or written. This
Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written instrument executed by both
Parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective
Date set forth above.
CITY OF BURLINGAME
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Exhibit A
Description of Joint Services
A. Recreation Programs and Fields
1. Use and Scheduling of BIS and Franklin Fields
a. The City shall be responsible for scheduling the use of the athletic
fields at Burlingame Intermediate School ("BIS") and Franklin
Elementary School (collectively, the "Fields") by the District, City,
nonprofit organizations and other potential users during all non -school
hours, such as after school, on weekends and during vacation periods.
"Non- school hours" does not include any time when the District uses
the Fields for either District activities or District -sponsored after -school
or extra -curricular activities ("District Use"). The District shall notify the
City field scheduling representative in a timely manner as to the
District's intended field use.
b. All Fields use shall be pursuant to and compliant with the Civic Center
Act (Education Code section 38130 et seq.) Use of the District's
facilities, including, without limitation, access times, cost, and
insurance coverage shall be in accordance with the Civic Center Act
and policies and procedures of the District governing public use of
District facilities.
c. The City will use its best efforts to achieve a fair and equitable
allocation of field time among all user groups with regards to the use
of the District's fields (Osberg and Franklin).
d. For all use except for District Use, the City is also responsible for
charging the applicable fees for use of the Fields, as shown on the
City's and District's facilities rate schedules, which may be reviewed
and updated at any time by the District and City following a Liaison
Committee discussion. The Parties agree to review and update the
facilities rate schedules at least once per year.
e. Validated Youth User Organizations Field Fees. All fees collected by
the City for all non -District use by Validated Youth User Organizations
shall be split evenly between the City and the District after the first
$50,000, which is retained entirely by the City. The City shall pay to
the District once a year, at the end of May, the District's percentage of
the fees collected for the previous year. Note: validated nonprofit
youth user organizations get priority use of the fields.
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Field Rental Fees. All fees collected for field rentals of Osberg and
Franklin by all other groups (except Non -Profit Validated Youth User
Organizations as stated in e.) will be charged at a fee set by the
District. The District will provide the City with its fee schedule. The City
shall pay to the District the fees collected for the previous year once a
year, at the end of June, minus a 10% handling fee.
2. City's Field Maintenance Responsibilitv
a. The City will provide trash pick-up at BIS/Osberg and Franklin fields
on a weekly basis.
3. Use of Other Facilities
a. The District shall be responsible forscheduling the use of gymnasiums,
multipurpose rooms, libraries, and other common areas or vacant
classrooms by the District, City, nonprofit organizations and other
potential users. The School District will give the City first priorityfor use
of classrooms and gymnasiums when they are not being used for
School District sponsored/staffed activities. The City will submit their
school year requests by June 1 and their summer requests by
February 1 of each year. The District will confirm the schedule request
for the school year by July 1 and the summer request by March 1.
b. The City shall be responsible for scheduling the use of City facilities,
by the District, City, nonprofit organizations and other potential users.
The City will give the District first priority for use of City facilities when
they are not being used for City sponsored activities.
c. The parties will not charge each other any additional fees for use of
facilities provided for under this Agreement, or for maintenance
personnel associated with such use, unless such use results in
required overtime costs.
d. The District will not unreasonably withhold use of any of its
gymnasiums, multipurpose rooms, libraries, and other common areas
or vacant classrooms from the City.
e. Facility Use Fees. In addition to the percentage of the Validated Youth
Field User Organization fees that the City shall pay once a year to the
District, the City shall pay District ten percent (10%) of the activity fees
for each participant enrolled in a City program conducted at any of the
District's facilities. Such payment will be made once a year in June.
4. Expansion of Partnership
The School District will make available additional gym space and
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classroom space to accommodate City programs as reasonable. Space
will be made available at all school sites — BIS, Franklin, Lincoln; McKinley,
Roosevelt and Washington. The reason for the increased need for space
is two -fold:
a. Desire to continue to grow and increase City programs throughout the
city in locations close and convenient to all residents
b. Replacing space previously utilized at Burlingame High School that has
become cost prohibitive
In consideration for the District's provision of additional space for
community use and in recognition of the long standing relationship
between the City and District, the City agrees to provide additional payment
to the District equal to the amount of the annual storm drainage fee paid
by the District to the City; however in lieu of such payment or portion
thereof, and by mutual agreement, the parties may opt to provide
consideration of equal value.
5. City and District Liaisons
a. City agrees to appoint its Parks and Recreation Director as a liaison to
the District. City staff, in collaboration with the District Chief Business
Officer, will provide a written report and present the report at a
City/District liaison meeting after the conclusion of the school year
summarizing the recreation programs held at the District's facilities,
and the City's maintenance of all District fields, during the preceding
school year. Such information may also be presented at a City Council
meeting and at a School District Board of Trustees meeting.
b. The District agrees to appoint one District Administrator as a liaison to
the City. Such person, together with such other District staff as the
District shall deem appropriate, shall be responsible for communication
with the City staff on matters contained in this document.
c. The City and District agree to establish a working committee consisting
of two (2) District representatives, two (2) City representatives, and
two (2) community members to discuss the enrichment and athletic
programs being offered at District school sites. Members of the
City/District Committee will be mutually agreed upon by both parties.
A surrey will be sent out at least once every two years to evaluate the
program and the committee will review and report on the results at a
City/District liaison meeting no later than June 30th of the year in which
the survey is taken.
B. Police Safety Services
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The City will fully fund seven crossing guards at agreed -upon intersections in
proximity to BSD school sites and will fund 50% of the cost of crossing guards
at two additional intersections for the safety of students and other pedestrians
during arrival/departure hours. If the District requests additional crossing guards
beyond the nine described above, the cost will be shared 50/50 between the City
and the District. Such requests must be approved by the Council, but approval
will not be unreasonably withheld or without the opportunity to discuss the matter
between the parties.
A District representative will confirm the requested locations of the crossing
guards in for the coming school year. The City, through its Police Department,
shall retain control over administration of any contract for crossing guard services.
In addition, the City shall at its expense and through _ its Police Department,
provide police resources for District schools to handle crime prevention programs
and police incidents involving students.
C. Community Events
The District shall continue to support significant community events, such as the
Holiday Tree Lighting, where the District provides staging and other equipment
for student musical presentations for this long-standing holiday event. In addition
the District shall continue to distribute information through flyers and student
newsletters for City -offered recreation programs and other City -offered
community events, such as the shoreline and downtown volunteer clean-up
events.
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Validated Youth Sports Organizations Field Fees - Finance Summary
Spring 2015 User & Per Hour Fees
ser
Group
AY O
Res
0
308
575
299
67
4
Fee
$16.00
$16.00
$16.00
$16.00
$16.00
$16.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
Player
-
4,928.00
9,200.00
4,784.00
1,072.00
64.00
Fee
on -Res
0
431
32
35
123
42
Fee
$85.00
$85.00
$85.00
$85.00
$85.00
$85.00
$
$ 36,635.00
$ 2,720.00
$ 2,975.00
$ 10,455.00
$ 3,570.00
Total
Participants
0
739
607
334
190
46
%
of Res
0%
42%
95%
90%
35%
9%
Total Player Fee
$
$ 41,563.00
$ 11,920.00
$ 7,759.00
$ 11,527.00
$ 3,634.00
oa
Hours
0
1050
3150
950
150
200
Per Hour
Rate
$3.00
$9.00
$3.00
$3.00
$9.00
1 $3.00 1
Fee
$
$
$
$
$
$
Total
-
9,450.00
9,450.00
2,850.00
1,350.00
600.00
Total
51,013.00
21,370.00
10,609.00
12,877.00
$ 4,234. 00
BSC
BYBA
BGS
Coyotes
Mercy
$ 76,403.00 5,500.00 $23,700.00 $100,103.00
Spring hours on district fields 1,025 hrs 19%
Spring hours on city fields 4,475 hrs 81%
5,500 hrs
F811 LU14 User ana ver Flour tees
User
Group
AYSO
Res
1403
246
20
30
0
52
29
Fee
15.00
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
$15,00
$15.00
$21,045.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
Player
3,690.00
300.00
450.00
-
780.00
435.00
Fee
on -Res
128
385
6
8
0
11
6
Fee
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$60.00
$ 7,680.00
$ 23,100.00
$ 360.00
$ 480.00
$ -
$ 660.00
$ 360.00
Total
Participants
1531
631
26
38
0
63
35
%
of Res
92%
39%
77%
79%
0%
83%
83%
Total Player Fee
$28,725.00
$ 26,790.00
$ 660.00
$ 930.00
$ -
$ 1,440.00
$ 795.00
HoursE3.00
1325
1050
55
100
0$
450
300
Per Hour
1.00
1. 00
Fee
$
$
$
$
$
$
Total
1,325.00
3,150.00
55.00
100.00
450.00
300.00
Total
,
29, 4 .BYBA
$ 7 500
1,030.00
1,8 00.00
1,0 55.00
BSC
BGS
Mercy
OLA
St Cats
Fall hours on district fields
Fall hours on city fields
850 hrs 26%
2,430 hrs 74%
3,280 hrs
Total for Fiscal Year $164,823.00
City Initial Share $50,000
Balance Remaining (50/50 split) $ 114.823.00
Total number of Spring/Fall hours on district fields 1,875 hrs 21 % City $107,411.50
Total number of Spring/Fall hours on city fields 6,905 hrs 79% District $57,411.50
8.780.00
Exhibit C
Burlingame School District Field Rental Income Summary 14-15
Soccer Camp Winter
Field
Time
Total
Rate Per
Total
Hours
Hour
Collected
10%to City
90%to District
to 1/2/15 10:00am to 1:00pm
15
$ 35.00
$ 525.00
$ 42.00
$ 378.00
Soccer Camp Spring
Field
Date Time Total Rate Per Total
Hours Hour Collected 10%to City 90%to District
3/30/15 to 4/3/15 9:00am to 3:00pm 30 $ 35.00 $ 1,050.00 $ 52.50 $ 472.50
$ 1,050.00 $ 52.50 $ 472.50
Premier Soccer Camp
Franklin Field
Time
Total
Rate Per
Total
Hours
Hour
Collected
10%to City
90%to District
to 6/26/14
9:00am to 3:00pm
30
$ 35.00
$ 1,050.00
$
75.00
$
675.00
to 7/17/14
9:00am to 3:00pm
30
$ 35.00
$ 1,050.00
$
75.00
$
675.00
to 7/24/14
9:00am to 3:00pm
30
$ 35.00
$ 1,050.00
$
75.00
$
675.00
$ 3,150.00
$
225.00
$
2,025.00
Grand Totals
$ 4,725.00
$
319.50
$
2,875.50
B"R��� STAFF REPORT
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
Date: October 15, 2015
From: Nicole Acquisti, Recreation Supervisor
Subject Dog Off -Leash Program Update and Additional Hours at Cuernavaca Park
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Parks and Recreation Commission review the current Dog Off -Leash
program and discuss the possibility of increasing field availability as a pilot program at
Cuernavaca field.
BACKGROUND
On July 20, 2015, the Dog Park Task Force (DPTF) met to discuss the off -leash areas in
Burlingame. The DPTF is comprised of two Councilmembers, two Parks and Recreation
Commissioners, department staff and a representative from the Peninsula Humane Society.
Since there are new members of the DPTF, at the meeting department staff started with a
presentation on the history of the task force. Other agenda items included an update on
Bayside Dog Exercise Park improvements over the past year, and the addition of off -leash
hours on the ballfields of Washington and Cuernavaca parks.
The last agenda item revisited additional off -leash locations throughout Burlingame.
Department staff has been receiving a consistent flow of emails and phone calls requesting off -
leash time during the evening hours as well as correspondence from community members
speaking against an increase in off -leash time. Concerns include dogs off leash and not under
voice command, sharing field space with those who are not dog comfortable, and increased
usage impacts on the field.
The DPTF decided that it would be a good idea to explore the pros and cons of using the field at
Cuernavaca when there are no permitted groups using them. Prior to any decisions being
made, staff would present the idea to Commission to get their approval to begin community
outreach regarding adding hours at Cuernavaca field.
FISCAL IMPACT
New signage is estimated at $500.
EXHIBITS
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