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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
APPROVED Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2020
1. CALL TO ORDER
The duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called
to order by Chair Matthews at 7:02 pm via Zoom meeting.
2. ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Milne, Holzman, Lewis, Matthews, Lee, Pappajohn & Ardito
(joined at 7:18 pm)
None
Parks & Recreation Director Glomstad, Recreation Manager
Acquisti, Recreation Coordinator Houghton and Recording
Secretary Helley
YAC members: Kylie, Pamela, Christiana, Ethan, Carina,
Shareen, Zachary, Maddie, Pierce, Dylan, Sylvie, Cameron,
and Taylor; also present Perry Mizota and Patricia Stark
Commissioner Lewis made a motion to approve the August minutes with typos corrected. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Milne and was approved. 6-0-1 (Ardito not present).
4. CORRESPONDENCE
None
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
6. OLD BUSINESS
None
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Youth Advisory Committee Presentation
Recreation Coordinator Houghton noted the committee has four new members, and tonight the
members will share with the Commission the activities they will be participating in to share their
positivity and commitment to the community. Members that presented were Kylie, Pamela,
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Christiana, Ethan, Carina, Shareen, Zachary, Maddie, Pierce, Dylan, Sylvie, and Cameron. The
group presented a PowerPoint with information regarding their first meeting on October 8, the
status of their By -Laws, and possible initiatives. They have chosen to add Mental Health and
Social Justice to their Green Initiative. They have created a Youth Advisory Board as a way to
keep teens engaged who were not selected for the Youth Advisory Committee. In addition, the
group shared events and programs they will be working on during Sept -Dec 2020. Included are
Facebook workshops, a Halloween Event!, Mills Canyon cleanup, game night via Zoom, working
with seniors by participating in the Virtual Companions program.
Chair Matthews stated she admired the creation of the Youth Advisory Board and inquired how
game night via zoom would work. Houghton noted the group would utilize a platform call FactTile
that will assist with many of the ideas they have in the works. Matthews also said that she was
happy to hear about the Virtual Companions program.
Commissioner Lee expressed gratitude for the efforts being made by Coordinator Houghton and
the Committee through these hard times and noted that experts and wisdom say that getting over
hard times is by building community and contributing to others and helping others out. She
commended the group for all their work.
b. Washington Park Tennis Court Lights
Recreation Manager Acquisti noted the Washington Tennis Courts are the only lighted courts
located in Burlingame and are open daily from 8 am-10 pm. Currently, at dusk, tennis players can
deposit eight quarters ($2.00) into the coin machine for 1 hour of lighted courts. Over the past
several years, staff has had to repair the antiquated system on numerous occasions. Patrons have
also complained about the coin machine and have asked for an updated system. Multiple issues
have prompted the Department to ask the Commission to make a determination as to whether to
replace the coin machine and continue to charge for lighting or to install a light timer.
Commissioner Milne asked if one -timer turns on the lights for all four courts. Acquisti confirmed
this to be the case. He also inquired if there was a plan to switch to LED bulbs for power savings.
Glomstad stated the court lights would, in the future, be switched out. Lastly, he inquired if there
any other city courts that charge for lights Acquisti noted this is the only park with a coin light
machine.
Commissioner Lewis asked what use the tennis courts currently get and will this increase use.
Acquisti noted the courts are well used with tennis, Zumba classes and afterschool classes. The
courts were one of the first amenities open after the shutdown was started.
Commissioner Pappajohn appreciates all the research done regarding neighboring cities.
Commissioners Holzman and Pappajohn stated that they felt the courts were a public amenity
should be free. Chair Matthews suggested that if the light timer is approved, it should be advertised
to the public.
MOTION: Commissioner Pappajohn made a motion to approve the removal of the coin machine
at Washington Park tennis courts and replace it with a light timer. The motion was seconded by
Commission Lewis and was approved. 7-0
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8. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
a. Parks & Recreation Department Reports
Director Glomstad reported the dog waste boxes are up at Skyline Park. The Foundation is
working on ordering a signboard that will display future ideas and projects for the park. She also
reported the upcoming public hearing of raising the minimum wage in the City before the State
timeline. She noted that it would increase the Parks & Recreation's part-time wages approximately
$70,000 a year in a traditional operating situation. The program areas that would be affected
program are, primarily, in house camps and preschool. If the Council decides to pass this cost
onto the public, this could mean a 10-15% increase in program fees. The increase takes effect on
January 1, 2021. Additionally, the construction of the community center is on schedule.
b. Commissioners Reports
Commissioner Lee reported the Community Center Capital Campaign met in early September, and
the group decided to wait until the New Year to begin fundraising. A brochure and website are in
the works to publicize the campaign. Lee also reported on the North Rollins neighborhood
committee's first meeting, and lots of ideas and visions were discussed as ways to improve and
beautify the area. She encouraged Commission to share any ideas they may have for the area.
There may also be a naming contest for the neighborhood area. Lee praised the Senior Gazette as
a very nice publication and wondered about using brand names in the recipes. She also inquired
as to how fall registration was going. Glomstad mentioned that afterschool sports were going well,
and the other classes are slower but seem to be doing fairly well.
Commissioner Lewis asked if there is an update on when the parks will reopen. Glomstad noted
the City has to wait for direction from the State. All the playgrounds have been inspected and are
ready to go as soon as the State gives the approval to open. Lewis asked if an email update could
be sent to the Commissioners when the playgrounds are reopened. Glomstad agreed.
Commissioner Milne asked for an update on the violation of the COVID guidelines by the
Burlingame Soccer Club mentioned at the last meeting. Glomstad reported there had not been any
complaints, and Acquisti noted she has, on numerous occasions, observed the group, and they have
been following the protocols in place for their use of the fields.
Chair Matthews welcomed the two visitors and asked them to introduce themselves.
Perry Mizota introduced himself to the Commission. He has lived in Burlingame for 20 years and
has been doing a lot of behind the scenes work and is considering applying for the Parks &
Recreation Commission.
Patricia Stark introduced herself to the Commission. She was raised in Burlingame and has
recently returned to Burlingame after several years in southern California and thought she would
check out the Commission.
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
10. ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 pm.
The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday,
October 15, 2020, at 7:00 pm via Zoom meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Joleen Helley
Recording Secretary
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