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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - PR - 2001.02.15N- BURLINGAME PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION 7:00 P.M., Thursday, February 15, 2001 Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame 1. Roll Call Dittman, Erickson, Heathcote, Larios, Lawson, Minderman, Muller, Youth Advisory Commissioners Martindale and Zhao 2. Approval of Minutes - Approve the Minutes of the January 18, 2001 Regular Meeting 3. Old Business A. Architect Presentation and Discussion of Youth/Community Center Project (Commission may choose to take an action recommending one or more design alternatives to the City Council.) B. Youth Advisory Committee Report 4. Public Comments This is the opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission regarding items not otherwise on the agenda. 5. New Business A. Review and Recommend re Trenton Park Tot Lot Rehab Project B. Review and Recommend re Proposed Park Rules at Pershing and Village Parks C. Review of Proposed Parks & Recreation Capital Improvement Budget 6. Reports A. Capital Improvement Projects Status 1) Bayside Park Projects 2) Cuernavaca Park Renovation 4) Trenton Tot Lot 5) Washington Park Improvements 6) Burlingame High Parking Lot & Athletic Fields B. Parks Division Report C. Recreation Division Report D. Commissioners E. Recreation Division Revenue Report 7. Adjournment Arbor Day Program: Next Regular Meeting: Annual Commissioner Dinner April Regular Meeting: 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2001 at Washington Park 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 8, 2001 at Burlingame Recreation Center 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 23, 2001 at Sheraton Hotel 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 19, 2001 at Conference Room A, City Hall 2/ 14/01 MEETING FORMAT Youth Center - Public Meeting Portion Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting February 15, 2001 1. Ed Announce that this not an official Public Hearing. Remind everyone present to sign roster sheet so there is an accurate meeting record. Commission will be reviewing alternative concepts for a new youth Center and listening to public comments on the issue. Commission MAY choose to take action tonight and: • Recommend one or more alternatives to City Council • Ask the consultants to study other alternatives and return • Take any other action Commission wishes to take 2. Ed Introduce John to introduce this item. 3. John Brief summary and introduce Peter/Tom 4. P/T Briefly review process and findings to date; unveil latest proposals 5. Ed Ask Commissioners if they have any questions of consultants or staff (Commissioners should not make any statements pro or against at this point. Just questions or clarifications.) 6. Ed Open public comment portion. Ask everyone wishing to speak to come up to the lectern; give their name and address for the record; speak clearly into the mike; try not to repeat verbatim what someone else has already said; and limit comments to 3 minutes each. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT portion of the meeting. 8. Ed Indicate that public comment portion of the meeting is now closed so that the Commission can deliberate. Invite each Commissioner to give their comments. 9. Com. Commissioners may comment on anything related to project. 10. ? A Commissioner should make a motion and get a second. After the vote, Ed should indicate to those present what the effect might be of the Commission action - if any. 11. John Brief comments about next step in process. Invite written comments. OR February 15, 2001 Good evening. I am John Williams, Parks & Recreation Director for the City of Burlingame. Welcome to the Burlingame Recreation Center. We are pleased to see such a large turnout here tonight to see and discuss the alternatives for a new youth and community center. As you know this is a regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission. The Commission has asked that staff invite everyone in the community to attend this meeting and participate in the discussion. Everyone will have a chance to comment after our consultants have described the alternatives before the Commission tonight. Following the public comments, the Commission MAY choose to take some action— including recommending one or more of the alternatives presented here tonight for City Council consideration. Whatever recommendations are passed up to the City Council will be considered by the Council in a public meeting which everyone will also be urged to attend. The process now underway is the culmination of at least 6 years of effort by the Parks and Recreation Commission. During my tenure here in Burlingame the Parks & Recreation Commission has consistently supported increased recreation programming for teens — an area in which City programs have NOT been strong. The City Council has added program staff and the department has added some teen programming in the past three years. During that same period, the Commission has also supported the development of a teen center to house both drop -in and organized programs for young people of middle school and high school age ---recognizing that high school juniors and seniors often have regular jobs, cars and, in some cases, heavy classroom requirements for college and career preparation. The Commission has been asked by the City Council to consider alternatives for the development of a youth center in the community. The City Council has hired consultants to assist staff and the Commission in the review of alternatives. The City Council directed that Washington Park and any other likely sites in the community be studied at this time. In a moment you will hear about all the alternatives that have been reviewed. Virtually all City of Burlingame Parks & Recreation facilities are developed to be multipurpose facilities. The City Council, Commission and Youth Advisory Committee have all agreed that any new facilities developed for teens should also be available for other community use during school hours. There are many examples of joint use facilities serving both teens and the community in general. Red Morton Center in Redwood City is such a new facility. Boys and Girls Clubs and YMCAs are usually developed to serve many age groups. From the beginning, the City's consultants have been directed to look for every possible way to reduce the amount of impact on neighborhoods, to reduce the number of trees that have to be taken down and replaced; to reduce the footprint of any new buildings developed; to strongly consider underground parking; to consider placing any new buildings and their related traffic at the west end of the Washington Park site; to try and INCREASE the amount of grass and open space in any Washington park project; and --- after recent discussion about repair and remodel needs in this building — to consider all alternatives for demolishing the existing Rec Center building and rebuilding it. Every alternative you will see tonight does not accomplish all of the project objectives. The Commission will need to determine which alternative or alternatives best meet the objectives. It is now my privilege to introduce our consultants. Tonight we have with us Peter Callander of Callander Associates and Tom Gillman of DES Engineers. Peter — 2/14/01 Dear Mr. Schwartz and Committee: Imagine rushing downstairs to answer a doorbell, only to find a small fire burning on your porch and two gleeful teenagers making a rapid escape through Washington Park. This is the lucky scenario, which actually happened. Now imagine we weren't home and the fire was allowed to burn on top of our dry straw welcome mat, catching the mat on fire and, in turn, setting ablaze the wooden door, surrounding vegetation and eventually the structure itself. Now this incident could happen in any neighborhood — teens just having a little fun. But few would disagree that the larger the number of teens, the more such episodes occur until, eventually, something tragic happens. The Burlingame police officer who responded to our call confirmed the fact that concentrating teens in a single location, without supervision, is a sure way to increase the incident of mischief, vandalism and crime. Consequently, we were very concerned to hear that a group of people had put together a plan to do just that, without the direct participation of local residents, while at the same time altering radically the jewel that gives this community its unique character, Washington Park. While we support needed programs for teens in the community, we believe that building a large teen center in Washington Park is absolutely the wrong way to go. The repercussions of this ill-conceived plan are serious. They include: 1. Changing the treasured nature of Washington Park forever by replacing open, green space and meandering paths with a massive building structure 2. Adding too much density to an already strained park 3. Increasing traffic and parking congestion 4. Disturbing the lovely, tranquil nature of the park by adding more noise during weekend and evening hours 5. Potentially devaluing property values in the neighborhood and losing the charm and quaintness forever. Many local neighbors chose to move to this side of the tracks in Burlingame because of access to the treasure that is Washington Park; a special place that allows all sectors of the community — from young children to senior citizens — a special gathering and recreational refuge. Local officials, residents and parks employees are to be commended for building and preserving Washington Park to date. Let's not now irrevocably denigrate this Burlingame treasure with yet more building and congestion! There are viable alternatives. Sincerely, Paul and Susan Matteucci PARKS/REC-Williams, John From: PARKS/REC-Schwartz, Randy Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 10:54 AM To: MGR-Nantell, Jim; PARKS/REC-Williams, John Subject: FW: proposed washington park teen center. Imm From: PARKS/REC-Schwartz, Randy Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 6:52 PM To: 'kevin.glavin@shenick.com' Subject: RE: proposed washington park teen center. Kevin. Thank you for the email. We have passed your concerns, as well as similar concerns from some of your neighbors, on to the architects who are conducting the feasibility study on a Teen/Community Center for the City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission. They have examined the proposed location at the Parks Yard, as well as a site on Howard/Park and the old Route 66 site. Tomorrow night at 7:00 pm the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting will be held at the Recreation Center. I ask that you attend the meeting to give your input directly to the architects and invite other community members to also attend. The more input we can gain from the total community at this stage of the project, the better. Randy Schwartz Recreation Superintendent From: Kevin Glavin Reply To: kevin.glavin@shenick.com Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 4:08 PM To: rchwartz@burlingame.org; sam@maloufs.com Subject: proposed washington park teen center. Randy as a resident of the 'burlingables' area, I must register a concern over the proposed plan for the teen center at washington park in its current form. I am not against the teen center, just the current proposal which seems to be placing undue pressure on local residents with regard to traffic, access, noise etc. Washington park in its current form is a great resource and I must ask that close consideration be taken before any radicial changes are made. A proposal for locating the center in an area adjointing the high school (in an area that is currently a maintance yard) seems to remove some of the concerns of traffic and access that the current proposal does not address. regards Kevin Glavin 324 Lexington Way Burlingame. 1 PARKS/REC-Williams, John From: PARKS/REC-Williams, John Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 9:38 AM To: 'Keith Wall' Subject: RE: [Fwd: Teen Center] Mr. Wall: Thank you for your e-mail message. I will print copies for the Parks and Recreation Commissioners so they have your thoughts before them tonight. Please attend the meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Recreation Center when the Commission will listen to more public comments and possibly make a decision about what, if any, development alternative it wishes to recommend to the City Council. Most of us agree with all of your comments about the site. I don't believe that there is any support for building a new large building adjacent to the Recreation Center. Rather, most of us have become convinced that any new building AND the Rec Center should be located near Carolan, farther from the park neighbors. Unfortunately, I think the tennis courts need to be moved. I am also concerned about maximizing the park grass and open space and so I will endorse moving the tennis courts and undergrounding all parking. I don't believe that the building will be close to 25,000 square feet. I believe that 18-20,000 feet is much more realistic and I will only support new buildings that are 2 stories high so that the building footprint on the ground is 15,000 square feet or less. The need for a gymnasium is what drives the size of any new facility. I wish we didn't have to move tennis courts, but I believe that will have to happen, no matter what alternative is developed. As a tennis player, I too would like more courts, but I am afraid that probably cannot be done. Thanks again for you comments. I hope to see you tonight. John Williams —Original Message---- From: Keith Wall [SMTP:ksw617@pacbell.net] Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 7:14 PM To: john williams Cc: sam maloufs; merge taylor Subject: [Fwd: Teen Center] Dr Mr. Williams, I live at 617 Burlingame Ave and wish to express my support of the position taken by neighbor and friend Marjorie Taylor-- that is that a large land -eating structure between the Lions Hall and the Rec Center would be most unfortunate. I have not seen any studies justifying the need for a teen center, or the building plan, but, assuming that the need is valid, does the stucture have to be 25,000 square feet? That is enormous, equivalent in square feet to a dozen or more Burlingame homes, or fifty five 15' x 30' rooms!!! Why is such a huge space required, at the expense of green parkland? It's not a hospital or airplane hanger, and this is Buringame, not San Jose Could the project be scaled down? How many teenagers are projected to be served, at how many sq. ft. and dollars per teenager? If it must be built in the park I recommend it be located in the park maintenance yard. Perhaps a few thousand sq. ft. of the new structure could be devoted to maintenance dept. storage and offices. I am a tennis player and have been playing at the Wash.Park courts since 1952. It seems a shame, and expensive, to tear them down and rebuild them. The courts as you know are very popular and hard to get on; I've often wished the city would add additional courts. If the courts must be disrupted and rebuilt for a parking structure, wouldn't it be nice if we could not only gain parking space but also more courts! Many of the people waiting, sometimes for an hour or more, to play there are also teenagers, so this would be a win -win situation. Thank you for your attention to this letter. Keith S. Wall «Message: Teen Center» PARKVREC-Williams, John From: PARKS/REC-Williams, John �- Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 11:37 AM To: 'GGMINUSH c@aol.com' Subject: RE: Teen Center Marjorie: Thanks for your note. I will print a copy and pass it on to the Parks & Recreation Commissioners as they consider project alternatives on Thursday evening ay 7:00 p.m. here in the Rec Center. I would urge you to come and see what is being suggested. At this point there are still several very different alternatives under discussion. Some of the alternatives will actually increase the amount of green open space in the park and move all of the traffic and buildings towards Carolan-- further away from your neighborhood. For your information --the City has NOT spent millions improving the Recreation Center. We do, however, know that we will have to plan on spending up to $2 million on repairs and improvements at the Rec Center in the next few years --even if nothing else is done. We are also under a legal requirement to replace all of the children's playground equipment. It sounds like we are all on the same page in wanting more park, grass and trees and less asphalt and concrete in the park. Thanks again for your comments. John Williams -----Original Message----- From: GGMINUSH@aol.com [SMTP:GGMINUSH@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 11:34 AM To: jwilliams@burlingame.org Cc: sam@maloufs.com; ksw617@pacbell.net Subject: Teen Center John Williams Recreation Director, Burlingame Dear John, A resounding "NO!" to plans for a massive Teen Center/Community Center/ Parking Garage in Burlingame Park. I understand other locations are available. One of Burlingame's best neighborhoods would be ruined, not only by traffic and noise, but by City -like structures invading a community of beautiful small homes. Millions were recently spent on renovating the present fine Recreation Center;;, which is serving thousands of citizens, including TEENS;. Is this beautiful building already dated? Burlingame Park can be a quiet retreat, or a place of joyous family picnics such as "Music in the Park". These charms would be lost with huge invasive buildings jutting into an area containing rare trees, spacious lawns, and a fine playground for small children. John, please convey my thoughts to the City Council. AN'�, 3V Vt i -t T" c-o A 1 Washington Park ,Society HARTER MEMBERS Dedicated to the Preservation of Its Open Spaces and Heritage John Benson Ross Bowling James Chiapelone Nancy Fernandez February 10, 2001 A.C.'Bud' Harrison Mary Hunt Lauren Kucera Sam Malouf Dear Burlingables Neighbors: Nancy Lindstrom Lawrence Putman Major changes are proposed by the Burlingame Park & Recreation Department Charles Schwalm that would permanently alter the tranquil nature of our beloved Washington Brian Stubbs Park. Charles Voltz Phyllis Whiteside A massive Teen Center/Community Center is being planned that will cram Dianne Wirgler more buildings, more people and more automobiles into an already dense and crowded space. Worse yet, it will eliminate some of the Park's precious Open Spaces with their lovely trees, natural grass and flowering shrubs. In a nutshell, their plan is to reconstruct the Park's entire Burlingame Avenue frontage (with the exception of the children's playground) with a mass of new buildings and parking facilities. All three plans now under consideration involve construction of a 25,000 sq. ft. Teen Center on Burlingame Avenue, and two of the plans would tear down the existing Recreation Center and build an even bigger one — with room for future expansion. The historic Lion's Hall would be destroyed. The tennis courts would be reconstructed to provide at least two levels of underground parking, and possibly relocated to the space now occupied by the Recreation Center or the Lion's Hall. You have to see the plans to realize the massive scale of what is being proposed. This does nothave to happen. There are viable alternatives. What can you do? ■ Come to the Public Meeting at the Burlingame Recreation Center on February 151b at 7.00 p.m. ■ Sign the enclosed Petition to Preserve Washington Park, ask your friends and neighbors to sign it, and return it to us promptly. • Join the Washington Park Society. • Write a letter to the City Council members and the editor of the local paper. • Be grateful that we live in a free society where the people, not just the politicians, can decide what is in their best interest — if they are willing to join together and take resolute action. BE SURE TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD 725 VERNON WAY / BURLINCAME, CALIFORNIA 94010 / 650.685.8049 Pension to Preserve Washington Park We, the undersigned residents of Burlingame, are dedicated to the preservation of Washington Park's lovely open spaces and rich heritage. Accordingly: • We oppose the construction of a massive Teen Center/Community Center along Burlingame Avenue in Washington Park, or in any other location that would add more density and permanently alter the Park's tranquil character. • We oppose the elimination of any of the Park's precious Open Space and any removal of its trees, natural grass and flowering shrubs. Print Full Name Signature Address 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 19 20 21 22 23 �- ')n Proposed Washington Park Teen Center Problems and Alternative Solutions `— I. Problems: A. Too Much Density for a Small, Already Crowded Park Adding more and more people, automobiles and buildings to this small, fragile park will adversely impact this jewel -box of a park, and spoil its present value and appeal to countless residents of Burlingame -- senior citizens, young people, parents with strollers, dog walkers, joggers, picnickers, bird watchers, etc. B. Removes Precious Park Trees, Grass & Open Space Washington Park needs to be preserved as a PARK -- a quiet space with grass, trees, flowering shrubs, birds, squirrels, etc. where people can stroll, sit on a park bench, picnic, read a book, throw a fiisbee, sun-bathe, contemplate nature, daydream, etc. This requires a "critical mass" of Open Space. Washington Park barely ha.q that now. Once it's gone it will never be replaced. And we will need such peaceful Open Space near downtown even more as our lives become more rushed and hurried. In this sense, Washington Park is a lot like San Francisco Bay or Yosemite Valley. There is always some reason to fill in part of it. Last year it was the baseball batting cage. This year it's a Teen Center. Over time, we will have gradually filled in and lost one of our most precious natural resources. Like the Bay and Yosemite Valley, to save it for future generations we must be resolute: "Nothing more gets filled in." C. Serious Traffic Congestion on Burlingame Avenue On Friday night January 5th around 10 p.m., there was a horrendous traffic jam on Burlingame Avenue. There was total gridlock between the train station and Bloomfield Road. Nothing whatever moved for several minutes, and when the traffic did move it took quite a while to return to normal. The cause was a dance for middle school students held at the Recreation Center. This was just a preview of what is to come if the Teen Center is located along Burlingame Avenue. That street is not built to accommodate the kind of traffic this facility will generate. Not now, not later. D. Adverse Impact on Immediate Neighborhood Neighbors are justifiably concerned about the impact on their neighborhood that may result from the influx of dozens of teenagers after dark. As wonderfiil as most individual teenagers are, when they are in groups they can and do at times get into all kinds of mischief -- pranks, animal exuberance, scuffles, fights, car races, drug deals, acting out, playing loud music, and just being loud and obnoxious. To ignore this is to blink reality. E. Destruction of a Historical Building — The Lion's Hall We can safely predict that in not too many years Burlingame will want to preserve the Lion's Hall as part of its historical heritage. We need to save what little heritage we have. �" 1 Proposed Washington Park Teen Center Problems and Alternative Solutions II. An Alternative Solution: A. An Alternative Site: The Park Department's Maintenance Yard The Park Department's Maintenance Yard is located adjacent to the Baseball Stadium and is accessed through the Burlingame High School parking lot. It is approximately 180' x 180' (mol) or about 32,400 sq. ft. Directly east of the Maintenance Yard in Washington Park is a parking lot for its employees (used by about 8-10 cars) that occupies another 6,300 sq. ft. Together, the facility takes up about 38,700 sq. ft. With an average house lot in Burlingame of 50' x 100' or 5,000 sq. ft., this facility takes up a space that 7-1/2 Burlingame house lots would fit into. There are a few small buildings in the Maintenance Yard which are used to park and perform preventive maintenance on trucks and other vehicles used by the Park Department maintenance crews. There is also a water tank and piles of sand, gravel, etc. Locating the Maintenance Yard where it is may have made sense decades ago when real estate values in the area were quite different. Today, to use this most valuable land for this purpose makes no sense. It is the "lowest and worst use" instead of the "highest and best use" of the land. The land presently occupied by the Maintenance Yard and employee parking lot is worth well over $2 million in today's market. Adequate space for proper maintenance of Washington Park can be preserved by reducing the size of the Maintenance Yard by 213 less than at present, and relocating the remaining operations and equipment to less valuable land elsewhere in the City. There is no 'free lunch" in Burlingame when it comes to land use. Under this solution, the new Teen Center would occupy between 16,000 and 25,000 sq, ft. immediately adjacent to the Baseball Stadium. A two-story building would not be out of scale there adjacent to the Baseball Stadium. The remainder of the present Maintenance Yard (near the water tank) would be limited to the space necessary for maintenance of Washington Park. The present employee parking lot would no longer be necessary, and would be returned to grass, trees and shrubs -- precious Open Space. B. Added Parking Facilities To accommodate any need for additional parking during weekdays, the present Tennis Courts can be reconstructed to provide parking underneath as is done in San Mateo and UC Berkeley. C. Advantages: 1. Access: Normal access to Teen Center would be through the south entrance on Carolan to and through the Burlingame High School parking lot. This access is currently shared with users of the Baseball Diamond, the Peninsula Tennis Club and the Park Department Maintenance Yard. 2 Proposed Washington Park Teen Center Problems and Alternative Solutions 2. Parking: During the time that teenagers would be using the Teen Center (late afternoons, evenings and weekends), the Burlingame Fliigh School parking lot is virtually empty. During weekdays, the new Tennis Court parking facility would provide more than enough parking space for visitors, plus space for Teen Center staff and the remaining Park Maintenance Department staff. 3. Traffic: No adverse impact on Burlingame Avenue traffic. Traffic peaks during special events at the Teen Center can easily be accommodated by the one-way traffic pattern that loops around the high school back to Carolan Avenue. 4. Neighborhood Impact: Virtually none. Probably no more than presently caused by Burlingame High School, or by the Peninsula Tennis Club, which many people don't even know is there. 5. Preservation of Park Open Space. No loss of present Open Space, trees or grass in Washington Park! In fact, there will be an additional 6,300 sq. ft. of parking lot returned to grass, trees or expansion of the Rose Garden. 6. Preservation of Lion's Hall Architectural Heritage. There are precious few architectural heritage buildings left. The Burlingame Train Station will surely be preserved, but the Broadway station is gone as are the old movie theaters and the former Gunst house. The old Greyhound Station is so modernized that it lacks authenticity as living history. The former City Hall cupola standing alone in the city parking lot is an anachronism that mocks historical preservation. The Lion's Hall is about all we have left of Burlingame's past to preserve. Like what is already gone, only when it is gone will we fully realize the value of what we lost. III. Other Alternative Solutions: Another group has proposed having the City purchase the vacant building (now for sale) on California Drive where the former Route 66 night club was located, and using that property, together with the adjacent City parking lot, to build a Teen Center above and adjacent to a ground level parking facility. Also, the large vacant parking lot just south of the Burlingame Train Station could be acquired by the City and would provide an excellent location for a Teen Center. Likewise, the vacant land just south of Howard Avenue next to the railroad right of way. There are many alternative locations if we just put our minds to it. But there is only one Washington Park! �— 3 If you don't want to lose the tranquility and open space of Washington park then please read this. February 8, 2001 Dear Burlingame Neighbors, Washington Park is at high risk of losing its open space and tranquil nature! The Burlingame Park and Recreation Department at the direction the Burlingame City Council has been asked to find a location in Burlingame for a 25,000 plus square foot building to house a TEEN CENTER. Washington Park is the most recommend location by the study group. Two of three public meetings regarding this site have already taken place and the last meeting before going before City Council with its recommendations is being held on THURSDAY FEBURARY 15", 2001 at 7:00 PM at the recreation center. Your attendance is paramount in order to show opposition and assist with alternative proposals. What is in the plan? 1. Build a 25,000 plus square foot building between the Lions club and the current community center. Effect: A massive structure interfering with the current playground for children and their parents, less green space, more traffic congestion, substantial increase in use of park deterring the current activities of the people using the park such as strollers, birdwatchers, parents with children, dog walking, picnicking, book reading, Frisbee throwing, studying, sunbathing, meditating and on. It will turn out to be a predominant teen hangout, chasing others from the park 2. Raise or move the current tennis courts and put a underground parking structure in this space. Effect: parking building anchoring the park, more concrete, less green space, and increased traffic congestion. Unsafe parking conditions for any persons due to the nature of underground parking (especially at night.) 3. Remove the Lions Club Building in order to increase parking, or make room for the moving of the tennis courts. Effect: more concrete, less green space, loss of another historical building that serves the community, 4. Devaluation of surrounding property. One of the values of living on this side of the tracks is Washington Park. Turning the balance of the park into a Teen and Recreation center and adding a parking structure will deter future home owners from purchasing homes on this side of Burlingame. Property values on this side of Burlingame will be adversely affected. The charm and the quaintness will be lost forever. Sam and Gloria Malouf 712 Vernon Way Burlingame, CA 94010 650.342.9234 Home 650.647.2191 Work sarn@nmloufs.com 5.Alternate proposals: 1.Use the funds to assist local schools buildings to be used after school hours. 2. Locate the teen center in another location even thought it may not have all that Washington Park location offers. It is not about the teen centers needs but the park and its users needs that should have priority. 3.If Washington Park, then look at the entire park and arrange in a way that adds substantial green space and require that all buildings built be located toward the rear of the train station away from the park. Do not allow any parking structures to be built on the park property. 4. Require that the current community center be torn down and rebuilt so that it is more conducive to the surrounding neighborhoods character. Move the location closer to the train station and relocate the tennis courts and play ground to this space. 5.Find another location for the Parks maintenance department and turn the parking lot and the building area back to green space. 6. Your ideas? Bring them to the meeting. WHAT CAN YOU DO? 1. Attend the meeting on Feb 15te Thursday at 7:00 pm at the Recreation Center. 2. Write or call your City councilpersons: Mayor Joseph Galligan, Vice Mayor Mike Spinnelli, Councilpersons: Rosalie Mahoney, Mary Janney, Mike Coffey 501 Primrose Ave Burlingame, CA 94010 3. Sign the petition by the Washington Park Society. 4. SPEAK UP!!!!!! It is your park. 5. DON'T OPPOSE THE TEEN CENTER; OPPOSE ITS LOCATION TO WASHINGTON PARK. You are welcome to email your responses to samawmaloufs.com I will read them at the meeting with your written permission or voice your concerns as a whole. Sam and Gloria Malouf 712 Vernon Way Burlingame, CA 94010 r n /j CITY O CITY OF BURLINCAME URLINGAME PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame. California 94010-2899 Telephone (650) 558-7300 Parks / Trees (650) 558-7330 °00 °'PO ^^'�� Fax (650) 696-7216 E-mail: burlrc00aol.com January 29, 2001 Bill Tokheim 609 Burlingame Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 Dear Mr. Tokheim: o poh x, Thank you for your thoughtful letter of January 26, 2001 about the youth center project and the public meeting of January 18. I will make sure that the Parks & Recreation Commissioners all receive a copy of your letter prior to the February 15 meeting of the Commission. As I sat through the meeting on January 18, it was a little frustrating not to be able to pass on all of the information that interested persons like you should have had in front of you. It was clear that we could not take a lot of time at that meeting going over the project history. As a result of my concerns, Recreation Superintendent Randy Schwartz and I prepared a five page information sheet that responds to several of the questions asked at that meeting. That sheet is enclosed for your information, along with an excerpt of the public meeting portion of the Commission minutes. Please join us on February 15 for the next review of the project by the Commission urge you to invite any friends or neighbors who might be interested in the project. to contact Randy Schwartz or me if you have any further questions. Sincerely, John W. Williams Parks & Recreation Director enclosures cc: Parks & Recreation Commission Randy Schwartz, Recreation Superintendent . I would also Please feel free 609 Burlingame Ave. Burlingame, CA 94010 January 26, 2001 Re: Community Center Project Commissioner Edward Larios Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission 1536 Barroilhet Ave. Burlingame, CA 94010 Dear Commissioner Larios: I attended the recent community workshop on the new Community and Teen Center Project and have been following the planning progress in the local papers. At the planning meeting, I was impressed by the level of input the Commission has sought, your patience in accepting a wide range of feedback, and your commitment to keep the Commission's actions transparent as it moves forward. While still in the planning stage, I wanted to share several thoughts on the proposals made at the January 18th meeting and the overall process. While my feedback may be specific, I hope you'll accept it as coming from someone who fully supports the efforts of the Commission, respects that hard work that you've done, and appreciates the difficulty of bringing such a project to fruition. The Proposal The Burlingame High School site was a close second in attractiveness to Washi^gtcn Park according to the site select on criteria, and e;-ially attractive except for two points: not city owned; and lacks space. As the runner up site in terms of attractiveness, I was disappointed not to hear anything at the Workshop about the evaluation that the B.H.S. site received, particularly given the Commission's emphasis on providing additional facilities for teens. There may be tremendous possibilities available by collaborating with the school - especially during a time when B.H.S. is undergoing renovation. For instance: ■ Land, funding, parking, buildings, and/or other resources might be able to be shared in a win -win relationship that will benefit teens ■ The teen center could complement school extracurricular programs ■ There might be additional ways the school and city can trade resources to benefit the larger Burlingame community January 26, 2001 Page 2 Enclosed is a recent news clipping describing the successful partnership between San Mateo and San Mateo High School that will build a new gym to serve teens as well as the community. The Process to date I am concerned that the project's scope has become overly expansive. The invitation to the Community Workshop on 1/18/01 labeled the project "Community Center Project" while the earlier invitation for the 12/14/00 meeting used "Community and Teen Center Project." Though many in the community believe the project is to benefit teens, serving teens seem to be less and less important. various community needs and Park and Rec. projects have become merged and the Commission now seems to be looking for a single solution to many separate problems such as: a place to hold weddings and other Community Center functions; renovating the Rec. Center building; indoor basketball courts and other teen activities; a new place for the Lions Club; and bringing the Rec. Center facilities closer to downtown and available transportation. Consequently, the goals of the project itself now mean different things to different people. Without a clear definition of scope, it's not surprising that the solutions being considered keep growing in complexity. Merging several projects into one has also created additional obstacles - such as a large parking garage to serve the proposed 41,000 sq ft Community Center. The question is now "where do we put the big building" rather than evaluating ways to meet specific community needs. The proposed complex also threatens to undermine the value that the Park offers the community. The tots play structure is a good example of a park facility that meets a real need in a simple and direct way, is widely used by the community, and is now in danger of being displaced. In many of the proposals the tots structure has been shrunk or displaced to make way ... its prominence justified because it will serve "all" groups. Recommendations I'm very concerned that a huge new building (with parking garage) will fail to address the needs of teens, justify minimizing other uses of the Park, be very expensive, and diminish the value and functionality of the Park. The recommendations below seek to strengthen the process so we end up with a better outcome. Have a Park plan. Improvements to Washington Park should be guided by a Plan for the Park. The Plan would set guidelines to ensure the ongoing beauty and functionality of the Park as an entity and as an ecosystem (considering adjoining B.H.S. and transportation centers). For example, it would help to determine how many structures the Park could sustain. Keep projects separate. Specific improvement efforts - such as a new, expanded Rec. Center, an ADA-compliant tot playground, new teen facilities - should be considered as independent projects ... and be guided by the Park Plan. January 26, 2001 Page 3 Perhaps a few features that people drive to (several of the tennis �. courts?) can be relocated to another site, so the Park's need for parking is maintained or reduced. This type of solution will be possible when viewing projects separately and within the context of a plan providing guidelines for use of the Park. Plan for Teens. Can the needs of teens be addressed with quicker and easier solutions than waiting for an entire Community Center? (Can't resources for teens be justified on the basis of their being underserved and patient for many years?) Ironically, the proposed complex removes one of the few Park amenities teens use: outdoor basketball courts. I look forward to watching some of the exciting ideas the Commission has generated come to fruition! Respectfully, Bill Tokheim Enclosure: Last week's The Independent article "San Mateo community scores new all-purpose gym." cc: John Williams, Parks & Recreation Director N%�, San Jateo community s6ires new all-purpose gym $8.86 million price tag shared by city, schools By Jesse James Smith Sports Editor SAN MATEO — Athletes of all ages should benefit from a joint city -school partnership that ca s or t e onstniction of an $8.86 million San Mateo Community Gymnasium. 'An official groundbreaking was held Friday for the new gym, slated to go up on the San Mateo High School cam- pus, 506 Delaware St. The new facility should open by spring break 2002, officials ;aid. It will serve San Mateo High 'students by day and open to the public in the evenings and weekends. "This new community�ym; the resu`— tt of visionary planning which brought two entities togel tier — the city 8n c io is rict," said omas o r, superintendent of the San Mateo Union High School District. "Every citizen will have their quality of life improved by this project." The gym is being financed by $5 million in city of San Mateo redevelopment bonds plus $3.86 million from the school district Of the district's por- tion, $2.4 million will come from one-time fees charged to local developers, and $1.1 mil- lion is from the state building fund, according to the dis- trict's fact sheet. Vanir Construction Inc. will begin erecting the facility within two weeks. The project is part of $40 million in upgrades planned for the San Mateo High campus over the next five years, Mohr said. The new facility, listed at 27,253 s uare feet, also includes a new weight train- ing facility, wrestling facility, dance and aerobics studio and modern locker rooms. The gym portion will hold 1,750 people, which is nearly twice the capacity of the school's current gym. "This is a proud day for the city of San Mateo," said San Mateo Mayor John Lee. He said the city and school district should continue finding ways to work together, as they did on this project, and with the building of the Burlingame Aquatic Center last spring. . Once the community gym is completed, the San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department will have an on - site office operating on week- ends and weekdays after about 5:30 p.m. "I think we'll probably have `drop in' gym times. I would- n't think there would be a fee for that, or if so, it would. be minimal," said city Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Cauzian. New athletic leagues will also be formed, where fees would apply. "This will be a big year for us to decide how we will use the new gym because we really haven't had one before," Cauzian said. Cauzian explained that the city currently runs programs out of the undersized King's Center or is at the mercy of trying to find open gym time at Hillsdale High and Aragon High. The groundbreaking was the culmination of three years of planning and close to a dozen community meet- ings, officials said. Gathering everyone's input was impor- tant enough to delay the project about six months, Mohr said. With the new facility, San Mateo High's current gym, which is affectionately called, "The Pit," will be knocked down after 75 years of use. L C rr STAFF REPORT BURLINGAME oz, I S,. I 1. It !b p �a [ C 00 0 ED Junk 6 To: Parks & Recreation Commissioners DATE: February 15, 2001 FROM: Randy Schwartz SUBJECT: PROPOSED RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR USE OF VILLAGE AND PERSHING PARKS RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Parks & Recreation Commission approve and submit to the City Council for approval the following rules for the use of Village and Pershing Parks: "On weekdays, between the hours of 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, no group of more than fifteen (15) persons shall gather in the park without the specific written permission from the City's Parks & Recreation Director. " BACKGROUND: Pursuant to Burlingame Municipal Code Section 10.055.030, the City may adopt rules and regulations for specific City parks upon the approval of the Parks & Recreation Commission and the City Council. In recent years, many school groups have used these two parks for field trips. With no regulations in place, several groups have used the parks on the same day causing overcrowding for the school groups, the City's preschool program and public individuals. City staff intends to send a letter to each school annually, reminding them that Village and Pershing Parks are only open to weekday group use on a reservation basis. q(0 I Zrr�B-m n� cam. � ,B�PPr-ovq-t Parks Division Monthly Report `- 1. Aaron Read completed his Eagle Scout project at Village Park. He built and installed a new park sign for the Eastmoor entrance. Parks employees installed new landscape plants around the sign. 2. Parks Irrigation Specialist Ed Wilson automated formerly manual irrigation lines in the rear of Washington Park off the Rec Center patio. 3. Leadworker Frank Rancatore and crew relandscaped the sign planter box at Pershing Park. 4. Crews are preparing ball fields for Spring league play. Several backstops were repaired. 5. Tree Crew is continuing Sycamore pruning North of Burlingame Avenue and East of Carolan Avenue. 6. Tree contractor is continuing Eucalyptus pruning on Skyline, South of Trousdale. 7. Parks Division welcomed a new permanent employee, Richard Holtz, and a new Temporary Employee, Robert Lewis. Richard is on the Tree Crew; Robert is working at the Bayside complex. 1 City of Burlingame PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. MEMORANDUM Randy Schwartz 850 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010 phone: (650)558-7307 fax: (650)696-7216 9 rschwartz@burlingame.org Recreation Division Report for the February 15, 2001 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting Registration • Spring classes began February 5th. Attendance is doing well; 458 classes, nearly 3,000 registrations • 290 of 292 spaces for preschool classes are filled for the Spring semester Youth Sports • 7th & 8th grade basketball just completed - 23 teams (12 boys & 11 girls) • 6th grade basketball now underway - 14 teams (7 boys & 7 girls) • 4th & 5th grade basketball is still on -going - 32 teams • Bowling league is underway; swim meet is being presented to intermediate school league board for review Aquatics • Burlingame Aquatic Club now in charge of all competitive programs (Master's, U.S.Swim, Waterpolo) • Lap swim attendance is steadily increasing (up to 60 swimmers in one day) • Reviewing maintenance situation with School District • Parking lot construction nearly complete Senior Programs • Senior Drop -in Activities on Fridays continues to grow, with nearly 50 seniors participating (30+ attending the movies) • Lunch program attendance continues to dwindle - alternative programs are being developed • Glaucoma screening was conducted to overflowing calls • AARP Tax program is now underway • Senior insight attached Teen Programs • All -City 7th & 8th grade dance was held in January with over 250 attendees • Began open gym program • Trips planned (flyers attached) BURLINGAME PARKS & RECREATION DEPT 850 BURLINGAME AVENUE CA 9401 O(650) 558.7300 Friday Senior Drop In Activities Movies for February 2001 1:00-3:00pm Friday, F¢b. 2 "baying Greee" Brenda Blethyn, and Craig Ferguson. The story of a prim British widow growing marijuana in her greenhouse and how her groundskeeper introduces her to drugs is full of charm and laughter you won't want to miss. Friday, Fvb. 9 '!autumn In thew fork" Richard Gere, Winona Ryder. Gere, a professional charmer who may be too aware of it, also plays one, as the owner of a fashionable New York restaurant. Ryder is a young designer celebrating a birthday at his restaurant which, the audience soon learns, may be her last. Friday. FQb. 16 °shower"(fror¢ign) Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yang make this sentimental drama about a yuppie businessman who returns home to his mentally retarded brother and his father, a humble but pure bathhouse operator. It's a classic generational split, with son representing modernism and father weakly battling urban renewal and quick -buck capitalism. The movie is sweet and some of the oddball bathhouse habitues are amusing, but the conflicts are oversimplified, and a tad schmaltzy. Excellentlll (Just Released) Friday, FQb. 23. "FrequeneW Dennis Quaid, Jim Caviezel. When a mysterious channel opens to the past, a police officer is stunned to discover that he is able to communicate with his dad... who has been dead for 30 years. but by changing the past, they set in motion a string of brutal murders. The son and father must now find a way to stop the crime that could destroy the future for both of them. frViz Pizfr{tahm(ants IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO CALL THE RECREATION CENTER AT 558.7300. BURLINGAME TEEN HAPPENINGS �9Y= sulturwAmr Burlingame Parks & Recreation Department (� 850 Burlingame Ave. 558-7300 1� Snowboarding & Ski Trip (6th-12th graders) Dodge Ridge Lets go skiing! Burlingame Porks d Rearation is making it easy for you to go skiing. If you are 73-724 Saturday 4:30am-10:00pm Jan 24 between the ages of 11 and 17, you are invited to go on this one day ski trip. Each participant You Must Register by Friday. January 16 must bring a bog lunch or money to buy food. We will supply breakfast d smacks (muffins, FEES $75 bananas, kudos, ctc.j The bus will kale fromd areturn to the Bwlingane Reaeation Center, located at 850 Burlirgane Avenue. Lesson packages are available at the resorts. You need to Kirkwood bring your own equipment. If you need to rent, here are some numbers you can call: Saturday 4 y Mar. 24 Sequoia Ski Slap 589-8600 You Mu Friday. M r Any Mountain 361-1213 You Must Register by Friday, March 16 FEE: $80 Burlingame YAC Friday Night Open 6rn bisneyland Trip 7th d, 811, grade ; Y ; NOW FREEIIII Spring break All City Dance (6th to 8th graders) When: Friday, Mar 9th This great program is going up far spring season with toothy activities The Burlingame Recreation department is taking a teen trip to the "Happiest n9 P PP TIntom ensnepresent kmenmedloa&xigh 7:30pm-10:00pm Burlingame Intermediate School. One Place on earth." This is open to the first school Shrdenbwho Where: Burlingame _ Friday each month join the Recreation 40 middle and high school sudents. We live In Burlingame. Nick Barisone Rec Center 850 Burlingame Ave. 51a1 at 815 to have fun and play a varety of sports and games 5 ckuses will charter a bus and depart from the Gavin Bowen Cost: $5 in advance, $6 at the LOCATION: BIS INSTRUCTOR: staff Burlingame Recreation center on Tuesday April loth at 11:30 pm and Natalie arigllano Deli door. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Burlingame Rec Ctr. DATES: 2/23, 3/16,4/2065/18 return on Thursday April 12 9:ng am. GraMGilllam Grant Participants need to bring spending a Lauren Harber money for food d souvenirs. lohnHeAlhy SJ Sharks Vs. Nashville Location: Disneland, Anaheim, CA PeterMartindole Predators (6th-8th graders) 73-726 Tue 11.30pm-Thurs 9:00am Garrett Pene Brian Shiller Comae see the coolest game on earth. Owen Nolen, April 10-April 12, 2001 Fee: $130 Collin Thomas MaryWarden John Webb Jeff Frisen and Mike Ricci will battle the Nashville Predators. YOU MUST REGISTER BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd. LOCATION: San Jose Arena Stephanie Woodrow Tong Zhoo 73-72S Saturday 6:00-11:30pm 3/10 ' FEE: $35 BURLINGAME PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Collection Report February - 2001 Recreation Division 2000-2001 99-2000 98-99 Fnh.. rnl 1 V n rn, , 1rn, , 10 13 14 20 21 42 45 46 51 52 62 i3 71 72 E� 3l 91 92 F93 94 &o9tam Gross Refunds Current Net (B MONTH) (8 MONTH) (8 MONTH) Rec. Admin. 0.00 0.00 1,178.00 3,540.15 110.00 Advertising 200.00 200.00 1,300.00 0.00 735.00 Tickets/Books• (2,893.00) (2,893.00) 42,421.50 30,419.86 48,694.20 Bldg. Rental 3,627.50 500.00 3,127.50 36,966.50 28,594.00 38,899.06 Miscellaneous 162.80 162.80 1,660.50 1,717.10 2,063.16 Park Permit 650.00 1 650.00 1,913.60 987.75 1,975.35 School Dist. 0.00 0.00 6,954.55 13,866.77 13,166.75 Sr. Lunch 331.45 331.45 2,7S2.50 2,480.73 3,694.34 Sr. Trips 1,032.00 1,032.00 12,529.00 6,273.35 11,192.00 Pre-school 673.00 159.00 514.00 71,692.34 51,667.54 45,213.88 Music 524.00 524.00 18,156.50 16,339.50 15,838.00 Dance Classes 1,317.00 1,317.00 17,463.00 13,107.00 17,281.75 Art Sales 33.40 33.40 687.55 854.65 654.75 Adult Art 2,514.50 2,514.50 42,854.00 37,278.04 38,272.00 Culinary* (337.00) (337.00) 5,488.00 4,840.00 4,145.75 Child Art 1,006.50 31.00 975.50 36,688.00 33,769.00 23,938.35 Art Misc. 1,436.00 239.00 1,197.00 34,477.50 35,904.00 30,762.08 Art in Park 2,011.00 2,011.00 2,209.00 4,565.00 3,739.00 Music -Park 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Tree Light 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sp. Int. Classes 4,627.00 246.00 4,381.00 41,941.00 49,101.00 53,866.55 Fitness 6,426.50 6,426.50 48,445.90 49,412.20 50,379.50 Boating/Sailing 600.00 600.00 5,191.00 2,059.00 11,169.00 Skating 159.00 159.00 1,706.00 1 2,046.00 2,692.00 Youth Camps 166.00 11 S.00 51.00 21,490.25 25,009.50 27,246.50 Youth Trips 0.00 0.00 3,326.00 2,780.00 2,794.00 Athl. Camps 0.00 0.00 15,876.60 24,098.00 2S,272.50 Teens 1,651.00 1,651.00 5,891.35 5,511.00 5,021.00 Elem. Sports 0.00 0.00 31,517.00 27,522.50 26,091.50 Jr. Sports 8,832.50 80.00 8,752.50 51,664.50 42,695.25 41,286.50 Tennis 1,506.00 1,506.00 20,858.00 19,214.00 22,467.20 Swimming" (2,791.80) 534.00 (3,325.80) 60,732.11 0.00 0.00 Golf 1,246.00 1,246.00 21,083.00 7,615.00 9,975.00 Misc. Sports 5,143.50 5,143.50 10,063.50 4,010.00 2,565.00 Mart. Arts 980.00 980.00 7,749.75 7,089.00 8,718.00 Softball 17,425.00 17,425.00 28,108.00 11,655.50 18,687.50 Basketball 7,935.00 7,935.00 13,050.00 12,350.00 11,779.00 Volleyball 1,787.00 1,787.00 6,432.50 8,301.00 9,068.00 Field Li hts 155.00 155.00 1 3,968.35 3,589.00 1,711.25 Field Permit 30.00 30.00 1,725.00 635.00 602.50 Tennis Court 0.00 0.00 3,015.00 2,239.00 2,644.00 Totals $68,166.85 $741,226.85 $593,136.39 $634,411.92 Less Refunds $1,904.00 MOS 4S Net $66,262.85 $741,226.85 $593,136.39 $611,352.47 Golf Cards 850.00 850.001 7,000.00 $0.00 1 $0.00 Swim Club 7,936.50 7,936.50 26,946.50 $0.00 $0.00 Totals $76,953.35 $1,904.00 $75,049.35 1 $775,173.35 $593,136.39 $611,352.47 `- Transfer of funds from Revune account to Youth Scholorship fund $3,118.00 out of Account 12 (Tickets/Books) $1,014.00 out of Account 45 (Culinary) �' Payment of Booster Fees ($4,000) taken in by the Rec Center and paid to The Burlingame Aquatic Club Burlingame Recreation Department 850 Burlingame Avenue (650)558-7300 ta IMIC r)I ht Mu ic MM-51C e WZIGI BY �Teptletj. w(56e,§Te9 By il f16m 8y ImGM-6R zeReM-6rj Based on Bergman's "Smiles of a Summer Night.' A Little Night Music is a story of love lost and refound, of lovers' illusions and delusions, of regret and redemption. Sondheim's waltz musical... perhaps best known for the song "Send In The Clowns" ... is full of beautiful melodies and fascinating, witty lyrics. The Lamplighters, San Francisco's world-renowned specialists in Gilbert & Sullivan, bring their acclaimed musicianship and fine production values to their first foray into the sophisticated world of Sandheim. AWTf0. r%1 M T I I&AMEM E%#'IAAr r•e•�w�..•...�.�.�.�—. .� ----- AGE: ADULTS & SENIORS LOCATION: LENORE S. GERSHWIN THEATER, S.F. TIME: SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH 1:00-4:30 PM FEE: $42 CLASS: #21-408 A.A. R. P. Free Tax Assistance for Seniors (60 YRS. & OVER) A.A.R.P. is offering free tax assistance for seniors. Appointment times are listed below. Taxpayers will need to bring the following items to their appointment ( a more detailed list is available at the Recreation Center): 1. Copies of 1999 federal & State tax returns & supporting documents. 2. All records & documents relating to 2000 income & deductible expenses. 3. If renting, landlord's name, address, and telephone number. Schedule appointments early, since they fill (650)558-7300 Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Feb 6-April 12 Appointment times: 1:00. !:30, 2:00, 2:30, & 3:00. Fee: No fee �---� Burlingame_ parks & recreation department 850 Burlingame avenue (650) 558-7300 up fast! 0 BURLINGAME PARKS & RECREATION DEPT 850 BURLINGAME AVENUE CA 9401 0(650) 558-7300 'DroporInActivitiesFrlda Sen1 Movies for February 2001 1:00-3:00pm fndag, f zb. 2 " Brenda Blethyn, and Craig Ferguson. The story of a prim British widow growing marijuana in her greenhouse and how her groundskeeper introduces her to drugs is full of charm and laughter you won't want to miss. fridag, f¢b. 9 "qquturnn In NzW_ ork" Richard Gere, Winona Ryder. Gere, a professional charmer who may be too aware of it, also plays one, as the owner of a fashionable New York restaurant. Ryder is a young designer celebrating a birthday at his restaurant which, the audience soon learns, may be her last. fridag, fjzb. 16 hoWir"(for¢ign) Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yang make this sentimental drama about a yuppie businessman who returns home to his mentally retarded brother and his father, a humble but pure bathhouse operator. It's a classic generational split, with son representing modernism and father weakly battling urban renewal and quick -buck capitalism. The movie is sweet an some of the oddball bathhouse habitues are amusing, but th, conflicts are oversimplified, and a tad schmaltzy. Excellent!!! (Just Released) fridag, f zb. 23. T requeneur? Dennis Quaid, Jim Caviezel. When a mysterious channel opens to the past, a police officer is stunned to discover that he is able to communicate with his dad... who has been dead for 30 years. but by changing the past, they set in motion a string of brutal murders. The son and father must now find a way to stop the crime that could destroy the future for both of them. fr¢Q R.¢fr�z5hmQMI15 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO CALL THE RECREATION CENTER AT 558-7300. Burlingame Parks & Recreation Department 850 Burlingame Avenue 650-558-7300 � National Steinbeck Museum &Lunch Start your day with a lovely drive down the Monterey Peninsula. When we get to our destination you will experience a journey through seven themed galleries of interactive, multi -sensory exhibits. Vivid stage settings bring the places and experiences of John Steinbeck's world alive for all ages and backrounds. After our tour we will enjoy a lunch consisting of Salinas Valley Mixed Greens, Penne Pasta with Grilled Chicken Breast and finally the the dessert of the day. DUE TO LIMITED SPACE PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. AGE: LOCATION: DATE: TIME: FEE: CLA55: ADULTS h SENIORS LEAVE FROM & RETURN TO REC. CENTER WEDNESDAY JUNE 6 9:00-4:00 $49. Z 1-409 Senior Citizens Activities fizz bruhrg 2001 Burlingame Parks & Recreation Department s5o Burlingame Avenue 558-7300 Tuesday MACARONI & CHEESE BROCCOLI BEEF STEW / VEGETABLES 2& CHINESE BBQ CHICKEN BREAST 2a CHILE CON CARNE MIXED GREENS SALSBURY STEAK MASHED POTATOES lb - CHICKEN, BROCCOLI ALFREDO 2-1 BEEF COLORADO WHITE RICE TORTILLA PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A $3 LUNCH FEE 4ND RESERVATIONS SHOULD BE MADE ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE BY CALLING 558-7300. BINGO AFTER LUNCH ON TUESDAYS PLEASE NOTE: * CURRENT WORLD AFFAIRS MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY 1:30. (LOCATION: BURLINGAME REC. CENTER) * SENIOR COMMISSION MEETING WILL MEET 3 RD THURS. OF THE MONTH CALL REC CENTER TO CONFIRM DATE AND TIME (LOCATION: BURLINGAME CITY HALL) * EMERITUS WEDNESDAY FEB. 7TH 10:30-12:00 "CUSTOM DESIGNED JOBS TO FIT YOUR LIFE STYLE" ANNETTE GILsFoRD. STAFFING SPECIALIST (LOCATION: RECREATION CENTER) Blood Prec,-�ure (?5erQn.,nin� Will rz,5urn¢ Thur,5d8g � January 25, 2001 and eontinuQ szvzry Thur,5dag from 9:45- 10:15. This program will biz frzz and co-,sponsorzd with the ,Burlin8am�z pcnrk6 & R�e. and Coll�8¢ of fan Nurgsin8 program. Emeritus Forum A Free Lecture Series Cosponsored By Burlingame Parks Recreation Department And The Emeritus Institute Of the San Mateo Community College District Arlene Castro, Dr. RobertJones & Burlingame Senior Commission Co -Moderators unl l 1n 11Nnn [Alkat 411 ran hn Pnr Vnii'l Chief Bill Reilly, Burlingame Fire Department Wednesday 10:30-12noon January 3, 2001. Ilne;nnnti lnht Tn Pit Vnnr I ifP Cr lP" Explore Ways You Can Benefit From This Growing Business Trend. Annette Gilsford, Staffing Specialist, Tac. Staffing Services. Wednesday 10:30-12noon February 7, 2001. 4&1n,,,,.,.,,:nn vn,,r A,,-il;ty Af 1 i f A iC Tmirh Ancl CTn... 77 Learn'Methods For Raising Your Bodys' Internal Energy For Improved Health. Anthony Taion Tung,C.M.T. Certified Massage Therapist Wednesday 10:30-12noon March 7, 2001. fNi r Your Doctor." Rebecca Ruedy, RN, M.P.H. Wednesday 10:30-12noon April 4, 2001. lb � SENIOR INSIGHt I . P 1� i «i~lnt+ r �CCPnrPC Rrid QP,S To The Soul" ` Take Time To Smell The Flowers!! Discover The Little Known Essence And Energy Derived From Plants. Patricia E. Meyer,CHT Wednesday 10:30-12noon May 2, 2001. Burlingame Parks & Recreation Department $50 Burlingame Ave. Burlingame, CA 94010 650-558-7300 ( i C February 2001 Burlingame Parks & Recreation Department 950 Burlingame Avenue Burlingame, CA 914010 (b90)558-1300