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Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission
Thursday, June 21, 2001
The regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by
Chairman Ed Larios at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room "A" at Burlingame City Hall.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Dittman, Heathcote, Kahn, Larios, Lawson and
Minderman, Muller; Youth Commissioner Martindale
Commissioners Absent: Erickson, Youth Commissioner Zhao
Staff Present: Acting Parks & Recreation Director Schwartz
Others Present: None
Chairman Larios welcomed Commissioner Kahn and wished her many happy years on the
Commission.
MINUTES
Minutes of the May 17, 2001 regular meetings of the Commission were approved as submitted.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Teen Center Study Committee. Chairman Larios asked staff to forward to each
commissioner a copy of the Teen Recreational Facilities Committee's progress report to the City
Council. Larios and Commissioner Dittman informed the other commissioners of the progress of
the Committee. The Committee has now met nine times, explored over twenty options of
location & type of facility, asked the architects to explore four options and gave a progress report
to the City Council on June 18d'.
The architects met with the co-chairs, the City Manager and Acting Parks & Recreation Director
on June 20'h and were given their tasks. The commissioners discussed several items related to
the topic, including: their role and responsibilities when the Committee work is turned over to
the Commission, projected timeline, the potential of having to bring new commissioners up to
speed on the project and how the Committee arrived at the options to give to the architects.
B. Report on Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). Youth Advisory Commissioner
Martindale reported that the YAC has not had a meeting in the past month due to the end of
school, but have had two successful functions. Nearly 100 6d' graders attended a pool party at
the Burlingame Aquatic Center on June 2nd. The YAC conducted a cotton candy sale at Art in
the Park on June 9 and raised $950. The money will be used for future teen events. The YAC
will also be selling barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs at the upcoming Music in the Park
concerts.
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C. Dog Exercise Park Acting Director Schwartz reported that a meeting of dog owners
who use the dog park on a regular basis was held on May 30`'. The owners suggested rules or
improvements for the facility and expressed interest in helping conduct a special event to
publicize the Park. The owners agreed that a limit of two dogs per owner should be set, a small
dog area is not a high priority, the City should explore the possibility of adding an extra water
station and strollers should be left outside of the Park.
Commissioner Muller said that she heard of a small dog getting sick at the Park. Staff
had received a report about a dog getting diarrhea at the Park and has asked the Water treatment
plant staff to test the water from the dog drinking fountain for possible contamination. (The
analysis was completed on Friday, June 22 with no sign of contamination. Staff will continue to
search for a possible cause)
Larios asked staff about the status of the dog use in Washington Park. Schwartz reported
that there are still dogs off leash in Washington Park. As discussed at the prior Commission
meeting, the Recreation Division will begin a Dog Exercise Park campaign in the upcoming
months. Afterwards, the Police Department will conduct sweeps of neighborhood parks to
remind owners that only at the Dog Exercise Park can dogs be off leash in a City park. The dog
owners at the meeting on May 30a' agreed to assist in a special event at the Dog Exercise Park.
�... PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments from the public.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Selection of Two Students to Recommend to City Council as Youth Advisory
Commissioners for 2001-02. Commissioner Lawson said that she and Commissioner
Heathcote interviewed three applicants for the two Youth Advisory Commissioner seats
on the Parks & Recreation Commission. All three of the candidates (Lauren Harber,
Peter Martindale and Mary Warden) were well qualified, have been active members of
the YAC and were very enthusiastic about joining the Commission. Lawson and
Heathcote recommended Martindale and Warden because of their work with the Teen
Center project, which will continue to be a major Commission issue throughout the next
year.
B. Possible Cancellation of Upcoming Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings Due to
Upcoming Summer Vacation Schedules. Commissioners discussed vacation schedules
and their projected upcoming workload. The commissioner's discussed that the Teen
Recreational Facilities Committee's next meeting tentatively scheduled for July 30"' and
could potentially be ready to report to the Commission in August. Heathcote moved to
cancel the July 19`h meeting of the commission due to vacation schedules. Commissioner
Kahn seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Commissioner Muller
then moved to reschedule the August 2001 meeting from August 16`h to August 23'd due
to vacation schedules. Lawson seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously.
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REPORTS - Acting Director Schwartz reported the following:
A. Capital Improvement Project Status
1. Trenton Tot Lot. The project should be out to bid within the next few weeks. A slight
delay was experienced while trying to determine the best way to route the drainage, but
that has been agreed upon between the Parks and Public Works staffs. Commissioners
Lawson and Minderman were on the committee that chose the equipment. Parks
Superintendent Richmond and Parks Supervisor Disco will oversee the project.
2. Washington Park Ballfield Improvements. The topographic survey was completed this
week and the infield is still on pace for a December date. The lighting project is
scheduled for installation in September.
3. Burlingame High School's Athletic Field. On Monday, June 18`h, the City Council
approved funds for a synthetic grass field at Burlingame High School's football stadium.
The $640,000 construction cost will be paid by the City, with half of the total being paid
back to the City over the next 10 years. $220,000 will be credited by the District toward
the Aquatic Center's maintenance costs, with the additional $100,000 being paid to the
City by A.Y.S.O. and the High School's Athletic Boosters.
Chairman Larios expressed his appreciation to Schwartz and City Manager, Jim Nantell,
for their work on the project and stated how this project will benefit Burlingame.
4. Proposed Skateparks in Millbrae & Coyote Point. The City Council approved a proposal
to assist in the development of skateparks in Millbrae and Coyote Point. $100,000 has
been allocated toward the project near Mills High School, in conjunction with the City of
Millbrae and the YMCA. $125,000 has been allocated for the project in conjunction with
the County of San Mateo and the cities of Millbrae and Foster City. However, the
estimated price of the Coyote Point site has increased from $600,000 to $870,000.
Burlingame's share of the project (20% of cost, due to having 20% of the target
population), could increase to $180,000.
B. Parks Division Report — see attached.
C. Recreation Division Report — see attached.
D. Commissioners
1. Commissioner Dittman said that she heard the schedule at the Aquatic
Center was going to be changing. Schwartz stated that was because of the starting
of the Summer swim lessons, recreation swim, etc. Schedules are available at the
Aquatic and Recreation Centers.
2. Commissioner Minderman complimented the Burlingame Girls Softball
League on controlling the parking, traffic and noise issues at Ray Park during
their recent tournament.
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3. Commissioner Heathcote reported that he has not seen the comments
made by Steve Warden at the City Council's June 18'hmeeting.
4. Heathcote also reported the death of Marianne Riddle. Marianne was the
individual primarily responsible for the idea and development of Burlingame's
Dog Exercise Park. The Riddle family has also been instrumental in many
community activities, including the development of the Burlingame Youth
Baseball Association.
E. Recreation Division Revenue Report — see attached.
NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission will be held on Thursday, July
195 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Larios adjourned the
meeting at 8:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Randy Schwartz
Acting Parks & Recreation Director
Monthly Report — June 2001
Parks Division
1. 70 street trees planted.
2. Fields prepared for Boys Baseball and Girls Softball tournaments at Bayside Park.
3. Community Service crews spread wood chips and picked up trash on public
rights -of -way.
4. New goal sod goalmouths at the Soccer Center knit in completely. Facility is
again open for play.
5. Tree Crew is pruning the grid South of Toyon Avenue and East of Carolan
Avenue. All street trees are being inspected and pruned as needed.
6. Hiring process has begun for the two new positions in the Parks Division
authorized by the 2001-'02 budget.
7. Trenton Park renovation project is out to bid.
8. 2001-'02 Tree Pruning Contract is out to bid.
9. The Burlingame Shoreline Cleanup Day is scheduled for the morning of Saturday,
September 15. Volunteers are encouraged to participate. The event includes food
and raffle prizes for participants.
Recreation Division
t 1. Art in the Park held June 9 & 10 with 170 vendors and food booths.
2. Completed Spring 2001 session with 4453 registrations into 408 classes. New
classes: "Fencing" has 21 students and "Body Shaping" has 39.
3. Aquatics class registration continues to grow. Already over 1,100 swim
participants and 123 water polo players.
4. Senior citizens drop -in program averages 40 each Friday and trips are full.
5. Teen programs: Police, Fire, Recreation Nights: 70 participants.
Extreme Adventure Camp (new program has 244 participants to date.
6. Summer Basketball has over 300 4 h to 8th graders. Softball camp has 21
participants.
7. Summer Preschool programs are full. New classes: "Pre-K" has 35 enrollees and
"Kids in Tune" is full with 12 per class.