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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - PR - 2001.09.20BURLINGAME PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION 7:00 P.M., Thursday, September 20, 2001 Conference Room "A", City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame Roll Call Dittman, Erickson, Heathcote, Kahn, Larios, Lawson, Minderman, Muller, Youth Advisory Commissioners Martindale and Warden 2. Approval of Minutes - Approve the minutes of the August 23, 2001 meeting 3. Old Business A. Teen Center Study Committee Report — Presentation by co-chairs B. Improvements to Ray Park C. Youth Advisory Committee Report D. Dog Exercise Park 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. Senior Resources Handbook B. Use Regulations at Pershing Park 6. Reports A. Capital Improvement Projects Status 1) Trenton Tot Lot 2) Washington Park Ballfield Improvements 3) Burlingame High Football Field 4) Proposed Skateboard Parks in Millbrae and Coyote Point B. Parks Division Report C. Recreation Division Report D. Commissioners E. Recreation Division Revenue Report 7. Adjournment Next Regular Meetings: Thursday, October 18, 2001- 7:00 pm at City Council Chambers, City Hall Thursday, November 15, 2001- 7:00 pm at City Council Chambers, City Hall Thursday, December 20, 2001- 7:00 pm at City Council Chambers, City Hall . CITY 0 City of Burlingame BumjNGAME Parks & Recreation Dept. e w.• 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame CA 94010 STAFF REPORT �N4T[O JVN[6• To: Parks & Recreation Commissioners From: Randy Schwartz Date: October 1, 2001 Re: PARK USE REGULATION RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Parks & Recreation Commission approve and submit to the City Council for approval the following park use rule. `Any activity involving batted balls is prohibited in all City parks except for Bayside Park, Cuernavaca Park, Ray Park and Washington Park, unless pursuant to a written permit issued for such a `batted ball" activity by the Director of Parks & Recreation Director." BACKGROUND: Pershing Park, located at Crescent and Newlands, is a 1.1-acre park that has a playground, picnic tables, basketball court and a tennis backboard. In the past year, many games of "Home Run Derby" have been played at the Park. The game is played by having a batter try to hit the ball over the fence as often as possible. Due to the size of the park, the batted balls often land in neighboring properties and have a potential to cause injury. After receiving complaints from neighbors at the September 20, 2001 meeting, the Parks & Recreation Commission asked staff to develop a park rule that would allow such activity only at appropriate areas. Other activities that pose a danger to park visitors and/or neighbors, such as golf, are already prohibited in most City parks (Municipal Code 10.55) due to the possibility of injury. If the police respond to a neighbor's complaint, the officer can tell the golfer to quit playing or cite them. No such regulation exists for activities involving batted balls including Home Run Derby, Baseball, Softball, Strikeouts, etc. In addition to Pershing Park, many other City parks are also too small or not appropriate for these types of activities. This includes Heritage Park, Laguna Park, Mills Canyon, Victoria Park, Village Park and the City's tot -lots. ATTACHMENTS: None BUDGET IMPACT: A minimal amount would be required to update the Park Rules signs. FROM PAGE ONE MONDAY," OCTOBER IS, 2001 SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS WWW.BAYAREA.COM 13A YO�TNGSTERS NNG I Bab boom VIE FOR` SPACE y w, y"" i. ydv# x41 tr ' �' nCITIES SCRAMBLE TO MEET NEEDS etcheS City sources'r3� OF. GROWING NUMBER OF KIDS _. ,; Tluo Phusc lUletdl Co�ritznuedfmmPage L4 and Palo Alto, and in the East "It's ust a baby factory �. MemuyNews , :. Bay, 'Piedmont and. Orinda, around here" said Ross,:. who ; _ ,• - '"`'�' lit, The look'of some Bay Area communities has I fields " each had overall population contributed to the juvenescence t f o Woodside council candi- of 6 ant or less be of the town: Since moving into :hanged over the past decade: There are a lot h 1 g st�lr dates have vowed to tackle the : tween 1990 and 2000. During the Peninsula. town, the couple nore young faces..: The shift is most noticeable in affluent com- PI fields shortage if elected the same period, their, underil8 have had two children, now ag nunities that have little room for new housing populations increased by dou- es 2 and 4 31aces where the.overall population barely rose And[it isn't )ust 'Woodside. ble digit percentages. Last October, • the ,couple , between 1990 and 2000 Soeeer leagues in Palo Alto'are "That's striking. It means threw a party and invited neigh use was a substan- tumirng chddren away because ' older residents are dyingg off .. borhood children. Fourteen th&p isn't enough space to and young residents with famr : families came with children, all the Increase IS task increase in the num moving in," practice. One Palo Alto park lies are said Hans .under age b. striking In, bedchildren.,o �� that is used almost daily had no : Johnson, a demographer with Atherton's population grew v �� ` nl ytl kid` ; p restraoms until recently, leav the Public Policy_ Institute of . by just 31 residents, or less than oweY-gYOWlllg,: lions come:.with „ Nedlti710Y ZIP ent'quality-0f-life expec- mgL[�e Leaguers and their California As many families half a percent;' from 1990 to -- tations. :Families are. coAthes to run to the bushes.,,experienced a great:increase in '2000 But it9 under-18 popula 1 it y :Odes. clamoring for more when nature called. , wealth,. they were.abie to buy . ton grew, by 298, a 21 percent p��, and pfoygrouore -The 10-county region that homes from older; people who increase, and better la ' fields for,, softball and makes up the Bay -Area grew by were leaving." '°Phree hundred, that's not a may, Pg 1 PAULINE LUBENS- MERCURY NEWS PHOTOGRAPHS naseball. 786,'000 peo le from 1990 to Alison Ross and her husband ' . small number of lids to accom- Cities accustomed to serving a more mature' , 2000, a g to the latest fit the young -buyers profile. modate, Johnson said., Thr a ; ., copulation admit they have been caught census. Of that increase, nearly. ; Ross, a consultant for technolo• relatively small commumty, `', At the YMCA of the �h, three.61` 1.0 - 28 percent - gy companies,, and herlhus- that's a notable That u Frax<,` c ,_ ;„, ; "` Mid -Peninsula, above„ Suald.ThetownofWoodsde,forexam Ie,with` change., � '�l` _� 1lf ". the number of c _ , - . c die under 18. band,' i a venture capitalist, :. explains why we see cities say a�lv y lwn a single park "As. the demographics. have changed;"said populati ffib4,kle Mayor Susan gge, "as we have eY-gr0Wl pore younger families whose a llldren t11ay soc- ZIA few .er, we„ ve a cadre of parents demanding play- A few �. cindingI See YOUNG, Page I8A -; BABY BI BayArei to 2000 CHI increase in younger bought their home: in Atherton • ing they don't have enough soc-, <: 5i�,:; , at ,'' 1t ,r 7, , members under age 18; is striking in slow five years ago. cer fields. , , : fit# '• e r, ` ,� swelled from 8,000 a wealthier Bay Area, "There were no younger fam- In Atherton, residents clam " °+" Y` n Y ° 1E. ia'f ..decade ago to 20,000 dies to speak of in our part of ored for a better layground at ;1 ' * w" „ in 2000. Frances p 1 1, . sen communities, in ; town," Ross said the,,;city park;" The , old play, Ir ;'' "�c McCarthy, left, and.her ato Portola Vall , it's equipment g p l 5' soccer teammates ga ey . Today, ' much different. a pment was falling apart, its '''' wooden structures splintering ` fyy practice on a small area Agroup of pan and ;., of Palo Alto's Bowling and.- in three : monthns -raised ' Green Park because the Telalpop. Total pop. .1990 2e00 -- e Sereno 3,287 3:483' oqa :` . 28,661 29,843 5 la Valley 4,194 4,462 ` aside 5,035 5352' lalley : UW8 13,600 2 4lto 55,900 58,5989 9 a 16,642 17,599 9 3 igame' 26,801 28,158 ;arlos ' 26,167 27,718 : dtos 26303 27,693 `" 5 rton r7,163 7,194::1 A—- '.. 'n1A9 n1nCC JPIlT11JCIIIIU 11,,�J . �1'�� Los Gatos 27357 Los Altos Hills 7,514 1 Lafayette 23,501 Piedmont 10,602 ' Campbell 36.048 '. Hillsborouqh 10,667 population growth from 1990 lume•1e 4,3 4,975 $300,000. The city will use the :money to build, a larger;jnlay .' i ;tk city doesn t have enough playing fields �opulationlncniases ground, with ;. more swungs,°, : , .: for everyone. '11, pap. uaa�ie more slides and even a: play uiww e • x�q� ' x lggee 199b200a trainwithadepot. '. . ' ... 1990 2000 i990.2b0 The number of soccer play 706 970 6 % 37% ers, registered with . Ameranic' 824 7,764 6 % 33 % .Youth Soccer Organization dou- 797 ' 1,021 6 %-" 28 % bled from 1990 to 2000, from. Palo Alto council member Nan : '" Ten years ago, the YMCA , ing list. 330,000 players to 650,000 cy Lytle said'The teams are on '' had 8,000 members under ago.' Some wmrrrunities saw the 991 L252 - 6 °6 .26 % , players in the W-19 age range. to of each other, They're liter+• :18. enrolled in its five branches. young coming and budgeted ac- ,285 2,882 4 % '26 % Plus, girls are joining more or.. " ally lucldng.balls into each oth- . in the Palo Alto area. By 2000, cordingly. 884 IZ406 5 % 26 % gamed sports today, er..' it was serving 20,000 youths. ' ` . Morgan Hill, for example, is 4,564 - 6 % _' 24 % "It means there's more folks Lauren Elward ; has done • ' "We're having. babies but building a community center .693 , after the scarce resources of the that we're not, building gyms;' said with awing for children, 5,402-. 5 % . 23 4 fields," said David Siegel, a Lit- Elward has been playing soc- : ` Dan Logan, executive director' Parents say the issue is more 'for 6123 6 % ' 23 % :tie League manager, in Palo Al- car since she was b or 6. of the Palo Alto branch. "When than about making room 409 ; 6,561 '_ 5 % " 21 % to. "In the last 10 years, it's been "The first game we made a I got here, they said it's an aging children to play. Sports teach : 1,703 0 % 21 % a chronic problem.",goal and ' I ve loved it ever community you ought to think children age-old lessons about ,405 While Palo Alto, added U22 since," said Elward,12. So even about programs for aging - as- cooperation, honesty and re - 357 '424 --1 % ' ::19 °� youths under .18 to its `popula ' .when the'fields aremuddy the :nhors. Nobody was thinking' , spect.' ',276 2,699 ' 5 % 19 % :tion in the past 10 years, it has : seventh grader 'will hit the about the influx of kids." "You: don't learn those i,lll ° 6,052 5 % 18 % not It any new playing fields. . fields in Palo Alto. "You get to ` When her 7-year=old, Bella, ' things;' Logan said, "sitting in 586 1861 5 % 17 % Instead, i parks and school be with your friends," she said, was invited to a birthday pool front of a video game." 306 6,186 2 % y % . fields have been opened up for "end you get to be competitive." party, Victoria Hernandez s community games, The girls on :.The YMCA of the Ad-Penin- checked with the YMCA in Palo Contact 45uong Phuoc Ifh6n11 at .852 3,313 3 % 16 % one under$: soccer team prat .:.sole has also felt ..the space . Alto for swimming lessons. Bel- tkhanh@4mercuiy com or (650) ;091. 8,219 6 % :16 % =tics on a lawn at Palo Alto Ii1gh crunch is was put on a two-monthwait- 688-7505. . 365 : 2.715 1 % : 15 % School .. .. .'. CITY OF BURLINGAME BURLINGAME BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS An important component ofthe citys policy -making structure is its various cityboards and commissions which recommend and advise the Council on vital policy issues. Civic -minded volunteers are appointed by the City Council for a term of two, three, or four years. Appointments are made each year to fill expiring terms. Applications can be obtained from the City Manager's office. Commission applicants must be a resident and registered voter in the City of Burlingame. Applicants are encouraged to attend and observe a commission meeting prior to serving on a city commission. All meetings areopen to the public. Below is a list of the city commissions, meeting date and times, and excerpts from the Burlingame Municipal Code describing each commission's powers and duties. For full text ofMimicipal Code chapters, log on to the City's web site at www.burlingame.org and click on Burlingame Municipal Code. BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION Appointed 3-year term Meet on the 1st Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room A. City Hall Staff liaison: Parks Superintendent (650) 558-7330 Chapter 3.28 BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION 3.28.050 Powers and duties. Subject to the approval of the city council, the beautification commission, shall: (a) Act in an advisory capacity to the city council, the city manager, and the director of parks and recreation in all matters of city trees and protected private trees and to cooperate with other governmental and civic groups in the advancement of sound reforestation and tree protection planning and programs; (b) Recommend, develop, sponsor, and implement programs and activities to promote community awareness and participation in city beautification; (c) Recommend a master street tree plan for adoption by the city council; (d) Recommend an "Official Street Tree List" to the city council for adoption, designating specific types of trees which can be planted on any street, based on pertinent local street and tree factors; (e) Recommend specific types of street trees for any new subdivision; (f) Recommend a survey to be made from time to time to determine those street trees which are to be retained and those which should be removed to conform to the street tree planning and maintenance program, having regard for both the immediate and long-term needs of the city; (g) Recommend or comment on plans and programs for the planting, maintenance and removal of all street trees in the city; (h) Recommend or comment on plans and programs for the uniform planting, care and maintenance of street trees and of shrubs, grass plots and other ornamental or beautifying plantings upon the streets and highways; (i) Recommend or comment on plans and programs for the development and beautification of the public parks, parkways and buildings belonging to, or leased by, the city; 0) Consider the annual budget of the parks and recreation department during the process of its preparation and make recommendations thereto to the city council and city manager and, in the case of capital improvement, also to the planning commission; (k) As part of each commission meeting, provide the opportunity for citizens to address the commission; and (1) Perform such other duties as may be delegated to it by the city council from time to time. (Ord 1637 § 21, Amended, 09/05/2000; Ord 884 § 1 (part), August 19, 1968) Pagelof3 ............................................................................................... CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Appointed 3-year term Afeet on 3rd Monday of odd month at 4: 00 p. m. in Conference Room A, City Hall Staff liaison: Human Resources Director (650) 558-7209 Chapter 3.48 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 3.48.040 Duties. The duties of the commission as provided by this chapter and Chapter 3.52 and by the personnel rules and regulations will be: (1) To represent the public interest in the improvement of personnel administration in the city, fostering the development and improvement of personnel standards based on merit principles by providing policy advice to the city manager and city council; and (2) To hear appeals submitted by any person in the classified service relative to any disciplinary action, dismissal, demotion, charge of discrimination or alleged violation of this chapter or Chapter 3.52. (1941 Code § 603; Ord. 1221 § 1; March 15, 1982). .............................................................................................. Appointed 3-year term Meet 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4: 30 p.m. at the Library, 480 Primrose Road Staff liaison: City Librarian (650) 342-1038 Chapter 3.44 LIBRARY BOARD Administers the city library with the concurrence of the city council, under the provisions of appropriate state law. -'� ............................................................................................... PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Appointed 3-year term Meet on 3rd Thursday of each month at 7: 00 p.m., City Hall Conference Room A Staff liaison: Parks and Recreation Director (650) 558-7300 Chapter 3.32 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 3.32.050 Powers and duties. Subject to the approval of the city council, the parks and recreation commission shall: (a) Act in an advisory capacity to the city council, the city manager, the director of parks and recreation, in all matters of public parks and recreation, and to cooperate with other governmental agencies and with civic groups in the advancement of sound recreation planning and programming; (b) Recommend policies on recreation and park service for approval of the city council; (c) Advise the director of parks and on problems of development of recreation areas, facilities, programs and improved recreation services; (d) Recommend the adoption of standards on areas, facilities, programs and financial support; (e) Make or cause to be made, periodic inventories of parks and recreation services that exist or may be needed; (f) Aid in coordinating the parks and recreation service with the programs of other governmental agencies and of voluntary organizations; (g) Review the effectiveness of the parks and recreation programs with the director of parks and recreation; (h) Interpret the policies of the city and the functions of the parks and recreation department to the public; (i) Make studies and recommend rules and regulations for adoption by the city council for the use and -� enjoyment of all public parks and recreational facilities, and particularly of specific recreational facilities, including, Page 2 of 3 but not limited to, playgrounds. play fields, recreational centers, swimming pools, ball diamonds, basketball courts, golf facilities, boating areas and such other recreational areas and facilities as may require regulation fi-om time to time; 0) Review the annual budget of the parks and recreation department before presentation to the city manager and make recommendations thereto to the city council and the city manager and, in the case of capital improvements, also to the planning commission. (k) Consider the issues and needs of the senior population of the city in recommending programs, policies, and facilities. (1655 § 5, Amended, 05/21/2001; Ord 1637 § 22 (part), Amended, 09/05/2000; Ord 1049 § 5; November 3, 1975; Ord 883 § 2 (part), August 19, 1968). PLANNING COMMISSION (Acts on variances, use permits, zoning, general plan, and sign applications. Advises council on matters of planning and development.) Appointed 4-year term Meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 7: 00 p.m. in the Council Chambers Staff liaison: City Planner (650) 558-7250 Chapter 3.40 PLANNING COMMISSION 3.40.040 Powers and duties. The planning commission shall have such powers, duties, authority and procedures as provided by the laws of the state of California and the provisions of this code. (1941 Code § 615.3, added by Ord. 522; February 18, 1952). ............................................................................................... TRAFFICSAFETYPARKING COMMISSION Appointed 3-year term Meet on 2"d Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room A, City Hall Staff liaison: Traffic Engineer (650) 558-7230 Chapter 3.22 TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION 3.22.050 Powers and duties. The commission shall make recommendations to the city council and advise the council in matters pertaining to traffic, safety and the parking of motor vehicles generally, and in particular as to: (a) The parking of motor vehicles on public streets and on public parking lots and areas; (b) The establishment of metered zones and the maintenance of free or metered parking spaces; (c) The rates per hour per space to be paid for the metered parking spaces; (d) The rental of off-street parking spaces; (e) The pennissible time for parking in any parking space; (f) The design and improvement of, including lighting of, or traffic flow on, any public streets or parking lot; (g) The posting of signs giving notice of parking regulations; (h) The landscaping of any parking lot; and (i) The purchase and installation of parking meters. (Ord 1637 § 18, Amended, 09/05/2000; Ord 1030 § 2 (part), February 3, 1975). October 3, 2001 (EI NEWSINFMCOMDESCRI Page 3 of 3 Update Insuring After -School Programs Meet Their Intended Goals ocumentation of outcomes associ- ated with after -school program participation is increasing. How- ever, to date, no comprehensive meta -analysis of outcome studies has been undertaken, but several cata- logs of outcomes have emerged over the last several years (e.g., Fashola, 1998; Reno & Riley, 1998, 2000). While the results of these outcome studies can be criticized from a number of per - Editor's Note: This research update is Part 2 of a 2 part series on after -school programs. Part 1, published in the July Research Update examined the role of park and recreation departments in after - school programs. Peter A. Witt is the Elda K. Bradberry Recreation and Youth Development Chair at Texas A & M University. He has un- dertaken numerous evaluation studies of after -school programs. Research Update is edited by Cheryl A. Estes, Ph.D., assistant professor in recre- ation and leisure studies at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. spectives, awareness of what is and is not working can assist program providers greatly in designing quality after -school programs. The studies reviewed in the July 2001 Research Update column provid- ed evidence that after -school programs are offered for three major reasons: (a) need for a safe and secure environ- ment, (b) efforts to increase school achievement, and (c) the necessity of school reform (Reno & Riley, 1998, 2000). However evidence of the impact of programs designed to achieve these objectives needs to be viewed with some caution. Just what are the problems with these studies? Fashola (1998) undertook a review of outcome studies and con- cluded that, methodologically, research is at a rudimentary stage. A number of studies fail to meet minimal research design standards. For example, selec- tion bias is a problem leading to failure to account for why some children attend programs and others do not. Random assignment of children who wish to be in a program is difficult from both a practical and political point of view, thus many studies do no meet the required rigor to establish cause and effect between program and outcomes. In addition, many studies rely on retrospective post -test -only designs (notably, however, this practice is widespread in large-scale national evaluations of many social programs). Many organizations do not have the expertise or financial resources to undertake evaluation beyond post-test only surveys designed to measure pro- gram quality. At the same time, few studies have attempted to look at changes beyond a one-year perspective. In addition, the surveys used have often not been subjected to procedures to determine their reliability or validi- ty. Reports by children, parents or teachers may be biased because of fear that, if no impact is found, programs might be canceled. Given the necessity for after -school childcare in many par- ticipating families, parents may over- state impacts simply to preserve the program. Additionally, in a number of cases, outcome data is based on the opinions of experts instead of formal evaluations. Awareness of these flaws 3 z A P& R SEPTEMBER 2 0 0 1 w w w. n r p o. o r g RESEARCH Update in existing outcome studies is an important step towards improving the quality of evaluation down the road. Many after -school programs are not designed to meet their stated objectives. For example a program intended to achieve .;changes inacademic perform- ante might not contain ,opportunities for homework :>completion. One factor that makes evaluations more difficult should be considered. Many after -school programs are not designed to meet their stated objec- tives. For example, a program intended to achieve changes in academic perfor- mance might not contain opportunities for homework completion or tutoring or provide appropriate enrichment activities (Witt & Baker, 1997). AGrowing Body of Evidence Supporting After -School Programs Despite the difficulties outlined above, there seems to be a growing body of evidence that after -school pro- grams can make a difference (see Fig- ure 1 on page 35 for a list of potential programmatic outcomes). For example, decreases in juvenile crime have been associated with participation in a num- ber of different after -school programs (Fox & Newman, 1998; Mclennan Youth Collaboration, 1997; Schinke, Orlandi, & Cole, 1992). Children in after -school programs (versus nonpar- ticipants) have reported feeling safer than during the after -school program hours (Brooks, et al., 1995), and the Baltimore Police Department reported a 44 percent drop in children becoming crime victims after starting an after- Updat school program in a high crime area (Baltimore Police Department Division of Planning and Research, 1998). In 3o of the too schools that had children participating in the Chicago Lighthouse Program, children showed achievement gains in reading ,IscQres, with 39 schools z.showing gains in mathematics r� scores. Better grades and high academic achievement also appear to be associat- ed with after -school programs that con- tain academic or enrichment compo- nents. For example, in 30 of the 40 schools that had children participating in the Chicago Lighthouse Program, children showed achievement gains in reading scores, with 39 schools show- ing gains in mathematics scores (Chica- go Public Schools Office of Schools and Regions, 1998); students participating in the I.A s Best after -school program were reported to have made academic gains beyond students not participating in the program (Brooks & Mojica, 1995); and Baker and Witt (1996) reported that the more students were involved in an after -school program, the more academic performance improved. Thirty -month follow-up evaluation of children participating in the Boys & Girls Club's Project Learn indicated an increase in grade average, school attendance, and study skills compared to children not participating in the program (Schinke, Cole, & Poulin, 19981. A number of studies have also re- ported increases in school attendance and reduced drop -out rates. McLennan Youth Collaborations (1997) found that U,pdat R 57 percent of students participating in the after -school program improved their school attendance, while Carde- nas et al. (1991) reported that absences for students participating as tutors in a cross -age tutoring program was one percent compared to a comparison group's 12 percent rate. increases in parental y involvement in the lives of M theirxhildren who participate m an. after -school program r ? have also been documented. Several studies have reported that students participating in after -school programs have shown fewer behavior problems (Gregory, 1996; Steinberg, Riley, & Todd, 1993), handle conflicts better (Carlisi, 1996; Gregory, 1996), and show improved social skills (Steil berg, Riley, & Todd, 1993; Terao, 1997). Increases in parental involvement in the lives of their children who partici- pate in an after -school program have also been documented. This outcome is mainly accomplished through either requiring, or strongly encouraging, par- ents to volunteer in their child's after - school program (Camegie Council, 1992) or teaching parents how to help their children with homework (Chicago Public Schools, 1998). After -school program attendance has also been associated with helping chil- dren increase their aspirations for the future, including their intention to go to and complete high school. For exam- ple, one survey reported that students in after -school activities are more likely to indicate that school is preparing them for college and that they plan to attend university (Peter D. Hart, _ Research Associates, 1999), while o' studies have reported higher gradua- tion rates as a result of after -school par- w w w. n r p a. o r g w w w. n r p a. o r g Update ticipation (e.g., Hahn, Leavitt, T., & Aaron, P., 1994). Finally, at least one study has documented the cost savings ($72,692 over three years) because stu- dents participating in an after -school program avoided being retained in grade or being placed in special educa- tion (Gregory, 1996). Good Ater -School Programs While there is widespread belief that promising models for after -school pro- c ( `A1 ` ty 1� grams exist, it is not yet clear which models or elements of models are the most effective (Fashola, 1998). While there is a growing literature on the pro- gram elements necessary to produce desired outcomes, efforts are still in their early stages. Several reports have attempted to identify the critical program elements necessary to bring about desired re- sults. For example, reports by the Cali- fornia Department of Education (1996) FIGURE 1: OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH AFTER -SCHOOL PROGRAMS* 1. Safe and Secure 1lI eTt Crime reduction • decreased juvenile crime • decreased violent victimization • decreased vandalism at schools Prevention of negative behaviors and increase of positive behavior • preventing negative influences that lead to risky behaviors such as drug, alcohol and tobacco use • decreased television watching • fewer behavioral problems generally • increased ability to handle conflicts • improved social skills • improved self confidence II. School Performance • increased grades and higher academic achievement • increased interest in and ability to read • improved school attendance and reduced dropout rate • turning in more and better quality homework • increased time on task • reduced retention in grade and placement in special education • improved school behavior • monetary savings to school districts • development of new skills and interests • higher aspirations for the future, including intention to complete high school and to go to college. III. School Reform • strengthening schools, families and communities • greater family and community involvement in children's learning and schools • increased parental involvement in schools • development of community schools _. _ *Areas provided by Reno & Riley (1998, 2000) have been placed under the three main categories by the author of this paper, with the first categoryfurther divided into two subcategories. PLEASE CIRCLE READER SERVICE CARD No. 32 w w w. n r p a. o r g P& R SEPTEMBER 2001 ' 4, Skate Park Survey Results 1. Is your skate park fenced? Yes: 10 No: 5 2. Is your skate park lit? Yes: 4 No: 11 3. Is your skate park staffed? Yes: 3 No: 12 4. Does your City charge a fee to use the park? Yes: 1 No: 14 5. Is your skate park susceptible to vandalism? Yes: 13 No: 1 (1 not open yet) Types of vandalism reported: Graffiti Spray paint Broken bottles Broken trashcans from use as an obstacle to jump over Liter Gang related graffiti Signs vandalized and stolen Couches brought to the park Cutting chain -link fence Broken light box Vandalizing staff kiosk and storage room Stickers Successful steps taken to prevent vandalism: Security Neighborhood watch Graffiti free materials Shut down skate park when vandalism or police problems occur as a deterrent Located skate park near recreation center for visibility Police Department patrols more Police shut down facility for 30 minutes when they find someone without proper gear Police citations and arrests for vandalism and gang graffiti Installed security cameras Met with skaters to encourage self policing Designed park to withstand mischief Remove graffiti within 2 days Graffiti is tolerated Use Anti -Graffiti paint Lighting at night and frequent visits by park ranger Conduct regular neighborhood meetings Post signs stating facility will be closed if tagged Designed park so it can be observed from street Does your City have problems with BMX Bikes? Yes: 9 No: 3 How has your City successfully kept bikes out of the skate park? Law enforcement Do not enforce no bike rule as other posted rules such as helmet required are not enforced Staff will ask them to leave if seen but mostly no bike rule is enforced Staff the skate park to prevent use during business hours. Fence An alternate bike area has been established nearby. Police cite Frequent visits by park rangers Provided BMX track in other park Constructed entrance so bikes could not easily enter park MAYOR NIARY ANN COURVILLE VICE MAYOR GIL VEGA COUNCILNIENIBER JILL DISNEY COUNCILMEMBER LOREN FERRERO COUNCILMEMBER DAN SUPRIANO CITY TREASURER DAVID DINGMAN Director 600 East A Street • Dixon, California • 95620-3619 (707) 678-7000 • FAX (707) 678-0960 0 TDD (707) 678-1489 City of Burlingame - Parks & Recreation Dept. 850 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010 phone: (650) 558-7300 - fax: (650) 696-7216 0 P� BURLINGAME recreationAburlingame. org s. MEMORANDUM Date: October 17, 2001 To: Parks & Recreation Commissioners From: Randy Schwartz Re: Monthly Report Parks Division 1. A significant American Elm tree was removed from Washington Park. This tree from the 1800's was in severe decline as a result of Dutch Elm Disease. We are now discussing a suitable memorial, possibly a bench constructed from the remaining elm stump. A less significant Monterrey Pine tree was also removed from the Park because of its hazardous structure. 2. The California Drive tree planting project is underway. Ornamental pear trees are being planted along the west side of the street south of Broadway. 3. As recommended by the Commission, the fence at Pershing Park is being vertically extended to protect neighboring properties from errant balls. 4. The annual audit of our playground facilities was completed by our staff Certified Playground Inspector, Henry Barone. 5. The Trenton Playground renovation will begin in late October. A preconstruction meeting was held and all the equipment has been ordered. 6. An individual has accepted an offer to fill the Parks Maintenance Worker position approved by City Council during the budget process. We are in the hiring process for a Tree Worker to replace an employee who left to work in another City. Recreation Division 1. Aquatics — The Aquatics Supervisor has accepted a position with another city. Walt Kohnert, former aquatics supervisor of Oceana and Terra Nova pools, will handle the aquatics programs on an interim basis. Fall aquatics programs are running smoothly. 2. Teens — The Youth Advisory Committee conducted a training seminar. Youth in Government Day is scheduled for October 22, 2001. 8 teens participated in the Coastal Clean-up. 3. Preschool -Fall classes have begun and are again full with waiting lists. 4. Seniors -Friday drop -in continues to be very strong with 20-40 seniors attending each week. The SeniorSurfers program lost its funding. The lab is closed for the time being, but the City purchased the 11 computers and equipment and the program will soon resume under City supervision. A trip to Mission Dolores and lunch had 38 seniors. 5. Youth — B.I.S.' Fall after -school sports program has 6 flag football teams (90 players), 7 volleyball teams (70 players) and 45 Cross Country participants. The Elementary School sports program has 8 flag football teams (112 players) and 6 volleyball teams (60 players). 6. Adult Sports - Fall adult basketball and volleyball started in September. Basketball has 16 teams and volleyball has 10 teams. 7. Community Golf Tournament - 76 golfers enjoyed the 25th annual tournament and dinner held in September at Poplar Creek and Dominic's Restaurant. 8. Dog Fe st — The V Dog Fest was held on September 22"d at the Dog Exercise Park and included pet adoptions, micro chipping and more. City of Burlingame - Parks & Recreation Dept. 850 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010 phone: (650) 558-7300 • fax: (650) 696-7216 recreationkburlingame. org MEMORANDUM Date: September 17, 2001 To: Parks & Recreation Commissioners From: Randy Schwartz Re: Monthly Report Parks Division 1. Tree Crew is now working in the area East of Humboldt and North of Peninsula, inspecting or pruning every City street tree. 2. Mowing height at Bayside Main softball field was reduced. Division is studying possible scheduling times for dethatching and renovating the turf area. 3. Soccer fields are in play for various leagues. 4. Division is in the recruitment/testing process for two new full time employees. 5. Tree planting project on the westside of California Drive, south of Broadway, approved by Council for fall construction/planting. 6. Fall baseball leagues have begun play at various facilities. 7. Parks Division hosted a tree climbing instruction session put on by a local arboriculture organization. Recreation Division 1 2 3. 4. 5. 6. 7 Aquatics — 15,171 participants for summer Rec. & Lap swim. 1,333 registrations were taken for aquatics classes. Held 1 st Annual Community Swim Meet for 32 novice participants. Master's Swim has a new coach, Doug Huestis, and membership has increased by 40%. Teens - PFRN Luau had over 100 participants. Extreme Adventures was again full as well as the Adventure Seekers Camp. Preschool - The final session was full with 30 children. All classes for Fall at capacity. Seniors - Friday drop -in continues to be very strong with 20-40 seniors seniors attending each week. Senior Surfers enrollment continues to increase. Youth - Youth Golf Tournament had 32 golfers. Adult Sports - Men's Modified fast pitch may be discontinued due to low numbers. May substitute with a Men's 40+ slow pitch in 2002. Experienced some attitude problems with players, but those individuals have been suspended. Contract classes — Summer classes completed with 557 classes conducted for 7,749 participants.