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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 2001.11.15MEETING MINUTES Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission Thursday, November 15, 2001 The regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairman Ed Larios at 7:09 p.m. in Council Chambers of Burlingame City Hall. Police Commander, Jack Van Etten, led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Dittman, Erickson, Heathcote, Kahn, Larios, Lawson (arrived at 8:30 pm) and Minderman; Youth Commissioners Martindale and Warden Commissioners Absent: Muller Staff Present: Director of Parks & Recreation Schwartz, City Manager Nantell, Police Commander Van Etten MINUTES Minutes of the October 18, 2001 regular meeting of the Commission were approved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS A. Volleyball Report Ray Villenueva, from the Quake City Volleyball Club, reported to the Commissioners information about the Club's 11 teams, the residency of the players, the lack of facilities for games and practices and offered to host clinics for Burlingame's fourth through sixth grade players. B. Teen Center Study Committee. Chairman Larios introduced Betsy Vegso from the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (PCRC) to facilitate this agenda item. Randy Schwartz, Director of Parks & Recreation, responded to questions raised by the public and Commissioners at the October 18'h meeting. He discussed the reasons the Recreation Center does not meet the recreational needs of the community or the current seismic or fire regulations; listed many other multi -use recreational facilities on the Peninsula; stated some of the needs and benefits of parks and recreation programs; described the value of Washington Park's active and passive areas; mentioned the reasons the Teen Recreational Facilities Committee chose to focus on a community center, rather than a teen facility; listed the benefits of such a plan to the community; and stated that a masterplan of recreational facilities and programs is being done by recreation majors from San Francisco State University. Peter Callendar and Mariana De La Parra, Feasibility Study architects, discussed their concepts of the options that were developed by the Committee and suggested by the public and Commissioners at the October 18t' meeting. Option #1, proposed by the Committee, included a 20,000 sf facility on two tennis courts in the southwest corner of Washington Park, a 19,000 sf facility next to the Park, the replacement of the two tennis courts in the Parks Yard, the return of the Recreation Center site to open space, the purchase of properties across from the park to be used for parking and the relocation of the Parks Yard to the north of Broadway. Option #2 showed all four tennis courts being replaced by a 35,000 sf facility in a 3-story format (one level Parks & Recreation Commission Thursday, November 15, 2001 - page 2 below ground), the purchase of the properties across from the park for a 3-story parking structure, a second story being added to the Lions parking lot and the return of the Recreation Center site to open space. This option did not require the purchase of the 270 East Lane property nor accounted for the replacement of the tennis courts. Option #3 required the purchase of the properties across from the Park for the construction of a 35,000 sf facility in a 3-story format (one level below ground) with a 3-level parking structure and the return of the Recreation Center site to open space. This option did not displace any of the tennis courts and leaves no buildings in the Park. Charles Voltz, Committee Co -Chair, spoke about the Committee's option and how the consensus process was used by the Committee. He also discussed how we have come from a `Burlingame Divided" in February to a `Burlingame Together" in the past seven months. This process was very difficult and required a great deal of compromise from the Washington Park area residents to accept a facility for teenagers in their neighborhood. Voltz discussed the primary interests and location parameters used by the Committee to form their recommendation, and stated how Option #2 failed to meet those criteria. City Manager, Jim Nantell, spoke to the Commissioners about their responsibility of accepting the challenge to consider the criteria developed by the Committee and described how to switch from a typical decision making process to a consensus model. Nantell reminded the Commissioners to focus on options that are responsive to the interests. He also discussed the current financial situation of the City and the impact that may have on the Community Center �-- project. The meeting was then recessed for approximately seven minutes to allow the Commissioners and the public an opportunity to better study the plans presented by the architects. Chairman Larios then opened the public hearing. Sam Malouf, 712 Vernon Way, expressed his outrage at Option #2 and how that option did not meet the criteria established by the Committee. Dan Anderson, 728 Vernon Way, stated that the trust is broken between the citizens and the Commission for developing Option #2, that the citizens will be outraged by this selection. He also commented on the budget shortfall's impact on the project. Cindy Calder, 704 Burlingame Avenue, asked if a traffic study will be done in the area and asked if this issue will be placed on the ballot. Suzy Allison represented the residents of Chatham Road and said that they do not want any of the tennis courts at Burlingame High School lighted. Dennis Fahardo spoke of the importance of maintaining four contiguous tennis courts and described many other tennis facilities on the Peninsula. Anna Marie Holland Daniels, 515 Howard Avenue, stated that, as a member of the Committee, she could accept Option #3, but not Option #2, that she could not accept underground parking, that a study of teen needs should include input from parents and that an option should be developed for a temporary facility while waiting for the new facility's completion. Parks & Recreation Commission Thursday, November 15, 2001 - page 3 Charles Voltz, 725 Vernon Way, spoke as a private citizen about the importance in considering underground use to the facility, that Option #2 was unacceptable, that we may be building "castles in the air" due to the current economic trend, and discussed the issues of transportation, a masterplan, an interim facility and the needs of teens and senior citizens. Mary Hunt, 725 Vernon Way, read a letter from Tom and Sue Paine, 728 Concord, and stated that any parking structures belong Downtown, not in a residential neighborhood. Doug Niventon, 808 Burlingame Avenue, discussed the potential impact on the neighbors of lighting the tennis courts at Burlingame High School and suggested a needs assessment be done. Ken Castle, 1411 Drake, stated that the San Mateo Union High School District will be doing $38 million of improvements to Burlingame High School and that those improvements will fulfill many of the teen's recreational needs. He also discussed the impact of the proposed Ikea store on the City of East Palo Alto, said that the Community Center issue should be on the ballot and suggested new recreational facilities along the bay front. Steve Warden, 736 Acacia Drive, stated that the options presented were merely options showing alternate sites and that everyone should take the time to review each one. He also stated that the former Route 66 site on California Drive posed a hazard to 11 and 12 year olds running around near such a busy street. Russ Cohen discussed the impact of the current economic climate. Speaking as a Traffic, Safety and Parking Commissioner that all intersections in Burlingame pose dangers. He also presented a concept of the Route 66 site and adjacent parking lot being developed into a teen facility. Chairman Larios closed the public hearing and stated that each of the drawings presented by the architects was prepared in response to a question raised by a member of the public or the Commission; that because the rendering was presented did not suggest its desire by any or all Commissioners. Vegso then outlined the process choices the Commissioners had regarding their recommendation to the City Council. Each Commissioner then spoke about options presented and outlined their choices and the rationale for that decision. Several Committee members, including Voltz, Malouf, Dittman and Warden, also stated their ability to support Option #3. After much discussion, Commissioner Heathcote moved to recommend Option 43 to the City Council. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dittman. The Commissioners, staff and Voltz then discussed the ability for the Commission to recommend more than one option to the Council, along with the criteria used in their decision. Heathcote agreed to amend his motion to read that "the Parks and Recreation Commission concurs with the recommendation of the Teen Recreational Facilities Committee and supports the proposed community center location parameters and the concept sketch for locating the future community center in the south west corner of Washington Park and additional properties across Burlingame Ave. and fronting East Lane. The Commission further recommends that Option 43, which would locate the future community center completely outside Washington Park on properties across Burlingame Ave. and fronting East Lane, be explored as an option and is even more responsive to the location parameters and the interests identified by the teen facilities committee." The motion carried 7-0. Parks & Recreation Commission Thursday, November 15, 2001 - page 4 Heathcote also asked staff to place the item of a temporary facility for teens on the agenda for the next Commission meeting. C. Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Report Warden and Martindale reported that the YAC, along with other students, met with the students from San Francisco State University to assist with the recreation programming masterplan and that the YAC recently conducted an all - City 7t`/8 h grade dance. D. Senior Resources Handbook Martindale stated that Sue Glick, from BHS, has enough students to assist with the phone calls over Winter Break. Commissioner Kahn said that an informational meeting would be held on November 27t' for the students and senior citizens that will be working on this project. E. Youth Advisory Committee By -Laws tabled until the next meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None NEW BUSINESS - None "' 17 %- V Due to the lateness of the hour, this item was A. Capital Improvement Project Status - Director Schwartz reported the following: ■ Work has begun on the Trenton Tot Lot and Washington Park Ballfield projects. ■ No progress has been reported on the Skate parks in Millbrae & Coyote Point. B. Parks Division and Recreation Division Reports — see attached. C. Burlingame Golf Center — Bill VerBrugge, of VB Golf, answered questions from the Commissioners about the marketing efforts at the Burlingame Golf Center, where VB Golf is the contractual operator. VerBrugge stated that the most important marketing item would be signs for the facility overlooking US 101 and Airport Blvd. (which the City is currently having installed) and described the print ads and other marketing items currently in place. He also stated that the range is situated backwards; that golfers should not be hitting into the sun or the wind and both are detrimental factors at BGC. Commissioner Erickson asked staff to bring samples of the marketing items to the next meeting. D. Joint Commission Meeting — The City of Millbrae has suggested a joint Parks & Recreation Commission meeting between the cities of Burlingame, Millbrae and San Bruno. They have tentatively scheduled a meeting for January 9, 2002 in the Millbrae Recreation Center. The Commissioners agreed to take part in the meeting that will discuss the skate park, in addition to the role of commissioners and the issues they face. Parks & Recreation Commission Thursday, November 15, 2001 - page 5 E. Recreation Division's Revenue Report — see attached. F. Commissioners — No reports NEXT MEETING The Commissioners agreed to cancel the December meeting, due to the holidays. The next regular meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Larios adjourned the meeting at 11:15 p.m. in memory of long-time Burlingame School District teacher and Burlingame Intermediate School Vice -Principal, Bob Osberg. Respectfully submitted, Randy Schwartz Director of Parks & Recreation City of Burlingame - Parks & Recreation Dept. 850 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010 Pam¢ phone: (650) 558-7300 • fax: (650) 696-7216 e11RLiyGAME recreationgburlin ame.org s. MEMORANDUM Date: November 9, 2001 To: Parks & Recreation Commissioners From: Randy Schwartz Re: TENNIS COURT USER SURVEY RESULTS 56 individuals were surveyed, per the Commission's request. The questions and responses are listed below. Please let me know if you need further information. Number of times you use the Washington Park Tennis Courts per month 1-5 times 52.6% 6-10 18.4 11-15 5.3 16-20 5.3 21-25 10.6 26 + 7.9 Aee Grout) Breakdown 20 — 29 year olds 25% 30 — 39 16.7 40 — 49 33.3 50 — 59 12.5 60 — 69 10.4 70 + 2.1 City that you live in City that you work in Burlingame 52.8% Burlingame 47.5% San Francisco 22.2 Unemployed/Retired 17.5 Hillsborough 13.9 Hillsborough 10.0 Foster City 2.8 Sunnyvale 10.0 Half Moon Bay 2.8 Palo Alto 5.0 Menlo Park 2.8 Foster City 2.5 Palo Alto 2.8 Menlo Park 2.5 San Francisco 2.5 San Jose 2.5 Would you use the BHS courts (if lighted)? Yes 61.2% No 38.8% Comments Several people commented that: - they would use BHS courts more if there was a wind break around them - the lack of restroom facilities at BHS was a concern - do not split the courts up because of the problem in organizing league play and not being able to see if courts are available. 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JOHN HERLIHY SECRETARY:............................................................................U=IE KELLY Chair Person: M,,y V .,J,,n Lizzie Kelly Lauren Harber Catherine Fitzsimmons Garrett Penne Peter Martindale r Chair Person: n.t.& C iri�[iano Laura Shwartz 0- Catherine Fitzsimmons c c� Grant Gilliam Jake Rouse - E �qq p �6rtftisie in thy, park ' � E Chair Person: A� ,- Kti�afe -. - Drew Shiller tr ' Scott Kaplan Mary Warden Jonathan Kozaczuk ,� John Herilhy ` e i ilei i wtioci. -Ncnyrne§ c'Ommimicii Chair Person: jolm 1i1 W nu Jonathan Kozaczuk C Lauren Harber py '� -1 Drew Shiller Laura Schwartz -e r, Nick Barisone 7, h C 17g G4 3 f iI s1 1 1 1 f== 200s—"Os ROSTER Nick Ba isone Scott Kaplan St. Ignatius Freshman BHS Freshman 2714 Hillside Dr. 141 Clarendon Rd. Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 $ome: 650.579.1128 Home:650.348.0225 fdUfl:nick2tharesq4mail.com jBAU Natalie Cirigliano Lizzie Kellv Mercy Senior BIS 7-'Grade 228 Dwight Rd. 321 Occidental Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 Rome: 650.343-1709 Home: 344-1860 fjMW:sugababy808@aol.com Email sprint2win333@aol Catherine Fitzsimmons Jonathan Kozaczuk BIS 7,h Grade BHSJunior 2220 Davis Dr. 216 Clarendon Rd Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 Home: 650.259.9229 liome:650.685.6587 Email:bbgoaliegir1013@aol Email tejdkoz@netscape. t Emu mt Crystal Springs Freshman BHS Senior 2305 Ray Dr. 769 Willborough Rd. Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 jj=: 650.692-6299 Home: 650.344.1493 Email: Email: Lauren Barber BHS Sophomore Garrett Pene Freshman Serra 1434 Columbus Ave. 129 La Mesa Dr. Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010 U=:650.548.0505 Rom : 650.348.7877 650.548.0585 Email: Royde112@aol.com road: laurenrose05@hottnail.com Jake Rouse BHS Freshman John Herlihy 2013 Devereux Dr. Bellermine Sophomore Burlingame, CA 94010 1424 Cortez Ave. Home: 650.692.1065 Burlingame, CA 94010 _Eniailjroul@hotmaii.com Home: 650.375.1574 Email: apollo1039@aol.com Laura Schwartz BHS Freshman 957 Laguna Ave. Burlingame, CA 94010 jam: 650.348.4275 flWW: xlilsweethartx@aol ,drew Shiller BHS Freshman 1440 Balboa Ave. Burlingame, CA 94010 jllome: 650,343.5829 Email: aircurlsl_2000@hot—il Mary Warden BHS Junior 736 Acacia Dr. Burlingame, CA 94010 jj=: 650.348.7997 Email: phoebecw@aol.com John Webb BHS Sophomore 720 Paloma Ave. Burlingame, CA 94010 ome: 650.342.7240 Email:voiceoftehmob 1 @aol Gree Milano - Advisor Office: 650.5 58.733 7 Home: 415,585.9992 1 M&LI: gjmilano@aol.com gmilano@burlingame.org PARKS/REC-Schwartz, Randy From: Mike Wride [mwride@ci.millbrae.ca.us] Sent: Friday, November 09, 2001 11:10 AM To: rschwartz@burlingame.org; 'lamzzuca@ci.sanbruno.ca.us' Cc: "Mc Elroy, Karla"@postal.infolane.com Subject: Joint Commission Meeting - Proposed Format Hi guys! I am happy to hear of your interest in having a joint meeting with our Park and Recreation Commissions. We have scheduled the meeting for Wednesday January, in the David Chetcuti Room from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.. I have come up with a p oposed format for your review. 7:00 - 7:10 Introductions 7:10 - 7:30 Jennifer Marshall - Roles of Commissioners and Conflict Resolution Tips 7:30 - 7:45 Commission Reports - Projects, Goals, Obstacles 7:45 - 8:15 Focus Groups - Teens, Parks, Facilities ect 8:15 - 8:45 Focus Group Reports - Input from all 8:45 - 9:00 Closing - Next Step? - Any exploration of joint projects Please give me your input. Hope to see you two soon. Mike 1 Quake City Volleyball Report to Parks & Recreation Commission e- 11/15/01 Last month I made a presentation to the commission with regards to gym space for Junior Girls Volleyball. At a recent Quake City Clinic nearly 200 kids attended the function, for the younger age groups 10-14 years old ,80% of the participants attended schools within the San Mateo/San Carlos/Redwood City communities. For the older age groups of 15-18 years old 65% of the participants attended between Terra Nova and Half Moon Bay with three (3) from Burlingame High, even though it was a low turnout from the community it is a step in the right direction. However, I would like to see more participation in the younger age's ie.12-14. This year we are entertaining 9 teams, with 2-12's, 3-14's, 1-15's, 2-16's and 1-18's with at least 12 roster spots per team. Last Sunday Quake City had their tryouts for the 12's and 15's and just for the two age groups we have a little over 80 girls. The demographics that came out for the tryout came as far north from the city, the Peninsula and far south from San Jose/Santa Clara. Forty-three (43) of the eighty- (80) girls came from San Mateo and south with two from the San Jose/Santa Clara. The 12's as usual had the most turnouts with over 50 young girls eager to play this game. Twenty four spots were offered to several girls and with over 50% of the young girls from this age group came from San Mateo south. About 4 girls are coming from as far as Palo Alto/ Portola Valley, also worth mentioning 2 girls from Burlingame are on the wait/alternate list (Nicola Cooke `-- from OLA and Logan Ann Dobbs from BIS). The practice sites for these young girls will be on Wednesday night in Daly City and at Mills H.S. on Friday nights. For the girls who made the team in the 15's 6 from Menlo Park/Atherton, 1 each from Brisbane, Half Moon Bay, S.F., Hillsborough, Pacifica and South City. Sad to mention that Cassie French did not make the 15's however, she will return this Sunday with the goal of making one of two 16's teams. With the rest of the tryouts to be completed this Sunday for the 14's, 16's and 18's. Groundwork for a healthy environment has begun, by having a 6'h grade league and congratulations for the Parks and Recreation for forming a league. Quake City would like to work with the community by holding clinics with either the middle schools or with parks and Recreation. Finally, it's imperative that the community should know the value of having a teen/community center keeping them physically and mentally fit. It's not just our kids who will benefit with the center but for the future generations to come. N ._ City of Burlingame - Parks & Recreation Dept. 850 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010 phone: (650) 558-7300 • fax: (650) 696-7216 recreationna,burling_ameorg MEMORANDUM Date: November 10, 2001 To: Parks & Recreation Commissioners From: Randy Schwartz Re: Monthly Report Parks Division I. Tree Crew is now working in the area East of Humboldt and North of Peninsula, inspecting or pruning every City street tree. 2. Division is preparing to dethatch and renovate the turf area at Bayside Main softball field. 3. Soccer fields are in play for various leagues. 4. Division completed recruitment/testing process for two new full time employees. 5. Trenton Playground construction is underway. 6. Tree planting project on the west side of California Drive, south of Broadway, is complete except for eight trees that need grates. Recreation Division 1. Aquatics — Completed interviews for new Aquatics supervisor. Swim programs are currently operating at a minimal schedule due to the end of the season. 2. Teens — Youth in Government Day was held. A new format that included discussion on a variety of teen topics with 10 teens participating from three local high schools. YAC dance with over 290 youths in attendance from 5 different schools. Raised $1500.00. Trip to Six Flags for the Halloween Fright Fest. High school drop -in basketball had 20-30 high school students come weekly on Thursdays after school. 3. PreSchool Villagers and After Lunch Bunch went to the pumpkin patch. Halloween Party and Parade was enjoyed by all. 4. Seniors - Trip to Hayes Mansion and lunch had 25 seniors. Hired the Senior Surfers instructor to teach computer classes for the seniors. 5. Youth — After School Enrichment began at the 5 elementary schools. Classes included French, Art, Chess, Skyhawk sports. Youth Sketching and Drawing (12 students), Hip, Jazz, Hop (16 students). 6. Adult Sports - Saturday drop -in basketball is a free program for adults and youth. Averaged 10-15 participants each Saturday. Men's over 40 Softball League had 5 teams. 7. Special, Art and Misc. Classes — Fall classes are doing well. Some of the new successful classes includes Feng Shui, Meditation, Fun Part Time Jobs, Millionaire Habit, Photo Transfer Workshop, Home Buying, Going Online, MS Word Super Intensive, Pastels.