HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 2000.07.20MEETING MINUTES
Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission
Thursday, July 20, 2000
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, Burlingame City
Hall.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Heathcote, Larios, Lawson, Minderman,
Youth Commissioner Zhao
Commissioners Absent: Dittman, Erickson, Muller,
Youth Commissioner Martindale
Staff Present: Recreation Superintendent Schwartz
Others Present: Dr. Eugene Gaenslen, 2352 Poppy Drive, Burlingame
Dwana Bain, San Mateo Independent Newspaper
Former Youth Commissioner Scott Martindale
Former Youth Commissioner Diana Warden
MINUTES
Minutes of the June 15, 2000 meeting were approved, as presented.
CEREMONIAL
Commissioner Heathcote presented Former Youth Advisory Commissioner
Martindale and Chairman Larios presented Former Youth Advisory Commissioner
Warden with plaques from the City in appreciation for their service to the
community.
Larios welcomed new Youth Advisory Commissioner Zhao to the Commission and
reminded him to voice his opinions on the various topics which will arise over the
next year.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
There were no comments from the Public.
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OLD BUSINESS
A. Update on Teen Center Project
Superintendent Schwartz reported that the City will soon present a contract to
DES Architects and Engineers to conduct a feasibility study for the proposed
Teen/Community Center. The study will include information on site
location, recommended programs, size, parking, cost, etc. and is anticipated to
be completed by the middle of February 2001. The study will also provide
information on completing the Masterplan of the Recreation Center, which
includes the proposed senior citizens wing.
B. Youth Advisory Committee Report
Youth Advisory Commissioner Zhao and Youth Committee Member
Martindale reported that the Committee has been conducting barbecue sales
at the Music in the Park concerts as a fundraiser. The Committee has also
been designing a logo and will soon have T-Shirts made for the
commissioners.
C. Report from Parks & Recreation Director Williams re Golf Class Scheduling
Schwartz distributed copies of a class schedule that was recently agreed to by
Recreation and VB Golf representatives. This schedule will allow all of the
Department's golf classes and camps to be held at the Burlingame Golf Center
beginning in the Spring, 2001 session.
NEW BUSINESS 1"1
A. Discussion of Youth Sports Programs
This item was tabled until the next meeting.
B. Report on Qpening of Aquatic Center and First Month of Operation
Commissioner Heathcote reported that the opening of the Aquatic Center
went very well and that the Center is a beautiful venue. Schwartz reported
that attendance is doing very well with hundreds of people at the pool each
day. There have been a few mechanical issues that are still being worked out
and the west bank of lights is not being used so as to avoid disturbing the
neighbors on Chatham Road.
Schwartz also reported tnat B.H.S. tennis courts are being rebuilt, with an
anticipated completion date of August 4, 2000. After the courts are done, the
District will administer the parking lot and walkway paving project.
C. Discussion re Canceling Regular August Meeting
Commissioner Heathcote moved to cancel the Commission's August
meeting due to vacation schedules. Commissioner Lawson seconded the
motion which passed unanimously.
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REPORTS
A. Capital Improvement Projects Status
1. Bayside Park Projects
Superintendent Schwartz reported that the field at the Soccer Center
has been treated and is responding well. The Parks Division is plotting
the spread of the disease, performing a deep aeration and backfilling
with sand to increase the field's drainage. Precautions are being taken
to ensure that similar problems do not occur on the lower deck's field.
B. Parks Division
No report.
C. Recreation Division
Schwartz reported that the Music in the Park concerts are being held each
Sunday in July behind the Recreation Center and that the Division is very
busy with Summer registrations, especially with the addition of the Aquatic
Center and Golf Center programs.
D. Commissioners
Commissioner Heathcote mentioned that he had difficulty trying to contact
the Department by telephone.
Commissioner Minderman asked about the progress of the basketball courts
at Ray Park and Pershing Park. Schwartz reported that the Parks Division has
received all of the equipment and will soon be installing the new baskets.
Commissioner Lawson asked why BYBA was not allowed to use the scooters
to drag the infields at their recent tournament. Schwartz responded that
BYBA has used the scooter in the past and is still permitted to do so. BYBA
just needs to have their representative register as a volunteer with the Parks
Division and receive training on how to operate the scooter.
E. Recreation Division Revenue Report
Presented.
F. Parks & Recreation Department Quarterly R port
Presented.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Larios
adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Randy Schwartz
Recreation Superintendent
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