HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 1999.06.24MEETING MINUTES
Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission
Thursday, June 24, 1999
The regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by
Chairman Mike Nilmeyer at 7:04 p.m. in Conference Room A, Burlingame City Hall.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Dittman, Heathcote, Larios, Muller, Minderman, Nilmeyer, Piccetti and
Youth Advisory Commissioner Warden
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director John Williams, Parks Superintendent Tim
Richmond and Recreation Superintendent Randy Schwartz
Others Present: Scott Martindale, 769 Willborough Road, Burlingame
MINUTES
Minutes of the May 20, 1999 meeting were approved, as presented.
1%- COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC
There were no comments from the public.
OLD BUSINESS
Appoint Youth Advisory Committee (YAQ Members. The Commission received the staff
recommendations for the selection of 10 candidates for appointment to the first YAC.
Commissioner Larios expressed his concern that there was only one representative
nominated for Burlingame High School and that the nominee was a recent B.I.S. graduate
who had not yet attended Burlingame High. Director Williams noted that Youth Advisory
Commissioner Warden, an incoming B.H. S. senior, is also being recommended. A third
B.H.S. representative is also anticipated when the Police Department nominates the Police
Cadet to participate in the YAC.
Commissioner Larios stated that he believed that all three local high schools should be
represented by at least two student members of the YAC. Director Williams noted that the
YAC Bylaws, as approved by the Commission in May, called for only one official
representative from each high school so that the number of high school committee members
would not overpower the intermediate school members of the group.
Commissioner Larios also expressed a concern that a student, nominated from B.H.S.
because he was a representative of a different group of students, was not being
recommended by staff. Commissioner Warden stated that the student had not been selected
after the review process. Superintendent Schwartz indicated that he will report back to
Commissioner Larios regarding the reason that this individual was not selected.
• It was moved by Commissioner Larios, seconded by Commissioner Muller and then
approved 7-0 to indicate that the Commission believes that the YAC membership
should include two students (at least one upperclassman) from each of the three
local high schools. Director Williams will report back at the July meeting regarding
the process to change the YAC Bylaws.
• It was moved by Commissioner Larios, seconded by Commissioner Heathcote and
then approved 7-0 to appoint the 10 young people nominated by staff for
membership in the original YAC. (Roster attached as Exhibit A.)
2. Review and Recommend Scott Martindale for Appoint as Youth Advisory Commissioner.
Commissioners interviewed applicant Scott Martindale for the position as the second Park
& Recreation Youth Advisory Commissioner for the 1999-2000 year.
• It was moved by Commissioner Larios, seconded by Commissioner Minderman and
then approved 7-0 to recommend to the City Council that Scott Martindale he
appointed as Youth Advisory Commissioner.
3. Discussion of Burlingame Together Youth Group Proposal re Teen Center. Youth
Advisory Commissioner Warden reported on the youth groups presentation to the City
Council on June 7, 1999. The Council declined to appropriate $4,000 to develop
architectural renderings for a proposed teen facility.
Several Commissioners expressed their concern about the Council's response to the young
people. Additionally, several Commissioners stated their feelings that the Depot was too
small and is inappropriate for use as a teen center or teen coffeehouse.
Superintendent Schwartz stated that the youth group has continued working on this issue
and is planning to report back to the Commission at the Commission's July meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Reorganization of Commission.
The Commission had delayed the
selection
of a
Commission Chairman and Vice
Chairman for two months so that
the three
newest
Commissioners could get to know their counterparts on the Commission. Chairman
Nilmeyer indicated that he probably will not seek reappointment to the Commission and he
noted that his personal belief is that the regular rotation of the Commission chairmanship is
a good practice.
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• Commissioner Muller nominated Ed Larios as the new Commission Chairman. The
nomination was seconded by Commissioner Heathcote and nominations were
closed. Commissioners voted 7-0 to elect Ed Larios as the Commission Chairman
for the 1999-2000 year.
• Commissioner Larios nominated Nicole Piccetti as the new Commission Vice
Chairman. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dittman and nominations
were closed. Commissioners voted 7-0 to elect Nicole Piccetti as the Commission
Vice Chairwoman for the 1999-2000 year.
REPORTS
l . Capital Improvement Project Updates. Director Williams reported on the following
projects:
A. Landfill & Bay�side Park Projects. Construction on the golf driving range and soccer
field is currently underway. Williams also noted that negotiations are continuing with
the proposed golf range operator and that the lower deck area (including the new
parking area, ballfield, lagoon trail and proposed dog exercise park) is now being
closed as a landfill, so that development can begin.
B. Burlingame Aquatic Center. Williams reported that plans are moving ahead to convert
the pool project to a 50 meter swimming pool. If the conversion plan is successful,
work could resume on the pool by late August. Weather should not be factor since
much of the startup work is already completed and the pool could be finished in time
�-- for the high school spring swim season.
C. Cuernavaca Park Shade Structure Demolition. Demolition of the shade structure has
not yet begun. Hopefully, the contractor will begin work soon.
E. J Lot Parking Lot & Playground Renovation. The J Lot project is underway.
E. Laguna Park Playground Renovation. Staff expects to receive final plans from the
architect within the next few days. Bidding can be conducted in time for construction
in September and October.
F. Village Park Cottage Renovation and Addition. Work is well underway on this
project. Walls are up and the roof should go on soon. Completion is still expected in
early September, prior to the start of Fall Pre School classes. Scwartz reported on
negotiations with US Filter (operators of the City's Sewage Treatment Plant). US
Filter has indicated an interest in making a donation to the City in recognition of its 25
years of service in the City of Burlingame. Donated funds could be used for building
furnishings and for ongoing science programs for young children.
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2. Parks Division Report. Parks Superintendent Richmond reported that all but one of the full
time employee slots in the Division have been filled and the new employees appear to be
fitting -in very well. Richmond indicated that staff has been very busy with park and field
preparation work in recent weeks. Activities such as Art in the Park, City adult softball
leagues, BYBA baseball and Girls Softball League have required much staff attention. All
athletic fields in the city are presently in good shape. Several Commissioners complimented
Richmond on the appearance of local parks and ballfields.
Richmond also noted that the annual tree trimming contract for large City trees has been
completed. Parks staff has recently finished some special landscaping areas and is presently
working at Hillside Circle to improve and beautify that area.
Richmond complimented Parks Maintenance Worker Ben Caldwell on his recent work in
the courtyard at the Recreation Center. Caldwell has developed an attractive oriental
garden that has received numerous compliments. Commissioners and others are urged to
see the courtyard on their next visit to the Recreation Center.
3. Recreation Division Report. Recreation Superintendent Schwartz reported that Art in the
Park was very successful under the leadership of Recreation Supervisor Tricia Pinney this
year. Schwartz noted that Music in the Park begins for the July season on Sunday, July 4.
All Commissioners are urged to attend this free event. City staff and volunteers are going
to provide barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs for Music in the Park patrons. Proceeds
will be used to support the scholarship program for teen activities.
Schwartz also reported that Recreation Supervisor Mike Blondino directed a very
successful tournament for girls softball players in June. 17 teams participated in the event
and some of the teams stayed in local Burlingame hotels during the tournaments. Summer
classes and camps are underway and many classes and camps are full. Teen trips are going
well, even though trip registrations have not been large.
Recruitment is now underway for the new Recreation Coordinator to fill Jordana
Schneiderman's spot as she moves to Recreation Supervisor 1 to take over supervision of
Aquatic Center.
4. Commissioner Reports.
• Commissioner Piccetti complimented staff on a very successful Art in the Park.
• Commissioner Dittman asked about the Recreation Division resident policies.
Superintendent Schwartz gave a brief description of the policies.
• Commissioner Dittman asked about swim programs for the new Aquatic Center.
Schwartz and Williams indicated that a full spectrum of classes, teams and activities
are being planned for the new pool.
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• Commissioner Larios asked about possible date for converting the Washington Park
baseball infield to a grass infield. Williams replied that, since this change is dependent
upon getting the new field at Bayside Park into play, the change could not happen
until Fall, 2000 at the earliest. Larios also asked about the possibility of advertising
inside the Washington Park ballfield. Williams stated that Larios could present any
ideas about advertising, but that the City Council has not been receptive to any
advertising proposals for City parks in the past.
Commissioner Larios noted that the dates on the two pool construction signs were
now out of date. Williams stated that the signs will be updated as soon as staff has
received a firm new pool completion date. Larios also suggested that School District
swim coaching and teaching staff be considered for part time employment by the City.
This might help defuse some of the inevitable "us vs. them" feelings that arise in
shared facilities. Schwartz indicated an interest in following -up on this suggestion.
Chairman Nilmeyer asked that staff place the possible cancellation of the August
Commission meeting on the July agenda for discussion and possible action.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Nilmeyer adjourned the
meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Job W. Williams
Parks & Recreation Director
attachment: Recommended YAC Applicant List