HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 1998.06.18MEETING MINUTES
Burlingame Parks & Recreatioin Commission
Thursday, June 18, 1998
The regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called
to order by Chairman Mike Nilmeyer at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room A,
Burlingame City Hall.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Heathcote, Kelly, Lembi, Nilmeyer, Piccetti,
Youth Commissioner Klimen
Commissioners Absent: Larios, Pera, Youth Commissioner Getchel
Staff Present: Recreation Superintendent Schwartz
Parks Superintendent Richmond
Others Present: None
MINUTES
Minutes of the May 21, 1998 meeting were approved, as presented.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
There were no comments from the Public
CEREMONIAL
Youth Commissioner Klimen was presented with a Service Award Plaque by
Chairman Nilmeyer on behalf of the City.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Discuss Possible Teen Interest Survey
This item was tabled until the Blue Ribbon Committee completes its task.
B. Teen Blue Ribbon Study Committee Update
Superintendent Schwartz reported that all openings on the Committee
have been filled and Director Williams will set up the first meeting within
the next few weeks.
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NEW BUSINESS --�
A. Report on Burlingame Together Summer Workshop
Superintendent Schwartz and Youth Commissioner Klimen attended the
June 15, 16, 17 workshop. They reported that approximately 50 attended,
including 18 Mills & Burlingame students, representing (among others)
Burlingame School District, Burlingame Police Dept., Burlingame Fire
Dept., Burlingame Parks & Recreation, Burlingame Lions, San Mateo
Union High School District, Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center, Baha'i
Community, and the City Council. The Workshop ended with groups
formed to work on school safety, student mentoring and youth activities.
B. Selection of 1998-99 Youth Advisory Commissioners
Schwartz reported that applications were distributed at the Burlingame
Together Workshop and one has been completed and returned. Hopefully,
more will be returned prior to the July Commission meeting.
C. Discussion re Canceling August Commission Meeting
The August, 1998 meeting was cancelled due to vacation schedules.
REPORTS
A. Capital Improvement Projects Status
Paloma & Alpine Parks Playground Rehabilitation
Parks Superintendent Richmond reported that the pre -construction
meeting will be held on June 22, with the work beginning shortly
after the July 4 weekend.
2. BYBA Batting Cage in Washington Park
Richmond & Schwartz informed the Commission to the difficulties
BYBA has been having verifying proof of insurance for the project
volunteers. The foundation work is being handled by a contractor
and that phase may begin soon.
3. Soccer - Ballfield Lights at Bay_side Park
Richmond reported that the project is on schedule - the pile driving
is completed, concrete work will begin tomorrow and the poles are
scheduled to be lifted into place by helicopter next week.
4. Landfill Closure/Parking Lot -Soccer Field -Golf Range Development
Richmond stated that the project is going through the E.I.R. process
and nothing new has occured since the last meeting.
5. BHS Aquatic Center & RunningTrack
Schwartz reported that the final plans for the Aquatic Center are in
the State Architect's office to be approved and that work has begun --�
on BHS' new track.
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B. Parks Division
Richmond announced that the Conservation Corp will be working
�- through June at Mills Canyon doing fire control under the direction of
Keith Marshall and trail work for the Parks Division. Friends of Mills
Canyon has been notified.
Franklin Field has been sprayed to kill the Kikuyu grass. This has
caused a large brown area on the field. The field will be overseeded next
week and should be ready for soccer season.
C. Recreation Division
Schwartz stated that the Recreation Center's Open House went very well
last Thursday - Sunday. The project gave the community a chance to see
all of the capital projects currently underway or planned by the Parks &
Recreation Dept. The open house featured a full-size, decorated view of
the proposed senior citizens wing of the Recreation Center.
Art in the Park was held this past weekend and was very successful.
Schwartz complimented both the park and recreation staffs for putting
on a great event. The Cancer Survivor's Picnic was held in Washington
Park the previous weekend and went very well despite uncooperative
weather. The Music in the Park concert series will be held from 1:00 to
3:00 p.m. each Sunday in July behind the Recreation Center. Giants
Night drew nearly 500 Burlingame guests to the game. A second Giants
night is being planned for September 11 th.
Summer camps and classes are beginning this week and are well
attended.
D. Commissioners
Commissioner Lembi complimented staff on the Senior Citizens wing
exhibit and on Art in the Park.
Commissioner Piccetti asked about the new Washington Park restroom.
Richmond reported that it is in place and was operating for Art in the
Park.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman
Nilmeyer adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Randy Schwartz
Recreation Superintendent
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