HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - PR - 1998.09.17BURLINGAME PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
7:00 P.M., Thursday, September 17, 1998
Conference Room A, City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame
1. Roll Call
Heathcote, Kelly, Larios, Lembi, Nilmeyer, Pera, Piccetti; Youth Advisory Commissioner
Lip
2. Approval of Minutes - Approve the minutes of the July 16, 1998 Regular Meeting
3. Public Comments
This is the opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission regarding
items not otherwise on the agenda.
4. Old Business
A. Teen Blue Ribbon Study Committee Update
B. Selection of 1998-99 Youth Advisory Commissioners
C. Report on Proposed RFP for Golf Range Operator
D. Discuss Dog Park and Ray Park Concerns
5. New Business
A. Interview Youth Advisory Commissioner Candidate Diana Warden
6. Reports
A. Capital Improvement Projects Status
1) Paloma & Alpine Parks Playground Rehabilitation
2) BYBA Batting Cage in Washington Park
3) Soccer-Ballfield Lights at Bayside Park
4) Landfill Closure/Parking Lot -Soccer Field -Golf Range Development
5) Cuernavaca Park Shade Structure Demolition
6) BHS Aquatic Center & Running Track
B. Parks Division
C. Recreation Division
D. Commissioners
E. Monthly Recreation Revenue Report
7. Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting: 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 15, 1998
You Must register at the Burlingame Parks & Recreation
Department. Please take a moment to fill out the card below.
You may then register:
I. In Person or via mail to the Burlingame Parks & Recreation
Department, 850 Burlingame Avenue.
2. By Phone with a Visa or Mastercard to 696-3770
3. By Fax (a), 696-7216
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hereby absolve the City of Burlingame, its employees, and officers from all
liability which may arise as the result of my participation in the
above activities; and, in the event that the above named participant is a minor, I hereby give my permission for his or her participation as indicated
and, in so doing, absolve the City of Burlingame, its employees and officers from such liability.
Signed: Date:
Participant or Parent / Guardian
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payment for recreation activities for which I have registered myself or others. Signed:
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;Get Involved.
The Burlingame Parks & Recreation Dept. has put together a committee to
Facilitate activities and programs for teens. If you are between the ages of 13 :
& 18 you are invited to join. The things we can do include: trips, events, :
activities, and games. We need your help to make this work. :
: Name
Address
Phone Number
Age Grade
School
Please send this information to: Teen Program, Burlingame Parks &
Recreation, 850 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010.
: Meeting to be scheduled in early fall.
: If you would like more information, please call (650)696-3770.
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We can help & Write recommendations ....... Hmmmm.......
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The ParKs & Recreation Department is
looKing for Male & Female coaches for
the Fall 1998 Elementary School Flag
Football and BasKetball Season! If you
liKe worKing with Kids and are interested
in a part-time job after school, please
contact MiKe Blondino @ 696-3770, or
stop by the Recreation Center for an
application.
or more classes in arts & crafts,
fitness, computers, sports, etc....
See the Fall 1998 Recreation Brochure
_(Available at the Recreation Center)
Let's
go skiing! Burlingame Parks & Recreation
is making it easy for you
to go skiing.
If you
are between the ages of 11
and 17, you are
invited to go on these one
day ski trips.
Each participant must bring a bag
lunch or money
to buy food. The bus will leave from
the
Burlingame Recreation Center,
850 Burlingame
Avenue. Lesson packages
are available.
You
need to bring your own equipment. If you need to rent, here are some
numbers you
can
call: Sequoia Ski Shop
589-8600
Any Mountain
361-1213
B & D Sports
364-5995
If you have any questions, please call the Recreation Department at (650) 696-3770
AGE: 11-17
LOCATION: Leaves from the Recreation Center
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7340 Saturdav
4:30am-10:00pm 1123
You must register by:
Thursday, January 14th, 5:00pm.
FEE: $80
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73-M Saturday
4:30am-10:00pm
You must register by
212 7
Thursday, February 18th, 5:00pm.
FEE.- $80
BASKETBALL; OPEN PLAY
Saturday open gym basketball for all ages.
the first of the vear.
AGE: 13 & up
LOCATION: B.H.S. Gym
Saturdays ILam-3:00pm 9/12-10124
Wednesday night plaNT will begin after
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FEE: NO FEE
TEEN CoMPUTER CLASSES
WHO: Judy Pisano
WHERE: Upstairs at Evergreen, 1245 Howard Ave, Burlingame,
Call (650) 347-8459 for directions!
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 12 STUDENTS SO SIGN UP EARLY!
FEE: $44 Res. $52 Non -Res
gET INiREU� jNTERNET
RESOURCES f'oR TEENS
This Internet class is designed to help you
become an expert "surfer" and online researcher.
We will learn about the major search tools
available online, \which are good for what
Kinds of information, and how to make your
search more effective. Recognize "garbage"
online and save time. Improve your report
-iting, Iearn about colleges online. There
be one modem in class for demonstrations
and brief student practice. 1 class
173.M Wednesday 6:00-9:00pm 9116
WEB SiTE 1DEWN
FOR TEENS
This class is designed to give students an
introduction to designing their own World
Wide Web site. We Nvill be using Front
Page 97 (for the PC) to see hove this
process \works. We will look at creating the
content of the page. formatting text, managing
hyper-linKs and choosing an Internet Service
Provider. More advanced topics will not be
covered, we do not cover HTML programming.
There \will be a PC computer for each
student in class. 1 class
73-U4 Wednesday 6:00-9.00pm 91123
FABRIC INALL JJANJiNJ FOR TEENS
1
Learn to create an unusual and appealing fabric wall hanging for your own home or as
a gift. No sewing or art experience required. Students \will complete a 12" by 18" wall
hanging in class. Limited to 10 students. Please bring fabric scissors to class. Lab fee
is for all necessary supplies to complete one wall hanging. 1 class
LOCATION: Recreation Center ney�r
INSTRUCTOR: Elizabeth Coon
46-MM Monday 3:30-6:30pm 10119
FEE: $21 Res. $23 Non-res. LAB FEE: $6 (already included)
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TEEN j MPRo'V INoRKSitoP
Teens will love the freedom, spontaneity, and creativity that improv offers! They'll learn
ho-%N- to get on stage and perform without preparation or planning by doing specific games
and exercises. This teen w-orKshop also emphasizes intense scene ,vorK that lets students
make up brilliant improvised masterpieces from a single idea. A great esteem builder!
They'll also cultivate important stage (and life) lessons such as:
O Saying YES! -_=
0 Trusting the self and others �
® Supporting and risking
O Giving and taking focus �,�E
*O Character development
CO and much much more!
Performance for parents & friends on last day of class. 8 classes
AGE: 14-17 yrs.
LOCATION: Recreation Center
INSTRUCTOR: Judy Martin, has taught improvisation to both children and adults for
over 7 years wl-ule performing in various improv groups of her own. She is a recent
founding member of Improvox, a musical improv group in San Francsico.
47-3% Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm 9/17-11/5
FEE: $65 Res. $77 Non-res.
'FUNKY JF NJERS, TRiPPY TOES
A hands-on class learning the right way to give yourself a manicure and pedicure. Lab fee
includes your own sanitan< equipment pack, base, and top coat, and some fun decals to use in
class and take home. Wear comfy clothes and sandals, and bring a small plastic shoe box
or dishpan to soak your fingers and toes. CLASS IS LIMITED TO 12 STUDENTS. 1 class.
LOCATION: Recreation Center
INSTRUCTOR: Pamela Cantor, Licensed Manicurist, Certified Nail Consultant
73.M Monday 1:00-3:00pm 12/21
FEE: $28 Res. $32 Non-res. LAB FEE: $12 (already included)
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Okay, so we want to provide activities and resources for you
guys! How do we do this??? You need to tell us what you
want!!! Here is the form .... fill it out —and drop it off at the Rec
Center (front desk ... don't worry, they're really nice), or Mail it
to us a@ 850 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame, CA(of course), 94010
'F'oR EXAMPLE,,, Do you WANTIM
* More Trips?
* More Classes?
* People to talk to about stuff? * Job Opportunities?
W*fAT i WANT'S
I. . I want: •
and I want:
oh this I really want:
I forgot, I need: -
How come you guys don't have:
Lastly, Burlingame really needs...
YOUR AGE:
YOUR SCHOOL:
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Optional: Name: •
Phone Number: •
(we may want to ask you questions about your suggestions)
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TO: John Williams, Parks and Recreation Director
FROM: Bob Cini, President, Burlingame Girls Softball
DATE: July 27, 1998
RE:DOGS at RAY PARK
Dear John,
It has been brought to my attention, through many phone calls from parents involved in
Burlingame softball, that RAY PARK has become the first dog park in The City of Burlingame.
Every night from about 7:OOpm to about 8:30pm you can expect to find 15 to 20 dogs being
allowed to run at will around the park using the park as their private bathroom facility. Not
only is this not sanitary (I've yet to see anyone pick up urine with a plastic bag) but according
to the posted sign at each entrance to the park it is against the law. As long as The City of
Burlingame has a leash law we feel that it needs to be enforced, especially in a park that is used
by small children.
Burlingame Girls Softball would hope that Burlingame Park and Recreation would urge the
Burlingame Police keep an eye on this problem before it becomes worse than it already has
become. We don't want RAY PARK to become an "OUT HOUSE FOR DOGS."
Thank you.
Bob Cini
President
Burlingame Girls Softball
c.c. Mike Blondino, Recreation Supervisor
CITY OF BURLINGAME
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899
Telephone (650) 696-3770 Parks / Trees (650) 696-7245
fax (650) 696-7216 I.," -mail: burlrec(a.)aol.com
July 29, 1998
Bob Cini, President
Burlingame Girls Softball
1', O. Box 4234
Burlingame, CA 94010
Dear Bob:
Thank you for your letter of July 27, 1998 regarding dogs at Ray Park. We share your concerns
at the Parks & Recreation Department. Similar problems regularly occur at Washington Park and
Cuernavaca Park.
This morning 1 spoke with Commander John Parkin at the Burlingame Police Department about
this matter. Ile advises me that they have recently been receiving calls about dogs at Ray Park
and that the Police have been at the park on a regular basis lately. Typically, the Police do not
�.. like to site people because the fine for dogs off leash is substantial and the City presently has no
dog park facilities for people and their dogs to use. Commander Parkin advises me that they do
regularly direct people to put their dogs on leash and the Police do insist that people clean up
after their pets. The Police will step up their patrols, as they are able, in Ray Park while the
weather is good. Please encourage everyone in your group to call the Police whenever persons
are observed in the park with dogs off -leash.
As you know, it is not illegal to have dogs in City parks if the dogs are on leash and under
control. Their is no prohibition on either dog urination or defecation in the parks, as long as feces
are picked -up. Unfortunately, our park open space is so limited that dog owners (like youth
athletic groups) have few choices about where they can nin their dogs. Hopefully, you and
Burlingame Girls Softball will support the dog park concept with the Park & Recreation
Commission and the City Council, as B.Y.B.A has been doing for the past two years.
Sincerely,
Jolhi W. Williams
Parks & Recreation Director
cc: Park & Recreation Commission
% . Commander John Parkin, BPD
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It's 10:30 on a beautiful sunny
morning, the last Saturday in May.
It's the intarnlest day the r c%ninsula
has managed yet to Pke ocit from a
less than spectacular spring. Why,
then, are approximately 40 serious
dog Iovers packed into the Lighthouse
Cove recreation center in RPc1n100(:l
Shores instead of playing outside
with their poc)chPs?
Simply put, their eyes are on the prize. These committed
members of Shore Dogs have been meeting regularly for the
past 14 months in an effort to give the Rovers of Redwood
Shores a place to roam off -leash, safely and legally. In other
words, they want a dog park, an all -too -rare concept in San
Mateo County.
On the agenda is how best to use the slightly less than
three-quarters of an acre of currently unused land that
Redwood City has agreed to let go to the dogs. Terry
Anderlini, a trial lawyer who in the late 80s spearheaded the
successful drive for a dog park in Belmont, is leading the
discussion: should there be one large area for all dogs, or
should a space be set aside for smaller dogs? A representative
of the Redwood City planners office is present with drawn -to -
scale layouts of the two scenarios. After debating the pros and
cons of each, the group votes for the dual -section model, with
a double -gated staging area between the two.
Story and photos by Marianne Skoczek
The discussion moves on to related topics: drainage,
wood chips vs. grass for the staging area, landscaping,. parking,
fundraising. When the meeting concludes at noon a cluster of
Shores Dogs activists meet at the proposed site, through words
and plans changing the still barren land next to a small
lagoon into a haven for dogs.
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A few decades ago, there were plenty of open fields where
Rover could run free and exercise safely. If it wasn't always
exactly legal, there were so many fewer people, dogs and cars
that the leash law was often not enforced. T(Aay it's a different
story. In San Mateo County the leash law, which goes hand in
hand with mandatory licensing and rabies vaccinations, requires
that a dog be on leash and under control whenever he is off the
owner's property unless he is in a designated off -leash area.
"The leash law is not an arbitrary rule," notes Lesley
Walker, director of community outreach at the Peninsula
Humane Society. "An off -leash dog is at risk of being hit by a
car and attacked by other animals. If your dog bites a person
or another animal, causes a traffic accident or gets into a
tangle with a cyclist, rollerblader or horseback rider, you, the
owner, are liable. As our communities have become more and
more congested, we have seen an increasing need for leash
laws that protect everyone, people and dogs."
This same congestion, adds Walker, has fueled a rapidly
growing need for places where dogs can safely nin free. And as
development continues its land -eating momentum, everyone —
including dog owners — is scurrying to stake a claim to those
open spaces that still exist. (continued on page 4)
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Talk to just about any dog, and he'll tell you the most
obvious and canine -specific benefits of a community dog
park: exercise and socialization, a space to hang out, sniff
around and just be a dog. While 12,000 years of domestica-
tion have evolved dogs into animals who primarily bond with
humans, many (although certainly not all) enjoy the company
of other dogs who can run and wrestle with them in a way that
we humans just can't.
PHS animal behaviorist and dog trainer Tehani Mosconi
doesn't consider simply walking a dog to be good exercise. "It's
not aerobic and dogs need to regularly get their heart rate up,
especially younger dogs and breeds such as collies, heelers and
sight hounds. Daily aerobic exercise chan-
nels a dog's energy in a positive way; it also I
helps a dog live a longer and healthier life."
While a cloq park hole, make
a cloy', lifo that mush floggiPr, it
can play a Ornilarly honoficial rols+
for Firin'c human .v►r.ry�anirntc,
(Dog park advocates stress that these benefits
make the most convincing arguments to city
councils, whose members are not necessarily
dog lovers.) The old saying that dogs are so-
cial lubricant holds true. "In this day and age,
we don't really have a community center,"
notes Terry Anderlini. "Everybody's too busy
or too afraid to get involved with their neigh-
bor. A dog park turns things around. People
tend to go to the dog park at the same time
every day, and begin making new friends
without even realizing it." In Belmont, as in
other dog parks throughout the Bay Area,
the human dog park users often out -do the
dogs in socializing with early morning coffee
Hatches, an occasional margarita party and
Saturday afternoon barbecues. One couple
who met at the park were later married. (No
often fear that they will become gathering places for aggressive
dogs or even sites for dogfights, experience demonstrates that
the opposite is true. Connie Urbanski, program manager of
the county's Animal Control Services, notes that her office
has received just one complaint of a vicious dog in a dog park
in the past several years. The problem was quickly resolved
when the other park users asked the dog's owner not to return.
Captain Lori Feazell, director of field services at PHS, is a
firm believer in dog parks. Since coming to PHS from San
Francisco's Department of Animal Care & Control last fall,
Feazell has been shocked by the number of dog attacks that
occur in San Mateo County. "I think it's due to the fact that
many of the dogs
are not socialized,
When his golden retriever, Buster, needeed a place to
run, Terry Anderlini took notice. Working with a core
of community activists, Anderlini turned a plot of
unused land into an off -leash dog park
word on whether the dogs attended the wedding in coat and tails.)
There are other, further -reaching bonuses, too. To con-
vince non -dog owners to support parks in Belmont and
Redwood Shores, activists stressed that an available dog park
would get dogs off people's lawns and sidewalks; out of the
streets and into a safe, confined space, thus relieving neigh-
borhood tensions. Eventually, more non -dog owners than
owners signed the pro -park petitions.
By their very presence, groups of dog owners and their
canine companions help deter drug dealing, graffiti and other
kinds of crimes, making the park and the neighborhood safer
for everyone. While those who know little about dog parks
they're backyard dogs, and
statistically these are the kinds
of dogs we see problems with.
If every city had one or two
dog parks we'd probably see a
decrease in bites, stray dogs
and barking."
Feazell tells of a Redwood
City man who was cited when
a neighbor complained of his
dog's incessant daytime
harking. The man called PHS'
free Animal Behavior
Helpline and learned that
vigorously exercising his dog
each morning would leave
Fido too worn out to bark.
The man started rising early
and taking his dog to a park in
San Carlos. Though the park wasn't a designated off -leash
area, local authorities had been lax in enforcing the law and a
number of people had gotten into the habit of exercising their
dogs there. The man enjoyed meeting and talking with other
dog lovers — and his dog stopped barking. Later, however, the
City of San Carlos began enforcing the leash law. The man and
his companion were back to square one.
"We hear it from both sides," notes Feazell. "We get the
order from a city's park and rec. or police department to patrol
the parks, and as part of the humane society's contract with
the county, this is what we must do. But then we hear it from
the local re- i 1- r1tq who want to be responsible — and who
want to follow our advice and exercise and socialize their
dogs. And when there are so few places to do this, that's a
problem. For people to do well by their dogs, they're often
forced to break the law."
Build it and they will comp
Nationally, 25 percent of households have at least one
dog. San Mateo County alone is home to an estimated
150,000 dogs. Across the United States, dog -loving people
are organizing to build safe off -leash areas for their canine
companions. Those who keep statistics place the number of
dog parks in the US at more than 600, with an additional
400 in initial planning stages.
Here on the Peninsula, Shore Dogs activists hope to
have their park up and running in September. In early July
the Redwood City council voted unanimously to earmark
$20,000 for an off -leash park for dogs living in the city's
central and southern areas. As Pawprint goes to press, the
Redwood City Responsible Dog Owners Group is working
with the city's park and recreation department to identify an
appropriate site. In Half Moon Bay, the Coastside Doggie
Club formed last winter to obtain an off -leash exercise area
on the coast. Community efforts recently paid off in
Burlingame, which plans to open an off -leash area in Bayside
Park next summer. (On the down side, the past year has seen
hopes for off -leash sites in Atherton and Pacifica dashed
after facing opposition.)
How can you build a dog park in your
community? Here are some proven
strategies for a successful campaign:
Start with a core group of committed dog park activists. Talk
with a half dozen other guardians who are concerned about
the lack of off -leash spaces. These may he people you already
know — or put a notice in the local paper.
Hold a public meeting. Once the core group is in accord, a
larger community meeting will help you get the word out to
supporters and solicit input and suggestions. Encourage
people to write letters in support of a dog park to public
officials and the media and to make presentations to commu-
nity groups whose hacking would he valuable.
Educate, educate, educate your fellow dog owners on the
need to be responsible. The guardian who neglects to pick
up after his dog, or who allows an aggressive or unsocialized
jog to run loose can do a lot of damage to your cause and
ultimate chances of success. In Half Moon Bay the Coastside
Doggie Club has a two -fold mission: establishing an off -leash
dog exercise area and promoting responsible canine care.
(continued on page 6)
While dog parks are wonderful places
for Fido to play together, it's important w 4
that the dogs who use them already be
socialized or at the very least be with a L
guardian who is working on increasing �I7
the dog's level of socialization and is aware '�-
of and responsible about the dog's limitations.
"A lot of people feel that if their dog has some rough
— or shy — tendencies, the way to stop that is to socialize
them at a dog park," notes Tehani Mosconi. "The theory is
good, but the problem is a dog park is way too much stimu-
lation for a dog who's not social. Dogs should be gradually
socialized, first in a more disciplined arena like a training
class, then in supervised interactions on -leash with another
dog. Once they're comfortable with this, start having one-
on-one off -leash interactions. If your dog does well in these
situations, you can start allowing her off -leash with multiple
other dogs."
To give your pooch the best dog park
experience possible:
Commit now to socializing your dog. Don't assume she will
automatically get along with other canines. Play it safe and
gradually accustom her to the company of other canines.
First visit a dog park withoutyour dog, preferably at several
different times of day, to get a feel for what kind and
how many dogs your dog may encounter. There are
generally far fewer dogs in a park during off hours, or mid-
morning to mid -afternoon, when many people arl at work.
When you bring your dog to the park, inquire about any
unfamiliar dogs already in the run. Watch for established
packs who may put your dog through an "initiation pro-
cess" of sniffing and (sometimes) displays of dominance.
A basic knowledge of dog body language is helpful.
If you recently adopted your dog from a shelter or rescue
group, you probably know very little about your new friend.
Get to know her before you visit a dog park. Many shelter
dogs are very shy; taking them immediately to such an ex-
citing setting could set them back rather than help them.
Start conversations with others in the park. Which are the
best veterinarians in your area? Where can you find a good
pet sitter when you go on vacation? Your dog's taken to
barking at the mail carrier: how can you get him to stop?
Other dog -knowledgeable people are excellent sources
of all kinds of canine information.
Be responsible. Watch your dog; this is not the time to
catch up with the morning newspaper. If your dog gets
into a scuffle with another pooch, learn to recognize when
they'll work it out between themselves and when you need
to quickly and safely intervene. And, of course, always pick
up after your dog.
Take pride and ownership in your dog park. As one who
uses it, you have a great stake in its continued success and in ;*c l,se as a model for future dog parks.
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t Write a clear mission statement that details the need and
purpose of the park, stressing the benefits to dog owners, their
canine companions and the greater community. The Red-
wood City Responsible Dog Owners' statement says it all:
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establish a.. ced in, off -leash dog park where well-behaved canine citizens
ercise in clean, safe environment without endangering or annoying people,
�tulr�- e�l�d�f life. To develop a beautiful, well -maintained space open to all dog
lovers and friends who are willing to uphold the park's rules and restrictions. To
view this park as a community project, in partnership with the City of Redwood
City, designed to satisfy the needs of dog -owners and non -dog owners alike."
The Rules
for Dog Parks
The Humane Society of the United States
recommends that most, if not all, of these
rules be posted at community dog parks:
• Owners must clean up after their dogs.
• Dogs with a known history of
dangerous behavior are prohibited.
• Dogs must be licensed and have current
vaccinations.
• Dogs should wear a collar with ID tags at all times.
• Puppies younger than four months are prohibited.
• Animals must be spayed or neutered.
• Leaving dogs unattended is prohibited.
• Owners should carry a leash at all times.
• Limit three dogs per person per visit.
• Young children must be closely supervised.
• Dogs should be leashed prior to entering
and upon leaving the park.
Demonstrate need. Gather statistics on the dogs and their
people in your community. How many dogs would use a dog
park? What are the demographics of the people in your city?
Who currently uses city parks — and who doesn't? The Marin
Humane Society's associate executive director, Rick Johnson,
advises downplaying the "dog factor" and emphasizing people
issues. "Dogs don't pay taxes or vote," he cautions.
A poll conducted by MHS last summer found that most users
of the county's six.dog parks were adults aged 40 to 65.
Almost 2/3 of these people are women, many of whom noted
that they would not feel comfortable in a park without their
dog. "Having a dog park allows a range of less -athletic and
not -so -young people to make use of a city's recreational
facilities," Johnson explains. And this allows for a more
equitable use of recreation and parks dollars by all the
community's taxpayers. To drive this point home, include older
people and women in your roster of "official spokespersons."
Demonstrate support. In both Belmont and Redwood Shores,
activists found that a simply worded request, circulated on a
petition, helped convince city officials that there was indeed
both a need and widespread public support for a responsibly
run dog park. Place petition gatherers at supermarkets, pet
supply stores and other high -traffic areas.
Enlist the support of local veterinarians, groomers, dog
walkers and others who have a real interest in having a
community filled with healthy, well -socialized dogs. Involve
them in gathering petitions, writing letters to the editor of local
papers and generally spreading the word.
Create a budget. Determine how much it will cost to COn-
struct and maintain the park, including costs for grass, fences,
garbage removal, lawn maintenance, drinking water, field
drainage, lighting, benches, pooper scoopers, a bulletin board
and a users' newsletter. While some cities are willing and able
to finance a dog park, others are more amenable to creating
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the park as a joint venture with the local dog owners group,
which assumes some responsibility for building and maintain-
ing the park, and helps ensure that park rules are obeyed.
Solicit the input and seek the approval of all significant
organizations in your community. Talk with the proposed
park's neighbors before talking to city hall. "As soon as
someone puts up a serious red flag, pay attention to it," advises
Terry Anderlini. "Don't ignore or fight it; try to come up with
a solution. If it really is impossible to resolve, at least you'll
know what you are up against."
Be prepared to address a range of concerns, including the
risk for dog fights, dog bites, noise level, parking and traffic
needs, liability issues and maintenance. Explain why some of
these are nonissues — and have a plan to address those, like
traffic and noise, that are legitimate.
Ask the Peninsula Humane Society for help. For a letter of
support for your proposal contact community affairs manager
John Larson at 650/340-7022, ext. 382. If you would like
Captain Lori Feazell to address your city council in support of
a well -run and well -maintained dog park, call 650/340-7022,
ext. 315; lfeazell@peninsulahumanesociety.org.
Get to know your city council members and the director of
your department of parks and recreation. Attend meetings, join
them at fundraisers. Find out what they need from you to move
the dog park forward. When you're ready, request a hearing with
city government to discuss your proposal. Have two or three
carefully selected, knowledgeable and articulate members of your
group present your plan, clearly expressing its many benefits to
the community and calmly addressing any concerns.
Keep your eyes on the prize. Dealing with city government is rarely
a quick deal. While you may find yourself running with Fido in the
dog park of both your dreams within a year, it could just as easily take
several. Be patient, persistent — and willing to negotiate.''
Redwood City Responsible Dog Owners. Contact
Nancy Morales at 650/369-4991; pmsearch@best.com
or Bret Montague at 650/342-9937;
bret_montague*jcmfg.email.com.
Coastside Doggie Club. Contact Barbara Judge at
650/728-3915.
So You Want to Build a Dog Park? A Comprehen-
sive Guide for Municipalities and Private Entities.
$35 from Susyn Stecchi, SunPets Unlimited, 8034
Wiles Road, Ste. 122, Coral Springs, FL 33067-2073;
954/752-1879.
Planning Parks for Pets. $17.50 from the National
Recreation and Park Association Office, 22377
Velmont Ridge Road, Ashburn, VA 20148-4501;
703/858-2190.
American Dog Trainers Network:
http://www.inch.com/-dogs/runs.htmi
Marin County Dog Parks:
http://www.marin-humane.org/html/dogpark.htmi
Dog Play: http://www.dog-play.com
While off -leash options are still few and far between
on the Peninsula, they do exist. For a complete listing
of dog -friendly spaces, PHS highly recommends The
California Dog Lover's Companion by Maria
Goodavage (Foghorn Press).
Belmont: Cipriani Park Dog Exercise Area
2525 Buena Vista Avenue; 650/595-7441.
Burlingame: Bayside Park
Airport Boulevard, just past the Doubletree Hotel.
Anticipated opening date: July 1999.
Foster City: Boothbay Park
Boothbay Avenue/Edgewater Lane; 650/343-5731.
Foster City Dog Exercise Area
600 Foster City Boulevard; 650/343-5731.
Redwood Shores: Redwood Shores Dog Park
Near the South Bay Sewage Treatment Plant, off
Radio Road. Anticipated opening date. September 1998.
San Bruno: San Bruno Dog Exercise Area
Intersection of Maywood and Evergreen Drives,
behind the Hoover Children's Center.
San Carlos: Heather Park
At Melendy and Protofino Drives, behind Heather
Elementary School; 650/593-8011.
San Francisco: Fort Funston (aka Doggie
Heaven) On the Great Highway, just north
of the San Mateo County line.
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CITY OF BURLINGAME
PARKS & RECREA7fION DEPARTMENT
850 Burlingame Avenue. Burlingame, California 94010-2899
Telephone (415) 696-3770 • Parks /Trees (415) 696-7245
Fax (415) 696-7216 • E-mail: hurlrec@aol.com
CITY OF BURLINGAME
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
YOUTH COMMISSIONER CANDIDATE APPLICATION
(Please type or print clearly)
NOTE: All applicants must be residents of the City of Burlingame
Position is !held from September to June
The youth commissioners advise the Park and Recreation Commission on matters
relating to the youth and teen population within the City of Burlingame. This may
include programs relating to safety, recreation, drug awareness, special interests,
sports, community involvement, 'socialization, and environmental concerns. The
Park and Recreation Commission meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at City
Hall at 7:30 p.m. You must be available to attend these meetings.
Address: G6... -
Date of Birth:
Home Phone: ((960) Fy4R-19`V-)
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What Community/school activities are you presently involved in, or have been in the pact?
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Why do you want to be a youth member of the Park and Recreation Commission?
What do you think you could contribute to the Park and Recreation Commission?
Date: 431ahn Signaturea/C
Completed applications should be returned to the
Parks & Recreation Dept., 850 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010.
Applications will be accepted until vacancies are filled.
For more information, please contact Chrissy Carlson at 696-3786.
You will be notified by phone for an oral interview date and time.
CITY OF BURLINGAME
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899
Telephone (650) 696-3770 Parks Trees (650) 696-7245
Fax (650) 696-7216 E-mail: burlrecwaol.com
September 8, 1998
Diana Warden
736 Acacia Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
Dear Diana:
Thank you for submitting your application for the 1998-99 Youth Advisory Park & Recreation
Commissioner position. Randy Schwartz and I will be taking your candidacy to the Commission
for consideration at its regular September 17 meeting. It would be very helpful if you can attend
the meeting and meet the Commissioners. This will also give you a chance to see a typical
Commission meeting.
The Commission meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17th. Meetings are
�,. held in Conference Room A at City Hall, 501 Primrose Road. If the Commission recommends
you for appointment at this meeting, then the City Council will consider your appointment on
October 5. It is not necessary for you to attend the October 5 meeting.
If the City Council confirms your appointment on October 5, then you will be eligible to be seated
with the Commission at its October 15 meeting. Meetings are usually held at 7:00 p.m. on the
third Thursday of each month.
Gilbert Lip of Mills High has been appointed as one of the two Youth Advisory Members by the
City Council and he will be taking his place on the Commission at the September 17 meeting.
Unfortunately, I will be out of town on the 17th, but Randy Schwartz will be providing staff
services to the Commission that evening.
Thank you again for applying for this position
Commissioner.
Sincerely,
Jon W. Williams
Parks & Recreation Director
I think you will make an excellent Youth Advisory
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COMMISSIONERS & BOARD MEMBERS
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INVITES COMMISSIONERS/BOARD MEMBERS AND PROFESSIONALS TO ATTEND
A
TRAINING WORKSHOP
HOSTED BY
THE CITY OF SAN JOSE PARKS, RECREATION & NEIGH. SERVICES
ON
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1998 8:30AM UNTIL 3:OOPM
AT
THE CYPRESS SENIOR CENTER LOCATED AT 403 S. CYPRESS AVE.
IN BEAUTIFUL SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA
This workshop offers an opportunity for new and experienced
Commissioners and Board Members to learn new skills, share ideas and
become more effective AND an opportunity for Professionals to learn
how to use the resources of their Commissioners or Board Members.
WORKSHOP TOPICS - (1) THE RECREATION TEAM - CITIZENS AND
PROFESSIONALS, A SEAMLESS ALLIANCE (2) ROLE OF THE
COMMISSIONER OR BOARD MEMBER (3) ADVOCACY, SELLING THE
BENEFITS OF RECREATION & PARKS (4) THE BROWN ACT & THE
COMMISSIONER (5) PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE, HOW TO CONDUCT
A PRODUCTIVE MEETING (6) CITY/SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE.
PRESENTERS INCLUDE COMMISSIONERS AND PROFESSIONALS
Registration, $35 per person by October 2, 1998 $40 on site registration
For information call M. Braxton - 510-233-0777 FAX - 510 215-8151
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Make cks. payable to "BAPRCBM" and mail to 2464 Almaden Blvd., Union City, Ca.
CLIP AND MAIL THIS COUPON - DIRECTIONS ON REVERSE
DIRECTIONS TO 403 S. CYPRESS AVENUE
FROM OAKLAND. TAKE 880 SOUTH, EXIT STEVENS CREEK BLVD.,
LEFT ON CYPRESS AVE.
FROM SANTA CRUZ, TAKE HIGHWAY 17 NORTH, EXIT STEVENS CREEK
BLVD., LEFT ON CYPRESS AVE.
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880, LEFT ON STEVENS CREEK BLVD., LEFT ON CYPRESS AVE.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SEPT. 17, 1998
PARKS DIVISION
1. Tree Pruning contract has begun
2. Alpine Park is projected to receive fibar (surface material) next week; yet to be completed are
the painting of the fence, installation of benches, trash cans, drinking fountain, sod, and the sand.
Several safety issues at Alpine (fall zone distances) are being addressed in change orders
3. Paloma Park: yet to be completed are the installation of benches, drinking fountain, trash cans,
and sand; the fence will also be painted.
4. When new playgrounds are installed we often have complaints about Fibar (the wood chip
resilient surface). It is a surface that is ADA compliant. It is not intended as a play medium like
sand. After several weeks it settles into layers and becomes less "prickly."
5. New plum trees and shrubs have been purchased for installation across Carolan from Alpine
Park. The neighbor (Mr. Cory) north of the park had complained about the landscape there.
Plant installation will occur the Fall/Winter.
6. The new picnic benches at Washington Park and Ray Park have been well -received. We
intend to add two barbeques to the area at the north side of the Back Park.
7. The AYSO opening at Washington Park went very well from Parks Division perspective. The
event was well -planned, and the leaders co-ordinated the event well with Parks staff.
BURLINGAME PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Collection Report
Sep-98
:reation Division 98-99 97-98 96-97
Current Mnnth COLL. YTD COLL. YTD COLL. YTD
Keyro
Pram
September
3 MONTH
3
MONTH
PI
MONTH
0 0
Rec. Admin.
50.00
100.00
78.73
69.00
10
Advertising
0.00
180.00
679.24
415.00
12
Tickets/Books
4,705.70
40,959.75
30,583.49
28,292.40
13
Bldg. Rental
3,758.50
10,647.75
4,909.00
7,788.11
14
Miscellaneous
173.90
845.81
1,232.62
759.68
16
Park Permit
350.00
1,273.35
545.00
600.00
17
School Dist.
0.00
13,160.75
16,565.00
7,308.02
20
Sr. Lunch
418.29
1,266.24
2,322.76
3,745.16
21
Sr. Trips
1,206.00
5,770.00
6,528.00
2,440.00
30
Pre-school
797.00
23,023.00
25,054.00
24,652.00
40
Music
3,174.00
7,862.00
7,433.94
6,345.50
42
Dance Classes
3,787.50
7,096.00
8,166.50
7,131.50
43
Art Sales
0.00
143.00
238.00
140.50
44
Adult Art
9,589.00
15,107.00
9,804.50
11,551.00
45
Culinary
788.00
1,622.00
2,056.00
1,283.00
46
Child Art
8,641.00
10,931.35
6,851.50
8,976.00
47
Art Misc.
12,658.33
13,383.33
2,741.00
524.00
50
Art in Park
17.00
1.00
189.00
0.00
51
Music -Park
0.00
0.00
0.00
52.00
;2
Tree Light
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
60
Sp. Int. Classes
17,376.25
25,154.25
26,505.66
23,264.00
61
Fitness
17,569.00
25,325.50
20,156.50
21,226.00
62
Boating/Sailing
2,267.00
3,966.00
1,176.00
426.00
63
Skatin
557.00
1,028.00
770.00
1,467.00
70
Youth Cams
260.00
22,693.50
17,712.50
19,660.50
71
Youth Trips
17.00
2,764.00
5,318.98
3,765.00
72
Athl.Cams
0.00
23,005.50
16,391.20
21,240.38
73
Teens
116.00
763.00
120.00
6,698.00
80
Elem. Sports
6,177.50
7,149.50
8,620.47
8,600.00
81
Jr. Sports
9,816.00
9,892.00
11,913.00
12,750.44
82
Tennis
1,469.00
12,909.20
16,378.00
0.00
83
Swimming
0.00
0.00
106.00
0.00
84
1 Golf
2,069.00
5,032.00
6,614.00
4,165.61
8 5
Misc. Sports
301.00
530.00
1,563.50
2,056.50
86
Mart. Arts
3,471.00
4,427.00
2,905.00
3,096.00
87
Softball
0.00
18,007.50
24,682.00
26,885.00
88
Basketball
2,020.00
5,445.00
2,666.00
4,392.00
89
Volle ball
2,347.00
3,231.00
4,119.00
4,043.50
90
Field Lights
229.00
566.75
1,821.00
1,280.25
91
Field Permit
285.00
465.00
625.00
1,000.00
92
Tennis Court
1,375.00
1,589.00
2,380.00
1 1,275.00
Totals
$117,767.97
$327,314.03
$298,522.09
$279,364.05
Less Refunds
$3,537.00
$13.055.60
$11
671
.00
$12.426.00
Net
$114,230.97
$314,258.43
$286,851.09
$266,938.05