HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - PR - 1997.02.20BURLINGAME PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
7:30 p.m., Thursday, February 20, 1997
`. Conference Room A, City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame
1. Roll Call
Cretan, Dougherty, Kelly, Larios, Nilmeyer, Nyhan, Pera, Piccetti, Roberts
2. Approval of Minutes - Approve the minutes of the January 16, 1997 meeting
3. Old Business
A. Discussion and recommendation re proposal for development of additional athletic
fields east of Hwy 101
B. Status report on bicycle trails
C. Teen program issues & teen center
1) Receive report on teen program from Blue Ribbon Study Committee, make
recommendation to City Council
2) Report on Swim Pool Rehab status
3) Burlingame Together Summer Workshop
D. Report on settlement of Washington Park Tennis Court "bumps" lawsuit
E. Status Report on Cuernavaca and Ray Park issues
F. Capital Project Status Reports
1) Franklin field irrigation improvements
2) Alpine Tot Lot renovation
G. Develop Commission Capital Project Priority List
4. New Business
A. Request for Dog Park
B.. Review of Mills Canyon issues
5. Reports
A. Parks Division
B. Recreation Division
C. Commissioners
D. Monthly Revenue Report
6. C'ommission Officers - Annual election of Commission Chairman and Vice Chairman
7. Public Comments
This is the opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission regarding
items not otherwise on the agenda.
8. Adjournment
Commissioners Dinner: Friday, March 14, 1997
Next Regular Meeting: Thursday, March 20, 1997
CITY OF BURLINGAME
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
February 13, 1997
TO: Park & Recreation Commissio
FROM: Parks & Recreation Director j
SUBJECT: Washington Park Tennis Court "Bumps"
At its February 3, 1997 meeting the City Council authorized a settlement with Interstate Paving in
the matter of our tennis court "bumps" issue. The City will receive a one-time $65,000 cash
settlement.
The tennis courts were rebuilt in 1990. We have received approximately seven years of use from
the courts since the rebuild. In the Bay Area, most agencies now try to resurface tennis courts
every 6-9 years. Although the worst may be over, our consultants cannot promise that no
"bumps" will appear in the future.
The settlement money will enable us to have the "bumps" cleaned -up and the courts resurfaced
immediately. The balance of the money can be used to resurface the courts, including any new
"bumps," on a much shorter time line for at least the next 20 years. We should always have a
good surface on the Washington Park courts for the next 20+ years. Resurfacing the courts more
often will also help keep the courts in good condition, preventing water intrusion, etc. Hopefully,
we can relegate the "bumps" to the "strange, but true" history file.
Thank you for your patience during this way too long process.
CITY a� CITY OF I3URLINGAME
BU ` PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
BVRLINGAME
MEMORANDUM
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February 5, 1997
TO: Park & Recreation Commission
FROM: Parks & Recreation Director
SUBJECT: Proposed Teen Activity Program
Recommendation. It is recommended that the Commission review the proposed pilot teen activity
program presented by the Teen Blue Ribbon Study Committee and make a recommendation that
the City Council authorize a 15 month trial teen program, beginning April 1, 1996. The program
is to be offered at Burlingame High and other local sites; to be conducted by a new half-time Teen
Activity Coordinator stationed at the Recreation Center; and the $25,000 budget to be funded by
a combination of program fees, an increase in general recreation program registration fees of
$1.00 each, and a general fund subsidy of $7,500.
Background. In 1996 the Park & Recreation Commission recommended that the City Council
approve the hiring of a part time Recreation Coordinator to develop a teen activity program in
Burlingame. The City Council formed a Blue Ribbon Study Committee to review the issue of
teen programs in Burlingame. The Study committee was comprised of City and High School
District elected officials, City and District staff, and Commissioners Larios and Piccetti.
The Study Committee also reviewed Burlingame High School swim pool rehabilitation issues and
has developed a process for the City and District to hire a pool architect and begin a rehab project
at the pool.
At its February 4 meeting, it was the consensus of the Study Committee to bring forward a teen
activity program proposal to the Park & Recreation Commission for review and recommendation
to the City Council. Randy Schwartz and I helped prepare this program proposal and we support
the proposal.
Proposed New Pilot Program. This proposal does NOT propose any new Teen Center or other
new facilities. All proposed programs would be conducted at Burlingame High, with outreach to
the Recreation Center, Mills High, Mercy High and B.I.S., and offsite special trips and events.
This program is aimed at the total community teen population and is not targeted to any one
group. It is NOT expected that this program will impact many of the teens (and older young
people) who "hang out" on Burlingame Avenue, but all teens would be welcome to participate.
Staff and the Study Committee believe that a 15 month program is necessary to give the pilot
program a chance to operate for at least a full one year seasonal cycle. It is proposed that the
pilot program begin on April 1, 1997. The program should be reviewed during the 1998-99
budget review cycle next year.
Staff and the Study Committee believe that Burlingame High School is the logical headquarters
for this program. School staff will make every attempt to provide classroom and other facilities,
whenever possible. The City should provide a Teen Coordinator to work with the young people
to develop and conduct the program, as well as coordinate space and facility issues with the
school and the Rec Center. Hopefully, our Youth Advisory Commissioners and our Burlingame
Together young people can participate in the development of program ideas.
The high school presently has no available office space. Since any new teen staff person will be
supervised by a City Recreation Supervisor, the Recreation Division will make a work space and
office equipment available for the Teen Coordinator at the Recreation Center. Any new
Coordinator would be hired under the City's approved Recreation Coordinator job specification.
A proposed Teen Activities Coordinator job announcement and list of proposed responsibilities is
attached. There will be some work impacts on City support staff.
Budget Impacts. Staff and the Study Committee are recommending that the Commission and City
Council consider funding this program by adding $1.00 per registration for City recreation
activities. The current "reg fee" is $2.00 per activity and is always included in the class fee.
Many other cities now have some type of registration fee to cover administrative overhead. This
fee increase is a change from the usual practice whereby new programs are expected to pay their
own way. Other recreation program participants will, in effect, be subsidizing recreation
programs for teens.
It is anticipated that $7,500 in new City general fund money will be required over two fiscal years
to support the pilot program. (Please see proposed program budget, attached.) The City will
continue to budget $10,000 annually for rehab and renovation projects at the high school, in
recognition of the heavy community use of high school facilities.
Attachments: A. Proposed budget
B. Proposed job announcement
C. Proposed job responsibilities
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PROPOSED 'I'VEIN Itl?Cltl?A'I'ION AC'1'IVI'I'V PROGRAM BUDGET
For1996-97
Revenues:
Direct program fee revenue (fees/clonatio►ns/sclu►l "SII'ps) ...... $ 500
'Total Spring, 1997 Revenue: ...........................
Expenditures:
Direct grog costs (contracts, printing, PT stab, supplies, etc.) .. $ 500
'/2'rime Teen Coordinator (salary, etc) ..................... 2,500
Startup costs (material, equipment, compt.:ler) 2 500
2/4/97
$ 50O
'Total Sprint;, 1997 Projected Cost ...................... $59500
196-9713alauce To Ile Subsidized ......................................... $5,000
For1997-98
Revenues:
Direct program fee revenue ..... $ 2,000
.................
Proposed surcharge on City recreation programs ............ 159000
Total FY 97-98 Revenue ............................ $177000
Expendilnres:
Direct program costs $ 21000
'/2 Time "Peen Coordinator .............................. 159000
Office equipment, materials, supplies ...................... 2,500
'1'olal ICY 97-98 Expenditures
$19,500
197-98 Antonin '1'o Ile Subsidized $ 2,500
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eu� CITY OF BURLINGAME
offers employment for the position of:
Teen Activities Coordinator
(part-time position)
DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the Recreation Superintendent, the Teen Activities Coordinator will be
responsible for all phases of establishing and operating a teen program. Sample duties include:
assess the recreational needs and interests of the Burlingame teens; locate appropriate resources
(facilities, personnel, equipment, etc.) to meet those needs; planning, scheduling, promoting and
coordinating of appropriate activities. The Coordinator must work closely with intermediate and
high school personnel as well as personnel from various local recreation, law enforcement and
social services agencies. The Coordinator is also responsible to prepare participation and
financial reports on all programs or activities and will report to the Park and Recreation
Commission as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate for this position has at least two years of college with some coursework in
Recreation, Physical Education, or a related field. Priorjob experience with municipal recreation
agencies may be substituted for coursework. Candidates must possess a basic knowledge of
computers and have the ability to learn new applications. Proper oral and written language skills
will be heavily emphasized in the screening process.
Salary & Hours
$14.75 to $17.82 per hour. Afternoon work hours are preferable, but the Coordinator will have
flexibility in their schedule. The position is approved for up to 250 hours for fiscal year 1996-97
and up to 1,000 hours for fiscal year 1997-98.
HOW TO APPLY:
All interested parties should pick up an employment application from either the Burlingame City
Hall, 501 Primrose, or the Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Avenue. Completed
applications and resumes must be received at the Recreation Center by 5:00 p.m. on
Friday, April 4, 1997.
QUESTIONS:
For more information regarding the Classes Coordinator position or application process, contact
Randy Schwartz, Recreation Superintendent, at (415)696-3770.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens or legal to work in the United States. It is the City of Burlingame's
policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for
employment who meet the qualifications regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
age, marital status, sexual preference, or disability.
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Proposed Responsibilities of the
Teen Activities Coordinator
Assessing Teen Needs
• Conduct surveys to determine activities/programs of need and interest to teens
• Search for existing activities/programs in tyre area geared to teens
(Search to include, but is rrot limited to, activities of the City, schools,
non-profit agencies, and private businesses)
Continue Existing f rogranls
• Assist Recreation program staff in continuing to offer appropriate special classes,
sporting activities, trips, etc. for teens.
• Conduct Summer "Just for Junior I ligh'ers" program at Burlingame Intermediate School
Establish New PCOgranla
• interests, establish and conduct new programs.
In conjunction with teen needs and
All details (Le. location, personnel, finances, supplies, equipment) to be covered.
Special events as well as on -going programs need to be addressed.
Promoting Programs
• Through the use of the recreation brochure, press releases, flyers, school bulletins and
on -campus visits, promote existing programs of the Recreation Division, schools
and other agencies as well as the newly established programs.
Other Duties
• Attend Park and Recreation Commission meetings as needed
• Calculate participation and finance reports for each activity
• Work closely with personnel from the Intermediate and High Schools, law enforcement
agencies, and local social services agencies to meet the needs and interests of
the teens.
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BURLINGAME PARKS & RECREATION DEYARI'MEN'I'
,tiro 'fPD11AT{HAT4 D ,.• MEMORANDUM
February 13, 1997
TO: Park & Recreation Commission
FROM: John Williams 1�r
SUBJECT: Dog Park
The attached letter from Marianne Riddle requests that the City establish some type of "Dog
Park" where dogs can be permitted to run off leash. As the Commission is aware, we do have
regular complaints from park users about dogs in City parks. I am sure that other dog owners
share Mrs. Riddle's concerns about space for their dogs' use.
I am not aware of any rules or regulations mandating that areas be set aside for the use of dogs.
Many cities have set aside "dog run" areas inside City parks where dogs can run off leash in a
fenced area. A few cities have been able to set aside exclusive dog parks, usually on land that
could not be developed in any other way. Maintenance of dog run areas is a major concern. Who
is assigned to mow the grass in dog runs?
The City of Burlingame has been developed with very small parks. The usual dog run type areas
where dogs can run full tilt off leash take up more space than we have totally in many of our parks
and tot lots. Washington Park is already so heavily used over every square inch that we cannot
take any reasonable size piece of the park out of general use. The one park that might have some
available space would be Cuernavaca Park on the south end of the upper portion. The neighbors
at Cuernavaca might not respond positively to more park fences and another facility that brings
more out -of -area users to this neighborhood park. We cannot take any current athletic turf areas
out of play to create new dog runs in City parks.
I know of no pieces of City property in Burlingame that I think would be suitable for City dog
runs. I would not recommend the spending of any City monies for dog runs at the expense of
development of the new athletic facilities at the landfill site.
Attachment
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Dear Marti,
Happy New Year!
I've been wanting to talk to you about an issue that seems to be at the heart of a lot of
Burlingame residence, possibly you included. We seem to have a real need for a dog park in our
town and although land is at a premium and open space hard to come by, we may be able to put
our heads together and come up with a good location, away from resident properties and away
from children at play.
This dog issue is getting hotter by the minute with non dog owners complaining to the
City Council and to the police department. If we can find an area and create a space for dogs to
play and socialize, there would be a lot of very happy dog owners and non dog owners in
Burlingame.
If you would rather not be involved, could you please tell me how to start the ball rolling
and who to contact for help.
Thanks Marti,
D Mari e Riddle
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CITY OF BURLINGAME
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899
Telephone (415) 696-3770 • Parks / Trees (415) 696-7245
Fax (415) 696-7216 • E-mail: burlrec@aol.com
February 14, 1997
Susan Tidmarsh
2884 Adeline Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
Dear Ms. Tidmarsh:
Thank you for sending me the letter recently in which you expressed some of your concerns about
Mills Canyon use. I am discussing your concerns with our staff and with members of the Friends
of Mills Canyon.
Your letter will be presented to the Park & Recreation Commission for review on Thursday night,
February 20, 1997. The Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. in Conference Room A at the
Burlingame City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame. I would not expect the Commission to
take up this item until at least 8:00 p.m.
If you are unable to attend the Commission meeting, I will report back to you next Friday. Please
call me if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
J4i W. Williams
Parks & Recreation Director
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CITY OF BURLINGAME
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899
Telephone (415) 696-3770 • Parks / Trees (415) 696-7245
Fax (415) 696-7216 • E-mail: burlrec@aol.com
February 14, 1997
Bill Freedman
40 Terrier Place
Hillsborough, CA 94010
Dear Bill:
Recently I received the enclosed letter from Ms. Tidmarsh and I have to admit that I do not fully
understand her concerns. Her letter will be on the Park & Recreation Commission agenda for
discussion in City Hall Conference Room A at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday night, February 20.
It is my understanding that you are currently the Friends of Mills Canyon President. I am hopeful
that you could either give me something in writing to present to the Commission by February 20
or have someone from your group attend the meeting to help clarify the matter.
Tim Richmond advises me that you met with Parks Supervisor Bob Disco to discuss Mills Canyon
issues and I appreciate your help. It is my hope that Bob can sort of become the "Mills Canyon
Expert" on our staff. Hopefully, he mentioned to you that I am finalizing an agreement with a
landscape architect to help us develop a master map of the canyon. I would like you or a
representative of the Friends to meet with the architect and me before we finalize the project. 1
will give you a call soon to try and setup a time to meet.
Thanks again for all your efforts on behalf of Mills Canyon.
Sincerely,
Joh__n��W. Williams
Paws & Recreation Director
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Mr. John Williams
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Training
for Business
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Director of Parks and Recreation
850 Burlingame Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
Mills Canyon
Dear Mr. Williams:
You and I just
spoke on
the
phone
minutes ago and I would like to
summarize my
message
in
writing
for you.
I tromp around in the canyon almost daily and this is a major joy to
me. I have too many field guides in my library, many of them
mushroom books, a love developed because of the plentiful and
varied specimens I've seen in the canyon during my 30 years living
here. Now, sadly, due to over harvesting, a person would be lucky to
find a single one. And yet, collecting, or "forays" have been
advertised and encouraged by the city, with a group calling
themselves, "friends" of the canyon. I hope you are able to see to it
that further city sponsored trips to the canyon are for observation,
appreciation, maybe photo trips, but that participants keep their
hands in their pockets. This would be a truly friendly way to relate
to this small park.
We can no longer grab everything that strikes our fancy. We can't do
the Audobon approach and take specimens in the name of science,
even if we call ourselves, "friends." Please enlighten and restrain
these individuals so the rest of us have something to enjoy when we
walk the trails. (Perhaps a permit could be required for collecting,
and no permits given until and if the environment recovers, then
maybe the death penalty for violators.)
I thank you for your interest and wish you a wonderful directorship
in your new position. Please feel free to phone me at any time sould
you have any questions.
Thank you, —�
Susan Tidmarsh
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2884 Adeline Drive • Burlingame, CA 94010 (415) 342-8061
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LOCATION: Recreation Center
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40-023 Fridays
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40-024 Thursdays
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40-025 Fridays
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FEE: $34 Res. $40 Non-res.
CITY C CITY OF BURLINGAME
BVRLINGAME
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010-2899
Telephone (415) 696-3770 • Parks / Trees (415) 696-7245
c•"'°""r`° Fax (415) 696-7216 • E-mail: burlrcc@aol.com
March 5, 1997
Ms. Susan Tidmarsh
2884 Adeline Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
Dear Ms. Tidmarsh:
The Burlingame Park & Recreation Commission received your recent letter at its February 20
regular meeting and discussed your concerns re Mills Canyon. There were several members of
the Friends of Mills Canyon group present at the meeting to discuss the activities of their group.
I was very impressed, as was the Commission, by the obvious concern of the Friends group for
protecting and preserving the canyon. The group discussed their procedures for the various types
of tours they conduct in the canyon. In the case of the mushrooms, the Friends representatives
noted that they go so far as to take mirrors on the tours so that participants can see the underside
of many of the mushrooms, without disturbing the plant. It was troubling, however, to hear they
Friends members discuss how one of their members had to accost an individual carrying a large
bucket of mushroom which had just been cut in the canyon. At that point it was too late, the
damage had been done.
The Commission did ask me to investigate the signage at the park and see if we could improve the
signs there and make it clear that nothing can be harvested or taken from the park without prior
permission from my office. I am working on that assignment. I would hope that you and other
park neighbors will report quickly to the Police any persons you see damaging the park or stealing
materials from the canyon.
Thank you for your interest in Mills Canyon.
Sincerely,
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J' n W. Williams
Parks & Recreation Director
BURLINGAME PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Collection Report
Feb. 1997
1996-1997 1995-1996 1994-1995
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Pr ram
FEBRUARY
M NTH
M NTH
M
NTH
$0.00
$0.00
00
Rec. Admin.
$0.00
$113.00
10
Advertising
656.00
1,781.00
1,297.00
2,052.00
12
Tickets/Books
480.50
37,258.40
24,533.26
12,796.81
13
Bldg. Rental
3,361.50
21,050.11
17,062.00
11,899.00
14
Miscellaneous
445.67
2,518.91
5,022.67
3,714.61
16
Park Permit
0.00
725.00
825.00
750.00
17
School Dist.
0.00
7,308.02
8,482.00
2,325.00
20
Sr. Lunch
724.55
9,785.51
9,178.48
9,003.75
21
Sr. Trips
614.00
6,537.00
11.00
667.42
30
Pre-school
353.00
48,097.58
46,494.30
41,877.90
40
Music
1,111.50
14,093.55
11,306.00
7,977.50
42
Dance Classes
2,134.00
19,090.50
17,295.60
12,617.04
43
Art Sales
0.00
650.55
703.79
793.78
44
Adult Art
3,508.00
30,086.89
33,998.58
33,247.44
45
Culinary
255.00
4,173.50
6,385.00
3,341.62
46
Child Art
276.00
18,572.00
16,514.60
9,264.50
47
Art Misc.
396.00
3,447.55
3,486.20
82.00
50
Art In Park
790.00
950.00
946.00
436.79
51
Music -Park
0.00
52.00
106.00
0.00
32
Tree LI ht
0.00
0.00
43.00
0.00
_
60
Sp. Int. Classes
5,513.00
57,776.00
61,164.75
55,461.15
61
Fitness
5,467.00
46,847.75
42,833.31
39,035.17
62
Boatina/Salling
0.00
599.00
901.00
2,946.60
63
Skating
187.50
4,284.50
3,855.00
3,817.66
70
Youth Cams
354.00
23,378.50
18,781.00
18,412.73
71
Youth Trips
0.00
3,765.00
2,893.00
6,006.78
72
Athl. Cams
108.00
26,540.38
30,920.00
17,815.76
80
Elem. Sports
0.00
16,691.00
3,420.00
13,072.50
81
Jr. Sports
7,544.00
28,615.00
18,818.00
18,871.50
82
Tennis
1,358.00
19,528.94
19,988.05
16,636.26
83
Swimming_0.00
45.00
8,915.05
8,670.49
84
Golf
352.00
6,534.61
5,599.00
3,456.94
85
Misc. Sports
858.00
4,314.50
2,166.50
3,817.66
86
Mart. Arts
1,596.00
7,521.50
8,164.00
5,306.62
87
Softball
0.00
27,150.00
34,060.00
42,375.00
88
Basketball
4,588.00
9,012.00
8,346.00
7,751.00
89
Volle ball
388.00
8,804.00
9,654.50
6,875.40
90
Field Lights
236.00
3,250.68
2,854.35
2,809.18
91
Field Permit
530.30
2,805.30
2,119.00
2,190.00
00
1.685 00
92
Tennis Court
Totals
375.00
$44,560.52
3,195.00
$526,949.73
2.26
$491,405.99
$429,860.56
12,531.35
Less Refunds
975 50
18,765,821
18,544MI
i
Net
$44,585.02
$508,1.83.841
$472,861.60 $417,076.06