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Burlingame Park and Recreation Commission
Thursday, February 15, 1996
The regular meeting of the Burlingame Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by
Chairman Don Roberts at 7:35 p.m. in City Hall Conference Room A.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Nilmeyer, Nyhan, Pera, Roberts and Youth Advisory
Commissioners Grijalva and Mau (/vL i o s P ✓ht 5 cr) i ✓
Commissioners Absent: Henderson and L
Staff Present: Directors Quadri and Williams
Guests Present: Marti Knight, 455 Chatham Road, Burlingame
MINUTES
The minutes of the January 18, 1996 meeting of the Commission were approved, as submitted.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Teen Program Reports.
a. Recreation Director Williams reported that planning among various Peninsula and
South Bay agencies is proceeding on the Youth Commission Conference in
Redwood City on April 19. To date, none of the planning meetings for youth
members have been held at a time and place convenient to our Youth
Commissioners. Staff continues to attend daytime teen staff meetings.
b. Several Commissioners expressed a concern re how we gather information on teen
interests. Williams reported that, to date, only two teen interest surveys have been
returned out of the several thousand Activity Guides distributed. It was suggested
that copies of the teen interest survey could be distributed at Burlingame High by
our Youth Commissioners.
C. Commissioner Kelly stated that he felt programs directly aimed at teens were
lacking in current Recreation Department offerings. It was noted that many teens
are probably not going to be attracted to the Recreation Department catalog of
activities and that targeted pieces for teens (such as Millbrae and Sunnyvale's
productions) probably have a better chance of attracting teen interest.
Director Williams also reminded the Commission of earlier discussions regarding
the need for Recreation Department staff dedicated to teen programs. Current
staff workloads do not permit anyone to regularly focus on teen issues. At the
Commission's direction, staff is preparing a budget proposal for consideration
during the budget process that would authorize a part time coordinator position to
work with teens --particularly focussing on the direct on -campus contact necessary
to open communication with young people. The Commission may decide after
review whether or not it chooses to send such a proposal forward to the City
Council. The successful Police Department on -campus program was noted as a
good model.
Commissioner Kelly will develop an idea list for teen recreation programs to be
distributed with these minutes. (Attachment A)
d. Commissioner Nyhan indicated that he continues to be a scout for a suitable
warehouse location that could serve as a teen center.
3. Washington Park Tennis Court "Bumps". Commissioners reviewed the City Attorney's
written report regarding the status of legal action in the matter of the Washington Park
Tennis Court "Bumps."
4. Status of B. I S. Athletic Field Improvements. Park Director Quadri reported that the
condition of the field has gotten worse in the past few months with the dumping of soil
and waste from school construction and the elimination of any field maintenance activity.
Callendar & Associates is presently preparing a proposal for the project and Quadri
expects to have it available for the next meeting of the Commission.
Recreation Center Remodel - Phase I. Williams reported that plans are moving ahead for
a summer construction project involving the southwest quadrant of the building. Asbestos
removal, unreinforced masonry concerns and A.D.A. qualified restrooms are included in
the first phase. There will be some program disruption during the summer and early fall
time periods.
6. Victoria Park Playground Project. The Commission reviewed the proposed plan for
renovation of the Victoria Park playground area and park. Quadri will convene a
committee to review proposed play equipment.
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7. Ray Park Tennis/Play Court Refinishing Project. Quadri reported on the status of the Ray
Park court resurfacing project. He expects that the City Council will award bids for the
project at its April 1 meeting, with work finished by late spring. Chairman Roberts asked
staff to contact resident Becky Kirchner regarding the status of youth roller hockey
leagues and activities and report back to the Commission in March.
8. Commissioner Henderson Resignation. The Commission reviewed Commissioner
Henderson's resignation letter with regret and expressed appreciation for Mrs.
Henderson's many contributions to the Commission and the community.
NEW BUSINESS
There was none to come before the Commission.
REPORTS
l . Park Director. Director Quadri reported that the City Manager has indicated his
preliminary intention to recommend to the City Council that the Park and Recreation
Departments be combined into one Park and Recreation Department following his
retirement. Staff will be meeting with the City Manager to develop a proposal which can
be forwarded to the Council, probably in the month of March or early April.
N� 2. Recreation Director. Director Williams reported that:
a. Burlingame Together has planned two upcoming events - a community blood drive
in March and a special program around Community Standards, scheduled on April
19 in conjunction with the Shinnyo-en Bridge of Friendship. Any Commissioner
wishing to participate in the Bridge of Friendship day events should contact John
Williams.
b. Williams and Recreation Supervisor Pinney attended the recent California and
Pacific Southwest Parks and Recreation Conference. Several session were offered
at the conference regarding youth and teens. Williams reported that several new
skateboard bowl facilities are under design or under construction in California and
that roller hockey leagues are exploding in Southern California, with many cities
offering full-blown programs for thousands of young people and adults.
3. Commissioners.
a. Commissioner Kelly asked several questions regarding the proposed driving range
and athletic facilities proposed for the former landfill site. Quadri will distribute a
copy of the approved landfill site masterplan for Commissioner review.
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b. Commissioner Pera asked about Franklin Field and Mercy High School use of the
field. Williams reported Mercy High was not scheduled to use the field after mid -
December.
C. Commissioner Nilmeyer commented on the recent San Mateo Time article
regarding the Elm tree replanting project on Oxford and Cambridge. Quadri noted
that this story was an excellent example of community volunteerism in action.
Through the work of the neighbors, those streets will retain their special
appearance for years to come.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
There were no comments from the public.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Roberts at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Jo W. Williams
Director of Recreation
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