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Burlingame Park and Recreation Commission
Thursday, January 19, 1995
The regular meeting of the Burlingame Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by
Chairman Don Roberts at 7:32 p.m. in City Hall Conference Room A.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Henderson, Kelly, Nilmeyer, Nyhan, Pera, Roberts
Commissioners Absent: Yawn
Staff Present: City Attorney Coleman
Directors Quadri and Williams
Recreation Manager Randy Schwartz
Guests Present: Marti Knight, 455 Chatham Road
CLOSED SESSION
At 7:35 p.m. the Commission went into an executive session with staff to discuss possible
litigation in the matter of the Washington Park Tennis Court 'Bumps."
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
The Commission returned to the public meeting at 8:00 p.m.
MINUTES
The minutes of the November 17, 1994 meeting of the Commission were approved as submitted.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Ray and Burlingame Village Park Playground Area Renovations.
Director Quadri reported on the status of the two park playground areas. Due to the
storm and work load issues recently impacting Public Works, the two projects have not
yet been processed by staff. Bids for the two renovation projects will be out soon, bid
awards are still planned for March and renovations should be complete by summer. The
architect reports that project costs should be on target, perhaps slightly less than earlier
projections.
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2. Procedures to Add Two Advisory Members to Commission. The Commission reviewed
several staff suggestions presented by Director Williams. After discussion, the
Commission requested that Williams return in February with a proposed procedure for the
Commission to review further.
3. Teen Programs. Williams reported that staff was preparing to offer after school fitness
and line dancing activities for teens. Staff is also preparing a community calendar of
activities for teens.
4. Roller Hockey Issues. There was no new information to report re roller hockey.
NEW BUSINESS
1995 Field Use Issues. Williams reported that staff has met with all youth sports user
groups re spring programs. All issues between girls softball and Ray Park neighbors
appear to be settled for the season. Chairman Roberts complimented staff on its proactive
work on potential field use conflicts.
REPORTS
a. The Franklin Field project is doing well. There has been no standing water on the
turf after recent rainstorms. The field should be ready for play in March. The
present plan is to setup a dedication ceremony in conjunction with Arbor Day on
March 7.
b. Park Department staff has had to put -in some overtime work due to recent storms,
however, maintenance problems have not been overly severe this year.
2. Recreation Manager. Recreation Manager Randy Schwartz was introduced to the
Commission. He reported on Senior Citizens programming; facility scheduling and
operations; and the Department administration that falls under his direction.
a. Williams reported that winter classes are starting and program registrations and
revenue appear to be on a par with last year at this time. 61 youth basketball
teams are presently in operation at B.I.S. and in the elementary school program.
b. An architect is being retained to assist staff with the preparation of a new
Recreation Center masterplan so that Phase II (restroom remodel) and other future
building improvements (e.g., seismic upgrades) can be coordinated.
a. Commissioner Roberts asked a question of Director Quadri regarding the cabling
of eucalyptus trees. Quadri indicated that cabling is not done any more because of
the related rot and other damages that the process causes.
b. Commissioner Kelly stated a concern about the need for trained coaches at the
B.I.S. basketball program and suggested that parent volunteers be recruited.
Director Williams concurred with the suggestion that more volunteers could be
helpful, but he noted that just managing paid staff for 45 City teams requires a
major coordinating effort by staff.
C. Commissioner Nihneyer asked Williams for an update re the public address system
for next fall's soccer opening day. Williams stated that the Recreation Department
does have a good portable P.A. system available and that the system will be tested
for the Girls Softball opening day in March. At that time a decision can be made
as to whether the Recreation Department system is adequate for soccer.
d Chairman Roberts read a letter from Burlingame resident and CYSA Girls Soccer
Coordinator Don Piana in which he expressed appreciation for assistance rendered
to the CYSA program by the Recreation Director and other members of the City
staff.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m. by Chairman Roberts.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Jo W. Williams
Director of Recreation