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Burlingame Park and Recreation Commission
Thursday, November 17, 1994
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, Nyhan, Pera, Roberts
Commissioners Absent:
Kelly, Nilmeyer, Yawn
Staff Present:
City Attorney Coleman
Directors Quadri and Williams
Recreation Coordinator John Cannon
Police Inspector Dawn Cutler
Guests Present:
Jack and Robin Ingles-Arkel, 605 Lexington Way
Marti Knight, 455 Chatham Road
Ian and Robin Liffmann, 401 Bloomfield Road
Gia Rusciano, 907 Howard Ave., #3
Ray Tseng, 1528 Los Montes Drive
MINUTES
The minutes of the October 20, 1994 meeting of the Commission were approved as submitted.
CLOSED SESSION
Those present expressed concern about meeting with the City Attorney re the Washington Park
Tennis Court "Bumps" in the absence of three Commissioners.
It was moved by Commissioner Pera and seconded by Commissioner Nyhan and unanimously
approved to continue the matter of tennis court "bumps" until the December meeting of the
Commission.
OLD BUSINESS
Roller Hockey. City Attorney Coleman shared his concerns regarding possible liability
exposure if the City should permit roller hockey in parks. Chairman Roberts explained the
Commission's interest in making available the Ray Park basketball court for use by an
organized roller hockey league. Roberts noted that any organized user group would be
required to provide the City with liability insurance protection.
Coleman noted that presently a City ordinance prohibits roller skating and/or roller blading
in City parks. The City would not have any liability protection in the case of drop -in or
casual roller hockey users. Roberts pointed -out that casual users now in any unscheduled
or unregulated activity in any City park are likewise uninsured.
Director Quadri reported that the City Public Works staff had given him a preliminary
estimate of $10,000 to remove the Ray Park basketball standards and repave the court
with a 2" asphalt overlay. Quadri noted that he was concerned that players who might use
Ray Park for basketball could be unaware of the present discussion, because the item had
been agendized as a roller hockey facility discussion, not a basketball court removal issue.
It was the consensus of the Commission to consider the resurfacing of the Ray Park
basketball court next spring when 1995-96 capital projects are considered for the
budget.
2. Franklin Field Renovation Project Status. Quadri reported that the project was on target
and that the contractor had begun the maintenance period.
3. Playground Equipment Selection Committee. Quadri, Henderson and Nyhan reported on
the fast meeting of the playground equipment selection committee. The committee will
meet again on December 1.
4. Teen Program Report. Williams reported on three recent public meetings conducted by the
Commission sanctioned study committee. A good cross-section of parents and Burlingame
groups and agencies were represented in the meetings, but unfortunately, only a small group
of high school age young people participated. Williams also reported on other work that
staff performed in contacting other groups and other cities on the Peninsula. No wonderful
new program ideas for teens were discovered during the committee investigation.
Several Commissioners and members of the audience spoke on this matter. Members of the
Commission reiterated their desire to keep this discussion alive and to continue to search for
ways to provide recreation programs for local teenagers. Chairman Roberts stated his
interest in looking more closely at the Depot as a location for a teen drop -in program.
A survey of Burlingame High School students was performed by the committee.
Approximately 33 responses were received. 18 students said that they might participate in a
drop -in teen center. Staff is tabulating the survey results and the summary will be mailed
with the minutes of this Commission meeting, for review in December.
It was moved by Commissioner Nyhan, seconded by Commissioner Henderson and
approved 5-0 to adopt the following staff recommendations:
1. The Commission will not recommend a City operated teen drop -in program at
this time.
2. Each month the Commission will include Teens on the Commission agenda as
a discussion agenda, for the foreseeable future.
3. The Commission requests that the City Council permit the Commission to
recruit two high school age young people to serve as ex-officio members of the
Park and Recreation Commission.
4. The Commission requests that staff continue to investigate, monitor and
report to the Commission re area programs and facilities for teens.
5. The Commission will continue to work with teens, parents, school staff and
City staff to survey students from time to time about their interests.
5. Commission Capital Improvement Project Priority List. The Commission briefly reviewed
the spring, 1994 priority list and Directors Quadri and Williams indicated that staff wished
to propose a package of tennis court, basketball court and other resurfacing projects as their
top priority for 1995-96 C.I.PA. Williams noted that the Burlingame Youth Baseball
Association has proposed some improvements on the Bayside Park field lights.
6. Changes to Burlingame Villag . Park Gat .. Commissioner Henderson and Director Quadri
noted that the new gate arrangement at Village Park seems to be a good compromise
between accessibility and safety.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. by Chairman Roberts.
Respectfully Submitted,
JioJo W. Williams
for of Recreation