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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - PR - 1994.11.17BURLINGAME PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION �.- 7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 17,1994 Conference Room A, City Hall 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame AGENDA 1. Roll Call Henderson, Kelly, Nilmeyer, Nyhan, Pera, Roberts, Yawn 2. A1112roval of Minutes Approve the minutes of the October 20, 1994 meeting. 3. Old Business A. Washington Park Tennis Court 'Bumps" (NOTE. The Commission will adjourn to closed session in order to discuss potential litigation. It is anticipated that the Commission will return to open session at approximately 8:00 p.m.) B. Proposed Changes at Ray Park Basketball Court for Roller Hockey C. Committee Report re Teen Programs and Activities D. Franklin Field Renovation E. Playground Committee Report �— 4. New Business A. Capital Facility Improvement Priority List 5. &I'Pahi A. Park Director B. Recreation Director C. Commissioners u 1 Next Meeting: Thursday, December 15, 1994 a November 10, 1994 TO: FROM SUBJECT: BURUNGAME JVM(• 19urlingame �Rrrrrtt#ion cVrpartment 850 BURLINGAME AVENUE BuRONGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010-2858 (415) 344-6386 Participants in Park and Recreation Commission Teen Program Review John Williams, Director of Recreation Report to Commission Thank you very much for participating in our brief review of teen activities. I am disappointed that we did not come up with the solution to all of our teen recreation questions during our brief look at alternatives during the past month. The answer probably is that there is no real good answer. The Commission will review our work at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17 in Conference Room A at City Hall. Enclosed is a copy of the Staff Report that I wrote to the Commission summarizing our work and making some suggestions. We really did not have time to get together as a committee and spend several hours writing a report, so only John Cannon and I have had input into the staff report. I am hoping that you will share any thoughts that you might have with the Commission on Thursday. We really do not want to lose any of the ideas and suggestions that have been brought -up during this effort. Thanks again! I hope to see you on Thursday night. attachment: Staff Report �A � 850 Burlinpeme Avenue wM4P'19MP!� Burlln94ma, Callfmnia 94010 Phone 344.6386 ME November 10, 1994 TO: Park and Recreation Commission / FROM: John Williams, Director of Recreation\ MEMORANDUM STAFF REPORT SUBJECT: Report on Teen Activity and Program Review Committee Recommendation. I recommend that the Commission take the following actions: 1. Take no action to recommend a City of Burlingame sponsored teen drop -in center at this time. 2. Continue to schedule the question of teen activities and programs as a regular Commission agenda item to provide a forum for discussion and the presentation of teen program ideas. 3. Request permission from the City Council to recruit two high school age young people to serve as ex-officio members of the Park and Recreation Commission. 4. Direct staff to continue to investigate and monitor program and facility options for teen programs in the area, with reports to the Commission so that new ideas can be aired publicly. 5. Work with teens, parents, school staff and City staff to survey students from time to time about their interests. B_ckground. The Park and Recreation Commission has concerns about programs for youth and is committed to quality recreation programs for all age groups. As directed by the Commission, a study committee has conducted public meetings to discuss teen programs and activities in Burlingame, particularly the request of parent Gia Rusciano that the City create a drop -in teen center at the Burlingame Center on Friday evenings and Saturday afternoon and evenings. One evening and two afternoon meetings were held and informal meeting minutes from those meetings are attached. A good mix of parents, interested persons, school officials, City officials and law enforcement personnel participated in the meetings. Commission Chairman Don Roberts participated in the process. Eight students participated in the three meetings. Recreation staff did NOT want to handpick young people and so parents, teens, school staff and two churches were asked to invite young people to participate. We did NOT get a wide spectrum of teens to participate. Recreation Coordinator John Cannon and I discussed the drop -in center idea with several young people and with other school staff. I attended the Burlingame High Student Forum where seven students addressed numerous student issues. John contacted'every recreation department from South San Francisco to Belmont and inquired about their programming for teens. (His report is also attached.) John and I visited an operational teen center in Palo Alto. We recently responded to a teen program survey from the City of Newark and will receive a copy of that Bay Area survey, when completed. Discussion. Everyone who participated in the committee discussions was clearly concerned about kids. Unfortunately, the problems and concerns expressed seem to outnumber the workable ideas and suggestions. There was extensive sharing of information and ideas, however, the following issues are still a matter of concern: 1. Facility - No facility has been identified in the community that is available, safe, well located and that can be dedicated to teen activities. City recreation facilities are multiuse and are designed to economically offer a wide variety of programs. Recreation Center facilities are heavily used and meeting rooms are too small to leave pool tables, video games, etc. permanently in place. The Depot could be dedicated to a program for teens but the building is too small and the location, surrounded by three busy streets, could be unsafe. 2. Supervision - The young people who spoke at committee meetings, and those with whom I have discussed this issue, seem to be nearly unanimous in their wish not to have adult supervision at any teen drop -in center. Parents and agency staff who participated in this review were equally clear in stating that adequate adult supervision would be required before a drop -in center could be opened. 3. Eligibility - There was discussion about criteria for participation in a drop -in program. Many kids would like no rules. More than 50% of the students at Burlingame High School are not residents of the City of Burlingame and questions were raised about the City of Burlingame's ability to serve these young people. No one offered reasonable alternatives to staff checking ID's at a drop -in center entrance. 4. Programs for Teens - One word we heard many times during our discussions was "overprogrammed." School, sports, special classes, jobs, church activities - many Burlingame young people are extremely busy with a wide variety of activities. Friday nights were identified as a time when many young people could and might participate in activities. It was noted that B.H.S. has many Friday night activities during the school year and that many young people will not commit an entire evening - e.g., leaving football games at half time, spending a few minutes at one place or party and then moving on. The City of Burlingame offers many programs for children, numerous programs for middle school young people and few programs directly for older teens. The question still remains unanswered regarding how much the City can do to provide staff and financial resources for small groups of kids with different interests. Opening a teen drop -in center has the double impact of taking other facilities out of action and requiring a financial commitment to more part time staff, materials and supplies. The City is presently making a significant contribution to B.I.S. sports programs by conducting the after school sports program at the school. The Recreation Department, Burlingame Intermediate School and a group of parent volunteers conducted a trial program last summer in the B.I.S. gymnasium and multipurpose room. The free trial program was moderately successful (report attached) and we intend to expand the program to three nights per week next summer. Most youth program participants are charged fees to cover the direct costs of program staff, materials and supplies. I believe that charging an entrance fee or setting -up an admission card probably formalizes the drop -in program more than the young people I talked with would like. There are significant budget impacts involved in beginning a new program for teens. We found that many other Burlingame schools, church and community groups offer programs for youth, particularly at the middle school level. We intend to prepare a list of programs that are now available in the community so that we can all get a better idea of what is presently in place. Our research shows that very few other public agencies in this area offer drop -in centers for teens. The city programs that we found on the Peninsula (see attached matrix) do not appear to serve large numbers of kids and drop -in centers tend to become middle school "turf." Summagc. Nearly 30 persons have participated in a discussion process about programs for teens and review of the suggestion that the Recreation Center be made into a teen drop -in center two days per week. Interest surveys were submitted to all B.H.S. students today and results should be available for your Commission meeting next week. In my opinion, we achieved no general consensus about what programs should be attempted for teens in Burlingame. That may never be possible, but I believe that we have to continue to ask. We can all decide that there are no reasonable solutions to providing new programs for teens in Burlingame at this time and go on to other issues. 2. We can try a program or two if funding and a facility can be provided. Unfortunately, I see no consensus at the moment for what that program or facility should be and how they should be operated. 3. We can continue the dialogue. The Commission can regularly schedule a discussion item on this topic; add one or two ex-officio youth members to the Commission as other cities and school districts do; encourage more interest surveys; and dedicate more City staff time to working on alternatives. Attachments: 1. Roster of persons attending meetings or expressing an interest in teen programs 2. Informal minutes of two public meetings that were conducted (3rd yet to come) 3. Survey of other Peninsula city programs 4. Recap of summer program at B.I.S. 5. Survey given to B.H.S. students 11/10/94 OR M November 2, 1994 TEEN PROGRAM COMMITTEE ROSTER Persons Participating With Committee Renreseniinn Name Mailine Address Phone P&R Commission Frank Kelly 742 Winchester Dr, BG (H) 344-9237 Burlingame Rec John Williams 850 Burlingame Ave, BG (B) 696-3774 Burlingame Rec John Cannon 850 Burlingame Rec, BG (B) 696-3770 Burlingame PD Dawn Cutler Ed Nicasio I I I ITrousdale Dr, BG (B) 692-8440 BHS - Student Tracy Benedict 715 Lexington, BG (H) 347-3258 (P)201-6686 BHS - Student Erika Rusciano 907 Howard Ave., #3, BG (H) 344-8474 BHS - Student Geoff Woods 1115 Drake Ave, BG (H) 343-6992 BHS - Student Kyle Wook 2180 Trousdale Dr, BG (H) 692-5464 BHS - Student Chris Florio 950 Newhall Rd, BG (H) 347-0526 BHS - Parent Margaret Chiu 615 Barbara Way, Hillsborough (H) 347-6880 BHS - Parent Gia Rusciano 907 Howard Ave, #3, BG (H) 344-8474 BHS - Parent Jeriann Fleres 1552 Ralston, BG (H) 348-8102 BHS - Parent Ellen Florio 950 Newhall Rd, BG (H) 347-0526 BHS - Parent/ County Educ Rich Foley 704 Lexington Way, BG (H) 348-3152 BHS - Parent Joan Hoglicvina 401 Concord Way, BG (H) 342-0232 BHS - Parent Shelly Graham 1122 Cambridge Rd., BG (H) 579-7089 BHS - Staff Lerry Teshara/ Paul Richards Carolan & Oak Grove, BG (B) 342-8971 BIS - Parent Kallie Ruane 817 Paloma Ave, BG (H) 342-6076 County Probation Pete Fena 21 Tower Rd., San Mateo 94402 (B) 640-6932 1st Presbyterian Church Eric Holm 1500 Easton, BG (B) 344-6321 United Methodist Church Barry Woodruff 1443 Howard, BG (B) 344-6321 MEETING NOTES Burlingame Teen Study Committee Meeting �— Tuesday, October 25, 1994 An informal meeting of a committee commissioned 1— "-- Burlingame Park & Recreation Commission to review possible teen recreation activities in Burlingame was held at the Recreation Center on October 25, 1994. Present were: Tracy Benedict, Chris Florio, Geoff Woods, and Kyle Wook, students; Ellen Florio, Joan Hoglicvina and Gia Rusciano, parents; and John Cannon and John Williams, Recreation Department staff. The group discussed the Committee. It was agreed that all other interested persons should be invited to the meeting, including school and Police Department staff. At this time, the group will continue to focus on high school students, not intermediate school students. Several expressed an interest in opening the Burlingame Recreation canter on Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons and evenings for teen drop -in activities. Suggestions included Music, entertainment, pool table, table tennis table, TV and VCR, video games and food/drinks. Williams indicated that the City is planning to buy a table tennis table and that a bumper pool table may already be available for use. It was agreed that no food service should be planned, but that coffee could be served --either donated, or made in a Rec Center pot. Problems were identified with security --who should he admitted, who excluded? Should City staff act as door police? Park basketball courts are closed at 9:00 p.m. How could security be managed with kids in and out to the basketball court? The major issues appear to be availability of the Center, storage of equipment, games, etc., and staffing -who? how much? cost? Various uses and programs at the Rec Center were discussed. John Cannon agrcct: to lead parents and students on a tour of the Rec Center after the meeting. John Williams asked about other programs or activities that might interest students. No suggestions, other than the Rec Center drop -in proposal, were made. Everyone agreed to contact persons who might be able to contribute to the group and invite them to future meetings. It was agreed to hold a 2nd meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 27. At that time a night meeting will be scheduled for the first week of November. The next Park & Recreation Commission meeting is scheduled for November 17. Job illiams Cot r ittee Chair OR MEETING NOTES Burlingame Teen Study Committee Meeting Thursday, October 27, t994 An informal meeting of a committee commissioned by the Burlingame Park & Recreation Commission to review possible teen recreation activities in Burlingame was held at the Recreation Center on October 27, 1994. Present were: Jane Rusciano, student; Margaret Chiu, Jeriann Fleres, Rich Foley, Shelley Graham, and Gia Rusciano, parents; Georgette Naylor, Burlingame Chamber of Commerce; Larry Teshara, BHS Principal; Pete Fena, SM County Probation Department; Dawn Cutler and Ed Nicasio, Burlingame Police department; and John Cannon and John Williams, Recreation Department staff. John Williams provided informal meeting notes from the Committee's 10/25/94 meeting. The history of the Committee and issues of concern to the Park and Recreation Commission and Committee participants were discussed. Burlingame Avenue merchants are concerned about young people "hanging -out" on the Avenue and disturbing shoppers. Williams noted that a Committee report should be prepared for the Park and Recreation Commission Meeting of November 17, 1994. Several community teen programs were discussed. The summer B.I.S. drop -in program was reviewed. The Presbyterian and United Methodist Churches had strong activity and trip programs for teens that are open to all kids. A high percentage of participants in church programs are reported to be intermediate school students. Dances and drop -in programs for high school and intermediate school students have been held in the past in the Recreation Center with varying degrees of success. Larry Teshara stated that hign school student.:1,ave advised him that they do not wish to hold dances at the Recreation Center because, with the B.I.S. dance progr:-- t' - the building is viewed as "intermediate school turf." Several participants noted that there are so many different interest groups in the schools that it is very difficult to devise any programs that are accepted by enough kids to make them worthwhile and cost effective. The proposal to open the Recreation Center as a drop -in center for teens was discussed by the group. Williams discussed the issues and problems relative to open the building for drop -in activities. Students wanted a drop -in center with little or no adult supervision. Several parents, police and others in the group expressed their concerns about supervision, who would be permitted to attend (ID checks?), ins -and -outs, etc. Williams noted that the Depot Building at Howard and California is little used on the weekends. It was agreed by the group that the Depot would be difficult for a drop -in center because of the location (traffic) and the size of the building. Due to its remote location, opening and supervising the building would require a staff person whenever the building is opened or closed. Several persons expressed concerns about rushing into any new program without more dialog with students and discussions about security, participation rules, supervision, etc. Williams stated that the Recreation Department was purchasing a new table tennis table and that a bumper pool table is available. Other cities in the immediate vicinity do not appear to have active drop -in or teen center programs. It was suggested that San Mateo and South San Francisco might have some programs for kids. John Williams and John Cannon will contact neighboring cities and see what programs are in place. The Friday Night Live program for teens was mentioned. Larry Teshara stated that there is presently no Friday Night Live program at BHS. It was noted that, in many communities, the FNL program has been successful with kids. More information should be gathered about FNL. It was agreed to hold a Committee meeting in the evening so that others who cannot participate during the workday might be present. The meeting was scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 7 and will be held in City Hall Conference Room A. Williams will mail a notice to interested persons during the week of October 31. The meeting will be open to any interested person. Anyone wishing to address written comments to the Park and Recreation Commission prior to its November 7 meeting should have that information to John Williams for mailing by noon, Thursday, November 10. Friday is Veterans Day and City offices (and the Post Office) will be —� closed. Jo illiams Co ittee Chair lhwclwaaw Ktaltatim Rtpaxtmnid ' 850 Burlingame Avenue iwlal4L4P! Burlingame, California 94010 7 f Phone 344.6386 MEMO TO: John Williams, Director of Recreation FROM: John Cannon, Recreation Coordinator RE CITY SURVEY OF TEEN ACTIVITIES M E M O R A N D U M November 7, 1994 CITY Teen Drop -In Center Teen Drop -in Room Staffing Hours Access to Other Rec. Programs Youth Advisory Council Teen Dances Belmont No No None Yes No No Burlingame No No None Yes No Jr. High Millbrae No No None Yes No No So. San Francisco No No None Yes No No Foster City No Yes 3-5:30pm Yes No Jr. High San Bruno No I Yes 3-6:30pm I Yes No f No San Mateo No I No I None I Yes Yes I No Some ideas that cities have used are Twilight Basketball programs, special interest groups such as bike group, rock group, and aerobics for teens. Some Peninsula cities have worked cooperatively to provide trips to the snow for high school teens. The cities of San Bruno and Foster City have rooms in the respective community centers that are used for teen drop -in after school. Foster City's room is a multi -use room, while San Bruno provides a room dedicated to teens. Ping-pong, pool, music and some food is available at both sites. JC:cin LIM 850 Burlingame Avenuo Burlingame, California 9,1010 Phone 344.6386 October 20, 1994 TO: Park & Recreation Commission FROM: John Williams Director of Recreatiol SUBJECT: Report on Summer Drop -In Program at B.I.S. THIS IS AN INFORMATIONAL REPORT M E M O R A N D U M STAFF REPORT '- Background. A drop -in recreation program for Middle School teens was conducted at Burlingame Intermediate School this past summer by the City and several parent volunteers. The program was scheduled from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from June 22 through July 28, 2994. A part time City Recreation Leader supervised the gymnasium for free basketball play each evening and parent volunteers supervised the BIS cafeteria where a pool table and table tennis table were available for use. The only new direct cost of the program was the Recreation Leader salary. The Recreation Leader salary for the year was 30 hours x $5.70 x 7.5% payroll benefit costs = $184. The high attendance for the gymnasium program was 15 young people and the average was 12-15 per night. If 13.5 average participants attended for an average of 1-1/2 hours apiece, there were 243 participant hours at an average cost of $.76 per participant hour. Parent Kallie Ruane reports that the attendance in the cafeteria was approximately the same. Discussion. Recreation staff believes that this program was a worthwhile effort and that, with better publicity, the program can attract even more young people next summer. Attendance dropped -off dramatically each night after 8:30 p.m. and we believe that hours for the 1995 program should be reduced to 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Some have suggested that high school students should be permitted to participate next year since the program was underutilized. I have not yet fully thought through that issue, but I tend to believe that we should probably restrict all or some of the time to middle school students only. Staff will review the program more carefully during the spring budget process. I anticipate that we will propose operating the program three nights per week next summer (Tuesday -Thursday) since the program costs are so low. �16 irr o� W Burlingame Park and Recreation Commission We need your help exploring recreational opportunities for teens in Burlingame on Friday and Saturday evenings.. If the Recreation Center were open for activities that might include ping-pong or pool tables, a jukebox, video games, snacks, outdoor basketball and/or volleyball, etc.: Would you attend? What activities would you like to see offered? If a drop -in location could be found elsewhere in the City for various activities, what would you suggest? �1- Suggested location: Activities: Would you be willing to pay a small fee? Additional comments: Please return this form to BHS, Room #302. If you would like to get involved in making your ideas a reality, put your name, address, and phone on the back of this form!!!! Thank you for your time! BURLINGAME RECREATION DEPARTMENT L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Collection Report November Pre-school .............. Packages ............... Trips ................... Advertising ............. Domestic Arts ........... Special Interest Classes.... . Singles ................. Art -in -Park .............. Childrens Art ............. Adult Arts/Crafts........ . Office Supplies.......... . Tennis Court Rentals ...... Music .................. Theatrics ............... Dance (Ballet, Ballroom)... . Tennis Lights ............ Elementary School Sports . . Junior Sports ............. Physical Fitness......... . Tickets/Gymnastics...... . Golf .................... Sports, Misc............. Martial Arts .............. Building Rental.......... . Tennis .................. Vending ................ Materials Sold........... . Field Lights ............. Field Permits ............. Softball ................. Basketball ............... Volleyball/Sailing ......... Park Permits ............ Art Sales ................ Swimming ............... Senior Nutrition Program ... School District ........... Totals Less Refunds Net November '94 $198.00 1,759.00 68.00 0.00 0.00 610.00 326.25 0.00 981.50 3,634.84 3.70 525.00 159.00 0.00 395.50 208.00 4,186.50 110.00 2,754.00 0.00 0.00 83.00 0.00 1,466.00 268.00 193.00 2,639.00 196.00 620.00 400.00 0.00 30.00 0.00 13.75 0.00 791.65 0.00 $22,61 9.69 2,026.00 $20,593.69 '94-95 COLL. YTD (5 MONTHS) $20,011.90 12,091.23 6,674.20 716.00 1,754.62 28,106.77 752.00 1.59 5,311.50 18,343.44 23.65 1,145.00 3,844.50 82.00 6,904.04 1,157.00 12,772.50 7,250.00 19,858.67 808.45 1,716.94 20,505.09 2,657.62 7,064.50 11,695.63 2,283.54 7,253.10 444.00 2,050.00 42,175.00 3,605.00 4,993.50 675.00 445.78 8,670.49 6,132.55 2,325.00 $272,301.80 1.2 $263,400.55 '93-94 COLL. YTD (5 MONTHS) $19,916.18 12,866.77 2,743.00 506.00 2,254.00 24,111.58 946.00 0.36 6,479.50 20,622.00 350.45 1,050.00 3,600.00 114.00 6,980.75 1,546.75 10,043.00 7,200.00 21,083.38 1,826.05 2,503.24 14,370.00 2,158.00 5,835.50 11,197.00 2,456.68 9,008.35 484.50 2,1 18.00 38,801.85 3,917.00 3,732.00 405.00 430.90 8,605.10 5,795.70 0.00 $256,058.59 7,811.00 $248,247.59 '92-93 COLL. YTD (5 MONTHS) $18,540.01 9,096.81 3,181.06 884.00 814.50 25,081.60 1,561.00 4.64 5,843.51 18,614.00 112.42 2,695.00 2,549.00 182.00 6,135.50 1,602.00 6,575.25 8,265.50 20,700.77 2,784.00 4,665.75 10,278.80 2,242.00 11,226.80 10,278.80 2,458.35 9,623.19 141.00 2,182.50 36,354.50 4,937.00 3,362.80 781.00 511.40 9,500.88 4,674.86 $249,225.65 9,552.50 $239,673.15