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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 1994.10.20MINUTES Burlingame Park and Recreation Commission Thursday, October 20, 1994 The regular meeting of the Burlingame Park and recreation Commission was called to order by acting chairman Mike Pera at 7:32 p.m. in City Hall Conference Room A. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Kelly, Nilmeyer, Nyhan, Pera, Roberts, Yawn Commissioner Absent: Henderson Staff Present: Directors Quadri and Williams Guests Present: Jerry Ceglia, 2022 Ray Dr., Burlingame Shirin Coleman, 727 Winchester Dr., Burlingame Jeriann Fleres, 1522 Ralston, Burlingame Nick Fleres, 1552 Ralston, Burlingame Rich Foley, 704 Lexington Way, Burlingame Becky Kirchner, 1412 Bernal, Burlingame Marti Knight, 455 Chatham Rd., Burlingame Susan Kopinoda, 164 Chapin Lane, Burlingame Geraldine McConnell, 1536 Eastmoor, Burlingame Gia Rusciano, 907 Howard Ave., #3 Kris Willig, 2214 Easton Dr., Burlingame Michael Heflin, 466 Stow, Oakland Chairman Roberts arrived at 7:35 p.m. MINUTES The minutes of the September 15, 1994 meeting of the Commission were approved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS Roller Hockey. Director Williams reported on his meeting with Burlingame Intermediate School Principal Bob Welch. Mr. Welch indicated that the District is not interested in converting the B.I.S. tennis courts to roller hockey. The District would like to get the courts resurfaced for use in the school tennis program following completion of the construction project now underway on campus. Burlingame resident Becky Kirchner suggested several ways in which a roller hockey program might be begun in Burlingame. Several Commissioners spoke in favor of trying to provide a safe facility that was not dedicated to roller hockey use, but that could be safely used for youth roller hockey, especially for younger aged children. Group discussion focussed on the Ray park basketball courts and issues noted included: safety concerns re fences and basketball backstop; resurfacing of the court; City Ordinances re no skating in parks; and concerns about the need for a basketball court in the park if basketball standards are removed. Director Quadri will report in November on the cost for removing the basketball standards and making the court surface safe for multipurpose play. It was moved by Commissioner Pera, seconded by Commissioner Nilmeyer and approved 6- 0 to recommend that the City remove the Ray Park basketball court standards and make the court available for roller hockey or other multiuse play. 2. Franklin Field Renovation Project Status. Quadri reported that the project was on target and that final turf planting would begin soon. 3. Ray Park Playground Renovation Mastemlann. Quadri presented three proposed schematic plans for the Ray Park playground renovation project. Plans were reviewed by Commissioners and members of the audience. Quadri recommended that the plan be approved which called for two playground areas to be developed for younger and older children and a third area to be masterplanned for future expansion. It was the consensus of the Commission to approve the proposed schematic plan for the Ray Park playground renovation project, as proposed by staff. 4. California Drive Gate at Burlingame Village Park. The Commissions discussed the changes that have been made in the gate to accommodate the disabled and reviewed options and safety concerns re the reconfiguration of the gate. Three residents spoke in favor of installing closing gates. Closing gates create new difficulties for the disabled and for parents bringing in kids. The need to comply with accessibility standards for the disabled was discussed. It was the consensus of the Commission to ask staff to close off only the south end of the California Drive gate opening at Burlingame Village Park and to study use and safety issues with this new configuration. 5. Washington Park Tennis ourt "Bumps." Commissioners received informational reports from the City Attorney and from Director Williams on this matter. It was moved by Commissioner Yawn, seconded by Commissioner Kelly and approved 6-0 to call a special meeting at 7:00 p.m., October 26 at City Hall for the purpose of holding a closed session with the City Attorney to discuss the issue of Washington Park tennis court "bumps" and possible litigation related to the matter. (NOTE: Subsequent to this meeting, it was agreed that the City Attorney will meet with the Commission at the Commission's next regular meeting on November 17.) 6. Request for a Teen Drop -In Program at the Recreation Center. Williams presented a staff report discussing a recent request for a teen drop -in center to be conducted Friday and Saturday nights at the Recreation Center. Commissioners discussed the issue and four citizens spoke to the proposal. Several questions were asked about teen activity programs in other cities. It was suggested that Millbrae had a program operating for teens. It was noted that several Peninsula cities have Youth or Teen Commissions. It was the consensus of the Commission to form a study committee, as proposed by staff. Williams will chair the committee and Commissioner Kelly will represent the Commission. The committee will provide a report for the Commission's November 17 meeting on teen activity issues in general and on the specific request to operate a teen center at the Recreation Center. 7. Dalmatian Club Request to Rent Field Space at Bayside Park for Dog Show. A request was presented for the rental of Bayside Park soccer/youth baseball field area for a dog show on Friday, July 21. Although the field is in a down period at that time, Quadri expressed concern that might be unable to do the turf seeding required because of the extensive, nearly year-round play on that field. After discussion, it was agreed by all that the show could be accommodated on the softball diamond on that particular day. It was moved by Commissioner, seconded by Commissioner Nyhan and approved 6-0 to approve the Dalmatian Club request for a dog show at Bayside Park softball field on Friday, July 21. 8. Staff Reports. Quadri had no report. Williams reported that Fall recreation programs are in full swing and that program revenues appear strong. It appears as though the Recreation Center restroom remodelling project, scheduled for this fiscal year, can be expanded a bit with some leftover capital funds from the first phase remodel project. A contract with architect Steve Nielsen should be in place soon for this project. 9. Comments From the Public. Geraldine McConnell, a Burlingame Village Park neighbor_ _ addressed the Commission with some concerns about Village Park use. She stated neighborhood was experiencing problems with parking problems during school soc practice. She also noted problems with volleyball players and large groups of picni apparently from outside Burlingame. Commissioner Pera stated that he would work with soccer parents and coaches an( courtesy be extended to the neighbors during practice sessions. Williams will ask d to check on the area on weekends. Ms. McConnell was encouraged to call the poli whenever users were violating any of the posted park rules. Staff and Commissioners noted that non-residents cannot be excluded from public parks and that many park areas up and down the peninsula suffer from out-of-town invasions when the weather i s good for picnics. It was noted that the problem should reduce greatly in mid -November when winter weather begins to arrive. 10. Commission Facility Improvement Priority List. Williams was asked to include this item on the November Commission agenda. The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Roberts at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, JOM W. Williams Dir tior of Recreation