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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 1994.09.15MINUTES BURLINGAME PARK and RECREATION COMMISSION Thursday, September 15, 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 Present: Commissioners: Henderson, Kelly, Nilmeyer, Nyhan, Pera, Roberts Staff: Directors Quadri and Williams Guests: Marti Knight, 455 Chatham, Burlingame Larry Poynter, 129 Stanley Rd., Burlingame Absent: Commissioner: Yawn Chairman Roberts arrived at 7:35 p.m. MINUTES The minutes of the August 18, 1994 meeting were approved as submitted. OLD BUSINESS Franklin Field Renovation. Director Quadri reported that the Franklin project is proceeding on schedule. The contractor is presently growing a crop of weeds in the first phase of the planting process. In response to questions from Chairman Roberts, Quadri indicated that gopher control has been written into the maintenance contract and no allowance for future field lighting was included in the project. Village and Ray Park Improvements. Quadri reported that plans for playground improvements at Ray and Village Parks will be available for Commission review on October 20. He asked that two Commissioners be appointed to serve on a playground equipment selection committee. Chairman Roberts appointed Commissioners Henderson and Nyhan to assist with the playground equipment selection process. Recreation Center Remodel. Director Williams reported that the remodel project is nearing completion. Only minor items remain to be completed at this time. The Recreation Center now has a new main telephone number - 696-3770. Director Williams can be reached at 696- 3774. Quadri and Park Department Secretary Karlene Harvey have moved into the Recreation Center building. Park Department telephone numbers are unchanged. 3 Old Business/Cont. Commissioner Kelly arrived at 7:43 p.m. 4. Depot Site Improvements. Commissioners reviewed the schematic site plans developed at the design charette for the Depot in 1993. Commissioners noted that the site is too small for extensive development and too close to California Avenue to develop a quiet or restful park area. Williams reported that approximately $9,000 remains in the Depot Capital Improvement Project fund. Quadri and Williams reported that the recently installed carpet had helped to reduce interior building noise levels. The building still presents challenges for meetings because of the echo that remains in the building. Staff proposes to install some sound absorbent wall hangings and window coverings. Ceiling tiles can be installed as a last resort. Quadri proposed relocating the existing irrigation lines, now above ground, just north of the north building exit and adding some paving blocks in that area to accomodate building users when the grass is wet. It was the consensus of the Commission to support the staff plan to continue work on the interior noise problem and then use a portion of any remaining project funds to relocate irrigation lines and add paving blocks. 5. Washington Park Tennis Court Bumps. Roberts reported that he and Commissioner Kelly had met with Williams and City Attorney Coleman on this matter. Coleman will contact Interstate Grading and Paving, sub -contractor Malott and Peterson -Grundy and Stanford University to determine what should be done to solve the "bump" problem. He will report back to the Commission at its October meeting. REPORTS 1. Soccer Field Use. Quadri reported that all youth soccer field requests have been accomodated, but field space is tight and Washington Park Baseball Field outfield turf has been pressed into use. 2. Landfill Closure. In response to a question from Roberts, Quadri updated the Commission on the landfill closing schedule. The landfill is scheduled to be capped and closed by July, 1996. -3- Reports/Cont. 3. Recreation Class & Program Revenue. Williams noted that July and August class and program receipts were up slightly over 1993, but revenues are down somewhat in September. 4. AYSO Opening Day Ceremonies. Kelly thanked everyone who participated in soccer opening day on September 10. Commissioners and staff discussed the problem of the inadequate public address system at Burlingame High Stadium. Williams will investigate options re the P.A. system and report back to the Commission in October. 5. Village Park East Side Gate. Commissioner Henderson again expressed her concern about the new configuration of the Village Park gate to California Avenue. Quadri reported that the Park Safety Committee had reviewed the gate and was satisfied with the present arrangement. Roberts asked that the Village Park gate question be placed on the Commission's October meeting agenda for review and a possible recommendation. Roberts asked Commissioners to visit the site prior to the October 20 meeting of the Commission. 6. Recreation Registration. Commissioner Nyhan complimented staff on the smooth fall recreation registration. 7. High School Fence/Soccer Issue. Commissioner Nilmeyer asked Marti Knight for an update on the problem of soccer players using the high school fence for a practice wall. Knight stated that the neighbors were still experiencing some problems, but that High School Principal Teshara had agreed to have some signs made and posted on the fence. 8. Sites for Rollerblading. Roberts expressed his concern that kids are playing roller hockey in many areas around the City that were not designed with rollerblading in mind. He further stated that he believed that the City. of Burlingame should provide safe places for youth and adults to play roller hockey. Roberts would like an investigation of potential roller blading sites within the community. Williams will discuss the roller blading space issue with Intermediate School Principal Bob Welch and report back to the Commission in October. me FROM THE FLOOR Larry Poynter spoke from the floor and indicated that Burlingame Boys Baseball has concerns about field availability. The group plans to attend future Park and Recreation Commission meetings to represent the league's concerns. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS - 7:30 p.m., Thursday, October 20, 1994 - 7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 17, 1994 The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Roberts at 8:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted, G. -- Jo W. Williams Di for of Recreation