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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 2020.10.15R C1TfY ti o� `ls Rvoawreo PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVED Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2020 1. CALL TO ORDER The duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Matthews at 7:01 pm via Zoom meeting. 2. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Milne, Holzman, Lewis, Matthews, Lee, Pappajohn & Ardito None Parks & Recreation Director Glomstad, Recreation Manager Acquisti, and Recording Secretary Helley Patricia Stark Commissioner Ardito made a motion to approve the September minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewis and was approved. 7-0. 4. CORRESPONDENCE None 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 6. OLD BUSINESS None 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Summer 2020 Programming Update Recreation Manager Acquisti reported that due to COVID-19, the summer 2020 programming was reorganized by staff to adhere to the Health Order guidelines. In previous summers, the Department would offer three Adventure Camp options for 11 weeks, eight weeks of enrichment programs (averaging over 40 camp options), Sunday Music -in -Park concerts in July, a variety of sports camps located on fields throughout the City, Camp Treehouse at Village Preschool, and a variety of adult fitness and recreation classes. Due to the mandated guidelines put in place by the 1 Parks & Recreation Commission APPROVED Minutes October 15, 2020 State, programming options became limited. Despite the restrictions, the Recreation Division worked diligently to offer the Burlingame community a wide variety of programs in a safe manner. She noted that staff was very fluid in changing the programming as the State policies were changing day by day. An example is making the sports programs skills -based as opposed to being competitive. Results from surveys show that families were very happy with the offerings and gave lots of positive feedback for the programs offered. The Department utilized different locations and thought outside the box to provide programming in various ways to all demographics — online, person to person, outside, inside, etc. Currently being offered for community events is drive-in movies & drive-in concerts at Murray Field. Commission discussion included suggesting to continue offering some of the programs in the new formats even when COVID-19 is over. Commissioner Lewis wanted to know if we were able to meet the demand for programming. Acquisti noted all efforts were made to accommodate customers. She said that some programs did have waiting lists, though. Commissioners noted concern about the social and emotional health of the senior community. Commissioner Pappajohn mentioned a county -wide program called Virtual Companions, which includes pen -pals, cards and crafts day, virtual concerts, and phone pals. Staff noted the popularity of the Senior Activity Packet that is distributed monthly. Commissioner Holzman expressed appreciation for the Department's responsiveness to the community's needs, and it showed in the response from the community members and participants. Commissioner Ardito thought a takeaway assignment for commissioners could be to look around the City for areas that could be utilized for future programming. Acquisti invited the commissioners to bring programming ideas to staff as they are open to trying new things. 8. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS a. Parks & Recreation Department Reports Director Glomstad reported the Council agenda for Monday, October 19, 2020, will have the J- Lot Playground project's approval and the renaming of the park, an update for the Council on the minimum wage increase on Rec programming, and the dedication of Ingold Park on Rollins Rd. The census is closing in October. The data will be available as early as March 2021 for staff to review to develop a strategic plan for the Recreation Division in preparation for the new community center. Glomstad asked the Commission for assistance with advertising the scholarship program to the community. 2 Parks & Recreation Commission APPROVED Minutes October 15, 2020 The signboard for Skyline Park is installed and kept up to date with information for the public. At the Golf Center, there will be non -City sponsored events in late October and early November with comedians and music - hqp://www.bayshoredrivein.com/ b. Commissioners Reports None 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None 10. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:01 pm. The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 7:00 pm via Zoom meeting. Respectfully submitted, Joleen Helley Recording Secretary Parks & Recreation Commission APPROVED Minutes October 15, 2020