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Home My WebLink AboutMin - PR - 1994.06.16BURLINGAME PARK and RECREATION COMMISSION Thursday, June 16, 1994 The regular meeting of the Burlingame Park and Recreation Commission, under the direction of chairman Don Roberts, convened at 7:30 pm. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Henderson, Kelly, Nilmeyer, Nyhan, Roberts, Yawn Absent: MINUTES Staff: Director Quadri and Wagner Guests: Maureen Marshall, 1210 Floribunda Ave., Burlingame Ron Burks, 2332 Poppy Drive, Burlingame John Williams, Director of Recreation, Burlingame as of 7/5/94 Commissioner: Pera The minutes of the May 19, 1994 meeting were approved as submitted. INTRODUCTIONS 1. Director of Recreation: Director Wagner introduced John Williams to the Commission. John will become the Director of Recreation in Burlingame effective July 5, 1994. John is currently Superintendent of Recreation for Palo Alto and was Director of Park and Recreation for the City of Davis. OLD BUSINESS 1. Roller Hockey: A letter was sent to the Commission from the City Manager stating that the City Council would like to be kept abreast of the roller hockey requests and for the Commission to take no final action on the subject. The Commission agreed that they are advisory to the City Council and all recommendations are sent to the City Council for action. Mrs. Kirchner and the roller blade participants from Lincoln School have made no contact with the City since the last Commission meeting. 2. Franklin Field Update: Director Quadri announced that the Franklin Field renovation is out to bid. Bids will be opened June 28 and the City Council should award the contract at their July 5 meeting. The fields will be available for play in Spring 1995. 3. Burlingame Village Playground Update: Director Quadri reviewed the plans for the playground renovations for Burlingame Village Park. The City Council should approve the 1994-95 budget at their June 20 meeting which will appropriate funds for the Ray Park playground renovation. Director Quadri plans to bid both projects together. Both playgrounds will conform to A.D.A. requirements and Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines. -2- Old Business/Cont. 4. Youth Sports/Non-resident Participation: Director Wagner reported to the Commission that the Burlingame Girls Softball League and the Burlingame Youth Baseball Association turned in their participation cards for the 1994 season. $1,660 was donated to the City for field maintenance. The money was generated by the leagues charging a $20 non-resident fee. AYSO and CYSA (soccer) will be making similar donations in the Fall. About $3,000 per year will be provided by the community youth groups for field maintenance. 5. Park and Recreation Commission Need Priority List: The Commission reviewed briefly the priority list and encouraged future items to be considered in the next few months. NEW BUSINESS 1. Washington Park Playground Fencing: Commissioner Henderson reported how pleased the Mothers Club was that stop signs were placed at Burlingame Avenue next to the Recreation Center and the playground. Mrs. Henderson reported that the Mothers Club would like to see how the new playground renovations at Ray Park and Village Park affect the use at the Washington Park playground before considering the need for a small fence at Washington Park. The Mothers Club will report back next Spring. REPORTS 1. Bayside Landfill Plans: Director Quadri reviewed the updated plans for the driving range and athletic fields planned for the Bayside landfill area next to Bayside Park. The Commission was in agreement that the revised plans allocated better locations for the soccer field and the driving range. The site will be prepared for development in 1995 and 1996 conforming with State and Federal regulatory agencies. 2. Washington Park Water Well: The new water well at Washington Park is ready for award of contract. Construction will begin in July. Burlingame High School has agreed to participate in this water conservation project. The project when completed should provide over four million gallons of well water annually for Washington Park, Alpine Park, Victoria Park, City Hall and Burlingame High School. 3. Recreation Center Water Damage: Director Wagner reported that on June 11 a water pipe above Lounge I burst and poured gallons of water on the carpets. A new carpet will be installed June 17 and no classes or programs had to be cancelled. -3- Reports/Cont. 4. Washington Park Tennis Court Bumps: The 'Mystery Bumps' were repaired at the Washington Park tennis courts. The contractor has been billed for labor and materials for the repairs. The Commission encourages the City Attorney to take an 'aggressive' stand with the contractor. There is a major concern that the 'bumps' will return. 5. Junior High Teen Program: The Recreation Department, B.I.S., and a group of concerned parents have joined together to offer an evening junior high teen program. Starting next week, every Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 9:00 pm the gymnasium and cafeteria will be opened for a sports, game, and 'hanging out' opportunity for 6th thru 8th graders. 6. Art-In-The-Park/1994: Art -In -The -Park was held on the June 11-12 weekend and was attended by over 10,000 people. The Commission discussed the crowds and suggested that for 1995 no pets on leashes should be allowed. It is unfair for dogs to have them surrounded by all those people. 7. Burlingame High School Girls Softball Fields: The Burlingame Girls Softball League is hosting a 16 team Northern California softball tournament for 10 and under girls this weekend. The league, under the volunteer leadership of Ray Marshall, has built a new backstop, fencing, dugouts and infield at the north field at the high school. It is a spectacular accomplishment and effort that has been completed in two weeks by all volunteer workers. FROM THE FLOOR No comments. NEXT MEETING Thursday, July 21, 1994 The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 pm. Number 1. 2. 3. El 5. A 7 Park and Recreation Commission Needs Priority List - Updated June 1994 Item Comment Franklin Field Ballfield Renovation Final plans and specification have been prepared. Contract should go to bid in June. Play to begin in Spring 1995. Burlingame High School Tennis The Washington Park courts often have long waits for court use. Estimate of $25,000 to $30,000 to install new lighting system on four courts. Tennis Court Resurfacing The Ray Park and B.I.S. courts need resurfacing. The completion of the Washington Park and Laguna courts give the city 6 outstanding recreation courts. Estimates of $30,000 for each project. Basketball Court Resurfacing Washington Park courts will be resurfaced in June. Ray Park might be an alternative site for roller hockey and poles removed. Victoria and Cuernavaca may be in 1995-96. Playground Renovation Plans being completed on Village Park. Ray Park budgeted in 1994-95. Possibility both projects could be bid together. Washington Park Baseball/Softball Final phase to upgrade field lights. ('A' poles - 1990/'B' poles lights (four'C' poles) 1993) Budget'C' poles 1995-1996. Burlingame High School Annual In 1994-95 $10,000 is budgeted to resurface the 8 BHS courts. Maintenance Peninsula Tennis Club will donate $1,000 or $2,000. CITY OF BURLINGAME TO: Park and Recreation Commission DATE: June 7, 1994 FROM: City Manager SUBJECT: Roller Blade Hockey At their meeting of June 6, the city council noted in reviewing the commission minutes of May 19 that you are considering requests for roller blade hockey. Council expressed a concern on this subject and asked that before any final action is taken on this subject, a recommendation be forwarded to the city council for their consideration. Please contact me if you have any questions. 00 Dennis Argyres City Manager v Attachment c: Park Director Recreation Director Vol 1994 Yoth Lea ue Partici ation Organization: u' ,Lei Total Number, of Partici - A* _Number of Non -Resident Participants 86 Total Number of Teams ,z„ r ,je $pari A /yr List leagues, age level and n�iftb*, of teams in each league: �' Q ,�.i rk-� b 7. League �'" Age Level_____ Teams League v n ad Age Level -io Teams, League 121 nnci Age Leveler Teams C League 1.y nmi �rre" ' �' Age Lever Teams 5 _._. wr!.w.w.�. �w, n...�.. League ;- Age Level _.._ Teams Teams ..League Age Leveh League j :;; Age Lever„ Teams Non -Residents: x $20.00 x�' ponation Total $ ago League President 920 Hama Phone Work Phone q 7-1325 l _ Organization: Total Number of Participants 4STotal Number of Non -Resident Participants 33 Total Number of Teams 3 :'A 9 Span List leagues, age level and number of teams in each league:rjp�s League _ %�t�7D .3•c!:,�is Age Level S Teams League iG✓6;S?•�t/Jr .flat/*�,�,Age Level9-io Teams f League A5Wo /cO 3 AloAle Jecss Age Level //-/Z Teams League e!�lG Aloy-., e-s Age Level 13 -// Teams B' @ w / League �L�`' 6 Age Leveli�G -�Teams a 17 League Age Level League ,;.. Age Level Non -Residents : X $20.00 - Ponation Total t League President r'c 4& ?'q .k,�lc Home Phone �?i!�&�S �`�� Work Phone M6- -F109 Teams Teams