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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - PR 2021.06.17• City of Burlingame BURLINGAME CITY HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD BURLINGAME BURLINGAME, CA 94010 F I� Meeting Agenda - Final Parks & Recreation Commission Thursday, June 17, 2021 7:00 PM Via Zoom Meeting On March 17, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order N-29-20 suspending certain provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act in order to allow for local legislative bodies to conduct their meetings telephonically or by other electronic means. Pursuant to the Shelter -in -Place Order issued by the San Mateo County Health Officer on March 16, 2020 (which was then extended on March 31, 2020, and further extended on April 29, 2020), the statewide Shelter -in -Place Order issued by the Governor in Executive Order N-33-20 on March 19, 2020, and the CDC's social distancing guidelines which discourage large public gatherings, the Recreation Center will not be open to the public for the June 17, 2021 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. Members of the public may view the meeting by logging into the Zoom meeting listed below. The meeting video will be uploaded to the Parks & Recreation Department's website after the meeting. 1. Call to Order To access by computer: Go to www.zoom.us/join httpsJ/us02web.zoom. us/j/88025568660?pwd=cmthSTdtd25EU3puRy9zZXFXcW40dz09 Passcode: 479374 Or One tap mobile: US: +16699006833„88025568660#,... *479374# or +12532158782„88025568660#.... *479374# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 Webinar ID: 880 2556 8660 Passcode: 479374 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcDfzKzeWA 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes a. Minutes May 20, 2021 Attachments: 4. Correspondence May 20, 2021 Minutes City of Burlingame Page 1 Printed on 611112021 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda - Final June 17, 2021 5. Public Comments Members of the public may speak about any item not on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act (the State and local agency open meeting law) prohibits the Commission from acting on any matter that is not on the agenda. Members of the public may provide written comments by email to recreation@burlingame.org. Emailed comments should include the specific agenda item on which you are commenting, or note that your comment concerns an item that is not on the agenda. The length of the emailed comment should be commensurate with the three minutes customarily allowed for verbal comments, which is approximately 250-300 words. To ensure that your comment is received and read to the Parks & Recreation Commission for the appropriate agenda item, please submit your email no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 17, 2021. The City will make every effort to read emails received after that time, but cannot guarantee such emails will be read into the record. Any emails received after the 5:00 p.m. deadline which are not read into the record will be provided to the Parks & Recreation Commission after the meeting. 6. Old Business a. Burlingame Pickleball Updates Attachments: Staff Report 7. New Business a. Exploration of an Off -leash Area in Ray Park Attachments: Staff Report & Exhibits 8. Staff and Commissioner Reports 9. Future Agenda Items 10. Adjournment Next Meeting: July 15, 2021 NOTICE: Any attendees wishing accommodations for disabilities should contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (650) 558-7323 at least 24 hours before the meeting. The agendas and minutes are available on the City's website: www.burlingame.org. City of Burlingame Page 2 Printed on 611112021 R C1TfY ti o� `ls Rvoawreo PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION DRAFT Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting on Thursday, May 20, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER The duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by Vice -Chair Holzman at 7:00 pm via Zoom meeting. 2. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Milne, Holzman, Chang, Matthews (left at 8:20 pm), Lee Ardito & Pappaj ohn Parks & Recreation Director Glomstad, Recreation Manager Acquisti, Recreation Coordinators Sanchez, Recording Secretary Helley Rachel Visscher, Karen Verpeet, Erica Strohmeier, Will Johnson and various members of the public to comment on Item 7a. Commissioner Matthews made a motion to approve the April minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Milne and was approved. 5-0-2 (Ardito & Pappajohn absent). 4. CORRESPONDENCE None 5. PRESENTATION — 410 AIRPORT BLVD. PROJECT Presenting the project at 410 Airport Blvd is Rachel Visscher and Karen Verpeet with HT Harvey & Associates, Erica Strohmeier with Sera Architects, and Will Johnson with The Sphere Institute. Ms. Visscher presented background on the project. In 2017, The Sphere Institute, next door to the property, is a health policy research non-profit organization, and they submitted a park project application to the State Lands Commission. In 2019, Sphere was awarded a short-term lease on the property, which extends to 2023. During which time, Sphere will maintain the site in its current condition and ensure public safety, design a park project, complete the CEQA planning process, acquire funding, and apply for a long-term lease of approximately 49 years. The design process is expected to take two years. The goals include connecting communities to the bay and provide amenities for recreation; to restore tidal marsh and marsh uplands transition zone habitats, and demonstrating a nature -based approach to sea -level rise resiliency with a focus on educational programming. The proposed design includes walking/bike trails, picnic and fishing area, boardwalks, an overlook grove, lawn, and kitesurfing rigging area with mow curb, a universal kayak launch, a natural tidal marsh area, and a one-way parallel parking area, and an educational center with restrooms and a small over the counter shop. The full presentation can be viewed on the video for the Parks & Recreation Commission DRAFT Minutes May 20, 2021 meeting here at minute 3:50: https://burlin.am�eca.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=6&clip id=1077 Commissioner Lee liked the idea of the development and asked what the cost of the project was and who was funding it. Mr. Johnson stated three grants had been received for the planning costs from the EPA, the State Wildlife Conservation Board, and the Measure AA San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority totally $1.5 million. Total construction costs will be approximately $20 million for which grant funding is available, and there will be fundraising as well. Commissioner Milne thanked the group for the presentation and appreciated the parking lot concept that won't feel like a parking lot. He asked when the construction would conclude. Karen noted the project would be approximately three construction seasons. They will know more after the design phase. Milne also inquired if the education center would be open to the public or have permanent exhibits. Rachel noted the center would have various uses, rental options, open to the public, and a small over-the-counter cafe. Vice -Chair Holzman appreciated the well -thought-out approach to the project and thanked the presenters for the informative presentation of the project. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 7. OLD BUSINESS a. Expansion of Pickleball Court Options Recreation Coordinator Sanchez introduced himself and provided background on the item. At the April 15, 2021, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, staff presented various options to enhance the pickleball opportunities throughout Burlingame. At the presentation, there was general support for a majority of the concepts from the Commissioners. As a result, staff surveyed the pickleball community to obtain data on which options were most supported. Additionally, staff engaged in research on the potential fiscal impact of the various options and the operational shifts each would require. Sanchez noted that staff has also continued to receive correspondence from the community on a desire for more pickleball options in Burlingame. While there were many pickleball players who do like to play as much as possible, the survey results demonstrated that most people play a few times a week, around two hours per day. While most respondents favored weekday mornings, 37% did express weekend time being their preference. When evaluating additional outdoor blacktop location preferences, the overall ranking is as follows (1 being the highest preference): 1. Village Park 2. Pershing Park 3. Cuernavaca Park 4. Victoria Park Considering the cost of stripping a court for pickleball, staff recommends selecting two blacktop locations that could accommodate the addition of six pickleball courts. The courts could serve as alternative locations where members of the public could bring their own pickleball equipment and play when drop -in pickleball is not offered, including weekends. 2 Parks & Recreation Commission DRAFT Minutes May 20, 2021 Sanchez reported that staff gathered information regarding the interest in playing indoor pickleball at The Burlingamer, an indoor sports facility that the Burlingame Soccer Club (BSC) operates. 65% of respondents expressed they were interested in playing at The Burlingame once or twice a week, while another 25% mentioned they would be interested in playing three or four days per week. Considering these responses, staff suggest pickleball could occur at The Burlingamer on Monday and, Wednesday mornings, from 9 am —12 pm. A majority of respondents mentioned that they would like to have flexibility in the payment options, preferring the flexibility for daily drop - in fees and weekly/monthly memberships. Following the survey results, staff spoke with BSC leadership and the cost of operating at the facility was quoted at $50 per hour by the BSC Board. Based off operational costs and projected participants, The Burlingamer would offer pickleball for a daily drop -in fee of $7 and "punch card" system where players could pay for multiple dates in advance and use at their convenience during the scheduled times. BSC leadership expressed a clear desire to help build on the interest of pickleball in town and mentioned they understand it does take time for new programs to gain popularity. Should The Burlingamer prove to be a popular location, BSC staff would be free to expand to Fridays and weekends if desired. In an effort to confirm that the location works well for pickleball, staff plans to host drop -in pickleball at The Burlingamer on Wednesday, May 26. Staff will invite the pickleball community to tour the venue and provide an opportunity to have a trial of pickleball at the indoor location. Based off the response to that experience, staff will work with BSC leadership to acquire the necessary equipment, add pickleball lines to The Burlingamer floor and market the program. Once the program begins, BSC leadership will manage indoor pickleball. Opportunities exist for continued partnerships, including offering pickleball lessons, tournaments and leagues. Sanchez noted that staff initially recommended adding two pickleball courts on one tennis court. However, when hearing about the safety concerns from the players and a desire to make the courts available for pickleball without the public transporting nets, staff recommends that two Washington park tennis courts be lined to have one pickleball court each. A net has been purchased and tested a ConVert aNet tennis net adjuster that lowers the tennis court net to the appropriate pickleball height. With these available to pickleball players, tennis courts could be adjusted for pickleball. As a fee -based program, staff could set up and break down all five locations during the reserved time; the Washington Park Sports Court (3) and Washington Tennis Courts 3 and 4. This would take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am — 1 pm. Staff recommends reinstituting the $5 drop -in fee for these days. If approved, staff will formulate operational plan to collect revenue. The tennis courts could also be used for pickleball at other times; however, pickleball players would need to supply their own conversion system. Pickleball players would have the same access to the courts that tennis players have. Courts could be used in a first come -first -serve capacity, or members of the public could pay to reserve a court for a fee. If the addition of pickleball on the tennis courts results in significant queues, staff will install racquet racks that indicate who is next in line for a court. Staff can also install a timer system that will allow for a ninety -minute count to begin as soon as someone starts to wait for a court occupied by other drop -in users. 3 Parks & Recreation Commission DRAFT Minutes May 20, 2021 As with past practices, there are times when the courts would not be available for drop -in use. This includes tennis camps, tennis lessons and USTA Team Matches. These events typically take place on weekday mornings. Sanchez recommends the Parks and Recreation Commission provide direction on the following recommendations: Adding pickleball courts at: Village Park (3); Pershing Park (3); Washington Park Tennis Courts #3 and #4 (2). He also recommended to shift the pickleball operations from the Washington Park sport court on Mondays and Wednesdays to The Burlingamer; and to reinstate a fee based drop -in pickleball at Washington Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Vice -Chair opened public comments and ask that any correspondence on the item be read into the minutes. Correspondence via email was received by the following: Mark Kelley: "I travel around the country and there are indoor and outdoor places to play pickle ball almost everywhere I go. I am surprised that in Burlingame there are hardly any options. Pickle ball is only going to grow in popularity. With SFO and hotels so close, a lot of travelers like me love playing while away from home. We don't leave home without our paddle. Pickle ball is so much more social than and not as intimidating as tennis. Pickle ball is the future for many towns and cities. People will get out of their hotel rooms and play pickleball, then go shopping in down town Burlingame. Sounds like good revenue for Burlingame." Kristine Jacobson: "The tennis courts in Burlingame are already pretty severely impacted and I would not be interested in the option that lines the tennis courts and further reduces availability." Janet Chan Fricke via Juanita Lucero: "It occurs to me that there is a rush by the Burl Rec to make this a fee -based activity. While I completely understand the business side and I might be missing something here, there isn't any president to charge players for open play in a public park. Tennis and Basketball don't pay extra fees for open play, so why pickleball should be singled out? While asphalt surface might be acceptable to beginners (and some locals) as an overflow stopgap, the more accomplished players (bulk of the community) will gravitate to the better developed and frequented venues that do not impose fees beyond the property taxes we all pay. If Burlingame starts off with the wrong assumptions, the master strategy might find disappointment. Players will go where they want to play and find the best experience. I am also opposed paying a fee for pickleball in a public park. If it was a truly dedicated pickleball court(s) that would be different. Local Bay Area public parks (Stern Grove, Presidio Wall, Louis Sutter and Foster City) do not require a fee to play. Here's a recent photo taken on 5/10/21 of "Hill Recreation Area" in Novato with 6 new dedicated pickleball courts open to non-residents without any fees. One thing that has not been addressed is the fact that while pickleball players are on overcrowded courts every Monday and Wednesday, the tennis courts are empty. This video, https://photos.app.aoo.al/mm45ZNh71EgAUx8S9, was taken on May 5, at 11:00, but the situation is like this every time I look in the courts during pickleball playing time on Mondays and Wednesdays." 4 Parks & Recreation Commission DRAFT Minutes May 20, 2021 Joanne Stenberg: "As a longtime resident of Burlingame I discourage the use of Pershing Park for a Pickle Ball court. Pershing Park is a little jewel of beauty and tranquility in our neighborhood which attracts families with young children who come from all over Burlingame to enjoy the playground, the beautiful grounds and the safe, quiet, calm of the area. It was closed during Covid and now the stream of strollers has begun and the playground is full of happy children and adults every day and all day. Over the years the two blocks of Howard Avenue west of El Camino Real has become a main artery for traffic from Hillsborough and Burlingame Hills going to El Camino and the freeways and to downtown Burlingame. Many people park on Howard for dining and shopping. There is no parking on the north side of street except for Sundays. Parking is limited to 2 hours parking on the south side. Sunday parking on these 2 blocks is jammed. Opening this park to Pickle Ball games will attract more people and cars than this area can accommodate. The peaceful, safe atmosphere of the Park that attracts young families will be gone. Please do not let this happen to this unique lovely space which we all treasure." Brian Roche: "My name is Brian Roche and I live at 1557 Newlands Ave. I just want to let you know we strongly are against adding any pickle ball courts to Pershing Park. I've looked out at Pershing Park for the last 16 years. We are quite happy not changing that. Pershing Park is a park for families with young kids Sicklebill does not fall into that category. Pickle ball is noisy plus will attract more mature people and teens and probably scare away the young families that currently frequent the park. We currently have issues with teens hanging out in the park well after dark we really don't want to add to that. Also pickle ball is so noisy plus cheering from players for that reason alone it really should not be considered for this location due to the close proximity to people's residences. Plus, all the additional traffic and parking issues. For parking the City needs to add 2-hour parking on Crescent Ave in front of the park over to Howard Ave. What's happening is people are parking their cars in the morning and getting picked up by someone else and returning in the evening. These cars are taking up available parking spaces for Park users. What is then happening they are parking on Newlands Avenue on both sides of the street? I have also seen people just drop construction trucks in the evening driver gets picked up by somebody else and they leave the truck overnight. This happens quite regularly. As a resident of this area and I also speak for a few of my neighbors we are happy not to change the existing character of Pershing Park. By adding pickle ball courts, it would totally change Pershing Park from been such a nice quite family friendly kids park and would become an overcrowded very noisy very busy park. It's really not the right location for Pickle ball courts so please be considerate to the residents who will be mostly impacted by this decision." Kathy & Irvine Holmes: "As a resident across the street from the Park, I oppose the installation of Pickle ball courts for the many reasons enumerated by my neighbors in their letter. The park is already very heavily used and parking is a joke making it difficult for residents already. This will only add to the inconvenience and traffic to a very heavily used area. I am emailing regarding our strong opposition to the possibility Pickleball Court(s) at Pershing Park. We are very opposed to putting Pickleball court(s) at Pershing Park due to the decreased safety, negative impact on children, and overcrowding to the entire Burlingame Park neighborhood. We have owned our home on Crescent Avenue Burlingame, directly across from Pershing Park for 27 years. It has always been a wonderful neighborhood park, ideally suited for young families. Here are the reasons, we believe Pickleball courts at Pershing Park would be a very bad idea, and have a negative impact on: 5 Parks & Recreation Commission DRAFT Minutes May 20, 2021 1). Safety to the neighborhood - Pickleball, a high demand sport with few available courts, would attract people from all over Burlingame and beyond. Our quiet hamlet and local Pershing Park would become a more highly trafficked area by adults from all over. Pershing Park is one block off El Camino, where there is a public bus stop. In the past, neighbors have lobbied not to have a bathroom put in the park due to the potential of the bathroom used by homeless in the area. Because of the proximity to Burlingame Avenue, and the exposure to crowds outside Burlingame, it has been a neighborhood goal to keep this park low profile and safer. 2). Play space for children - We see every day (because our front porch looks out on the park), the Pershing Park blacktop used with great frequency by children for bike riding, kickball games, basketball, and games of imagination. It is a very friendly and safe park for young children, and there are not as many play areas in the neighborhood for children. Young Burlingame children need this dedicated space in Pershing Park! 3). Park age demographics would shift from children to adults: The vast majority of Pickleball players are adults. We enjoy playing Pickleball and go to Foster City (which is convenient due to the large # of courts). Our experience playing is that 95% of the Pickleball players are adults, with very few families or children playing. Pickleball courts at Pershing Park would cause more adults to hang out there, which would have a negative impact on the young children focus and safety. 4). Lack of Parking: There is not nearly enough current parking for people who come to Pershing Park, particularly in the summer. The parking space in front of our house on Crescent is always used by park attendees, because the Burlingame Police Dept. has been asked, but will not put a two-hour parking signs on Crescent. This drives much traffic to Crescent Avenue. Currently, many people from Safeway and other retail outlets come to park all day on Crescent Avenue, because it is the only non "Two Hour Parking" street in the surrounding area. Pickleball would bring several more cars daily in front of our overcrowded street, Crescent Avenue. 5). Pershing Park is too small for a Pickleball Court(s): Pershing Park is much smaller than Village or Washington Park, which could accommodate Pickleball Courts with relatively little impact. The available space is much, much smaller than Village or Washington Park: Washington Park can handle several Pickleball courts, as can Village Park and Cuernavaca. One or two of the Burlingame tennis courts near the High School could also be turned into Pickleball courts. 6). Basketball courts are enjoyed and needed in our neighborhood: Our family and another Pershing Park neighbor were responsible for asking for the basketball courts at Pershing over two decades ago. These basketball courts are used all the time by children, young people and families. The next most local basketball courts are at Washington Park. A Pershing Park Pickleball court would take away one or more basketball courts, not to mention the tennis backboard, which are all used. Thank you for hearing our real concerns about Pickleball court(s) in our neighborhood at Pershing Park." Evan Krasts: "I live at 1548 Newlands Ave, adjacent to Pershing Park. I'd like to thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposal to add pickleball courts to Pershing Park. I 6 Parks & Recreation Commission DRAFT Minutes May 20, 2021 am submitting the attached letter co -signed by 16 nearby residents in firm opposition to adding any pickleball courts to the park. We believe adding courts will unfairly impact nearby residents, change the character of the park for the worse, and be out of step with the goals laid out in the 2020 Parks Master Plan. We urge you to find another, more appropriate location." Comments from those in attendance: Kathy Schmidt thanked the commission for the opportunity to speak. She lives around the corner form Pershing Park. We have a special community and a special park. The idea of having a pickleball court given the popularity of it here within our neighborhood would bring in a lot of traffic which is a concern of our neighborhood both in terms of the impact to parking and to safety. Howard Ave is a thoroughfare for Hillsborough and the corner of Crescent and Howard is already a dangerous corner that has been improved by signage. People are drawn to this park because of the nature of the park mostly used by families and young children. Evan Krasts read the letter that was submitted with 16 signatures from Pershing Park neighbors. "We, as residents living near Pershing Park, have significant concerns with the proposal of adding pickleball courts to Pershing Park. Pershing Park is a small neighborhood park, closely surrounded by homes. As such, it is not suitable for a feature like a pickleball court. Pickleball is a noisy sport. The hard paddle and ball produce a sharp, repetitive sound during gameplay. Cheers and shouts from players add to the overall noise level. Combined with pickleball's growing popularity, this could mean a constant stream of noise in the neighborhood throughout any given day. It is well documented that placing courts in residential areas often draws complaints and even lawsuits from residents who are impacted. A bit of online research on noise abatement indicates that courts within 350 feet of residences often require noise abatement. Courts within 150 feet require careful noise abatement. This not only reflects that noise is indeed a problem, but suggests that significant noise abatement would be required at Pershing Park, as there are several homes within 150 feet of the blacktop area. Any noise abatement structure would be unsightly and change the character of the park in a negative way. The Burlingame Parks Master Plan adopted in 2020, defines Pershing Park as part of a "Park Cluster" designed to serve local, residential neighborhoods. The park's description on Burlingame.org describes the park as "designed to serve families with young children... for informal play experiences for individuals and small groups". Neither of these descriptions is consistent with the installation of pickleball courts for regular use by the broader community. This is much better suited to one of the "Recreation Hubs" envisioned in the Parks Plan. Finally, in the April 15 PRC meeting minutes, Recreation Coordinator Sanchez correctly noted that there is "quite a slope" on the Pershing Park blacktop, making it a less -than -ideal option to begin with. In conclusion, we understand the desire for pickleball courts in Burlingame, but believe that Pershing Park is not a good location due to significant noise impacts on residents and the impact it will have on the character of the park itself. If the park is already considered a less than ideal physical location for a court, we wonder why it is even under consideration. We strongly oppose putting any pickleball courts at Pershing Park. Thank you, Shawna and Evan Krasts (1548 Newlands Ave.) Diane Russell and Ward Supplee (1546 Newlands Ave.) Duncan and Amy Grenier (1575 Newlands Ave.) David and Katherine Gerster (1540 Newlands Ave.) Rachel Perkel (112 Crescent Ave.) Laura and Mark Gschwind (1553 Newlands Ave.) Barbara and Terry Freethy (125 Crescent Ave.) Wenjing Zhang and Yuanming Shan (146 Crescent Ave.) Kathy Schmidt (1512 Howard Ave.) Brian and Adele Roche (1557 Newlands Ave.)" 7 Parks & Recreation Commission DRAFT Minutes May 20, 2021 Orla stated her opposition to adding pickleball courts to Pershing Park. She would like to maintain the nature of the park as it is. Adrienne Leigh thanked staff and Commission for bringing this item onto the agenda. She requested that the drop -in days at Washington Park not be changed as they are popular. She also noted the USTA has been promoting the use of blended lines on courts for pickleball use. She agreed with striping all four courts at Washington Park courts. She is in favor of fees for seniors, resident, non-resident etc. She feels Saturday & Sunday play times would much appreciated by those who cannot play during the week. Carlo lives across the street from the blacktop at Pershing Park and that due to noise and traffic the addition of pickleball courts would not be a good idea. Elaine McPherson has lived near Pershing Park since 1969 and has been very involved in the development and changes of the park over the years. We hope it will continue to be a family park, please try to keep it that way. Jack thanked Recreation Sanchez for all his work and Commissioners Milne and Pappajohn for coming out to see what pickleball is all about with the pros and cons. Regarding putting pickleball lines on tennis courts, he agrees with putting two courts on each side of the tennis net. The eight - foot limitation is only enforced during tournaments. Typically, four to six feet is plenty of ground behind the baseline. We could accommodate more players this way. He really wants to support the weekend option of play time. Vice Chair Holzman closed public comment and opened Commission discussion. Commissioner Milne asked if we put down pickleball lines with less than eight feet of space would that be a liability for the city. Glomstad noted the issue would have to be run by the risk manager in the City Attorney's office. Milne noted he is leaning toward lining all the courts at Washington and the blacktop at Village Park. He also would like to develop the Burlingamer option, in addition to facilitating the option of renting strap kits for users once we are back to normal renting of equipment. Milne stated once we line the blacktop at Village we would quickly find out if users are using the surface to play. It may turn out the surface it not optimal and would get very little use and that would determine if we line other blacktop surfaces in the city. Milne also noted this does not have to be our only pass at the resolution for this issue. Commissioner Lee is also in favor of lining all the courts at Washington Park. And due to no comments of opposition for the Village Park option, she recommends lining the blacktop there as well and to notice the neighborhoods around Victoria and Cuernavaca Parks and see what the comments are and feels the parks are fairly noisy and would be interested to hear their input. Commissioner Chang noted he had visited nearby cities to see what their pickleball situations were and he saw the momentum of the increasing popularity pickleball at most courts he visited. He also noted the game is louder that tennis and could see noise complaint issues in the smaller neighborhoods. Chang said he would not say that the lack of response for Village Park would mean they are okay with a court at the park as there are a lot of shared similarities between the two 8 Parks & Recreation Commission DRAFT Minutes May 20, 2021 parks such as lack of parking, closeness to residential, and blacktops. Village Park is similar to that of Pershing Park and they would have the same issues as stated by neighbors for Pershing Park here tonight. Commissioner Holzman felt we can do this in phases and conduct more research. She likes the idea of the Burlingamer for windy days, wintertime and the noise. Holzman would like to revisit the weekend opportunities. Glomstad noted if there is an addition of pickleball courts at Washington Park tennis courts then this will provide the weekend opportunities. Commissioners agreed that the game of pickleball is louder than tennis and this would be impactful on tennis courts that are in small neighborhoods. MOTION: Commissioner Milne made a motion to add pickleball lines on all four tennis courts at Washington Park. The motion was seconded by Commission Chang and was approved. 4-0-3 (Ardito, Matthews & Pappajohn absent). MOTION: Commissioner Milne made a motion to put one court of pickleball lines on the blacktop at Village Park. The motion was seconded by Commission Lee and failed to pass. 2-2-3 (Ardito, Matthews & Pappajohn absent). MOTION: Commissioner Milne made a motion to reinstate the pickleball drop -in fee/program of $5 at Washington Park on Monday and Wednesdays with the option to expand if the program becomes popular. The motion was seconded by Commission Chang and was approved. 4-0-3 (Ardito, Matthews & Pappajohn absent). 8. NEW BUSINESS None 9. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS a) Parks & Recreation Department Reports Director Glomstad reported a new event, called Gallery on the Green will take place on June 5 from 1 Oam to 1 pm at the front of Washington Park. It highlights the Department's contract artists, however, any artist can participate by reaching out to the Department Recreation Coordinators. The Concert in the Park series resumes on Friday evenings from 6-8 pm with the first concert on June 18 featuring the band The Sun Kings, a Beatles tribute band. Upcoming will be a Craft Market which will take the place of Art on the Avenue. The event will run from 10 am to 6pm on the Saturday and Sunday following each concert. b) Commissioners Reports Commissioner Milne — Reported he tried playing pickleball and found it fun. He recommends it. Commissioner Lee — Reported she is on the Burlingame Community Center Capital Campaign which has raised approximately $800,000 to date. Donations to the fund will have the opportunity to name rooms in the new facility or purchase a tile for the surrounding patio. 9 Parks & Recreation Commission DRAFT Minutes May 20, 2021 Commissioner Chang — No report. Commissioner Holzman — Reported the 80's themed Night Under the Stars event was a fun time. 10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Fenced in off -leash area at Ray Park 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:42 pm. The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 7:00 pm via zoom webinar. Respectfully submitted, Joleen Helley Recording Secretary 10 Parks & Recreation Commission DRAFT Minutes May 20, 2021 BURLINGASTAFF R • ;ti o Avovwi To: Parks and Recreation Commission Date: June 17, 2021 From: Nicole Acquisti, Parks and Recreation Manager — (650) 558-7337 Subject: Burlingame Pickleball Updates RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Parks and Recreation Commission review the updates regarding Pickleball options in Burlingame. BACKGROUND On May 20, 2021, the Parks and Recreation Commission approved: 1. Adding Pickleball lines on all the tennis courts at Washington Park and one court on the blacktop at Village 2. Resuming the fee -based drop -in program on Mondays and Wednesday from 10 am — 1 pm 3. Exploring the use of The Burlingamer for indoor play. DISCUSSION Staff have reached out to a contractor to add the lines at Washington and Village Park and are working on scheduling a date. The fee -based program will resume on August 23, 2021. When the fee -based program resumes, it will include three courts on the sports court and two courts on the tennis courts. Until that time, the sports court can be used on a first -come first- serve basis as well as the tennis courts once they are lined (pickleball players will need to provide and set up the net converter). For the fee -based program, City staff will set up and take down pickleball nets. On May 26, 2021, City staff and Burlingame Soccer Club held a trial day at the Burlingamer. Overall the feedback was positive. There is some concern regarding "dead spots" on the court, however both the participants and the Burlingame Soccer Club are in agreement to move forward. Therefore, a pilot program at The Burlingamer will start on June 22, 2021, on Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am-12 pm. Pickleball Updates June 17, 2021 FISCAL IMPACT Cost of Adding Pickleball Lines Per Court $800 Pershing (3) Village (3) Washington (2) Total Total $2,400 $2,400 $1,600 $6,400 Cost of Adding Nets Burlingamer (4) Washington (2) Total Total $1,000 Est. $250 per net $200 Net converters already purchased $1,200 Monthly Revenue and Operational Cost of Drop -in Pickleball — Based of 25 attendees per day Location/Drop-in Fee Revenue Operation Cost Net The Burlingamer $1,400 $1,200 $200 $7 drop -in fee $7 x 25 players x 2 days x 4 weeks $50 x 3 hours x 2 days x 4 weeks Washington Park $1,000 $640 $360 $5 drop -in fee $5 x 25 players x 2 x 4 weeks Staff cost Exhibits: None 2 BURLINGASTAFF R • ;ti o Avovwi To: Parks and Recreation Commission Date: June 17, 2021 From: Nicole Acquisti, Parks and Recreation Manager — (650) 558-7337 Subject: Exploration of an Off -leash Area in Ray Park RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Parks and Recreation Commission review the options for off -leash areas in Ray Park. BACKGROUND For over ten years, City staff have been improving and expanding the dog off -leash areas throughout the City, resulting from a significant interest from community members. A Dog Park Task Force (DPTF) was established and includes two council members, two Parks and Recreation commissioners, and City staff. The DPTF has worked diligently and creatively to provide designated spaces for dogs to be off -leash (Bayside Exercise Park, Washington Park, Cuernavaca and Washington Ballfields, and most recently, Skyline Park) during designated hours. Outside of these hours, dogs are required to be on -leash in all City parks, per City Ordinance 9.04.014. A violation of this Ordinance can result in a ticket from the Burlingame Police Department. In Fall 2017, neighbors of Ray Park were invited to participate in a survey to develop a Master Plan for the park (Exhibit A). The survey indicated a strong need for a designated off -leash area (Exhibit B). In May 2018, the Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the park design, including an off -leash area. Additionally, in January 2020, the Parks and Recreation Department completed a City-wide Parks Master Plan. Ray Park was again identified as an option for a designated off -leash area. DISCUSSION The survey results from the Ray Park Master Plan provide further evidence that there is a desire to create these spaces. To address the demand, staff has researched the feasibility of installing a fenced -in off -leash area at Ray Park. The fenced -in area would include double door entries for both sections and a concrete walkway between the tennis courts and the large dog area allowing for emergency vehicle access. This identified location would still offer areas of imaginative play along the south side of the fenced -in areas and east of the fenced -in area. The estimated cost for fencing and necessary asphalt is $30,000. Another option is to explore adding off -leash hours on Ray Park athletic field when it's not in use for sports programs, similar to the program at Washington Ballfield. However, this would impact 1 Ray Park Off -leash Options June 17, 2021 the condition of the athletic field but would provide a fenced -in open grass area when not in use by programs. FISCAL IMPACT The fiscal impact would vary depending on the direction provided to staff. Exhibits: A: Site Plan for Ray Park Play Area Renovation B: Ray Park Master Plan Survey Results, Question #10 C: Ray Park Master Plan Survey Results, Question #11 D: Ray Park Master Plan Survey Results, Question #12 2 REVISIONS I BY PROJECT OBJECTIVES Parking: The current parking layout is unsafe and too close in proximity to the existing sidewalk and street. Evaluate new parking layout and where feasible, include additional parking stalls. • Buildings: The existing concession and restroom buildings need up -dating and the existing storage building creates lines -of -site issues with potential play area expansion. Evaluate new building types, possible combinations and new locations. • Play area: Evaluate the feasibility of expanding the existing play areas and updating equipment. • Off -leash dog area: Consider including small and big dog off - leash areas at south end of site that is currently vacant. • Fitness stations: Consider including an area for stationary fitness stations, preferably adjacent to the play area. • Site furnishings: Upgrade and/or add to existing picnic tables, benches, bike racks, trash/recycling and drinking fountains/bottle fillers. • Path system and landscaping: Evaluate improving circulation for both pedestrians and maintenance vehicles, upgrading lighting, and re -landscaping areas around new improvements. I ((E) CONC. BACKBOARD PED. ENTRY FROM CABRILLO AVE. ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS: • PRESERVE TENNIS BACKBOARD • REPLACE WITH VOLLEYBALL COURT • POSSIBLE AREA FOR FITNESS STATIONS MASTER PLAN DATA • Tree Removal: (4) medium to large eucalyptus and (3) medium size oak trees. • Existing Parking: 13 standard plus 1 accessible Proposed Parking (safer): 15 standard plus 1 accessible • Existing Play Area: 4,075 square feet Proposed Play Area: 6,000 square feet • Picnic Tables: 2 existing picnic tables; 4 replacement tables (1 ADA) • Benches / Game Tables: • Drinking fountains • Other Amenities: (E) BASKETBALL SMALL DOG RUN J o All d= b! ' ® BIG DOG RUN DOUBLE -GATES n e 5 existing benches / no game tables; 5 replacement benches (or re -use) and 4 game tables 1 existing drinking fountain; 2 replacement fountains with bottle fillers. 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SHIFT PARKING LOT 30'-0" TOWARDS SOFTBALL FIELD TO ACCOMMODATE NEW SAFETY ZONE AND SIDEWALK. 1 SWINGS RK EN'_ �iPARK i ."REMOVABLE BOLLARDS 2y�s°•°tea;•. . 10" & O0 'i OF 8' x 6' BOX CULV4I 80, 0' 10, 20' 40' 80, 10' CLEAR FR BACK OF S/W O - N a R ®$ d Z W O Z� L Q W UJI Q Y E /J � V Ni Y� m Q U DRAWN BL CHECKED JC "ATF 1/9/18 SCALE AS SHOWN JOB NO. 16.005 SHEET 1 OF 2 SHEETS Ray Park Master Plan Survey 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Q10 If you could change one thing about Ray Park what would it be? Answered: 131 Skipped:51 RESPONSES DATE Better ground surface than the wood chips. They get into everything and make a 10/27/2017 4:12 PM mess! • • add a specific fenced area for dogs 10/27/2017 1:41 PM more and safer parking 10/27/2017 11:28 AM Replace beat up back board 10/27/2017 11:25 AM Make it larger. Maybe utilize the open space behind the tennis courts a bit better while still 10/27/2017 10:38 AM leaving it natural. More seating/tables in unused ares around the trees with mini -sand pits near by. 10/26/2017 9:24 PM There's a big need to fix the pavement between Lincoln school and Ray Park. Making a clear 10/26/2017 7:13 PM and smooth walking and/or bike riding path would be a huge improvement. More swings. More innovative play structures. More benches and tables for adults 10/26/2017 5:32 PM • • Need off leach dog play area 10/26/2017 5:21 PM • • We need a dog park, separated by small and large areas. There are tons of dogs in the 10/26/2017 5:11 PM neighborhood! i would make it bigger 10/26/2017 3:03 PM the direction of the tennis courts. it seems like all the courts in this area run NW -SE making it 10/26/2017 2:54 PM difficult to see when the sun is low (morning and early evening) which is when it is most pleasant to be on a tennis court. Better maintained. 10/26/2017 2:47 PM We would like to add a sand volleyball court. Maybe replace the backboard with a sand 10/26/2017 1:48 PM volleyball court. Picnic tables and more sitting area 10/26/2017 1:39 PM • • Add an off leash dog area 10/26/2017 1:35 PM Update play equipment. 10/26/2017 1:26 PM There is a lot of wasted space. Utilize all of the space to make a better overall park. 10/26/2017 1:03 PM The tan bark. It should be changed to the squishy surface. 10/26/2017 12:48 PM needs parking 10/26/2017 12:41 PM • • Add a fenced area (under the eucalyptus tress near the tennis court) for a dog park 10/26/2017 12:40 PM • • 11=12111 Love the trees but would like to change out the areas around the paths to 10/25/2017 4:51 PM another material other than the tanbark that i think is there now. Potential off leash dog park, supported by a co-op of sorts? More benches More equipment for the 6+ age group. An imroved zip line would be great! 10/25/2017 3:43 PM Upgrade softball fields. They are poorly maintained for the last 22 years I have lived here. 10/24/2017 9:22 PM More benches or seating areas. 10/24/2017 12:38 PM The mulch is alwful. Prefer new lawn at village park so much better 10/24/2017 7:06 AM Wood chips! 10/23/2017 5:14 PM 1/5 Ray Park Master Plan Survey 28 Airport noise is horrible. Please get the airport to put up additional noise deflection walls at 10/23/2017 1:43 PM sfo!! 29 G= The tan bark. I don't like the tan bark 10/23/2017 11:08 AM 30 The park always looks dirty, more cleaning and more sun through the trees. More bike paths 10/23/2017 9:00 AM through the trees. 31 � More integration with nature and the park, e.g. bushes that kids can run through or 10/23/2017 12:15 AM play hide and seek around. More natural elements, e.g. sand or woodchips vs. rubber ground (which already exists for the Lincoln Big Toy) 32 • • Dog area 10/22/2017 10:48 PM 33 Sadly, the trees. The Eucalyptus trees make the park feel dark and claustrophobic. 10/22/2017 8:34 PM And they shed everywhere. They are not native and I do not understand the community's attachment to them. Oak or Redwood trees would be so much nicer and more natural to this geographic area. 34 May be pre-printed chess tables? Pre printed backgammon tables? 10/22/2017 8:14 PM 35 � Flooring. 10/22/2017 6:59 PM 36 • • 1 would love to see an enclosed area for dogs! 10/22/2017 6:17 PM 37 The parking area and bark at the base of the play stuctures 10/22/2017 4:49 PM 38 Put lines on tennis courts for pickleball as well. 10/22/2017 11:12 AM 39 more vibrant colors more swings more climbing bars 10/22/2017 10:43 AM 40 Too much girls softball. For more than half the year, between games and practices, 10/22/2017 9:42 AM neighborhood residents have almost no access to the fields at ray park 41 Nicer bathrooms and drinking fountain 10/22/2017 5:57 AM 42 Sand pit area is pretty dirty. I also hate that the money bars are not real money bars 10/21/2017 9:33 PM (they are rings) which is harder for the young kids. 43 1 would have closed gates at all openings to the park for child safety. I have seen young kids 10/21/2017 8:55 PM on scooters nearly escape out towards the busy streets 44 G= The tan bark 10/21/2017 7:10 PM 45 • • Make it 25% larger and add enclosed dog play areas. 10/21/2017 6:44 PM 46 • • Have dog play area!!! 10/21/2017 6:41 PM 47 less shade ; allow filtering light over play equipment 10/21/2017 5:40 PM 48 = Add a dog park 10/21/2017 5:31 PM 49 The opening between the gate and the street is very wide - perhaps narrowing it for safety. 10/21/2017 5:24 PM 50 � Take out the wood chips, update the tennis court and the smash ball wall 10/21/2017 5:23 PM 51 a= Bigger playground with enclosed gate around it and benches for parents to sit on 10/21/2017 10:47 AM within the enclosure 52 = Add more benches for adults to sit on. 10/21/2017 10:06 AM 53 Light, airy, refreshed --feels dark and tired 10/20/2017 5:51 PM 54 Totally fenced in 10/20/2017 1:21 PM 55 A mixture of sun and shade would be nice. It perhaps not possible due to trees. 10/20/2017 12:21 PM 56 schedule listed somewhere so everyone would know if there are special events that will be 10/20/2017 11:25 AM taking place (& hence make the park crowded/unuseable for general play) 57 graffiti is an issue. 10/19/2017 10:49 PM 58 Must have some days with no baseball. I cannot even enjoy the park with my grandchildren - 10/19/2017 9:16 PM we are in danger of being hit by baseballs. Can you not have some quality time where we can 2/5 Ray Park Master Plan Survey just walk on the grass and frolic!!?? I try to take them early - late - and always baseball games or practice. Please give us some time - we have paid our dues. 59 Newer cleaner equipment 10/19/2017 9:00 PM 60 Walking path that went behind tennis courts an then behind diamond so that people could walk 10/19/2017 8:58 PM to the front of the school more easily. 61 Make it a little lighter.. Cut back trees or shrubs 10/19/2017 8:01 PM 62 Perhaps the addition of a few more benches and perhaps another toy or two in the 10/19/2017 7:09 PM "triangle" of unused space if there's room among the trees. 63 Put in a real infield and Back stop. Make the grass grow again. Bring back those beautiful 10/19/2017 6:20 PM trees that bordered the park along Devereaux. Fix tennis courts and basketball courts. Let Ray Park Compete with Washington Park. 64 = Thin out the trees. It's great to have shade on very sunny days, but it still needs more 10/19/2017 5:28 PM sunshine for warmth on most days. 65 Regarding the playground theme, I suggest a nautical theme (not pirate) to reflect the Spanish 10/19/2017 5:21 PM explorers of the Pacific West that's reflected in the Easton Addition street names - Balboa, Cortez, Cabrillo, Drake, etc. 66 Level for more usable field space 10/19/2017 5:09 PM 67 = put a dog run 10/19/2017 5:03 PM 68 am Rubber flooring and variations in terrain height. 10/19/2017 4:42 PM 69 = Allowing dogs in the park. The owners do not clean up after them. It is not very 10/19/2017 4:37 PM considerate to the softball players. 70 =I would add a dog off leash area in the open space behind the playground and tennis 10/19/2017 4:11 PM court. 71 Better drainage on the field 10/19/2017 4:09 PM 72 Reduce the wind impact 10/19/2017 3:53 PM 73 Ensuring that there is open access to the fields. The grass fields provide an unmatched 10/19/2017 3:38 PM opportunity for open play, running, etc. But at times those fields are monopolized by sports leagues. It's important to also allow time for open recreational use of the fields on a free and multi -generational basis. 74 am repave the pathways to make them flat and smooth, children often fall or trip over, 10/19/2017 3:19 PM add a flower garden, add bike/scooter parking, separate the toddler equipment from the sand box, have two water fountains, add more swings 75 Have a skate board park section for 11-18 yrs age -Menlo Burgess Park has a fantastic one. 10/19/2017 3:14 PM 76 = Raised concrete walkways vs lower chip areas... makes it difficult for toddlers to 10/19/2017 3:09 PM move around 77 More sun so it is warmer on cold, windy days 10/19/2017 3:08 PM 78 a= Create more parking spaces designated for the park; 10/19/2017 3:03 PM 79 more things to do 10/19/2017 2:52 PM 80 Better use of the backboard area. More natural elements 10/19/2017 2:44 PM 81 better seating/picnic area 10/19/2017 2:02 PM 82 � Maybe add a water table or splash pad. Kids are always climbing on the roof of the 10/19/2017 1:34 PM snack shack/green storage unit behind it. It would be great to prevent this as it is a safety concern. Impact resistant playground turf similar to village park 83 Refurbished tennis courts 10/19/2017 1:28 PM 84 � The park opens up to Balboa street and it's dangerous when little ones run out of the 10/19/2017 12:33 PM park and right into the street. I've witnessed many close calls. If the new design could add a 3/5 Ray Park Master Plan Survey gate to keep the kids in it would be much safer. 85 � More seating/benches 86 Concrete in the softball dugouts. They are a mess in the rain and dusty otherwise. 87 � I would recommend changing out the wood mulch to rubber surfacing please. I know there is a lot of leaf litter but that can be dealt with by leaf blowers easily. Lots of kids walk around bare foot. 88 • • Just give everything a refresh. New paint. Cleaner zip line. Oh, and I would get rid of that big spinning wheel. That thing is an injury -prone death trap for kids. 89 � Non cement picnic benchs. They're cold! 90 Gate in the playground. With multiple exits out the back culdesacs- it can be nerve wracking with multiple kids 91 � More picnic tables 92 have more cohesiveness to it where it brings the different areas together in some way. kids can watch the sports going on on the lawn area or watch kids play basketball. Maybe have look out points 93 Roller hockey rink 94 The play space is much used and much loved. It would be nice if it was a bit larger. But please don't cut down the trees! 95 More grassy areas. 96 � Take out the tan bark. 97 Placement of the sandbox 98 � Change the bark ground to the soft rubber 99 Additional tennis courts (clay courts would be amazing!) 100 � More seating area 101 It seems to work well as it is 102 = The trees seem dangerous for the kids as we often see tree branches on the ground when it's windy. The trees also block the sunlight making it cold in the park even during summer. 103 Improved paths; nicer "gateways", a couple things that appeal to older kids too 104 Better practical and visual integration of play equipment with the natural setting 105 No sand please 106 How about the needs of other age groups, such as senior citizen socializing, playing cards, dominoes. While all the entire emphasis on kids. They don't pay the property taxes, while seniors who probably have been paying for years, get zip in our open spaces! And get precious little, except what they have to pay for at the rec center. 107 = Maybe add some equipment in and amongst the trees surrounding the playground. Something that could be added WITHOUT taking down trees!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 108 1 would have the play area enclosed so my kids couldn't run away. 109 More interesting play structure 110 � more picnic tables 111 =Fenced in play areas. This feature helps with child safety and ensures that dogs do not enter the play area 112 = � the bark and the sand. I'd change to a better option like at the new village Dark. 10/19/2017 9:31 AM 10/19/2017 7:44 AM 10/19/2017 6:52 AM 10/19/2017 6:30 AM 10/18/2017 11:24 PM 10/18/2017 10:57 PM 10/18/2017 9:28 PM 10/18/2017 9:13 PM 10/18/2017 9:12 PM 10/18/2017 9:11 PM 10/18/2017 8:53 PM 10/18/2017 8:30 PM 10/18/2017 7:50 PM 10/18/2017 7:40 PM 10/18/2017 7:27 PM 10/18/2017 7:02 PM 10/18/2017 6:55 PM 10/18/2017 6:53 PM 10/18/2017 6:52 PM 10/18/2017 6:43 PM 10/18/2017 6:30 PM 10/17/2017 7:19 PM 10/17/2017 4:33 PM 10/16/2017 9:42 PM 10/16/2017 8:25 PM 10/12/2017 4:45 PM 10/12/2017 9:20 AM 10/10/2017 11:50 AM 4/5 Ray Park Master Plan Survey 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 parking is difficult to get in and out of. Dull colors I would not spend the money to change Ray Park. Those tall eucalyptus trees are too dangerous when it gets windy More picnic tables • • More basketball courts. Dedicated dog play area. Less tan bark The cament dividers Expand the playground area, even if a few trees have to come out. Have trees that don't shed so much bark and hard pods that people step on. Use something on the ground besides the wood chips. It gives splinters and sticks too easily to clothes and hair. Needs grassy area for caretakers to sit on blanket in the sun while watching children. Some sunny spots. Skate park. Cleaner picnic tables. = Allow times for off leash dog walking Reduce the wind tunnel effect Weave park elements among the tall trees. i would change to a surface other than bark under the playground • Add a dog run - we have two dogs and always keep them on leash - unfortunately, there are many owners who ignore the rules/signs and choose to play with dogs off leash. This is not OK - dogs are not always well behaved and owners are not considerate/mindful about where dogs are going to the bathroom. amno sand or tanbark. use of natural products wherever possible. No need for synthetics or products made with cancer causing elements Adding more swings 10/10/2017 10:27 AM 10/10/2017 4:57 AM 10/9/2017 3:55 PM 10/9/2017 2:11 PM 10/9/2017 10:17 AM 10/9/2017 9:52 AM 10/9/2017 7:21 AM 10/9/2017 5:26 AM 10/8/2017 11:14 PM 10/8/2017 10:55 PM 10/8/2017 5:53 PM 10/8/2017 5:41 PM 10/8/2017 12:57 AM 10/7/2017 9:31 AM 10/5/2017 8:32 PM 10/4/2017 2:42 PM 10/3/2017 6:42 PM 10/3/2017 8:35 AM 10/2/2017 8:19 PM 5/5 Ray Park Master Plan Survey Q11 What issues or concerns would you like to see addressed through this master plan effort? Answered:94 Skipped:88 # RESPONSES DATE 1 :. .. Important to have places for parents to sit down and watch their kids 10/27/2017 4:12 PM that have sight lines to the equipment, so that the kids cant run out to the street. Important to have clean, family -friendly bathrooms. Would love playgrounds to have some tie-in to community events in Burlingame, like the Library does, with either a digital board or bulletin boards to help keep community members informed. Should have areas for kids to use scooters or rollerskates around a path, maybe around the perimeter of the playground. Picnic - tables in the shade. 2 None at this time. 10/27/2017 10:38 AM 3 :. •• M Rethink bathrooms privacy versus security/child safety concerns 10/26/2017 9:24 PM 4 = Safety main concern, smoothing out transition between Ray Park and Lincoln, 10/26/2017 7:13 PM possible bike/walking paths. 5 = Need off leach dog play area 10/26/2017 5:21 PM 6 Water bottle filling station. 10/26/2017 5:03 PM 7 proper drainage to prevent puddles and muddy areas on the field. 10/26/2017 2:54 PM 8 Better bathrooms 10/26/2017 1:39 PM 9 Concerned about the elimination of open space for adults (Le. with no children equipment) 10/26/2017 1:35 PM 10 = Visibility. There are sections of the park that are isolated. Visibility of kids can be 10/26/2017 1:03 PM hard with all of the blind spots of the park. 11 � The parking. It's very difficult to back out of the spaces safely when people walk by. 10/26/2017 12:48 PM There is unused grass on the field (where it slopes down to the fence) and the fence should be moved in to allow for a sidewalk between the cars and the fence. 12 = So place for residents to exercise their dogs off -leash. This would mean less dogs (on 10/26/2017 12:40 PM or off -leash) on the field. 13 � Ease of parking access and play structure access for all ages and capabilities. 10/25/2017 4:51 PM 14 Utilize more of the open spaces with play areas. 10/24/2017 9:22 PM 15 = Ensure excellent nighttime lighting 10/24/2017 12:38 PM 16 Please add shade. Village park did an amazing job and would love to replicate it but there is 10/24/2017 7:06 AM absolutely no shade provided. 17 The parking area is very dangerous and the playground needs updating. 10/23/2017 5:14 PM 18 A separate small children and older children's area 10/23/2017 11:08 AM 19 Since the park area will be extended to behind the tennis courts, the parent seating should 10/23/2017 12:15 AM have line -of -site to all play areas. Prefer no "fencing -in" so the park flows between the fields and tennis courts 20 = There is no dog park- would love to have one. 10/22/2017 10:48 PM 21 it is a really small space and has to accommodate many ages throughout the day! Tots, 10/22/2017 8:14 PM school age, teens, and neighbors. The point is for this place to be USED! Too many times little parks like this are for the vocal parents of tots, then they grow up and the park is empty 99% of the time. it really needs to meet the needs of many ages. Think New York parks! 1/4 Ray Park Master Plan Survey 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 None. Just upgraded. Get rid of the tan bark. Update the play structures. Parking and better use of the space. Add pickleball to the possible activities to attract a fast growing demographic. maybe laying down something other than tanbark I don't see the baseball softball diamonds in the map, hope those aren't going away, many generations of Burlingame played baseball softball there for Rec league (bobbysox/girls softball) and school ball!! Would be nice to update the equipment there. I would like it if there was softer ground than wood chips in case of falls. I love that there are lots of trees and open space. The kids climb on some if the tree stumps. Would love to see that stay or even more ways to play with nature (community garden? Climbing trees? Etc..) Taking down the eucalyptus trees. Messy, dangerous, and a huge fire hazard. �•• Dog play area!!!! I like the fact that equipment at Lincoln School is available too. = Add a dog run or park hours Appropriate structures for all age groups Updated safety newer equipment and enclosed playground • • = Safety is number one. Clean bathrooms and water fountains that function. =an off -leash dog area/times for off leash play As stated above, I would like to bring grandchildren to frolic, fly kites, etc. but it is always BASEBALL and LITTER. When at the play area there are pitching machines just a few feet a way - so dangerous - and just NOT RIGHT. Please consider only having pitching machine at the north diamond of the park Keep tennis courts, basketball courts and play structure esp for younger ages who don't go to school. For olde kids they can always play at lincoln which is open after school is out anyway. Consider adding lights Ray although likely better served starting at Franklin. Consider removing the bushes that obscure the view to the swings from the street. Perhaps safer for the kids if people can see what's going on inside. See above It would be nice to have a little separation from the older kids and the little ones as was done at Village Park. = Please find a way to accommodate dogs! No rocks on field It would be nice to see garbage & recycling cans next to each other. There should never be a garbage can by itself because most people are too lazy to walk to the recycling. Please make sure landscaping protects the swings from hitting kids. M Parking and safety at Balboa are critical issues! Better seating for softball games None Maintain the trees and natural feel of the park! �•• While I like dogs, make sure they don't go in the play area /drink out of the fountain 10/22/2017 6:59 PM 10/22/2017 6:17 PM 10/22/2017 4:49 PM 10/22/2017 11:12 AM 10/22/2017 10:43 AM 10/22/2017 10:26 AM 10/21/2017 9:33 PM 10/21/2017 6:44 PM 10/21/2017 6:41 PM 10/21/2017 5:40 PM 10/21/2017 5:31 PM 10/21/2017 5:24 PM 10/21/2017 5:23 PM 10/21/2017 10:47 AM 10/21/2017 10:06 AM 10/20/2017 11:25 AM 10/19/2017 9:16 PM 10/19/2017 9:00 PM 10/19/2017 7:09 PM 10/19/2017 6:20 PM 10/19/2017 5:28 PM 10/19/2017 5:21 PM 10/19/2017 5:09 PM 10/19/2017 4:54 PM 10/19/2017 4:42 PM 10/19/2017 4:39 PM 10/19/2017 4:37 PM 10/19/2017 4:24 PM 10/19/2017 4:09 PM 10/19/2017 3:53 PM 2/4 Ray Park Master Plan Survey and that owners clean up after them in the whole park 52 Ensuring that there is open access to the fields. The grass fields provide an unmatched 10/19/2017 3:38 PM opportunity for open play, running, etc. But at times those fields are monopolized by sports leagues. It's important to also allow time for open recreational use of the fields on a free and multi -generational basis. 53 Skate board park would be great 10/19/2017 3:14 PM 54 • • What about a small dog park for off -leash options? 10/19/2017 3:08 PM 55 • • controlling off leash dogs 10/19/2017 2:02 PM 56 See above. Maybe more landscaping maintenance around permiter fencing, kids are always 10/19/2017 1:34 PM running through leaves and bushes; concern of ticks etc.. 57 � = Replace the bark with padded flooring. Possibly trim some of the 10/19/2017 12:33 PM eucalyptus trees for safety reasons. 58 Drainage for water. Smoother and more purposeful bike paths for small kids. Flow. Grading of 10/19/2017 9:31 AM the space. 59 Please do update the softball fields. Paint dugouts. 10/19/2017 7:44 AM 60 � Pls improve the bike parking. Current bike racks are in dirt and often muddy. 10/19/2017 7:11 AM 61 It would be great if the backboard area was utilized more. I just noticed it on the plan but have 10/19/2017 6:52 AM never used it. Perhaps additional picnic tables in the sun as it can be quite cold in the winter to sit at the existing ones near the playground. Often Moms sit on the grass farther away to try to stay warm. Maybe on the new plan, a mix in sunny and shade locations please. 62 1 really wish the kids at Lincoln could use the fields every day instead of just some days. They 10/19/2017 6:30 AM are amazing assets for the city that sit unused for most of the week during the school year. 63 G= No more tanbark 10/18/2017 10:57 PM 64 1 think a playground that can be enjoyed by people of all ages would be nice. 10/18/2017 9:28 PM 65 item that could be well cared for and open-ended 10/18/2017 9:13 PM 66 = Keep big trees 10/18/2017 9:12 PM 67 Families need clean, space places to play. Simple as that. 10/18/2017 9:11 PM 68 The grass area has a lot of "holes" in the surface. Would love to see that area better 10/18/2017 8:53 PM maintained. 69 Stop running camps in city parks, let neighborhood kids play. 10/18/2017 7:50 PM 70 � More modern equipment with soft rubber ground, less bark 10/18/2017 7:40 PM 71 = Make sure to keep all the trees. Need the shade 10/18/2017 6:55 PM 72 Lack of sun light in the park and how cold it gets due to this. 10/18/2017 6:53 PM 73 � E= Parking/traffic/safety (speed limit sign). While parking options are limited, 10/18/2017 6:43 PM there is a speeding problem particularly on Balboa Way/Ave. Propose a flashing speed limit sign as calming measure. More places to sit (benches, tables). 74 = Secure play area for little tikes 10/18/2017 6:30 PM 75 1 really could care less about color schemes (really??!). How about addressing something of 10/17/2017 7:19 PM deeper substance, like serving more diverse populations' needs. The park is the only open space for all the apartment dwellers on ECR, yet every Father's Day they have been squeezed out by out of town girls softball, simply because that brings in cash. 76 E= I'd like to see more bench seating, especially on the back side of the playground 10/17/2017 4:33 PM amongst the trees. Having a soft "floor" is a MUST! 77 We use the playground a lot, so we'd like to see the construction move as quickly as possible. 10/16/2017 9:42 PM 78 Fenced play area and expanded seating / table areas. The park is frequently used 10/12/2017 9:20 AM for events and parties. It is important for there to be ample space dedicated to these events. 3/4 Ray Park Master Plan Survey 79 Bigger kids climbing on roof of snack shack. 80 j= a better was to have the little children not be able to run out of the park and easily onto the street. Remove the bark and the sand to a better option for kids and animals. 81 flatten out the land between the baseball field and the entrance 82 Aesthetically pleasing, variety of equipment and remain shaded! 83 Too easy to climb on softball shed and storage container. Garbage and recycling bins often overflowing. 84 1 would leave Ray Park alone. 85 Eucalyptus trees. They may need to be trimed down 86 The baseball fields are used as a dog play area at night. Some of these dog owners do not pick up the poop leaving it there for baseball players to walk/fall on. Please consider using the area below the tennis court as a dedicated dog play area and remove baseball field access to dogs. 87 The current zipline hasn't worked well for years. Needs a better design and perhaps maintenance. 88 am Don't like the wood chips. 89 Not having kids climb onto the softball roof 90 � Would like a park without the bouncy recycled rubber floor. A more tactile park, maybe wood chips or sand as the floor. 91 � The sand and woodchips are messy - especially when mixed with falling debris from the trees and with dog pee and poop. 92 use astroturf instead of real grass for easier upkeep. 93 safety 94 To ensure that there is more Picnic type seating 10/11/2017 8:12 AM 10/10/2017 11:50 AM 10/10/2017 10:27 AM 10/10/2017 4:57 AM 10/9/2017 10:14 PM 10/9/2017 3:55 PM 10/9/2017 2:11 PM 10/9/2017 9:52 AM 10/8/2017 11:14 PM 10/8/2017 5:53 PM 10/8/2017 12:57 AM 10/7/2017 9:31 AM 10/4/2017 2:42 PM 10/3/2017 6:42 PM 10/3/2017 8:35 AM 10/2/2017 8:19 PM 4/4 Ray Park Master Plan Survey Q12 Additional comments or suggestions: Answered:53 Skipped:129 # RESPONSES 1 = = An enclosed dog play area would be awesome! There is not one in the immediate area. Don't get rid of any mature trees. A shaded park/playground is so so wonderful! 2 =small dog park 3 IMMIllNone at this time. 4 Making clear walking and biking paths around the courts and play equipment would be nice. 5 More innovative play structures. Less "old school" play structures. 6 � See 10 and 11 above 7 • • Please consider a dog park 8 • • Add lights to softball fields so sports can be played after dark. 9 I've wondered for years if there was a drop-off area instead of the parking, would it improve traffic on this stretch of Balboa DATE 10/27/2017 4:12 PM 10/27/2017 11:25 AM 10/27/2017 10:38 AM 10/26/2017 7:13 PM 10/26/2017 5:32 PM 10/26/2017 5:21 PM 10/26/2017 5:11 PM 10/24/2017 9:22 PM 10/24/2017 8:05 PM 10 Please keep the backboard! It's a great feature to practice tennis by yourself or a friend. Also 10/23/2017 12:15 AM great for more kid games involving balls. It seems a shame that the mini wall on the Lincoln school isn't the right material for balls to bounce back well. 11 • • Would love to have a dog park area 12 G= a= Many folks want a dog park. I don't have a dog, but I get it. Maybe a mini dog park or a long dog 'run' where peeps can let there pets mingle. And this is very good for people mingling too! Benches and seating surrounding the dog run. Lighting. Could there be 'timed lighting' or motion detection lighting in the evening? I know teens like to gather here. But instead of having super bright lighting all night, have motion detection lighting come on walkways at night so as not to disturb the neighbors? 13 • - None 14 • • E= = I hope no trees get cut down. They are large and beautiful and provide much needed shade. Hope to see more benches put around the new playground. Would love a dog park! 15 = It would be great to see minimal changes to the trees that surround Ray Park and provide great shade from the sun and heat on hot days. 16 = The dog ban is ridiculous. I have lived here twenty years and have a small dog. It is absurd that in the morning or evening, when no one is there, i get warning tickets about keeping my dog on leash. I clean up after my dog. 17 111=11 I hate that there is a single parking space to the left of the path entrance. My kids always run ahead and don't notice the single car there before entering the park. I'm always worried it will start to back out at the wrong time. 18 Palo Alto has an awesome newer park that caters to all kids. We should look at that park as a template 19 • • Dog area please. Behind the basketball court/ tennis courts. 20 • • Dog play area!!!!!! 21 Wish playground was more inviting looking with more picknick facilities as well 22 This is a valuable commodity in our community. Keep it alive. Thanks. 10/22/2017 10:48 PM 10/22/2017 8:14 PM 10/22/2017 6:59 PM 10/22/2017 6:17 PM 10/22/2017 4:49 PM 10/22/2017 9:42 AM 10/21/2017 9:33 PM 10/21/2017 7:10 PM 10/21/2017 6:44 PM 10/21/2017 6:41 PM 10/21/2017 10:47 AM 10/21/2017 10:06 AM 1/3 Ray Park Master Plan Survey 23 Need better litter control. After baseball tournaments and Lincoln School functions the park is 10/19/2017 9:16 PM simply a mess. Perhaps coaches, parents, etc. need to instruct their players/children to find a trash can, etc. After baseball "tournaments" the park is a mess from end to end - just horrible. After a recent opening day at Lincoln where they had a picnic I believe after the first day of school the park was a mess - the field, pathways, everywhere - doesn't anyone teach their kids to use a trash can??!! Perhaps putting out more cans would help. Also, am a Senior - and when I am walking through the park, which is usually around 10:00 A.M. ish or so, I do not want risk injury because Lincoln kids are running around the park - not their school grounds. It is dangerous and not right. I realize the school is crowded - but I have earned the right to walk through the park safely - it is a City park and Lincoln School should not be able to take it over. thank you. 24 Is this the park in Burlingame with the biggest need? I would be glad to see it updated, but if 10/19/2017 7:09 PM there are other parks in more need of update, hoping someone has confirmed that before we invest in Ray. Love the update to the basketball court. 25 � See above 10/19/2017 6:20 PM 26 1 urge you to look at our children's absolute favorite park in Palo Alto called Magical Bridge 10/19/2017 5:28 PM Playground. When we go they spend hours there! 27 . . Lights for later usage 10/19/2017 5:09 PM 28 Additional seating would be nice. 10/19/2017 4:54 PM 29 Please see mission bay kids park in SF for ideas. Maze like hedges are popular. Water 10/19/2017 4:42 PM features too. 30 WOuld love to see outdoor Pickleball Courts 10/19/2017 4:24 PM 31 If there is any way to put up a wind blocking structure or something? 10/19/2017 3:53 PM 32 a= Recommend increasing seating and picnic table availability across the entire park, 10/19/2017 3:38 PM including around the field. 33 Something for ages 11-18 would be great. I've been taking my son to the park since he was 10/19/2017 3:14 PM eight months old on a daily basis and one thing parks seem to lack is something for the older kids. Burgess Park in Menlo Park did it right! 34 Anyway to open snack stand at times when kids frequent park... would be great to be able to 10/19/2017 1:34 PM grab coffee at Saturday am play dates or snacks when you drop all of yours in the sand box by accident! 35 Thank you for working on Ray Park! 10/19/2017 7:44 AM 36 Pls make sure the crosswalks that lead to the park are safe to cross. Adeline/Cortez and 10/19/2017 7:11 AM Balboa midblock 37 Thank you for updating this wonderful park! 10/19/2017 6:52 AM 38 Thank you for undergoing this effort. Ray Park is wonderful place for the community and for 10/19/2017 6:30 AM my family in particular. 39 My name is Geran Benson. I am a sophomore at Dtech high school. I attended Lincoln 10/18/2017 9:28 PM elementary from kindergarten through 5th. I often played at Ray and occasionally still hang out there, I would like to have a part in the commission but high school does not always give me the time I would need. If I could help out anymore my email is geranbenson@gmail.com 40 We go There all the time so this is exciting. We love the look and feel of village park as a 10/18/2017 7:40 PM guide. Prefer focus on little Kids, since there is also big school playground. Thank you!! 41 Ray Park's play area is unique in that it is completely covered by trees. I feel like the 10/18/2017 6:43 PM equipment needs to be better integrated with the natural setting in terms of theme and colors. Also, many people in the area recreationally run through/around the park. Consider putting exercise equipment (pull up bars, crunch benches, etc) to make the park a destination for outdoor exercise. 42 I'm not a senior, and I have a lovely garden to enjoy, however it would be much more pleasant 10/17/2017 7:19 PM to have some quiet seniors over there now and then, instead of the screeching kiddies and squeaking playground equipment. 2/3 Ray Park Master Plan Survey 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 My biggest concern is trees being removed to facilitate whatever changes are decided 10/17/2017 4:33 PM on. One of my favorite things about this location is the amount of shade for a good majority of the day. Would love to have an espresso bar at the snack shop for the parents! 1 10/16/2017 9:42 PM like the benches and picnic tables. I really like the design at village park --would like a similar format. Also, would be great to get rid to the bark/wood chips in the play area and maybe do a rubber/turf instead. The vegetation on the south end of the park sometimes gets overgrown. 10/12/2017 9:20 AM Make areas for parents to sit around as is common. 10/11/2017 8:12 AM • - none. 10/10/2017 10:27 AM Keep trees. Keep some open spaces. Keep elementary age children in mind because 10/9/2017 10:14 PM of the proximity to school and school community. I think the park is fine as it is. The swings, slides, etc are all fine. 10/9/2017 3:55 PM Allow areas to be reserved for parties? 10/8/2017 5:41 PM I think the master plan should be conceived with the whole park in mind - including the 10/4/2017 2:42 PM tennis/basketball courts and baseball fields. my numbering system above is 1 being the least favorite. Higher the number, most liked. 10/3/2017 6:42 PM I'd recommend re -paving as much of the park as possible. There are new and old areas and 10/3/2017 8:35 AM having a nice smooth surface across all areas where people are playing or engaging in sports should be level and re -surfaced 3/3