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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 2021.11.18CITY 0 Raoawteo PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVED Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting on Thursday, November 18, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER The duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Holzman at 7:01 pm via Zoom meeting. 2. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Milne, Ardito (signed on at 7:06pm), Chang, Holzman, Brunello, and Wettan COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Pappajohn STAFF PRESENT: Parks & Recreation Director Glomstad, Recreation Manager Acquisti, Recreation Coordinator Crandall & Recording Secretary Helley OTHERS PRESENT: Parks Supervisor Holtz 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Brunello made a motion to approve the October minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wettan and was approved. 5-0-2 (Pappajohn & Ardito absent). 4. CORRESPONDENCE None 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 6. OLD BUSINESS None 7. NEW BUSINESS 1 Parks & Recreation Commission APPROVED Minutes November 18, 2021 a. Chair Rotation Director Glomstad noted the staff report states the Chair Rotation process and for this meeting Vice -Chair Holzman becomes the Chair and Commissioner Pappajohn becomes the Vice -Chair. New Chair Holzman thanked previous Chair Ardito for her service as Chair for the past year. b. Elementary and Middle School Youth Sports Programs Update Recreation Coordinator Kylie Crandall introduced herself to the Commission and gave a brief background on her previous experience as a former colligate softball player turned coach and has worked for the City of Palo Alto helping to run the middle school sports program, was recently the Youth and Teen Director for the YMCA Berkeley, and was the Family Program Director for the Bay Club in Redwood Shores. She introduced the Youth Sports Programs, focusing on what the Department has done prior to COVID-19 and what staff has done to program during COVID-19 on school campuses. Staff made modifications to address COVID protocols on school campuses. This included mask mandates, closed campuses, student drop off and pick up, and no spectators at games. In addition, the middle school students competed only within their school, not in the multicity league organization, NCRL, where schools in different districts play at other school sites. Staff live -streamed games and had coaches pick up and drop off players at the edge of campus to address some of these issues. Commissioner Brunello appreciated the live streaming of the games. However, he noted that in the catholic PPSL League each school had different restrictions. He inquired about the issue of pick up/drop off for games and the possible issue of a child being late due to limited access to campuses for parents. Crandall answered that the issue isn't significant because the school isn't blocked off completely, and they can walk to the practice if a player is late. Commissioner Ardito expressed being impressed with the Department's creativity in trying to make this program work for everybody. She has heard a lot of comments from parents who are grateful that sports are going on at all. She asked as we move forward if more parents will be allowed on -site once the vaccination status improves. She also asked if all the coaches were vaccinated. Crandall noted the Department staff hoped campuses would open more once students were vaccinated and that the City would take direction from the District. Coaches are either vaccinated or must be tested weekly, which is consistent with City and District staff protocols. Commission Wettan asked if there is a way to publicize the exact date registration opens for future seasons. Glomstad noted the registration dates are set around the mailing of the Activity Guide and noted in the Guide. The Activity Guide is posted on the website before the registration date. In general, spring is issued in early March, summer is issued in early to mid -April, fall is issued in late July to mid -August, and winter is issued in early December. Manager Acquisti noted that staff could also post it in the eNews and on social media sites in the future. Wettan also asked about the lack of gym space and wondered if anything could be done to augment the current space availability, like outreach to other sites that could provide gym space. Glomstad 2 Parks & Recreation Commission APPROVED Minutes November 18, 2021 stated gym space has always been an issue. The high school has the most gym space; however, the City would have to rent the space, and the cost is prohibitive to the programs. Wettan asked if the elementary school gyms could be made available for practices. Supervisor Acquisti noted those courts are not close to regulation size, and most of the rooms are multi- purpose rooms, and the lines go almost right up to the walls. Commission welcomed Recreation Coordinator Crandall to the Department and thanked her for her report. c. Commissioner Assignments 2022 Chair Holzman made the following assignments for 2022. Special Committee Commissioner Dog Park Advisory Group Holzman and Pappajohn North Rollins Committee Wettan Alpine Playground Chang and Ardito Non -Profit Organizations P & R Foundation Milne BYBA Brunello BGS Brunello AYSO Pappajohn Coyotes Lacrosse Wettan BSC Ardito OLA / St. Catherine Wettan BAC Chang Mercy Holman 8. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS a. Parks & Recreation Department Reports Director Glomstad reported the annual Tree Lighting is on Friday, December 3, and she hopes to see all the commissioners at the fun event. b. Commissioners Reports Commissioner Brunello - None Commissioner Wettan - None Commissioner Chang — None Parks & Recreation Commission APPROVED Minutes November 18, 2021 Chair Holzman - None Commissioner Milne - None Commissioner Ardito — Reported attending the first Alpine Park meeting with Commissioner Chang and gave kudos to Senior Management Analyst Hager on the organized and informative meeting. She also thanked the Commission for the opportunity of serving as Chair for the past year. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a.) Robert Barry Public Art Installation at Bayside Park — December 16, 2021 Meeting b.) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm. The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 7:00 pm via zoom webinar. Respectfully submitted, Joleen Helley Recording Secretary 4 Parks & Recreation Commission APPROVED Minutes November 18, 2021