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APPROVED Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting on Thursday, July 21, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
The duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called
to order by Chair H at 7:00 pm via Zoom meeting.
2. ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Milne, Brunello, Pappajohn, Ardito, Holzman and Wettan
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Chang
STAFF PRESENT: Parks & Recreation Director Glomstad, Manager Acquisti,
Parks Supervisor Holtz & Recording Secretary Helley
OTHERS PRESENT:
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Brunello made a motion to approve the June minutes. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Wettan, and the motion was approved. 6-0-1. (Chang absent)
4. CORRESPONDENCE
None
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
6. OLD BUSINESS
None
7. NEW BUSINESS
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a. Pickleball Task Force Update
Manager Acquisti gave background on the Task Force (PBTF), comprised of Commissioners
Pappajohn, Milne, and Ardito, along with Manager Acquisti. Over the past two months, in
conjunction with staff, the PBTF has talked with pickleball and tennis players to get input about
current court use and preferred future use. They also researched how other cities have provided
pickleball court options.
The PBTF has met several times. Items discussed included purchasing deluxe portable
pickleball nets and how they are secured in a way that does not impede the tennis play on the
court.
Commission Ardito added the PBTF spoke to numerous interested parties to see if there would
be a ripple effect that affected other uses. The feedback indicated that the PBTF was moving in
the right direction.
Commissioner Milne noted when he visited Redwood City, a tennis game occurred, and the
portable nets were secured against the fence and were not impeding the tennis play. He felt that
the more substantial net system was worth the investment as it would be difficult to steal the
unit.
Commissioner Pappajohn reached out to other communities as well. One additional item from
the PBTF meetings is that the players do not feel they should be paying the five -dollar fee to
play. The PBTF explained to the players that the fee is to cover the cost of "reserving" the court
for the sole use of the pickleball play on a specific day and time, just like reserving a tennis
court or a picnic area for the exclusive use at a specific time.
Commissioner Brunello asked how the nets would be locked and unlocked. Acquisti noted that
the lock at Redwood City is an extended chain, so the unit can be moved and rolled into place
without disconnecting it from the fence.
Commissioner Holzman noted the information provided by the net manufacturer stated it should
not be left outside. She asked if there was a concern about the durability. Acquisti noted that
Redwood City has the same unit, and it had been outside since they purchased it three years
ago. The mild weather in this area allowed the unit to be left outside with no issues.
Commissioner Holzman opened public comments.
Lynn Feeney noted she plays in Redwood City, and they have additional dedicated pickleball
hours from 8 to 3 pm, and then the courts are shared with the tennis players. She hoped
Burlingame could mirror this in some way. Menlo Park does the same, also.
Tam Madden asked for signage to inform the public that court 1 is drop -in only to avoid
confrontation with tennis players.
Linda Hower was excited to have more time to play. During the school year, she went to play,
and there was a gentleman giving lessons. He stated he had the court reserved from 8 — 1 pm
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every Saturday. She was curious if the school year and the summer differ from reservations.
Acquisti said she would look into this situation. Court 1 should always be available for tennis
or pickleball drop -in.
Hower asked if it was possible to purchase a paddle holder to attach to the fence. Staff noted
they would look into it.
There being no other Public Comments, Chair Holzman thanked everyone for their feedback
and closed public comments.
MOTION by Milne to approve the purchase of moveable pickleball nets for Washington
Court #1. Motion seconded by Brunello. Motion approved 6-0-1. Chang absent.
1. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
a. Parks & Recreation Department Reports
Director Glomstad reported Friday is the last Concert in the Park. She thanked Chair Holzman
and Commissioner Pappajohn for volunteering at the Senior Lunch. There were approximately
170 community members signed up, and about 150 attended. Crepevine catered the food and
Stephanie Lee, and her quartet played music at the event.
Burlingame on the Ave is returning, and Commissioner volunteers are needed to help staff the
Parks and Recreation table.
The commissioner training is scheduled for October 15, 2022, at the Burlingame Community
Center.
The Burlingame Parks & Recreation Foundation will also be hosting a Pickleball Tournament in
October.
b. Commissioners Reports
Commission Holzman — No Report
Commissioner Ardito — Would like to continue to talk to more pickleball players to keep the
conversation ongoing as it is ever evolving.
Commissioner Milne — No Report
Commissioner Pappajohn — No Report
Commissioner Wettan — No Report
Chair Brunello — No Report
2. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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3. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 pm.
The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday,
August 18, 2022, at 7:00 pm via zoom webinar.
Respectfully submitted,
Joleen Helley
Recording Secretary
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