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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 2022.07.21CITY 0 Raoawteo PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION 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 1 Parks & Recreation Commission APPROVED Minutes July 21, 2022 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 2 Parks & Recreation Commission APPROVED Minutes July 21, 2022 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 3 Parks & Recreation Commission APPROVED Minutes July 21, 2022 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 4 Parks & Recreation Commission APPROVED Minutes July 21, 2022