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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PR - 2022.12.15K C1TfY o° RPoawreo PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION FINAL Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting on Thursday, December 15, 2022 1. CALL TO ORDER The duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Pappajohn at 7:01 pm via Zoom meeting. 2. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Milne, Brunello, Pappajohn, Chang, Wettan, and Yu COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Holzman Parks & Recreation Director Glomstad, Recreation Supervisor Crossfield, Recreation Coordinator Bliss & Recording Secretary Helley Youth Advisory Committee members The September and October minutes are not available for approval. PRESENTATION: YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (YAC) Coordinator Bliss introduced the group and presented a PowerPoint in which the members gave an update on the activities the group has accomplished in the school year to date and the upcoming events for the remainder of the school year. The YAC members are Shaina Lubarsky, Adrian Su, Penny Reed, Ashley Fong, Liz Forsell, Dylan Lachance, Ethan Wan, Zach Wong, Clair Guglielmi, Sylvie Olson, Dylan Aguinaldo, and Hannah Osinski. Ashley reported the YAC is a group of thirteen 7-12th grade students that live or go to school in Burlingame. The Committee advises the Parks and Recreation Commission and Recreation program staff on the concerns and interests of teens in Burlingame, including programs relating to 1 Parks & Recreation Commission FINAL Minutes December 15, 2022 safety, alcohol and drug awareness, education, special interests, sports, community involvement, socialization, politics and policy, and environmental concerns. Past initiatives have been Going Green, anti-vaping, and mental health. This year due to recent incidents of hate speech in Burlingame, they will be working on creating a community where everyone feels they belong. The initiative for this year is Belong in Burlingame. So far this school year, the YAC has been involved in the Family Campout, the Muddy Mile, and the Tree Lighting. At the events, YAC worked to strengthen community bonds and connect with families by overseeing the mini golf, guiding/cheering on participants on the course, handing out festive necklaces, and monitoring the Picture with Santa line. In addition, they made and delivered cookies to the schools and the retirement homes in the area and participated in a gift -wrapping event with the Moms Against Poverty Organization. YAC also attended the annual YAC Social with other YACs from across the Bay Area and shared and learned ideas and inspiration for future events. In addition, the YAC assisted with two Kid's Night Out and will be assisting with the Royal Ball and Senior Dance, hosting an Anti -Hate Movie night, and participating in the annual Mills Canyon Clean up. Commissioners thanked the group for all their hard work and for the report on the activities they have accomplished this year. 4. CORRESPONDENCE Administrative Assistant Helley read an email received by Doug Bojack: "Dear Commissioners, It is my understanding that the Parks and Recreation Department is involved with the landscaping of medians, islands, and roundabouts in the city right-of-way. urge the Commission to recognize the city's ability to do small-scale, tactical improvements around Burlingame to better utilize these spaces. As an example, I recommend the Commission reach out to the Public Works Department and possibly the Library Board and its foundation to do something with hundreds of square feet of crosshatched, purposeless asphalt abutting the island directly outside of the library's entrance. At a minimum, this space could be activated with a public mural that would improve pedestrian safety and enhance the streetscape of our civic core. Better yet, the Commission could help the city to remove the asphalt and expand the center island with a shade tree and summer -dry landscaping. Thanks, Doug Bojack" 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS 2 Parks & Recreation Commission FINAL Minutes December 15, 2022 Kathy Strem — Lives next to Washington Park and loves the new Community Center. She has been an avid pickleball player for two years and would like clear signage about rules so that when people come in from other cities, they know the rules. The game is social, and she wants to ensure everyone has a good time. She would like to see adding signage added to the agenda. Adrienne — She is currently a Transportation, Safely, and Parking Commissioner. She stated she has three things to discuss. The first is a transportation safety parking issue. She received an email as a Commissioner from her friend on Concord Way requesting ten more feet of red curb in front of the Community Center building near the ballot drop and the mailbox. By adding this, kids will not have to walk into the street to see around cars before crossing. The second item occurred around 9:15 am. While playing pickleball, she counted nine dogs off -leash, with one of the dogs running around the playground. She said she approached some of the owners and requested the dog be leashed as the off -leash hours ended at 7:30 am, to which none complied. She called the police after one of the owners proceeded to yell at her over the fence while she was playing pickleball. By the time the police arrived, eight of the dogs were gone. She is hoping to get better signage about the off -leash hours. She also said that she would like to see the Parks & Recreation Department create a committee with a tennis player or two, pickleball players, and staff to come up with clear and concise rules to determine what is open play, what is a priority on tennis court one, reserving tennis court one or pickleball A, B, C or D court as players would like to be able to reserve a court in Burlingame at Washington Park with lights. Lisa Kowlaski - Stated she appreciated Adrienne's comments. She noted there is standard, accepted, and ratified pickleball regulations and feels Burlingame needs to spend the time and money to have a commission. If we can abide by and enforce those regulations, she thinks the community will be much happier, and it will go much smoother. It would be wonderful if there was some process and signage so that people understand both new players and seasoned players know the Pickleball USA organization rules. 6. OLD BUSINESS None 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Introduction: Molly Crossfield — Recreation Supervisor Supervisor Crossfield stated she came from San Carlos, where she was for six years overseeing the Youth and Athletic programs. She also noted she worked in Burlingame as a part-time staff several years ago, and it was nice to be back. She will oversee Village Preschool and seniors and the Recreation Coordinator overseeing the vacation camps and most of the classes at the recreation center. b. Commission Assignments 2023 3 Parks & Recreation Commission FINAL Minutes December 15, 2022 Director Glomstad reviewed the current committees, the Dog Advisory Group with Commissioners Holzman and Pappajohn and the Pickleball Task Force with Commissioners Pappajohn, Milne, and Brunello. The current liaisons with the non -profits groups are: P & R Foundation Milne BYBA Brunello BGS Brunello AYSO Pappajohn Coyotes Lacrosse Wettan Burlingame Soccer Club OLA / St. Catherine Wettan Mercy Holzman Burlingame Aquatics Club Chang Pappajohn requested a volunteer to replace her on the Dog Advisory Committee as she is also on the Pickleball Committee. She asked if Commissioner Chang would be willing to take her place. He agreed. Pappajohn asked if Commissioner Yu would be interested in filling the Burlingame Soccer Club liaison vacancy. She agreed. The remaining assignments will remain the same. 8. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS a. Parks & Recreation Department Reports Director Glomstad reported the holiday house decorating contest closes on December 19 and the Senior Jingle Jam lunch is on Wednesday, December 20. She stated that Bob Disco, the Parks Superintendent, is retiring, and the Council will be presenting him with a proclamation at the next Council Meeting. With the recent anti-Semitic papering at the high school, the Burlingame High School Principal has scheduled a community meeting at the Community Center on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, from 6:30-7:30 pm. b. Commissioners Reports Commissioner Milne — Reported the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Foundation is conducting the Visits with Santa, and their annual goal -setting is in January. It is also a good time for Commission to provide input for him to take to them. The Pickleball Committee held a couple of meetings to get input from the community. Commissioner Pappajohn — No Report Commissioner Wettan —No Report Commissioner Brunello — There is new leadership with BYBA, and he has contacted them and BGS to set up a meeting with them. 4 Parks & Recreation Commission FINAL Minutes December 15, 2022 Commissioner Chang — Inquired if there was any news of when meetings will be held in person. Glomstad believes in -person will start again in January unless Council decides otherwise. Commissioner Yu — No Report 2. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 3. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm. The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 7:00 pm via zoom webinar. Respectfully submitted, Joleen Helley Recording Secretary 5 Parks & Recreation Commission FINAL Minutes December 15, 2022