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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
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3. Approval of Minutes
a. March 17, 2022 Draft Minutes
Attachments: Minutes
Presentation
a. Youth Advisory Committee
4. Correspondence
5. Public Comments
Members of the public may speak on any item not on the agenda. Members of the public wishing to
suggest an item for a future Commission agenda may do so during this public comment period. The
Ralph M. Brown Act (the State -Local Agency Open Meeting Law) prohibits the Commission from
acting on any matter that is not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes each. The
Commission Chair may adjust the time limit in light of the number of anticipated speakers.
6. Old Business
7. New Business
a. Pickleball Updates and the Proposed Installation of Four Permanent Pickelball Nets on
Washington Tennis Court #1 and Lining Laguna Tennis Court to Allow for Pickleball Use
and Tennis Use
Attachments: Staff Report
b. Review of the Scholarship Program
Attachments: Staff Report
C. Recent California Legislation Affecting Parks Operations
Attachments: Staff Report
8. Staff and Commissioner Reports
9. Future Agenda Items
10. Adjournment
Next Meeting: Thursday, May 19, 2022
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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
DRAFT Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 17, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
The duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called
to order by Chair Holzman at 7:00 pm via Zoom meeting.
2. ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Milne, Ardito, Chang, Holzman, Brunello, Pappajohn, and
Wettan
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Parks & Recreation Director Glomstad, Management
Analyst Hager, Parks Supervisor Holtz & Recording
Secretary Helley
OTHERS PRESENT:
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chair Holzman requested a change to the February 17, 2022 minutes. Item 8b, Staff Commissioner
Reports, paragraph three should read, "Commissioner Chang noted he and Commissioner Ardito
attended the first meeting of the Alpine Playground Committee and are excited to be a part of the
process." Commissioner Brunello made a motion to approve the February minutes as amended.
The motion was seconded by Chair Ardito, and the motion was approved. 7-0.
4. CORRESPONDENCE
None
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
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6. OLD BUSINESS
None
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Design Approval for the Alpine Park Playground Renovation
Management Analyst Hager introduced herself and John Cahalan, Landscape Architect, contracted
to design a conceptual plan for Alpine Park Playground renovation. Cahalan said that the project
would include ADA improvements to the walkways and access points, upgrading the play
equipment and surfacing for ADA compliance, and maximizing the playground's playable space
by expanding the play area to the south allowing for a small picnic area.
Staff sent a letter to the Alpine Park neighbors in the fall of 2021 informing them about the Alpine
Park playground renovation effort and inviting neighbors to serve on the Alpine Park Playground
Committee.
Staff received six applications, and four neighbors were appointed to the Committee. The Alpine
Park Playground Committee included the following members, Parks & Recreation Commissioners
Christine Ardito and Dale Chang, neighbors Isolda Duenas, Chloe Fung, Lindsay Morris, and
Mark Sparhawk, P&R staff members Parks Supervisor Richard Holtz, Parks Lead Worker Juan
Cuevas, Management Analysis Karen Hager, and Landscape Architect John Cahalan.
The Committee convened via Zoom on several occasions. The first meeting was on November
16, 2021. Discussion included reviewing the survey results, discussing the project timeline,
reviewing the site plan identifying needs to provide input to John Cahalan, Landscape Architect,
and our playground vendor, Ross Recreation, to develop preliminary design options.
Hager continued by explaining the Alpine Park survey process. Staff included a link to an online
survey in the neighborhood letter to encourage broad participation. Additionally, staff posted the
survey on the Parks & Recreation Department homepage, the Parks & Recreation's Facebook page,
Nextdoor, and included it in the City of Burlingame eNews. There were 50 responses to the survey,
and staff used the results to help guide the Committee's design decisions.
Community members were interested in climbing structures, multiple slide options,
creative/imaginative elements, tot and belt swings, and a spinning element based on the survey
results. The survey also indicated that the playground should include 2-5-year-old and 5-12-year-
old play areas.
The most popular theme choice was a train theme, and committee members wanted the theme
throughout the playground design.
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The final Committee meeting took place on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Committee members
reviewed the revised design based on the previous meetings' feedback and approved the design
and color scheme as presented.
Hager noted that if Commission approves the design, then Landscape Architect John Cahalan
would complete the construction documents. After which, staff would request funds as part of the
22-23 fiscal budget. If the City Council approves funding, staff will go out to bid sometime in
August of 2022. The goal is groundbreaking in September and opening in January 2023, weather
permitting.
Commissioner Milne inquired about the timing of the approval for the funding, and if it wasn't
approved, would the plans be held for another funding cycle. Hager noted that funds have been
requested for the next fiscal year, and if it isn't funded, it would be on hold until funding could be
secured.
Commissioner Wettan inquired about seating or a table around the park's edges. Hager noted that
it is part of the conceptual design. Cahalan said the design includes adding a seat wall on the north
side near the swings, three benches on the west side near the 5-12 age area, and a picnic patio on
the south side with two tables near the 2-5 age area of the playground. He complimented the
Committee on the clever design.
Commissioner Brunello asked if there was a plan for trees around the perimeter. Cahalan noted
two large eucalyptus trees on the north side, several sycamores that provide a canopy and shade
on the street side, and a couple of ornamentals providing color and greenery.
Brunello also inquired if graffiti had been a problem and the park. He stated that there were issues
with illegal dumping at the park; however, this has not been the case in the past several years.
There were some issues with an anonymous person using the area as a dog park and not cleaning
up after the dog, and the City received complaints from the neighbors. There have been no graffiti
problems at this park. Holtz noted that the opening at the south entrance would allow the Police
Department improved visual access to the park when driving by.
Holzman said she was excited about the creative use of the space and liked the linear nature of the
design as it will appear even bigger with the added footage and opening up the site lines a bit to
be more welcoming and inviting to all. She complimented the Committee on a job well done.
Commissioner Pappajohn seconded Holzman's comments and noted she appreciated Hager's
prompt and thorough answers to her questions about environmental disposal. She thanked the
Committee for all the work on this playground.
Holzman opened the floor to public comments.
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Chloe Fung, neighbor and Committee member, said her eight -year -old son, who is autistic, cannot
use the park as it currently is due to the sand and bark. However, she is excited about the
renovations and noted the park is very close to many new condos with lots of families to enjoy it.
Holzman thanked Fung for being on the Committee.
Holzman closed public comments.
Commission Wettan made a motion to approve the Alpine Park Playground renovation
design as presented tonight. Commissioner Ardito seconded the motion. Motion approved
7-0.
8. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
a. Parks & Recreation Department Reports
Director Glomstad reported that spring break programs start next week. The Anson Burlingame
unveiling is next Wednesday at 11:30 am. In addition, she will be giving a zoom update on the
new Community Center for all to attend Wednesday evening. The CIP Budget request included
funds for Alpine Playground and planning funds for Laguna Park and partial funds for field
renovations at Cuernavaca. Top Golf may go to Council for approval in April. If approved, the
expected build is 30 months. The Recreation Division has hired a new Recreation Coordinator,
Brandon Parrs, overseeing field rentals, adult sports, supporting aquatic programs, and community
events such as the Muddy Mile.
b. Commissioners Reports
Commissioner Ardito — No report
Commissioner Brunello met with Jay Leslie of Burlingame Girls Softball. He reported that the
registration numbers are back to 2019 numbers. He also spoke about the need for a batting cage
for the group. Currently, the group is traveling to South City on Sunday evenings for batting
practice and using a temporary batting cage structure at Bayside Fields. In addition, the group has
started plans for a batting cage in Washington Park. They have expended $40,000 on architectural
designs thus far. The estimated cost of constructing the structure is $200,000-$300,000. They
also discussed the ongoing need for field space and renting space in other cities to have their annual
Billy Sue tournament on Father's Day.
Commissioner Chang — No report
Commissioner Milne reported he attended his first Parks and Recreation Foundation Meeting as
the Commission liaison. He noted it was nice to see how much the Foundation has grown in
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fundraising and applauded the efforts and progress. The Foundation is interested in ideas for
Foundation goals from the Commission and interested parties. One suggestion was to have the
Foundation cover the cost of the running power to the Robert Barry Art installation.
Commissioner Pappajohn No report
Commissioner Wettan reported his attendance at the 3/10 North Rollins Road Taskforce meeting
and suggested the other commissioners look at the preliminary plans, particularly for public
spaces, when they have an opportunity.
Chair Holzman noted that the Victoria Park renovation is awesome, and she encouraged all to go
by to check it out. She also noted that the Anson Burlingame Public Art proj ect would be unveiled
on March 23 at 11:30 am.
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 pm.
The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday,
April 21, 2022, at 7:00 pm via zoom webinar.
Respectfully submitted,
Joleen Helley
Recording Secretary
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BURLINGAME STAFF REPORT
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
Date: April 21, 2022
From: Nicole Acquisti, Parks and Recreation Manager — (650) 558-7337
Subject: Pickleball Updates and the Proposed Installation of Four Permanent
Pickleball Nets on Washington Tennis Court #1 and Lining Laguna Tennis
Court to Allow for Pickleball Use and Tennis Use
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Parks and Recreation Commission review the updates regarding Pickleball
and provide direction regarding the proposed installation of four permanent Pickleball courts on
Washington Tennis Court #1, thereby removing one tennis court from Washington Tennis Courts
and adding Pickleball lines at Laguna Tennis Courts.
BACKGROUND
On May 20, 2021, the Parks and Recreation Commission approved:
1. Adding one Pickleball Court to each of the four Tennis Courts at Washington Park.
2. Resuming the fee -based drop -in program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am — 1 pm.
3. Exploring the use of The Burlingamer for indoor play.
On June 17, 2021, the Parks and Recreation Commission modified the number of Pickleball Courts
on the Washington Tennis Courts and instead added four Pickleball Courts to Tennis Court #1.
Additionally, after a trial period at the Burlingamer, the flooring was not conducive for Pickleball and
was discontinued removing that as an option for Pickleball.
Currently, there are four Pickleball Courts on Washington Court #1 and three Pickleball Courts on
the Washington Park Sports Court. All seven courts require the Pickleball player to bring their own
net or participate in Drop -in Pickleball on Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 am-1:00 pm, where
staff set up the nets. The Drop -in program averages 30 players each day. With the growing
participation in Pickleball, staff has received requests from community members asking for
permanent Pickleball Courts and more locations to play so community members can play on the
weekends also.
Additionally, community members have been using blue tape to line the two Tennis Courts at
Laguna Park with one Pickleball Court each. Play occurs with the existing Tennis Court net.
Community members who use these courts have requested the lines be painted permanently on
the Tennis Courts.
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DISCUSSION
Staff has explored possible options to increase the availability of spaces to play Pickleball.
However, with each option, there are challenges and impacts on other types of community use.
Land for new courts is scarce and comes at a high cost in a time when City finances are stretched
and limited due to COVID-19. So, staff explored repurposing existing space already owned and
operated by the City. However, the impact of adding permanent courts in any location is that the
existing users will no longer be accommodated. If only lines are painted, the player needs to bring
their own net to play Pickleball.
Below are three options for the Commission to consider:
1. Revisit striping Ray Park Tennis Court and Village Park Basketball Court
When this option was brought to Commission in June, it did rank high on the locations for
additional courts. However, Washington Park Tennis Court and Sports Court took priority
due to money and quick implementation time. Additionally, the surfacing of Ray Park Tennis
Court does have cracking that may impact Pickleball play. Adding courts at Village Park
would impact parking to residents and preschool participants.
2. Install four permanent Pickleball Courts on Washington Tennis Court #1
Pickleball players would be able to play from sunrise to 10pm since Washington Courts
have lights. It also provides a location for community members who are unable to play
during the Drop -in program.
However, the Tennis Court Policy would need to be modified. It currently requires City staff
to have half of all City courts available for recreational (defined as resident or internal
program) use at all times. Without the modification, City staff will need to reassess
allocation to seven City courts instead of 8. This has the potential to impact USTA
tournaments, drop -in play, and internal City tennis program offerings.
3. Stripe Laguna Tennis Courts with Pickleball lines
The striping would include one Pickleball Court on each Tennis Court. While not ideal, it
would allow the users to use the current tennis net and would be less impactful to existing
uses as there are only two Tennis Courts at this location.
Staff is requesting that the Commission provide direction to the possible locations so staff can
provide written notification to neighborhoods that may be impacted and invite them to attend May
2022 meeting to participate in the decision making process.
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost of installing four permanent Pickleball Courts on Washington Tennis Court #1
is $19,000. This includes cutting the concrete, digging, pouring concrete, and painting new
concrete to help into the original court. It does not include any repairs or painting to the other three
Tennis Courts.
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Currently, no funds are identified in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for this work.
To fund this project, community members would need a fundraising campaign, and/or funds would
need to be requested from the City Council.
The estimated cost to stripe one Pickleball Court on the two Tennis Courts at Laguna is $1,600.
Staff believes the existing CIP budget could fund this.
EXHIBITS
A: Laguna Ariel View
B: Pickleball Striping
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Exhibit B: Pickleball Striping
BURLINGAME STAFF REPORT
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To: Parks and Recreation Commission
Date: April 21, 2022
From: Claudia Vega, Recreation Supervisor — (650) 558-7315
Subject: Review of the Scholarship Program
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Commission review the status of the Scholarship Program and provide
comments and suggestions.
BACKGROUND
The Recreation Division has offered a scholarship program for many years. While the
scholarships primarily focused on youth programming, scholarships were also available for adult
programs. The scholarship program pays 50% of the enrollment fee, and the participant pays the
remaining 50%, and any additional supply fee costs at the full rate.
In 2021, a committee was established by the Parks and Recreation Commission to review the
existing program and propose changes to improve the program. The committee members
included:
1. Parks and Recreation Commissioners Holzman and Matthews
2. Parks and Recreation Foundation Board Members Hesselgren and Keegan
3. Parks and Recreation Staff Glomstad, Helley, and Vega
The Committee determined that the applications process needed improvement and made less
cumbersome and marketing needed to be improved. The result was:
1. Application Process
Staff created a simplified application process and form. It consisted of one application approval
per academic year per family. Once approved, the family could sign up for programs throughout
the year.
Qualifying for the Scholarship Program was made more accessible as well. On the application,
families could indicate if their child was enrolled in the Free and Reduced Lunch Program through
the Burlingame School District. Families also had the option to show proof of participation in
various County and State Assistance Programs.
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2. Marketing
Marketing was increased by sending the updated materials through the following methods.
1. Electronic school newsletters.
2. Hard copy flyers were shared with schools and distributed during meal pickups
3. Individual schools shared information with all students on receiving free or reduced
lunch.
4. Information was shared with the PTA Liaisons.
5. Staff attended monthly "Charla" meetings for Spanish-speaking families to share
details.
The Committee also developed a spreadsheet of a list of local preschools with contact
information for program information distribution. In addition, increased marketing included:
1. Staff emailed past scholarship recipients.
2. Staff emailed past participants in eligible classes/programs.
3. Staff posted signage at park locations.
4. Social media marketing campaign was created and shared through the City's
eNews, Facebook, Instagram, and Nextdoor accounts.
5. Staff gave information to the County Social Services Programs serving Burlingame
to share with clients.
The updated program was put into place in the spring of 2020.
DISCUSSION
To determine the effectiveness of the updated Scholarship Program, staff sent a survey to families
that participated. Staff sent the survey to 45 emails, with 17 responses (a 38% return rate).
Overall, the responses showed a positive experience for our participating families. Some
highlights from the survey results:
• 53% of respondents are first-time scholarship recipients.
• 82% of respondents rated the ease of application, 5-stars.
• 76% of respondents learned of the program through the Burlingame School District.
• 82% percent of respondents said if it weren't for the scholarship program, they would not
be able to participate in department recreation programs.
Survey results show that collaboration with the Burlingame School District is crucial for a
successful scholarship program. Over 75% of respondents indicated they learned of the
scholarship program through the Burlingame School District.
One other survey result to note is that over 80% of the respondents shared that if it weren't for
the scholarship program, they would not be able to participate in our recreation programs.
Staff has also determined that there is still work to be done. One issue is the accessibility of the
program for community members in various languages. Currently, the scholarship application is
available in English and Spanish. To address this, staff is currently working with the Burlingame
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School District to have the application translated to some of the most requested languages,
including Turkish and Chinese. Our goal is to have this completed by the summer of 2022.
While the funds that were awarded by the program area are noted below in the Fiscal Impact
section, the number of families served rose from 38 in FY18-19 to 51 in FY21-22.
In future years, after programming has stabilized after COVID-19, staff recommends re-evaluating
the program to determine if there is bandwidth to include additional program offerings besides the
ones eligible currently.
FISCAL IMPACT
The below charts compare two full fiscal years. However, due to COVID-19 and the reduction of
programming associated with it, the comparison is between two complete non-COVID years,
FY18-19 and FY21-22.
Program
SS18
FA18
W19
SP19
Total
After School Enrichment
$1,043
$1,190
$1,373
$3,606
Village Park Preschool
$175
$1,156
$812
$355
$2,498
Preschool Classes
$111
$110
$228
$448
Performing Arts
$349
$164
$51
$564
Youth Art
$132
$132
Youth Specialty
$120
$120
Music
$82
$82
Elementary Sports
$143
$55
$198
Vacation Cams
$7,344
$162
$7,506
Sports Camps
$109
$185
$110
$404
Middle School Sports
$661
$226
$886
Tennis Lessons/Camps
$58
$58
Fitness Classes
$40
$40
TOTAL
$7,519
$3,653
$2,807
$2,563
$16,540
Program
SS21
FA21
W22
SP22
Total
After School Enrichment
$646
$2,630
$1,132
$1,561
$5,969
Village Park Preschool
$5,203
$919
$16,267
$22,388
Preschool Classes
$550
$550
Performing Arts
$180
$180
Sports Camps
$1,784
$1,784
Elementary sports
$1,484
$1,484
Vacation Camps
$5,486
$8
$5,494
Middle School Sports
$1,696
$150
$1,846
Tennis Lessons/Cams
$198
$198
TOTAL
$11,335
$6,736
$3,994
$17,828
$39,892
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Overall, the total awarded amount increased by over 50%.
For FY21-22, $3,330 will be funded by the Doug Friedman Legacy Fund through the Parks and
Recreation Foundation. Due to the transition between the two registration systems and the
challenges and timing of transferring funds between accounts in the City's financial management
system, it is challenging to determine the exact amount remaining in the Scholarship Fund for
FY21-22. However, staff estimates a remaining balance of $15,520 which should be adequate to
complete the year.
Staff has requested $20,000 from the City Council in FY22-23, and staff believes that the Parks
and Recreation Foundation will continue to fund $5,000 for general programs and in-house after
school sports programs through the Doug Friedman Legacy Fund
EXHIBITS
A. Survey Results
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BPRD Scholarship Program/ Programa de Becas
Q1 Is this your first year participating in our Scholarship Program? / 6Es
este su primer ano participando en nuestro programa de becas?
Answered:17 Skipped:0
Yes
No
Other (please
specify)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
Total Respondents: 17
# OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)
1 Second year
RESPONSES
52.94%
41.18%
5.88%
DATE
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9
7
1
1/5
BPRD Scholarship Program/ Programa de Becas
0
Q2 How easy was the application process? /�,Que tan facil fue el proceso
de solicitud?
r
Answered:17 Skipped:0
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Very difficul... (no label) (no label)
Easy / Facil
VERY DIFFICULT 1 BIEN (NO (NO (NO
DIFICIL LABEL) LABEL) LABEL)
0.00% 0.00% 5.88% 11.76%
0 0 1 2
(no label)
EASY
FACI L
82.35%
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TOTAL WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
17
4.29
2/5
BPRD Scholarship Program/ Programa de Becas
Q3 How did you learn about the Scholarship Program? / 6C6mo se entero
del Programa de Becas?
Answered:17 Skipped:0
BSD School/
Escuela
Friend /
Amigo/a
Other (please
specify)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES
RESPONSES
BSD School / Escuela
76.47%
Friend / Amigo/a
23.53%
Other (please specify)
0.00%
TOTAL
# OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)
There are no responses.
DATE
13
4
0
17
3/5
BPRD Scholarship Program/ Programa de Becas
Q4 Without the Scholarship Program, would your child still participate in
our recreation programs? / Sin el Programa de Becas, �,su hijo seguiria
participando en nuestros programas de recreacion?
Answered: 17 Skipped:0
Yes
No
Other (please
specify)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
ANSWER CHOICES
RESPONSES
Yes
11.76%
No
82.35%
Other (please specify)
5.88%
Total Respondents: 17
# OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)
1 maybe not sure, since the scholarship help us financially to be able to have our son in
activities
DATE
1/25/2022 9:51 PM
2
14
1
4/5
BPRD Scholarship Program/ Programa de Becas
Q5 Is there anything else you'd like to tell us about Scholarship Program?
/ ,Hay algo mas que le gustaria decirnos sobre el Programa de Becas?
Answered:7 Skipped:10
# RESPONSES
DATE
1 Thank you for offering the Scholarship Program! My child enjoys sports and this program
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allows him to participate.
2 The way things are getting so expensive around here it's wonderful program to encourage
2/2/2022 4:50 PM
people to get involved without adding too much the cost of ever rising cost of living. Thank you
very much!
3 1 hope Burlingame park rec continue to give this program so kids continue taking classes or
1/25/2022 9:51 PM
doing activities and camps. Thank you all
4 1 have two kids myself without the scholarship no way that I could pay my daughter preschool
1/25/2022 7:47 PM
and they also play soccer at Burlingame Soccer Club and it's too expensive for my two kids to
play soccer without scholarship.
5 1 like the scholarship program and hope it will be available all the time!
1/25/2022 6:45 PM
6 Thank you
1/25/2022 3:58 PM
7 Solo agradecerles por la oportunidad y por el acceso a programas academicos y despues de
1/25/2022 3:36 PM
escuela ! Muchas gracias
5/5
BURLINGAME STAFF REPORT
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To: Parks and Recreation Commission
Date: April 21, 2022
From: Richard Holtz, Parks Supervisor- (650) 558-7335
Subject: Recent California Legislation Affecting Parks Operations
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Commission review the recent legislation affecting Parks operations.
BACKGROUND
The California Legislature has enacted bills to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that
contribute to the climate crisis. These bills affect how our Parks staff will provide service and
increase the cost to maintain the City's park system.
SB 1383 targets the reduction of GHG by reducing the amount of organic matter disposed of in
the landfill. Signed by Governor Brown in 2016, the bill targets a 75% reduction of 2014 landfill
methane emissions by 2025. To accomplish this, the requirement to compost in public areas has
become law.
AB 1346 targets the reduction of GHG by eliminating the sale in California of most small off -road
engines (SORE) by January 1, 2024. This includes all gas -powered equipment under 25
horsepower except for generators, pressure washers, and fire equipment.
DISCUSSION
Senate bill 1383 requires businesses and public agencies to compost waste produced by staff
and patrons. The Parks Division has had a green waste collection bin in its yard for over 30 years.
The 30-yard bin is filled with waste generated from tree and landscape work performed in City
Parks and rights of way and on City Trees. This bin will also now serve as a collection for the
compost collected in our Parks. Establishing a composting program throughout our Parks system
presents many challenges. These include:
Cost- Waste receptacles are expensive. In 2015, the current waste receptacles found in most
City parks were selected for durability, graffiti deterring design, and color/lid options. Parks
staff will need to identify suitable locations to roll out compost receptacles in the highest priority
areas (based on park attendance and activities). This includes areas of new construction and
areas that encourage food consumption that is likely to produce compostable waste.
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Color- In 2015, staff changed the old silver and brown litter receptacles to green receptacles
for aesthetic reasons. However, to help promote a cultural shift, colors representing different
areas of the waste stream have been adopted by the State Senate through this bill. Black is
for landfill waste, blue is for recyclables, and green is for compost. To not confuse park patrons,
wherever staff introduces composting receptacles, we must make a consistent color change to
litter receptacles throughout the immediate area. We presently have 116 litter receptacles in
our Parks system. These would need to be switched to black receptacles.
Contamination- Park users sometimes make errors and place the wrong product in the
receptacle despite color coding and sizing of receptacle openings. The goal of our waste
provider (Recology) is to have 10% or less contamination. Parks staff have regularly
encountered recycling receptacles that are filled with a majority of landfill waste rendering the
recyclables contaminated and landfill -bound. For this reason, staff will focus on compost
receptacle placement in areas likely to generate voluminous food waste.
Frequency- Organic matter can off -gas foul odor as it decays. The odor can be unpleasant
for park patrons, but it can also attract pests. Therefore, staff will need to empty receptacles
more frequently to avoid these issues. In addition, compost receptacles require special
compostable bag liners to be able to be processed at the composting facility. These liners are
thinner and tear easily under heavy loads.
Parks staff will focus efforts in our busiest picnic areas by repurposing existing green receptacles
as compost and procuring new black receptacles for landfill waste. Some of the funding will come
from a grant attained by our City Sustainability Coordinator, Sigalle Michael. Additionally, the
proposed FY 22/23 budget has allocated funding to procure receptacles. See Exhibit A for a
matrix of current waste receptacles and locations for additional multi -streaming receptacles
throughout the park system.
Assembly bill 1346 eliminates the sale of SORE equipment under 25 horsepower. Parks staff
rely on small -motorized equipment to perform their tasks. Since 2017, the Parks Division has
begun an earnest effort to replace gas -powered equipment with suitable battery -powered
equipment. This includes 50% of blowers, 33% of walk -behind mowers and hedge trimmers, 25%
of ride -on mowers, and 10% of chainsaws. While these are great steps towards the future ban,
significant challenges lie ahead. These include:
Cost- Battery -powered equipment is significantly more expensive to procure in some cases.
Certain battery -powered equipment will need to be replaced at a greater frequency than their
gas counterparts because of an anticipated shorter life span. This also includes additional
batteries and charging stations as battery life for certain equipment does not always meet our
staff's demand. Many future costs to procure suitable replacement equipment are unknown as
some technologies have yet to be developed.
Strength- While the technology in this area is evolving, some present manufacturer offerings
are underpowered compared to their gas -powered counterparts. This results in greater staff
labor needed to complete tasks with battery -powered equipment compared to gas -powered
equipment.
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Availability- Much of the equipment targeted by this bill is typical lawn and garden tools.
Unfortunately, for some commercial and specialized equipment that Parks staff operate, there
are no non -gas engine options. This includes aerators, de -thatchers, medium and large -sized
chainsaws, rototillers, post -hole augers, trenchers, and other similar types of equipment.
Barring any significant manufacturer development or exemptions provided for these types of
equipment, significant modifications to how Parks staff perform service will need to be made.
See attachment B for a complete list of Burlingame Parks Division equipment under 25 hp.
The Burlingame Parks Division staff will continue to adapt to changing legal requirements. The
City has been well -positioned to make these changes thanks to City Council's support via Capital
Improvement funding for waste receptacles and beginning the transition to battery -powered
equipment. Parks staff will remain diligent in communication with decision -makers to maintain
compliance and better serve our community.
FISCAL IMPACT
The following are the estimated potential costs associated with compliance with SIB 1383.
Litter Receptacle Purchase
$200,000
Annual Com ostable Bag Cost
$10,000
Si na a Procurement
$10,000
Total
$220,000
The following is the estimated potential cost in 2022 values of presently available replacement
equipment associated with compliance with AB 1346 between now and January 1, 2027. The
costs are unknown for equipment without non -gas options at this time.
Available Battery Powered Replacements $70,800
Total $70,800
Staff will purchase signage and new litter receptacles when grant funding becomes available.
Purchases of available replacements will be budgeted systematically in subsequent fiscal years
prioritizing equipment nearing the end of life.
Exhibits:
• A - Matrix of Parks Receptacles
• B - Parks Gas Equipment Replacement List
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Exhibit A
Matrix of Parks Waste Receptacles 2022
Existing Receptacles
Need to Purchase
Repurposed
Park
Cast Iron
Stainless
steel
Open
Galvanized
Recycled
plastic
Concrete
New
Recycle
New
Litter
Black
Litter
Blue
Recycle
Green
Compost
Alpine
2
1
4
2
1
Bayfront
1
7
1
1
Bayside
10
16
10
3
2
Cuernavaca
2
5
5
1
1
Dog Park
3
2
Heritage
2
1
1
1
Lagoon paths
5
6
3
Laguna
2
2
2
1
Mills Canyon
2
4
4
Murray
3
5
6
2
1
Paloma
1
1
1
Pershing
3
4
4
1
1
Ray
6
9
10
1
2
Sanchez
3
Skyline
1
2
2
Trenton
1
1
1
1
Village
3
8
8
1
2
Victoria
4
4
4
2
Washington
4
2
15
35
35
4
6
Total
7
0
5
14
10
50
91
104
25
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Exhibit B
Parks Division Battery Equipment List
Equipment type
Electric Cost
Purchase Date
Expected Life
Battery Blower
$1,500
1/1/2019
5 years
Battery Blower
$1,500
1/20/2020
5 years
Battery Blower
$1,500
9/11/2018
5 years
Electric unit
$450
1/28/2021
5 years
Hand Hedge Shear
$400
6/20/2019
5 years
Electric unit
$450
6/10/2021
5 years
Battery Blower
$1,500
1/20/2020
5 years
Battery Blower
$1,500
7/5/2019
5 years
Chainsaw
$500
2/20/20
5 years
Chainsaw
$500
6/20/20
5 years
Hydraulic Chainsaw
$1,800
8/22/2018
10 years
Hydraulic Chainsaw
$1,800
2/28/2019
10 years
Hydraulic Chainsaw
$1,800
3/11/2020
10 years
Hydraulic Pruner
$2,500
6/11/2020
10 years
ArrowBoard
$4,500
7/27/2015
20 years
Gator utility vehicle
$20,000
6/11/2007
15 years
Walk -behind Mower
$800
4/11/2021
10 years
Small Ride on mower
$36,000
12/20/2020
15 years
Total Battery Equipment
79 000