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Meeting Agenda - Final
Parks & Recreation Commission
Thursday, November 17, 2022
7:00 PM
BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
a. September 15, 2022 Draft Minutes
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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. Chair Rotation and Welcome New Commissioner
Attachments: Staff Report
b. Welcome New Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Coordinator
C. Muddy Mile Successes, Challenges and Improvements
Attachments: Staff Report
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8. Staff and Commissioner Reports
9. Future Agenda Items
10. Adjournment
Next Meeting: Thursday, December 15, 2022
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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
DRAFT Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 15, 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, Brunello, Pappajohn, Holzman, Wettan, and Chang
(arrived 7:25)
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Ardito
STAFF PRESENT: Parks & Recreation Director Glomstad, Manager
Recreation Manager Acquisti, Parks Supervisor Holtz &
Recording Secretary Helley
OTHERS PRESENT: Linda Hower, Kathy Battat, Juanita Lucero
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chair Holzman noted that she chaired the July meeting. Commissioner Brunello made a motion
to approve the July minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Milne, and
the motion was approved. 5-0-2. (Ardito & Chang absent)
4. CORRESPONDENCE
None
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
6. OLD BUSINESS
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None
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Pickleball Update and Discussion
Manager Recreation Manager Acquisti provided background via a PowerPoint presentation and
noted the three items for Commission to discuss and consider.
1. Striping pickleball courts on Washington and Ray Tennis Courts.
2. Shared court rules.
3. The continuation of the $5 drop -in fee program.
Over the past two months, the Parks and Recreation Commission has approved purchasing four
portable pickleball nets to remain on Washington Court #1. On September 1, 2022, Washington
Court #1 became dedicated for drop -in use for tennis and pickleball, and reservations for this
court are no longer available. Despite the additional space for pickleball, Department staff has
continued to receive requests for more pickleball play options.
Recreation Manager Acquisti noted that any potential changes made tonight or in the future
would impact the Tennis Use Policy. Therefore, this policy would need to be updated to be
consistent with the addition of pickleball.
Chair Holzman thanked Recreation Manager for the background of the content under discussion
tonight.
Commissioner Milne noted that they could line both Washington and Ray or just one of the
locations. Milne asked if there is any user data to determine how often the courts are used during
the week outside of drop -in times. Staff noted the data is based on reservations only.
Commissioner Pappajohn asked if the five -dollar drop in fee was working and if there was
another way to collect the fee. Staff noted a Pickleball punch pass could be purchased for $20.
Chair Holzman asked if staff had heard any members from the pickleball community talking
about being willing to set up the nets. Staff has heard two sides, one being, "we are taxpayers,
and staff should set up the nets," and the other side, "yes, we will set up the nets, show us where
they are." The one part that is always consistent as a complaint from the players is the cleaning
of the courts. Staff believes this to be a staff duty and notes the courts are on a regular cleaning
rotation by the Parks Division staff.
Milne asked if enough people would be willing to continue paying the fee to have the time
reserved. Staff noted that those who choose to talk during public comments might answer that
inquiry. Milne also noted that it might be a good idea to revisit the Tennis Court policy at some
point; however, at this time, he does not believe there is anything in the policy that negates the
use of the courts for pickleball use.
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Holzman inquired if the striping of Ray Park could potentially alleviate the pressure on the
Washington courts. Staff noted that they did not believe striping Ray would make a difference in
the use at Washington. It would, however, provide additional opportunities to play in another
location in the City.
Holzman also wondered if having other priority times outside of Monday/Wednesday would
alleviate the Washington Court pressure. Staff noted that it seemed Monday/Wednesday drop -in
times are popular and don't know if it would help reduce the impact on Monday/Wednesday.
Chair Holzman opened public comments.
Staff received the following emails from the public:
Adrienne Leigh writes: "We pickleball players were hoping we could still reserve court 1 as we
like to have social events on it. Short of court 1 being permanently made pickleball only; and it'd
be great if you could separate the pickleball courts on the computer reservation system. Court
IA, B, C and D. We'd like to be able to reserve designated pickleball Courts IA, 1B, 1C, and/or
1D for $6-8 per hour. Pickle can accommodate 16 people on one tennis court compared to 2 or
4. This price will help free up the basketball court for other purposes. I've witnessed a huge
demand for pickleball courts and hope Burlingame will be able to help the situation. And that I
enjoy drop in pickleball on Monday and Wednesdays."
Jack Elward writes: "I have been hearing several complaints as well as suggestions about
pickleball and tennis access at Washington Park. I hope my comments will be worthwhile. As a
quick summary in response to Nicole's email of August 31 regarding the priorities of the tennis
courts 2-4 and multi -use court 1. First, the addition of the high quality rolling nets has made a
huge impact on the availability and access for pickleball players. We are still assessing the need
for oversight on the courts but am very encouraged with the sharing at this time. I agree with the
three exceptions noting that reservations in general are working very well. In preparing for
tonight's meeting, I have a few thoughts to share: Both the tennis and pickleball communities are
in reasonably happy state of mind; for pickleball — expanding from the Monday and Wednesday
three hours slots to virtually unlimited hours of play is a fantastic achievement. Painting
additional pickleball courts on tennis courts 2-4 will create an unreasonable situation for the
tennis community. The lack of fencing across the courts 2-4 would only create more chaos thus
raising the ire of many. It is common knowledge that having multiple lines leads to confusion
and creates unnecessarily back calls for the players. Would like to note that Exhibit B in the
staff report is incorrect, the widths of courts 2-4 is approximately 53 feet and only court 1 has 60
feet to support safe distances side to side in painting the new stripes. I understand the rules
regarding the reservation system and feels that the pickleball on Monday and Wednesday fits
into that. Opening the reservation free times makes charging the five dollars seem unnecessary.
The use of signage is important and will eliminate many confrontations. I applaud the energy
and cooperation of the recreation staff."
Chair Holzman opened public comments to those in the audience who would like to speak.
Linda Hower thanked the Commission for their time. She noted that she would like to have
permanent pickleball courts. She said that she wants the new nets to be made permanent on
Washington Court 1. She said having more availability will alleviate overcrowding on Monday
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& Wednesday because people know they can go on Saturday, Friday, or whatever. She said
adding a 30-minute time limit to the rules isn't needed. When a game ends, and people are
waiting, she said you let them go on the court. She said she added Washington Park to the
playtime scheduler, a way for people to find people to play with. She stated that if all these
things are in place, there will not be a need for the Monday & Wednesday five -dollar drop -in fee.
Kathy Battat noted there is no fee for tennis. She stated she hoped there would be equal
treatment for pickleball. She also asked if the lights were on only on certain nights. She thinks
the five -dollar fee is a hassle.
Juanita Lucero noted that Foster City resurfaced its courts, and they have six dedicated pickleball
courts. She stated she is an avid pickleball player, and she played in the previous Recreation
Center. She noted that she is saddened by all the disgruntled complaints you hear. She played
on Wednesday, and there was an instructor teaching on the sports court, and he was taking up
one court with only three players, and then people couldn't play there. She wants the process
streamlined in Burlingame. She said that the courts should be cleaned.
Being no more public comment, Chair Holzman closed public comments and opened
Commission discussion.
Commissioner Brunello noted that he feels he has read all the information provided. However,
he noted that there were a couple of ways to move forward. He feels uncertain he has enough
knowledge about the topics and the concerns to vote on all three points tonight.
Milne noted that in his discussions with the pickleball community, he had not heard a demand
from the community for additional striping. There appears to be a pretty good balance between
tennis and pickleball. He is leaning away from adding stripes to Washington Courts. He noted
that he would support adding stripes to Ray's court.
Pappajohn noted that after listening to the comments, it does not appear that striping more
Washington courts 2, 3 & 4 was a priority. However, she is open to striping Ray courts.
Commission made the following motions:
Striping of additional courts at Washington and Ray Parks:
MOTION by Milne to add striping to one court at Ray to make two pickleball courts and
provide two nets. Motion seconded by Wettan. Motion approved 5-0-2. (Chang abstained
& Ardito absent).
Shared Court Rules:
MOTION by Pappajohn to make Washington Court 1 a priority for pickleball play and
add rules as stated by staff, effective September 22, 2022. Motion seconded by Milne.
Motion approved 5-0-2. (Chang abstained & Ardito absent).
Continuation of $5 Drop in Fee:
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MOTION by Pappajohn to eliminate the drop -in pickleball fee for the sports court and
have the players set up the nets, which are available at the community center offices, on
Mondays & Wednesdays with priority for pickleball play from 10 am to 1 pm on those
days effective as of September 22, 2022. Motion seconded by Wettan. Motion approved 5-
0-2. (Chang abstained & Ardito absent).
1. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
a. Parks & Recreation Department Reports
Director Glomstad reported that Friday, October 23, is the Family Camp Out, Saturday, October
1, is the Muddy Mile, Sunday, October 9, is the Foundation Pickleball Palooza Tournament,
Saturday, October 15, is the Commissioner Training at the Community Center, and on Saturday,
September 17 is the Pet Parade. If any commissioners would like to volunteer for any of these
events, please contact Manager Recreation Manager Acquisti.
b. Commissioners Reports
Commission Holzman — No Report
Commissioner Ardito — No Report
Commissioner Milne — No Report
Commissioner Pappajohn — Mentioned she would like a follow-up on the yellow dog flag program.
Commissioner Wettan — No Report
Chair Brunello — No Report
2. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
3. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 pm.
The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday,
October 20, 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: November 17, 2022
From: Joleen Helley, Administrative Assistant II
Subject: Chair Rotation
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Commission review and approve the Rotation of the Commission
Chair.
BACKGROUND
Commission Rotation: Pursuant to the Rules of Procedure for the Officers of the Parks &
Recreation Commission of the City of Burlingame (adopted October 20, 2005), Section II, C.
Rotations of Officers: "Officers will be rotated at the Commission's first regular meeting in
November of each year. The rotation order is as follows:
1. Vice -Chair becomes Chair.
2. Commissioner who is not an officer, who has served the longest period of time on the
Parks & Recreation Commission without or since serving as Chair becomes Vice -
Chair.
3. If two or more Commissioners have the same length of service on the Parks &
Recreation Commission, then the Vice -Chair shall be chosen from among them by a
random draw.
4. If a Commissioner, eligible under this subpart, declines to serve either office, an
additional Commission rotation will take place."
DISCUSSION
As there are no extenuating circumstances, staff recommends that this year's Commission
rotation be approved with Commissioner Andrea Pappajohn becoming Chair and Ian Milne as
Vice -Chair (Exhibit A).
FISCAL IMPACT
None
EXHIBITS
A. Commission Chair Rotation
Exhibit A
Park & Recreation Commission Rotation
2023
Position Commissioner Appointed Term Expires Terms Served
Chair
Andrea Pappajohn
Nov-19
Oct-22
1
Vice Chair
Ian Milne
Mar-16
Oct-22
2
Dale Chang
Oct-20
Oct-23
John Brunello
Oct-21
Oct-24
Howard Wettan
Oct-21
Oct-23
Leslie Holzman
Nov-18
Oct-24
1
Cherie Yu
Nov-22
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BURLINGAME STAFF REPORT
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To: Parks and Recreation Commission
Date: November 17, 2022
From: Pedro Barron, Interim Park Supervisor — (650) 558-7335
Subject: Muddy Mile Successes, Challenges, and Improvements
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Parks and Recreation Commission review and provide feedback on the
successes, challenges, and suggested improvements to the Muddy Mile Event.
BACKGROUND
The Muddy Mile has been a fun, successful event since February 2018. The idea for a mud run
was born during the renovation of Murray Field. This renovation created a unique opportunity to
utilize the venue for that purpose. After a successful inaugural event and significant public
interest, the Muddy Mile has become an annual event. Each year brings successes, challenges,
and potential improvements that can assist in better planning for future successful outcomes.
DISCUSSION
1. Successes
The City of Burlingame thrives for excellence and is happy to announce the success of our annual
Muddy Mile. Year after year, staff put together this fun family community event; this year was no
exception.
• The communication between the Parks and Recreation Divisions staff was clear and
often from the early stages, coordinating the necessary funds for materials to work on
course updates.
• Recreation Division staff contributed to the Muddy Mile logistics by establishing clear
communication with participants, easy registration, and quickly distributing t-shirts after
completing the course.
• Parks staff prepared the course three weeks before the event's due day. This included
clearing the area of debris, constructing the obstacles, and upgrading some of the
obstacles. These upgrades improved the water features to decrease the amount of
water used.
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• Recreation staff decided to change the race system this year by allowing families and
friends to group together rather than race by age group. This created a much smoother
organized race than the previous year.
Parks and Recreation Department staff received many compliments on the event from
participants stating their satisfaction and appreciation for more than was expected.
2. Challenges
Parks and Recreation Department staff tackled the following challenges during the preparation
and execution of the Muddy Mile event.
• Parks adjusted staff time needed away from regular duties for the preparation before the
event's due date. This reduced the staff time available to complete park maintenance
tasks.
• Participants commented on the need for more event staff at crucial points of the course to
ensure they did not miss the muddy areas.
• Based on survey results, staff received comments to improve the difficulty level for more
challenging experiences directed toward children 11 years and older.
• Another comment was that younger participants and family members were confused about
where the starting line was. They were also frustrated about how long they had walked
from the suggested parking area to the starting line.
The Parks and Recreation Department will work towards a solution to these challenges to better
the participant's experience. We are actively brainstorming how to resolve this year's challenges
among the staff by collecting suggestions for improvements.
3. Suggested Improvements
Park and Recreation Department staff thrives for excellence. Therefore, to meet the needs and
requests of the community, below are staff's suggestions for next year's Muddy Mile.
• Parks staff are discussing starting the construction a month before the event date,
including inspecting the condition of equipment and/or upgrading and adding new
obstacles. This will help Parks have a better time frame to plan, repair, and build the
obstacles without sacrificing park maintenance tasks.
• To improve the clarity of direction on the course for participants. Staff will assign
volunteers to the course in key transition areas (Exhibit A). In addition, staff will stripe the
ground with arrows showing the direction of the course. This will address concerns from
participants that missed the muddy area due to turning before the overpass that takes you
to Sanchez Creek. Staff also recommends naming obstacles with specific names and
creating a map to show designated areas.
• To increase the challenge level of difficulty for older participants, staff is discussing
building additional obstacles in some stations for a more challenging experience without
sacrificing the safety of the younger groups.
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• Moving the starting line to Murray Field Parking Lot will allow for a greater concentration
of resources. A potential split of the parking lot is shown in Exhibit B.
Staff will discuss the Muddy Mile event throughout the year to determine what modifications are
needed to improve the participant's experience.
FISCAL IMPACT
The table below illustrates the breakdown of the number of staff, the staff hours, and the cost of
prep work, set-up, and take -down for this year's Muddy Mile.
Division
Staff
Activity
Staff Hours
Staff Cost
Parks
12
Prep Work & Set up/Takedown
371
$29,680
Recreation
8
Full -Time Employees
40
$3,200
Recreation
5
Part -Time Employees
20
$385
Total
$33,265
The table below illustrates the cost of supplies for this year's Muddy Mile.
Division
Supplies
Cost
Parks
Materials, Caution Tape, Hardware, Marking Paint
$865
Recreation
T-shirts
$1,602
Total
$2,467
This final table illustrates the cost and revenue for this year's Muddy Mile.
Revenue
$7,320
Expense
$35,732
Net
-$28,412
As the fiscal breakdown shows, the Muddy Mile doesn't generate revenue like many of the
Department's special events. However, staff will be reviewing the participant fee to determine if
it is appropriate for next year's event.
EXHIBITS
A. Crucial points for key areas of transition (overpass to Sanchez Creek and return from
Sanchez Creek)
B. Proposed starting line at Murray Park
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