HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - PR - 2024.11.21Parks & Recreation Commission
City of Burlingame
Meeting Agenda
BURLINGAME CITY HALL
501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Burlingame Community Center
850 Burlingame Avenue
7:00 PMThursday, November 21, 2024
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
October 17, 2024 Draft Minutesa.
Draft MinutesAttachments:
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4. Correspondence
5. Public Comments
Members of the public may speak about any item not on the agenda. The Ralph M. Brown Act (the
State and local agency open meeting law) prohibits the Commission from acting on any matter that is
not on the agenda. Speakers are asked to fill out a ‘request to speak’ card located on the table by the
door and hand it to staff, although provision of a name, address or other identifying information is
optional. The Chairperson may limit speakers to three minutes each.
6. Old Business
7. New Business
Parks Services Level Prioritizationa.
Staff ReportAttachments:
8. Staff and Commissioner Reports
9. Future Agenda Items
10. Adjournment
Next Meeting: Thursday, December 19, 2024
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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
DRAFT Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting on Thursday, October 17, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER
The duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission was called
to order by Chair Milne at 7:00 pm.
2. ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Milne, Curtis, Yu, Brunello, Holzman, Chang, & Wettan
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Parks & Recreation Director Glomstad, Recreation Manager
Acquisti, Recreation Supervisor Coggins, Recreation
Coordinator Sheldon & Administrative Assistant Helley
OTHERS PRESENT: Youth Advisory Committee members
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Yu made a motion to approve the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by
Commission Chang, and the motion was approved. 6-1 (Holzman abstained)
4. CORRESPONDENCE
None
Presentation – Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) – Recreation Coordinator Sheldon
introduced herself and then the members of the YAC. She noted that this group of exceptional
leaders has been instrumental in advancing the community's interests and well-being through
dedicated service to the Burlingame Youth Advisory Committee.
YAC is comprised of 13 appointed teenagers who either live or attend school in Burlingame. Their
main goal is to raise awareness about teens' concerns in Burlingame. The YAC members in
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attendance were Penny, Zach, Ellie, Katie, Kristyn, Charlotte, Kylie, Sophia, Hope, Dylan,
Hannah, Adrian, and Audrey.
Their initiative this school year is Life Skills, which includes Home Economics, Sustainability,
and youth Civic Engagement. The group will participate in related events throughout the year,
including classes, awareness campaigns, Pop-up and Clean-up events, and several public service
announcements on the initiatives.
The group will assist with several events this year, including the Fall Fest, Voting Day Selfie
Station, and the Annual Tree Lighting.
The Commission thanked the YAC for their presentation, applauded their passion and looked
forward to seeing their initiative’s brought into reality.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
6. OLD BUSINESS
None
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Financial Sustainability
Recreation Manager Acquisti introduced the concept of Quality Service Through Intentional
Planning to the commission. The idea is to concentrate on the difference between the wants,
demands, and needs of the Burlingame community and options for prioritizing city funds that
benefit the common good vs. special interest groups in the event of reduced funding. She requested
the Commission take a few moments to rate the items on the list provided in order of priority for
guidance to staff.
Upon completion of the exercise and Commissioner discussion, Acquisti noted that the
Commissioners generally rated the items in the same order as staff had when they did the exercise.
Acquisti said that staff would return with draft guidelines for their review. In addition, she noted
that Parks Superintendent Holtz would be presenting in November to get the Commission's input
in prioritizing park maintenance tasks.
8. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
a. Parks & Recreation Department Reports
Glomstad reported upcoming events such as Fall Fest, Family Sing-Along, and the Halloween
House Decorating contest at the end of October.
Glomstad also updated the Commission on the status of the Field Policy update.
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b. Commissioners Reports
Commissioner Curtis – No Report
Commissioner Yu – No Report
Commissioner Holzman – No Report
Commissioner Brunello – No Report
Commissioner Wettan - Reported that the Burlingame Neighborhood Network held emergency
drills, and he encouraged all to participate or organize a practice drill for their neighborhood for
the next event. The drill was eye-opening and educational on what is needed for an emergency
when help may be several days away.
Commissioner Chang – No Report
Commissioner Milne – The Foundation held its annual Pickleball Palooza on October 13, which
was well attended.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
November – Parks Sustainability
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm.
The next meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission is scheduled to be held in person on
Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 7:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Joleen Helley
Recording Secretary
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STAFF REPORT
To:
Parks and Recreation Commission
Date:
November 21, 2024
From:
Richard Holtz, Parks Superintendent & City Arborist, (650) 558-7333
Subject: Parks Services Level Prioritization
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Commission review the staff report, ask questions, and discuss the
goals associated with prioritizing services to our community.
BACKGROUND
In March 2024, Director Glomstad and Manager Acquisti attended a Financial Sustainability
certification program for parks and recreation professionals. The certification program was a
combination of discussions, exercises and articles to generate conversations and help create
ideas to strengthen the financial vision in the parks and recreation departments of those in
attendance. The training equipped Director Glomstad and Manager Acquisti with strategies for
the department to explore, including the need for intentional planning and the development of
financial sustainability guidelines.
Utilizing these strategies, Director Glomstad, Superintendent Holtz, and Manager Acquisti
presented Quality Service Through Intentional Planning to the Parks and Rec staff at the annual
training in April 2024. The management team concentrated on the difference between the wants,
demands, and needs of the Burlingame community. The team discussed options for prioritizing
city funds and available resources that benefit the common good vs. special interest groups in
the event of reduced funding. Staff ranked items specific to each division in order of priority.
Once the rankings were established, the discussion pivoted to the categorization of services
within both recreation and parks, focusing on which program areas should receive higher
subsidies and which should be self-sustaining. The exercise enabled staff to think about the “big
picture” when planning and budgeting for future programming.
On October 17, 2024, Manager Acquisti presented information to help develop financial
sustainability guidelines and led a discussion and exercise to solicit feedback from the
Commission on where they believe our community receives the greatest benefits. The input will
help guide financial sustainability principles developed by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Parks Service Level Prioritization November 21, 2024
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DISCUSSION
As with the Recreation Division, the cost of providing the services is dependent on the general
fund and revenue generated by fees. The Parks Division differs because most of the services
they provide do not offer the opportunity to charge fees.
When staff demands exceed the available financial resources, decisions need to be made as to
the level of services (how often tasks are completed) or which services will no longer be provided
(i.e., lining athletic fields). As with the Recreation Division, staff have looked at who receives the
benefit of the service and whether the service provides the greatest benefit to the whole
community (not special interest groups). In addition, does the service benefit a greater portion of
the community with less staff effort, or does the service require greater effort for a smaller number
of community members?
Parks staff completed an exercise prioritizing some common services provided in their daily
operations. Parks and Recreation Commissioners completed the same exercise with similar
results. This exercise aimed to identify those services that should be prioritized for preservation
should available resources decline. The results indicated that safety and related safety items such
as inspections and restroom maintenance are the highest priorities. General maintenance areas
such as irrigation, trees, landscaping, and turf fall in the middle of the prioritization ranking. Areas
that are not major parks, ballfield maintenance, and special projects received the lowest priority
rating. Utilizing the general assessment of routine service tasks, staff have developed a draft
service level prioritization schedule (Exhibit A).
The service level prioritization schedule is intended to be a working document that helps guide
decision-making in times of limited resources. Decision makers would be equipped with this
document and recorded data from Parks staff task entries into the GIS asset management system
to make prudent decisions and prioritize those tasks that provide the greatest benefit to the
community. Adjustments will need to be made over time due to the changing legal responsibilities
of the City, additional assets gained (i.e., new parks or areas to maintain), cultural trends, and the
shifting demographics of our community.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no anticipated fiscal impact from the review of this staff report nor recommendations of
the Commission to adjust service level prioritization in accordance with available resources.
Attachments:
• Exhibit A: Draft Service Level Prioritization Schedule
Burlingame Park Division Maintenance Objectives
2024
City staff's goal is to provide high-level service to our community. Parks Division staff strive
to protect public health, ensure safety and welfare, provide quality recreational
experiences, and maintain aesthetic appearance. Staff bandwidth may be constrained at
times due to limited labor, material, or equipment resources or increased responsibilities
assigned to staff. During these periods, service levels may need to be adjusted to focus on
core priorities.
Below are Parks Division priorities based on the resources allotted. This rating system is
adapted from the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) service level mode
system. In the Burlingame methodology, Service Level 1 represents complete resources
provided in 2024 staffing levels for current assignments. Service Level 3 represents the
minimum staff required for core functions. Maintenance objectives identify the minimum
acceptability levels of service to be provided.
Adjusting service levels may sometimes be necessary due to temporary restrictions on
available resources (labor vacancies/actions, equipment unavailability). At other times,
adjustments may need to be made due to increased assigned responsibilities (special
events, natural disasters). The following service levels are presented to help define the Park
Division’s maintenance program and focus on core efforts that help serve the greatest good
for our community with limited resources.
Service Level 1 Maintenance Objectives (based on 100% staffing levels
in 2024):
1.Athletic Turf Care
a.Athletic turf mowed once/week
b.Aeration six times per year with three aerations being of coring nature
c.Reseeding once/year
d.Fertilizing occurs three times/year
e.Soil amendment at least once/year
f.Edging will occur at least twice/month
2.Non-Athletic Turf Care
a.Non-athletic turf mowed once/week
b.Aeration three times/year
c.Reseeding of bare areas at least once/year
d.Fertilizing occurs three times/year
e.Edging will occur at least twice/month
3.Baseball/Softball Fields
a. Grading twice/year
Exhibit A
b. Drag 3 times/week and on all weekday game day
c. Ballfield maintenance- removing debris, filling in low areas, scarifying and
grooming, and then wetting in for compaction
d. Dugouts will be blown at least once per week, weeds in the infield will be
removed when visible, and garbage will be picked up daily
e. Grass lining will occur weekly
4. Weed Abatement- Following the Burlingame Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
policy.
a. Weeds should be addressed monthly
b. Abatement methods include mulch application, mowing, whipping, or
removing weeds
c. Pre- and post-emergent herbicides will be utilized when appropriate to
weather and the growing stage of the target weed
d. Fuel reduction work shall include mastication and weed abatement 200’ from
private property
5. Irrigation- Most areas have an irrigation system available. Frequency of use depends
on precipitation, evapotranspiration, season, and variety of plant material.
a. Inspections of major irrigation systems will occur monthly
b. Most irrigation issues reported shall be repaired within one week
c. New irrigation or automated valves will be upgraded when time allows to
reduce staff workload
6. Restrooms
a. Service once daily or twice if it is a high-use area/time
b. Servicing shall ensure an adequate supply of toilet paper and that restrooms
are reasonably clean and free from odors
7. Litter Control
a. Policing for litter at least twice/week
b. Trash receptacles shall be emptied at least twice/week
c. Trash along Rollins Road Soundwall and Broadway overpass will be picked up
every other week
8. Playgrounds
a. Inspection -by staff members each time a park facility is serviced and
extensively once a month by the Park Division Safety Committee
b. Playground surfacing shall be blown at least twice per week
9. Surfaces
a. Blow pavement surfaces twice/week
b. Graffiti will be mitigated within two workdays
c. Litter receptacles shall be cleaned once/month
d. Surfaces will be repaired, repainted, or replaced when they distract from the
appearance or present a safety issue
10. Courts (Tennis, Pickleball, Basketball, Sports)
a. Checked twice/week for garbage and leaf debris
b. Surfaces blown once/week
c. Courts washed quarterly
11. Repairs
a. Will be performed whenever safety or function is in question or when
appearance has noticeably deteriorated
12. Pest and Disease Control
a. This will be performed when disease or insects are inflicting noticeable
damage
b. Control will be determined by the Parks IPM program, including insecticide
treatment
13. Projects
a. Parks management will prioritize and determine when the projects will occur
based on workload, importance, and need
14. Picnic Areas
a. Will be checked twice/week for debris
b. Tables will be washed weekly
c. Charcoal coal removed twice/week
15. Landscaped Areas
a. All areas with available irrigation shall have vegetative cover
b. Replacement of dead/dying vegetation within three months
c. Leaves, weeds, and debris will be removed monthly, and water will be applied
as needed
d. Pruning usually performed a least once per season unless species planted
dictate more/less frequent attention
e. Small or newly planted trees in park settings will be watered at once/week
16. Tree Pruning
a. 4 Year grid pruning cycle
b. Service Request pruning will occur within one month of inspection
c. Priority will be based on risk, season, and scheduled activity
17. Tree Planting
a. Planting will occur three times/year
b. New planting areas included to further the urban forest for community
benefit
c. Tree planting should match or exceed the number of trees removed
18. Other Tree Activities
a. Inspections of City and private trees will occur within two weeks
b. Watering of newly planted trees will occur twice a month during the dry
season
c. Fertilizing of designated trees will occur in the spring and fall
d. Pest Control will occur annually. Twice/year during heavy infestation
Level 2 Maintenance Objectives (based on less than 70% staffing levels
in 2024):
1. Athletic Turf Care
a. Athletic Turf cut 2-3 times/month
b. Aeration 1-2 times/year (coring)
c. Reseeding once/year
d. Fertilizing occurs twice/year
e. Edging will occur at least once per month in high-profile areas
2. Non-Athletic Turf Care
a. Non-athletic turf cut 1-2 times/month
b. Aeration annually
c. Reseeding of bare areas at least once/year
d. Fertilizing annually
e. Edging will occur at least once/month in high-profile areas
3. Baseball/Softball Fields
a. Ballfields graded once/year
b. Ballfields will be dragged once/week
c. Ballfield maintenance- removing debris, filling in low areas, scarifying and
grooming, and then wetting in for compaction
d. Dugouts will be blown monthly, and weeds in the infield will be removed
monthly
e. Grass lining will occur every other week
4. Weed Abatement- Following the Burlingame Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
policy.
a. Weeds shall be addressed quarterly. Abatement methods include mowing,
whipping, or removing weeds.
b. Pre- and post-emergent herbicides will be utilized when appropriate to
weather and the growing stage of the target weed
c. No mulch applications to occur
d. Fuel reduction work will not occur by staff
5. Irrigation- Frequency of use depends on precipitation, evapotranspiration, season,
and variety of plant material.
a. Inspections of major irrigation systems will occur quarterly
b. Most irrigation issues reported shall be repaired within three weeks
c. No new irrigation installed
6. Restrooms
a. Service once daily
b. Servicing shall ensure an adequate supply of toilet paper and that restrooms
are reasonably clean and free from odors
7. Litter Control
a. Policing for litter at least once per week
b. Trash receptacles shall be emptied as needed
c. Trash along Rollins Road Soundwall and Broadway overpass will be picked up
once/month
8. Playgrounds
a. Inspection by staff members each time a park facility is serviced and
extensively once a month by the Park Division Safety Committee
b. Surfaces shall be blown at least once/week
9. Surfaces
a. Blow pavement surfaces once per month
b. Graffiti will be mitigated within a month
c. Litter receptacles shall be cleaned once a quarter
d. Surfaces will be repaired, repainted, or replaced when they distract from the
appearance or present a safety issue
10. Courts
a. Tennis, pickleball, sport, and basketball courts will be checked once/week for
garbage and leaf debris
b. Leaves will be blown off the court once/week
c. Courts washed annually
11. Repairs
a. Will be performed whenever safety or function is in question or when
appearance has noticeably deteriorated
12. Pest and Disease Control
a. This will be performed when disease or insects are inflicting noticeable
damage
b. Control will usually consist of the removal of plant material
13. Projects
a. Parks management will prioritize and determine when the projects will occur
based on workload, importance, and need
b. Will be reserved for safety-related projects only
14. Picnic Areas
a. Will be checked weekly for debris
b. Tables will be washed monthly
c. Charcoal coal will be removed once/week
15. Landscaped Areas
a. All areas with available irrigation shall have vegetative cover.
b. Landscape plantings will receive minimal attention
c. Replacement of dead/dying plants will not occur
d. Leaves, weeds, and debris will be removed quarterly
e. No manual watering will occur
f. Pruning usually performed a least once/season
16. Tree Pruning
a. Grid Pruning will only occur in grids A, B, C-1, C-2, and D to achieve a five-
year grid rotation to inspect and/or prune trees in these grid areas
b. Service Request pruning will occur only when public safety is of concern
c. Priority will be based on risk, season, and scheduled activity
17. Tree Planting
a. Planting will occur two times/year
b. No new planting areas
c. Tree planting should match the number of trees removed
18. Other Tree Activities
a. Inspections of City and private trees will occur within two months
b. Watering of newly planted trees will not occur
c. Fertilizing of designated trees will not occur
d. Pest Control will occur annually
Level 3 Maintenance Objectives (based on less than 40% staff
availability in 2024):
1. Athletic Turf Care
a. Athletic turf will not be maintained
b. No aeration
c. No reseeding
d. No fertilizing
e. No edging
2. Non-Athletic Turf Care
a. Non-athletic turf will not be maintained
b. No aeration
c. No reseeding
d. No fertilizing
e. No edging
3. Baseball/Softball Fields
a. City staff will not maintain ballfields
b. Partnerships with user groups shall be necessary to ensure safe playing
conditions
4. Weed Abatement- Following the Burlingame Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
policy.
a. Weeds shall be addressed only when a safety issue exists
b. Abatement methods include mowing, whipping, or removing weeds
c. Post-emergent herbicides will be utilized when appropriate to weather and
the growing stage of the target weed
d. No mulch or pre-emergent herbicide applications to occur
e. Fuel reduction work will not occur
5. Irrigation- Frequency of use depends on precipitation, evapotranspiration, season,
and variety of plant material.
a. Most irrigation systems will be turned off
b. No inspections of irrigation systems will be routine
c. Most irrigation issues reported will not be repaired
d. No new irrigation installed
6. Restrooms
a. Service once daily
b. Servicing shall ensure an adequate supply of toilet paper and that
restrooms are reasonably clean and free from odors
7. Litter Control
a. Policing for litter at least once a month
b. Trash receptacles shall be emptied as needed
c. Trash along the Rollins Road Soundwall and Broadway overpass will be
picked up semi-annually
8. Playgrounds
a. Inspection- Visually by staff members each time a park facility is serviced
and extensively once a quarter by the Park Division Safety Committee
b. Surfaces shall be blown or cleaned when safety is a concern
9. Surfaces
a. Blow only high-traffic pavement surfaces once per month. And low-traffic
surfaces when safety is a concern
b. Graffiti will be mitigated only if it is offensive
c. Litter receptacles- will not be washed
d. Surfaces will be repaired, repainted, or replaced when they present a
safety issue
10. Courts
a. Tennis, pickleball, sport, and basketball courts will be checked once/week
for garbage and leaf debris, but leaves will only be blown off the court
once a month.
b. Courts will not be washed
11. Repairs
a. Will be performed whenever only when public safety is of concern
12. Pest and Disease Control
a. No control will occur
13. Projects
a. No Projects will occur
14. Picnic Areas
a. Will be checked weekly for debris
b. Tables will be washed quarterly, and charcoal coal will be removed
once/month
15. Landscaped Areas
a. Existing landscapes shall only be maintained when public safety is of
concern.
b. No new landscape plantings will occur
16. Tree Pruning
a. Select tree species, sizes, and locations will be identified for preventative
maintenance to achieve a five-year grid rotation to inspect and or prune
these identified trees
b. Service Request pruning will occur only when public safety is of concern
c. Priority will be based on risk, season, and scheduled activity
17. Tree Planting
a. No new tree planting will occur
18. Other Tree Activities
a. Inspections of City and private trees will occur quarterly
b. Watering of newly planted trees will not occur
c. Fertilizing of designated trees will not occur
d. Pest Control will not occur