HomeMy WebLinkAbout051508 PR Comm DraftREGULAR SESSION:
CITY OF A TA SCA DERO
PARKS AND RECREA TION
COMMISSION
MINUTES
Thursday, May 15, 2008
7:00 P.M.
Chairperson Sechrist called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and Vice Chairperson Butz led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Chacon, Istenes, Marks, Vice Chairperson Butz and
Chairperson Sechrist.
Student Representative Paige Buck -Moyer
Absent: Commissioner Dunn (excused) and Commissioner Hatch (excused)
Others Present: Administrative Assistant Shannon Sims.
Staff Present: Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Deputy Director of Public Works —
Operations Geoff English and Assistant to the City Manager/City Clerk Marcia
McClure Torgerson.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Katie Patterson, student at Atascadero High School, spoke about the harmful effects of second
hand smoke and expressed her concerns about exposure to smoke both indoors and outdoors.
A community member spoke about the April 19th Tobacco Liter Clean -Up day that was held in
Atascadero Lake Park in observance of Earth Day. She noted the large number of cigarette butts
found in a short period of time at the park.
Christina LeFevre, Health Education Specialist with the County of San Luis Obispo County Health
Department Tobacco Control Program, elaborated on how smoke free areas can benefit the
community. She has spoken to students at Atascadero High School about how they can improve
their environment and has had a great response from them. She distributed education packets to
the Commissioners.
Digan Erickson, Atascadero High School student, spoke of her concerns with smoking amongst
her peers.
Chairperson Sechrist closed the Community Forum period.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Butz and seconded by Commissioner Marks
to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMISSION/ YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
Vice Chairperson Butz encouraged the Commission to attend the upcoming Canine in the Park
event on Saturday, May 31St, from 11:00am — 2:OOpm.
Commissioner Marks spoke about a small, local organization called Vision Atascadero. She
encouraged the submittal of photographs to the organization, featuring the theme, "Why I'm Glad
to Live, Work or Play in Atascadero." For more information she urged people to contact Bruce
Bevens at bbevens(cD-visionatascadero.com .
Commissioner Chacon said he thinks Stadium Park is a "crown jewel" and would love to see it
developed.
Student Representative Buck -Moyer informed the Commission that there is a club at Atascadero
High School called the National Honor Society that is participating in an upcoming 24-hour relay
event. This event will raise money for drug and alcohol prevention in San Luis Obispo County. The
event takes place on Friday - Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Ms. Buck -Moyer welcomed any
donations to go towards the entry fee.
PRESENTATION:
1. Atascadero Champion of the Community Award 2007 presentation to Judy Hutton.
Community Services Director Brady Cherry presented Judy Hutton the award and spoke of her
selfless and tireless efforts at the Charles Paddock Zoo and for the Zoological Society.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR: the item will be removed from the consent calendar and will be
considered in the listed sequence with an opportunity for any member of the public to
address the Commission concerning the item before action is taken.)
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes — February 21, 2008
■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting Minutes of the February 21, 2008 meeting. [Community Services]
2. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes — March 20, 2008
■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting Minutes of the March 20, 2008 meeting. [Community Services]
3. Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting Minutes — April 17, 2008
■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission
Special Meeting Minutes of the April 17, 2008 meeting. [Community Services]
MOTION: By Commissioner Chacon and seconded by Chairperson Sechrist to approve
the consent calendar.
Commissioner Istenes pulled Item A-2.
Commissioner Istenes asked that an addition be made to her statements in the March 20, 2008
Minutes to include the following:
that since it is only March, and delivery is not until August, there would be time to have a
contest in the schools with June deadline and that she said that "Building the Dream" should
have Atascadero children and residents involved.
Assistant to the City Manager/City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson explained the process of
preparing, approving and processing Minutes. She stressed that the Minutes are intended to be
"summary" minutes to record actions and public comments. Ms. Torgerson answered questions of
the Commission.
MOTION: By Commissioner Chacon and seconded by Commissioner Marks to
approve Consent Items A-1, A-2 & A-3 with the addition of Commissioner
Istenes' requested comments to Item A-2.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Atascadero Lake Water Qualitv Improvement Proiect / Duck Feedinq Education
Program (Cal Poly Senior Project — Progress Report Presentation)
Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Commission receive report and comment. Informational item
only. [Public Works]
Deputy Public Works Director — Operations Geoff English briefed the Commission on the project
and introduced Cal Poly Student, Garth.
Garth Leavens, a Senior at Cal Poly University, presented a powerpoint presentation on the
harmful effects ducks can have on water quality and the education program he developed to
address this problem. He circulated copies of a postcard and flyers he created to circulate in order
to help inform the public of the dangers of feeding and contributing to the ducks at Atascadero
Lake. Mr. Leavens also relayed his plans to use permanent signage around the Lake.
Commissioner Marks suggested speaking with the City of Pismo Beach since they have had to
deal with similar issues with the seagulls.
Commissioner Chacon found the presentation to be very informative. He suggested addressing
the issue of people dumping off their ducks at the Lake and encouraged seeking civic
organizations for help with marketing efforts.
Commissioner Istenes expressed her appreciation for the efforts. She encouraged pictures
showing native fowl, not domestic, be shown on City advertising.
Vice Chairperson Butz preferred the picture of the duck with a slash in it. She suggested starting
the campaign with schools.
Chairperson Sechrist relayed his appreciation to Mr. Leavens and asked for clarification on the
flyer/postcard.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
2. Commission Manual
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Commission read and review the Commission Manual from
the City Clerk. Informational item only. [Community Services]
Community Services Director Brady Cherry thanked Marcia McClure Torgerson for producing the
Commissioner Manuel and mentioned that he will be sending additions and addendums to
Commissioners to add to the manual as the need arises. Mr. Cherry turned the time over to
Marcia McClure Torgerson.
Assistant to the City Manager/City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson elaborated on the manual and
reviewed various sections and answered questions of the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
C. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS:
1. Atascadero Youth Task Force - Next meeting 06/03/08 at 7:15 a.m., Atascadero Junior
High School Library
Community Services Director Brady Cherry reviewed when the next meeting was.
D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Mark Your Calendar:
■ Children's Day in the Park – Saturday, May 17th at Atascadero Lake Park from
11:00am – 3:OOpm.
■ Atascadero Magazine (Summer Edition) available May 19th (currently available
for viewing online at www.atascadero.org).
■ Monte Carlo Casino Night (Zoo Benefit) – Friday, May 30th at Best Western
Colony Hall from 6:00 – 11:00pm.
■ Atascadero Wine Festival – Saturday, June 21St at Atascadero Lake Park from
11:30am – 4:OOpm.
2. Colony Park Community Center Update
3. Parks Project Update
Community Services Director Brady Cherry reviewed upcoming events.
Deputy Director of Public Works – Operations Geoff English updated the Commission on status of
various park projects.
Deputy Director of Public Works – Operations Geoff English informed the Commission that on
Tuesday, May 22nd the California Department of Fish and Game will be conducting a fish sampling
project at Atascadero Lake.
Community Services Director Brady Cherry said that there will be an article in the fall Atascadero
Magazine regarding ducks and fish issues.
E. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Sechrist adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
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