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Home My WebLink About082009 - MinutesApproved November 19, 2009 CITY OF A TA SCA DERO PA RKS AND RECREA TION COMMISSION MINUTES Thursday, August 20, 2009 REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M. Chairperson Butz called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. and Commissioner Marks led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Chacon, Cooper, Greenaway, Hatch, Marks, Zirk and Chairperson Butz. Youth Representative O'Connell. Absent: None. Staff Present: Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Deputy Director of Public Works — Operations Geoff English, Zoo Director Alan Baker, Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning and Administrative Assistant Shannon Sims. COMMUNITY FORUM — None. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Chacon and seconded by Commissioner Cooper to approve the Agenda. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. Page 1 of 6 Approved November 19, 2009 PRESENTATION: Presentation to Dick Gilbert, with Gilbert's Landscaping, in appreciation for volunteer grounds maintenance at the Veteran's Memorial site. Deputy Director of Public Works — Operations Geoff English gave an overview of the contributions from Dick Gilbert, with Gilbert's Landscaping. Ann Hatch presented a plaque to Dick Gilbert and read a Certificate of Appreciation from the Veteran's Memorial Foundation. She thanked him for his contributions and the honor that he has showed veterans. Jimmy Quinonez spoke about the phenomenal job Mr. Gilbert is doing keeping the Memorial grounds a beautiful sight. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: Commissioner Chacon said that he believes that the character of a person is shown in how he/she gives. He commended Mr. Gilbert for his actions and offered his services if help is needed. Commissioner Hatch invited the community to attend the September 12th Veteran's Memorial Foundation Annual Poker Run and elaborated on the specifics of the event. Ms. Hatch thanked Ernie Porter, big supporter of the Veteran's Memorial, for being in attendance at the Commission meeting. Commissioner Cooper commented that he attended a skate demo with professionals at the A -Town Skate Park. He commended Kevin Campion for the great job his is doing. Mr. Cooper also encouraged Commissioners to visit Redding's website and view their wonderful pool facility and park area. Commissioner Butz said she attended the Muppet Movie, in the Sunken Gardens Movies in the Park series, and enjoyed it. She mentioned that the Atascadero Art and Wine Tour will be held on Friday, August 28th, and distributed an event flyer to the Commissioners. Commissioner Zirk commended the City Council for actions taken to place a smoking ban at City parks. He said that the San Luis Obispo Tobacco Coalition has offered to pay for the signage. A. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes — May 21, 2009 ■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting minutes of the May 21, 2009 meeting. [Community Services] Page 2 of 6 Approved November 19, 2009 MOTION: By Commissioner Hatch and seconded by Vice Chairperson Chacon to approve Consent Item A-1. Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote. (Cooper, Hatch and Butz abstained) 2. Parks and Recreation Commission Saecial Meetina Minutes — June 4 2009 ■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting minutes of the June 4, 2009 meeting. [Community Services] MOTION: By Commissioner Marks and seconded by Commissioner Greenaway to approve Consent Item A-2. Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. (Zirk abstained) 3. Parks and Recreation Commission Saecial Meetina Minutes — June 18 2009 ■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting minutes of the June 18, 2009 meeting. [Community Services] Commissioner Hatch asked that a correction be made on page 2 of Item A — 3, in the spelling of Jimmy Quinonez' last name. She asked that the "s" be omitted and replaced with a "z." MOTION: By Commissioner Hatch and seconded by Commissioner Marks to approve Consent Item A-3 with the correction to be made, on page 2, with the correct spelling of Mr. Quinonez' name. Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. (Chacon abstained) 4. Parks and Recreation Commission Saecial Meetina Minutes — July 16 2009 ■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting minutes of the July 16, 2009 meeting. [Community Services] Commissioner Marks requested that Fred Frank and Bruce Boniface's names be added to Item A — 4, since they were in attendance and gave their expertise. MOTION: By Commissioner Greenaway and seconded by Commissioner Marks to approve Consent Item A - 4 with the addition of Fred Frank and Bruce Boniface's names. Motion passed T-0 by a roll -call vote. Page 3 of 6 Approved November 19, 2009 5. Memorial Tree Placement Request — Atascadero Lake Park Memorial Grove (Baganz) ■ Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Staff Recommendation: Commission recommend approval to the City Council of a request by Liddy M. Dye to dedicate a Memorial Tree to be planted at Atascadero Lake Park Memorial Grove site #14, in memory of Margot Frieda Baganz. [Community Services] MOTION: By Commissioner Zirk and seconded by Commissioner Marks to approve Consent Item A-5. Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. ►yiL10 V_1W 4 lyy 141, k 9 N:I a0l:41.13 1. Revision of Site Master Plan for Colony Park (Formerly Traffic Way Park): An Examination of Spatial Needs and Relationships ■ Fiscal Impact: Revision process will be conducted by the Commission and City staff. Funding for David Volz, Inc., the current plan's original designer, to prepare new park conceptual design plans will be between $5,000 - $9,500, depending upon the scope and number of revisions necessary to finalize the plan. This funding may no longer be available due to the impacts of State "takes" of City revenues. ■ Recommendation: Commission review previous Colony Park Site Master Plan and the subsequent changes and begin the process of selecting and prioritizing additions and removals of new park improvements for the revision of the Plan. [Community Services] Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave the report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Jud Clark, San Luis Obispo resident and Director of the PUMA Aquatics, spoke of the benefits of aquatic programs and the important role a pool can play in a community, especially with tourism. Mr. Clark spoke of the benefits of defined programming and how a pool based on this can pay for itself. He said PUMA would be interested in renting a space if such a pool was to be built in Atascadero. Mr. Clark answered questions of the Commission. Ernie Porter, resident, said he thinks an Olympic -size pool should be built. He commented that he's lived in Atascadero his entire life and is sorry to say that Atascadero is the only City that doesn't have a community pool. Ellen Beraud, resident and swimmer, spoke about the U.S. Masters and the incredible swim complex in Clovis. She spoke of the need and benefits of a pool in Atascadero for all ages. Ms. Beraud commented that the Kennedy Club Fitness pool is too crowded Page 4 of 6 Approved November 19, 2009 and not everyone can afford to join the gym in order to use the pool facilities. She spoke of public-private partnerships and said that she thinks Colony Park is the best location for a pool and should be reserved for this purpose. Chairperson Butz closed the Public Comment Period. Community Services Director Brady Cherry asked the Public and Commissioners to gather around the display in the center of the room. He reviewed park and space issues and answered questions of the Commission. Chairperson Butz recessed the meeting for a break at 9:06 p.m. Chairperson Butz called the meeting back to order at 9:12 p.m. 2. Atascadero Lake Park Frontage Project Design Plan ■ Fiscal Impact: The Lake Park Frontage Improvement Project is budgeted at $660,000 in Redevelopment Agency funds. ■ Recommendation: Commission recommend approval of the conceptual design plans for the Atascadero Lake Park and Zoo Frontage Improvement Project. [Public Works] Deputy Director of Public Works — Operations Geoff English gave the report and answered questions from the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Maurice Wagner, consultant for the Veteran's Memorial Foundation, veteran and resident for 23 years, said he lives opposite the lake park. He said he designed the signage coming into the Memorial to create a quiet, sanctified atmosphere. Mr. Wagner thinks that the best concept for attracting people coming from Morro Bay is to put a sign down by the swale with an arrow or to put a regular road sign, along Hwy 41, down further in either direction. He also suggested exploring other materials, besides concrete, for the lake park main entrance sign, possibly a computer generated visual sign. Mr. Wagner answered questions of the Commission. Mark Greenaway, resident for 56 years and consultant for Veteran's Memorial Foundation, mentioned that the actual sign leading into the Memorial won't show quite as much of the arms as in the drawing before the Commission. He said it will be a little bit closer up for better viewing of the heads and faces of the soldiers. Chairperson Butz closed the Public Comment period. Community Services Director Brady Cherry answered questions of the Commission. A discussion of possible options ensued amongst the Commissioners. Page 5 of 6 Approved November 19, 2009 MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Chacon and seconded by Commissioner Hatch to approve Item B-2 with the following changes: 1. The main entrance sign will read, from top to bottom, "Lake Park, Zoo, Veteran's Memorial," 2. Add an additional sign for the Veteran's Memorial; and 3. Place a sign at the corner of Pismo that reads, from top to bottom, "Lake Park, Pavilion." Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote. C. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS: 1. Atascadero Youth Task Force — 09/01/09 at 7:15 a.m., Atascadero High School. Community Services Director Brady Cherry said at the September meeting AYFL will be talking about the Colony Square Project and security issues in the Sunken Gardens, amongst other things. D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Mark Your Calendar: ■ Tuesday Night BBQ in the Park — Every Tuesday beginning June 16th — August 25th, Atascadero Lake Park ■ EI Camino Cruise Nite — Friday, August 21 st, 6:30pm — 8:30pm ■ Saturday Summer Concert Series — Every Saturday through September 5th, 6:30pm — 8:30pm, Atascadero Lake Park ■ Movies in the Park — Final showing Saturday, August 22nd, "Grease", 8:OOpm, Sunken Gardens Park ■ Youth Basketball Registration — Begins September 8th ■ Teen Night — September 18th, Colony Park Community Center 2. Colony Park Community Center Update 3. Park Project Update Community Services Director Brady Cherry reviewed upcoming events. Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning gave an update of the Colony Park Community Center. E. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Butz adjourned the meeting at 10:09 p.m. MINUTES PREPARED BY: Shannon Sims, Administrative Assistant Page 6 of 6