HomeMy WebLinkAbout012110 - PR Comm MinutesApproved March 18, 2010
CITY OF A TA SCA DERO
PARKS AND RECREA TION
COMMISSION
MINUTES
Thursday, January 21, 2010
REGULAR SESSION 7:00 P.M.
Chairperson Butz called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and Commissioner Wachtel
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Present: Commissioners Chacon, Cooper, Greenaway, Marks, Zirk,
Wachtel and Chairperson Butz. Youth Representative
O'Connell.
Absent: None.
Others Present: Recording Secretary Shannon Sims
Staff Present: Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Zoo Director
Alan Baker and Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning.
COMMUNITY FORUM - None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Cooper and seconded by
Commissioner Marks to approve the Agenda.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
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Presentation to Tom and Nancy Weatherman, in appreciation for their
outstanding dedication to the community.
Community Development Director Brady Cherry invited Vice Chairperson Chacon to
make the presentation to Tom and Nancy Weatherman.
Vice Chairperson Chacon familiarized the Commission on the Weatherman's
contributions to the community and presented the award to Tom and Nancy
Weatherman.
COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Commissioner Marks announced that she noticed that the Arts in Public Places Policy is
on the City Council agenda for discussion. She inquired why it hadn't come before the
Parks and Recreation Commission first. Community Services Brady Cherry responded
that he was given direction from the Council to bring the item directly to them and, after
reviewing it, Council decided to amend the Policy to omit a step out of the review
process. Mr. Cherry answered questions of the Commissioners.
Commissioner Marks said she attended a spirit rally for the seniors up at the high
school recently. She noted that Youth Representative O'Connell made a shot from the
half court and won a $50 prize.
Commissioner Cooper announced that his family is adopting a baby boy this coming
week.
Chairperson Butz said she is going to be participating in the local Friends of the Library
fundraising event, Dancing with the Stars, on March 13th, at the Pavilion on the Lake.
She said she is dancing with Dan Davis and said it costs $5 per vote. Ms. Butz
distributed a promotional postcard to Commissioners.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — November 19, 2009
■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation
Commission Meeting minutes of the November 19, 2009 meeting.
[Community Services]
2. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — December 17, 2009
■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation
Commission Meeting minutes of the December 17, 2009 meeting.
[Community Services]
PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
MOTION: By Commissioner Marks and seconded by Commissioner
Wachtel to approve Consent Items A — 1 and A — 2.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
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B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Atascadero Lake Park Master Plan Amendment for the Charles
Paddock Zoo Quarantine
■ Fiscal Impact: Approximately $7,500 for the costs of the new fencing,
decomposed granite and landscaping for the quarantine from the Zoo
budget and donations held in the Community Services Foundation.
■ Recommendation: Commission review and approve the proposed
Atascadero Lake Park Master Plan Amendment to place the
quarantine holding area for the Charles Paddock Zoo adjacent to the
maintenance building and existing sand volleyball court. [Community
Services]
Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave the staff report and answered
questions of the Commission.
Zoo Director Alan Baker elaborated on the reasoning behind choosing the location
proposed. He answered questions of the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Chacon and seconded by Commissioner
Wachtel to approve the proposed Atascadero Lake Park
Master Plan Amendment to place the quarantine holding area
for the Charles Paddock Zoo adjacent to the maintenance
building and existing sand volleyball court.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
2. Atascadero Lake Park Memorial Grove - Proaosed Pathwa
Installation Project
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Commission recommend approval of the proposal
to construct a pathway on the Memorial Grove property adjacent to
Atascadero Lake. [Public Works & Community Services]
Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave the staff report and answered
questions of the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
MOTION: By Commissioner Marks and seconded by Commissioner
Cooper to approve the proposal to construct the pathway at
the Memorial Grove location.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
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C. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS:
1. Atascadero Youth Task Force — February 2nd at 7:00 a.m., Atascadero High
School.
Commissioner Cooper relayed that there was poor youth attendance at the last meeting
due to the fact of returning after the Holidays. He said there was a wonderful
presentation by Friends of the Library at the meeting. Mr. Cooper also announced that
there is an Asset Development Conference coming up on January 28th and that lots of
students will be attending.
D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Mark Your Calendar:
■ T -Ball Registration — Currently accepting now through February
12th. Opening Ceremonies will be on March 13th. League begins
March 16th
■ Adult Softball Registration — Registration begins February 1St
League begins March 1St
■ Father Daughter Dance — Friday, February 5th, 7:00 — 10:OOpm,
Pavilion on the Lake. Buy tickets early because space is limited!
No tickets will be sold at the door.
■ Commission Training — February 27th, 2010, 8:30am — 2:OOpm,
Hearst Castle
2. Colony Park Community Center Update
3. Park Project Update
Community Services Director Brady Cherry reviewed Staff Comments/Announcements
with the Commissioners.
Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning gave an update on the Colony Park Community
Center.
Community Services Director Brady Cherry presented the Park Project Update.
Chairperson Butz announced that the Atascadero Wine Festival is looking for volunteers
and reminded the Commission that the proceeds go to the Zoo.
E. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Butz adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Shannon Sims, Recording Secretary
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