HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.31.11 APPROVED MinutesApproved April 21, 2011
CITY OF A TA SCA DERO
PARKS AND RECREA TION
COMMISSION
MINUTES
Thursday, March 31, 2011
SPECIALSESSION: 7:OOPM
Chairperson Zirk called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Community Services Director Brady
Cherry led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Butz, Decarli, Joslin, Seay, Vice Chairperson Wachtel
and Chairperson Zirk.
Absent: Commissioner Greenaway (Excused)
Others Present: Recording Secretary Kris Roudebush, Community Development
Administrative Assistant Annette Manier, and Youth Representative
Luke Thek (Arrived at 7:17pm)
Staff Present: Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Deputy Director of Public
Works — Operations Geoff English, and Recreation Supervisor Jennifer
Fanning.
SPECIAL PRESENATION
Presentation of Youth Sportsmanship Award to Heath West, in appreciation for his
outstanding service as a basketball coach and roll model.
A presentation was made by Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning to Heath West.
COMMUNITY FORUM — None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Wachtel and seconded by Commissioner Butz to
approve the Agenda.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — February 17, 2011
■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation
Commission Meeting minutes of the February 17, 2011 meeting. [Community
Services]
2. Memorial Obiect Placement Reauest - Tree Dedication at Atascadero Lake Park
Memorial Grove
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Commission recommends approval to the City Council of a
request by Georgie Arnold to dedicate a memorial California Buckeye tree to be
planted at Atascadero Lake Park Memorial Grove site #8 in memory of David
Arnold.
[Community Services]
PUBLIC COMMENT — None
MOTION: By Commissioner Seay and seconded by Commissioner Joslin to
approve Consent Items A-1 and A-2.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Proaosed Eaale Scout Proiect- Erick Wilt Paloma Creek Park Information Kiosk
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Recommendation: Commission recommends approval of a proposed project by
Boy Scout, Erick Wilt to remove an existing park rules sign and replace it with an
information kiosk at Paloma Creek Park. [Public Works]
Deputy Director of Public Works, Geoff English gave the staff report on the proposed
project. Erick Wilt then presented his project. Vice Chairperson Wachtel asked Erick to return with
photos when the project is complete to share with the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following citizen spoke on this item: Boy Scout Erick Wilt.
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MOTION: By Commissioner Seay and seconded by Commissioner Butz to approve
the proposed Eagle Scout Project buy Erick Wilt.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
2. Proaosed Eaale Scout Proiect- John Whittinaton Atascadero Lake Park
Fundraising 5K Walk/Run
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Recommendation: Commission recommends approval of a proposed project by
Boy Scout, John Whittington to conduct a fundraising 5K walk/run on September
10, 2011, to benefit Atascadero Loaves and Fishes at Atascadero Lake Park.
[Public Works]
Deputy Director of Public Works, Geoff English corrected the applicant name from John to Ian. Ian
made a presentation on his project. The commission complimented him on his work and also
asked Ian to return with photos when the event is completed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following citizen spoke on this item: Boy Scout Ian Whittington.
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Wachtel and seconded by Commissioner Joslin to
approve the proposed Eagle Scout Project by Ian Whittington.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
3. Colony Park Community Center Update
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Recommendation: This item is informational only. No action required.
[Community Services]
Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning presented on the Colony Park Community Center. Ms.
Fanning answered questions from the commission and introduced Larisse Lopez who runs the
Teen Center. Ms. Lopez also gave input during the update. A discussion on conducting a tour of
the facilities (parks and buildings) in town was initiated by Chairperson Zirk.
4. Atascadero Youth Task Force Update
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Recommendation: This item is informational only. No action required.
[Community Services]
Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning gave a report on the Atascadero Youth Task Force which
involved lots of student involvement. Chairperson Zirk asked to be better connected with the Task
Force via an email list. Jennifer Fanning informed him that the Community Services has a
Facebook page that he can subscribe to.
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C. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS:
1. Atascadero Youth Task Force — April 5th at 7:00 a.m., Atascadero High School.
Commissioner Wachtel gave a report on his experience while attending an Atascadero Youth
Task Force meeting.
D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Mark Your Calendar:
■ Saturday, April 23rd: The 21St Annual Earth Day Celebration held at EI Chorro
Regional Park
■ Saturday, May 21St: The 22nd Annual Children's Day in the Park
Community Services Director, Brady Cherry, reviewed staff comments and announcements. Brady
Cherry also announced that the Atascadero Bicycle Master Plan was approved by the City Council
at their November meeting. Vice Chairperson Wachtel suggested the commission recognize those
that put the plan together, perhaps in May during Bike Month.
2. Parks Update — Geoff English
Deputy Director of Public Works, Geoff English gave an update on the Atascadero Lake Park
Frontage Improvement Project. Brady Cherry discussed the temporary banner policy. Geoff
English also noted that the Atascadero Lake is at a historic high after the recent storm.
3. Youth Sports PAYS Program Briefing — Jennifer Fanning
Jennifer Fanning reported on the PAYS Program.
4. Water Conservation Update — Geoff English
Geoff English gave a report on the water conservation update. He has 100% buy in of groups
involved, and it will be going to City Council on April 12th to implement water budgets.
Chairperson Zirk announced that the Rotary club presented $10,000 check, which was matched by
the Kiwanis Club of Atascadero to go towards the Bandstand at Atascadero Lake Park.
Commissioner Butz commented on the Wine Festival putting on a Golf Tournament on Saturday,
June 25th in the morning.
Brady Cherry announced the new gate at the zoo is completed, open and in use.
F. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Zirk adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
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MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Kris Roudebush, Recording Secretary
The following exhibits are available in the Community Services Department:
Exhibit A- Letter from Peter Gerhardt
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