HomeMy WebLinkAbout111711 APPROVED MinutesApproved December 15, 2011
CITY OF A TA SCA DERO
PA RKS AND RECREA TION
COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
Thursday, November 17, 2011
REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 PM
Chairperson Zirk called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and Administrative Services Director,
Rachelle Rickard, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Present: Commissioners Butz, Greenaway, Seay, and May, Vice Chairperson
Wachtel, Chairperson Zirk, and Student Representative Luke Thek.
Absent: Commissioners DeCarli (excused).
Others Present: Recording Secretary Kris Roudebush.
Staff Present: Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning, Deputy Director of Public
Works — Operations Geoff English, and Administrative Services
Director, Rachelle Rickard.
COMMUNITY FORUM- None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Greenaway and seconded by Commissioner May to
approve the Agenda.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
PRESENTATION:
Administrative Services Director, Rachelle Rickard presented a "City Budget Update." She
reviewed global and local trends, looked at the 7 year plan, discussed where our revenues
come from, explained our expenditure reduction, and shared other funds received such as
the Open Space Acquisition Fees Fund.
After her presentation Rachelle took questions from the Commission. Chairperson Zirk
inquired where the funds for restoring Historic City Hall. Rachelle explained that they are
coming from both the Redevelopment Fund and also FEMA. Other questions included
reducing money spent on the Parks and Recreation Commission, the possibility of
increasing sales tax, the status of Walmart and the Eagle Ranch Project, and concessions
made to encourage new businesses. Commissioner May inquired about what happens to
open space land that is acquired but we have no funds to maintain. Deputy Director of
Public Works — Operations Geoff English answered this by explaining that there is no such
thing as a maintenance free property. Even undeveloped property has trails to maintain,
trash to be picked up, and weed abatement.
COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Commissioner Butz briefly reported on the Centennial Daffodil Project
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — September 15, 2011
■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation
Commission Meeting minutes of the September 15, 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 James T. Bond to dedicate a memorial tree to be planted at
Atascadero Lake Park Memorial Grove site #23 in memory of Jerry C. Bond.
[Community Services]
PUBLIC COMMENT — None
MOTION: By Commissioner Butz and seconded by Vice Chairperson Wachtel to
approve Consent Items
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS- None.
C. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS:
1. Atascadero Youth Task Force — Jennifer Fanning reported that the task forces has been
dissolved and will no longer meet.
D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Mark Your Calendar:
■ Saturday, November 19th: Holiday Boutique will be taking place at the Pavilion
on the Lake
■ Friday and Saturday, December 2nd & 3rd: AHS Varsity Boys Soccer will have
a Tournament at the Paloma Soccer Fields.
■ Friday, December 2nd: Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony will take place at the
Sunken Gardens
■ Saturday, December 3rd: Musical Walk around Atascadero Lake will be taking
place.
■ Friday, December 9th: Winter Wonderland hosted by Atascadero Main Street
will be taking place at the Sunken Gardens.
Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning reviewed the calendar and also reminded the
Commissioners that they are invited to the Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony. All present noted
that they planned on attending.
2. Parks Update — Geoff English
Deputy Director of Public Works, Geoff English reported on the limited funds needed to replace
park decay. He gave an example of the slide at the Lake Park which is too worn to use (and has
been removed) and there is no funding to replace it. He also updated on the Centennial Plaza
Project which is moving quickly. Vice Chairperson Wachtel asked whether that maintenance would
fall to the city and Mr. English let him know that it is currently maintained by the Historical Society,
but some funds will come out of redevelopment. He also informed Commissioner Butz that the
cost of replacing the slide would be approximately $6,000-$7,000.
3. Atascadero Fun Club- Jennifer Fanning
Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning made announcements about Atascadero's newest 50+
group, the Atascadero Fun Club. The group uses the community center in the morning or mid-day
one day a week. Activities include bunko, poker, tour of Diablo Canyon, and trip to Chumash
Casino.
4. Youth Basketball League- Jennifer Fanning
Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning updated the Commission on the Youth Basketball League.
This year the City received 365 registered players between 1st and 8th grade. There are 42 teams
and the season runs from January- March.
5. Atascadero Magazine- Jennifer Fanning
Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning informed the Commission that the Atascadero Magazine
that will be coming out December 9th
Chairperson Zirk suggested that our next meeting be a holiday potluck at the Community Center.
Deputy Director of Public Works, Geoff English informed the group that it would have to be an
official meeting, but that we could adjourn for a meal together. He will speak to Brady to see if we
can come up with a "Year in Review" presentation for the meeting and will send out a notice and
sign up for food items.
Commissioner Butz made an announcement for the Coats for Kids drive taking place.
Commissioner May added that he would love to see everyone on December 21 St for the event.
F. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Zirk adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Kris Roudebush, Clerical Assistant 3
City of Atascadero