HomeMy WebLinkAbout011912 APPROVED MinutesAPPROVED: February 16, 2012
CITY OF A TA SCA DERO
PA RKS AND RECREA TION
COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Chairperson Zirk called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Jim Patterson led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Butz, Greenaway, Seay, DeCarli, and May, and
Chairperson Zirk.
Absent: Vice Chairperson Wachtel (excused) and student representative Luke
Thek.
Others Present: Recording Secretary Kris Roudebush.
Staff Present: Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning, Deputy Director of Public
Works — Operations Geoff English, and Community Services Director
Brady Cherry.
COMMUNITY FORUM - None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Greenaway and seconded by Commissioner DeCarli to
approve the Agenda.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS — None.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — December 15, 2011
■ Recommendation: Commission approves the Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting minutes of the December 15, 2011 meeting. [Community Services]
2. Memorial Object Placement Request - Tree Dedication at Atascadero Lake Park
Memorial Grove
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
• Recommendation: Commission approves Michael Hawkins to dedicate a
memorial tree to be planted at Atascadero Lake Park Memorial Grove site #6 in
memory of Corey Michael Hawkins, son. [Community Services]
3. Memorial Obiect Placement Reauest - Tree Dedication at Atascadero Lake Park
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Commission approves James Patterson to dedicate a
replacement memorial tree to be planted at Atascadero Lake Park in memory of
James Wentzel. [Community Services]
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim Patterson spoke about Consent Calendar item A-3. He told the Commission about the life and
influences of James Wentzel and requested a tree to be planted in his memory at the Atascadero
Lake Park.
City employee Corey Meyer spoke about the need to have a tree planted in the area, since the
previous tree had been removed due to storm damage and showed the commission the location of
the proposed dedicated tree within the park.
MOTION: By Commissioner Greenaway and seconded by Commissioner DeCarli to
approve Consent Items
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
B. PRESENTATION
1. Redevelopment Agency Oral Report — Special Report on the status of the
Redevelopment Agency [Community Services]
Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave an oral report on the effect of then end to
redevelopment agencies. He discussed what Atascadero's redevelopment agency funded and
challenges ahead for the city. Questions and discussion with the Commission followed.
C. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Mark Your Calendar:
■ Friday, January 20th: Zumbathon at the Colony Park Community Center from
6-8pm.
■ Saturday, February 4th: Run to Open the Doors- 5K Fun Run special event at
the Atascadero Lake Park
■ Saturday, February 11th: Comedy Night at the Pavilion
■ Saturday, February 18th: BMX Competition at the A -Town Skate Park.
Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning reviewed the calendar.
2. Parks Update — Geoff English
Deputy Director of Public Works — Operations Geoff English updated the Commission on the Parks
Department. He noted the City's efforts to conserve water this year have been successful.
3. Atascadero Fun Club Update- Jennifer Fanning
Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning, updated the Commission on the Atascadero Fun Club
activities, including a trip to Diablo Canyon Nuclear plant, bunko, bridge, poker games and other
adventures.
D. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Zirk adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Kris Roudebush, Clerical Assistant 3
City of Atascadero