HomeMy WebLinkAbout052004 PR Comm MinutesApproved June 17, 2004
CITY OF ATASCADERO
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2004
REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M.
Vice Chairperson Gobler called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. and Commissioner
Mathews led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Butz, Castaneda, Mathews, Sechrist, and Vice
Chairperson Gobler. Student Representative Kaci Pflum.
Absent: Commissioner Coppo and Chairperson Kudlac
Staff Present: Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Deputy Public Works
Director Geoff English and Recording Secretary Grace Pucci.
Community Services Director Brady Cherry announced that Commissioner Coppo had
resigned and Council Member Jerry Clay has appointed Sandy Jack to fill the vacancy.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Eric Greening suggested the Parks and Recreation Commission should look at City
budget constraints and opportunities and make a pitch for funding before the City
Council acts on the current budget.
Commissioner Matthews questioned if there were a way to participate in City budget
discussions.
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Community Services Director Brady brought the Commission up to date on the City's
current budget situation and answered questions of the Commission. This item will be
discussed at a future Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
Vice Chairperson Gobler closed the Community Forum period.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Commissioner Mathews and seconded by Commissioner
Sechrist to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMISSION / YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
No report by Youth Representative Pflum.
Commissioner Sechrist asked about deadlines for Eagle Scout and volunteer projects.
Director Cherry stated the Scouts themselves have a deadline on their projects and staff
generally agrees to their timelines.
Commissioner Mathews referred to the Colony at Apple Valley development and the
park that was donated to the City as part of the project and raised several questions: 1)
How were the issues aired and the conclusion reached that this was an appropriate
park for the city, 2) Why wasn't the Parks and Recreation Commission involved in those
decisions, and 3) How will the park be maintained.
Community Services Director Brady Cherry explained how the project had proceeded
through staff directly to the City Council and Deputy Public Works Director Geoff English
reviewed the Maintenance Assessment District over the entire project as well as the
five -Year financial agreement with the Developer for the park.
There was Commission discussion on how best to involve the Commission in the
development of any similar park in the future. Commissioner Mathews will draft a letter
to the Council and forward it to Director Cherry to be placed for consideration on a
future Parks and Recreation Commission agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening expressed concern that the Community Services Department had not
been involved at the Environmental Impact Review process level, and suggested the
Department be given the same courtesy as other City Departments who have EIR
determination referred to them at an earlier stage.
Vice Chairperson Gobler closed the Public Comment period.
Commissioner Butz spoke about the success of this years Children's Day in the Park.
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A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — April 15, 2004
■ Staff recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and
Recreation Commission minutes of the meeting of April 15, 2004.
[Community Services]
Vice Chairperson Gobler asked the Minutes of April 15, 2004 be revised to reflect that
the meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. and that Scout Brandon Holder led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
There was Commission consensus to approve the Minutes of April 15, 2004 as
amended.
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. Telind Bench, Eagle Scout Candidate — Atascadero Lake Park Picnic
Table Installation Project
■ Fiscal impact: None
■ Staff recommendation: Parks and Recreation Commission
recommend approval
Atascadero Lake Park
of a project to construct a picnic table at
[Community Services]
Eagle Scout Telind Bench presented the picnic table installation project to the
Commission and answered questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening stated this was a great project and a perfect location. He referenced the
walkway project that is not yet complete and hoped it would not interfere with placement
of the table.
Vice Chairperson Gobler closed the Public Comment period.
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MOTION: By Commissioner Castaneda and seconded by Commissioner
Butz to approve the Eagle Scout project to install a picnic
bench at Atascadero Lake Park.
Motion passed 5:0 by a voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE
MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
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1. Atascadero Lake Park Tot Lot Slide Realacement
■ Fiscal impact: $2,400.00 in budgeted funds for Playground equipment.
■ Staff recommendation: Informational item only. No action required.
(Public Works)
Deputy Public Works Director Geoff English gave the staff report and answered
questions of the Commission.
2. Proposed Anza Park Preliminary Design Discussion
■ Fiscal impact: None at this time.
■ Staff recommendation: Parks and Recreation Commission review and
comment on preliminary design plan concepts for the proposed Anza
Park. (Community Services)
Community Services Director Brady Cherry provided the staff report and answered
questions of the Commission. Design concepts for this park will be brought back to the
Commission at their next meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Lydia Francis, Co -Chair of Amigos de Anza, stated she was pleased that more of the
Anza Trail would be made available to the public. She supports this project and offered
help if needed. She urged the Commission to consider connections at both ends of the
trail.
Eric Greening agreed with Ms. Francis in concept, but would like more information. He
suggested the following questions be considered: 1. From the point of view of BMX
users, does the site have advantages over other sites in the North County and will they
grow to need multiple sites, and 2. When they use it do they arrive on their bicycles or
do they attach to motorized vehicles, raising issues of adequate space for parking.
Vice Chairperson Gobler closed the Public Comment period.
Director Cherry addressed issues raised in the Public Comment period and there was
Commission discussion on the use of additional property that may become available
E. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS:
1. Atascadero Recreation Center Committee — Next meeting To Be
Announced
2. Atascadero Youth Task Force — Next meeting will be June 1, 2004, 7:00
a.m., Pavilion Lakeside Room.
F. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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I . Recreation Supervisor Appointment: Jennifer Fanning has assumed the
position of Recreation Supervisor effective May 17, 2004.
2. 25th Anniversary of Incorporation Update (7/23/04): Invitations will be sent
and the evening will include an all city picnic and barbecue, and outdoors
movies in the Sunken Gardens.
3. Summer Recreation Guide: Is now available, Jennifer Fanning will be
taking this over and the Atascadero News may distribute it through their
paper.
4. New telephone system for City: As of today, the City will keep the 461-
5000, number but individual numbers may no longer be in use.
5. R.E.C. Update: Because of County budget problems this project is in
jeopardy and not likely to be picked up by the City or funded by the
schools.
Vice Chairperson Gobler discussed the possibility of the Commission meeting at the
Zoo prior to their regular meeting. It was discussed and decided that for their June
meeting the Commission would meet at the Zoo at 5:30 p.m. for a tour and light dinner.
G. ADJOURNMENT:
Vice -Chairperson Gobler adjourned the meeting at 8:49 p.m. to the next regularly
scheduled Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on June 17, 2004.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary
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