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Home My WebLink About012005 PR Comm MinutesApproved February 17, 2005 CITY OF A TASCADERO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005 7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M. Chairperson Kudlac called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. and Commissioner Jack led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Butz, Jack, Mathews, Sechrist and Chairperson Kudlac. Absent: Commissioners Castaneda and Vice Chairperson Gobler Staff Present: Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Public Works Director Steve Kahn, Deputy Public Works Director Geoff English and Recording Secretary Grace Pucci. COMMUNITY FORUM: Eric Greening spoke about the upcoming meeting of the California Recreational Trails Commission, on January 25th, at the Sea Crest Inn, Pismo Beach. He also expressed his support for the City Council's decision to lower the age limit to 13 years for the youth representative to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Castaneda joined the meeting at 7:08 p.m. Chairperson Kudlac closed the Community Forum period. PRC Minutes 01/20/05 Page 1 of 5 Approved February 17, 2005 APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION: By Commissioner Butz and seconded by Commissioner Jack to approve the agenda. Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. PRESENTATIONS: 1. Recognition of Sam McMillan for outstanding contributions to Atascadero Youth Sports. Community Services Director Brady Cherry introduced Mr. McMillan, and Dan Lashley spoke about his contributions to the community. Chairperson Kudlac presented him with a plaque, and Mr. McMillan expressed his appreciation for the recognition. Chairperson Kudlac recessed the hearing at 7:14 pm. Chairperson Kudlac called the meeting back to order at 7:18 p.m. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: Commissioner Mathews distributed copies of a recipe served at the Christmas party. Commissioner Butz announced that the women's shelter event is planned for February 26t", tickets should be purchased soon. A. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — November 18, 2004 ■ Staff recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission minutes of the meeting of November 18, 2004. [Community Services] MOTION: By Commissioner Mathews and seconded by Commissioner Sechrist to approve Item #A-1. Motion passed 6:0 by a voice vote. B. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Sunken Gardens Capital Improvement Project ■ Fiscal Impact: Estimated construction cost for this project as designed is $1,000,000.00. PRC Minutes 01/20/05 Page 2 of 5 Approved February 17, 2005 ■ Recommendation: Commission recommend approval of the proposed Sunken Gardens Improvement Project, as modified by staff. [Public Works] Community Services Director Brady Cherry and Public Works Director Steve Kahn gave the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Eric Greening stated that he likes the design for the Gardens but objected to the timing and sequencing. He suggested recommending a delay on the project until the Master Plan process for the Sunken Gardens is completed and until confirmation of FEMA funds for the Youth Center. He also expressed concern regarding the disposition of the Maidens. Chairperson Kudlac closed the Public Comment period. Director Cherry explained the status of the restoration project for the Maidens and the FEMA funding for the Youth Center. Commissioner Mathews expressed concern for the Maidens and stated they should be removed and stored if they are not to be restored. Commissioner Butz indicated she would like to see the Maidens covered or protected in some way. MOTION: By Commissioner Butz and seconded by Commissioner Mathews to recommend the approval of the proposed Sunken Gardens improvement project as modified as soon as the FEMA funding mechanism has been put in place for the Youth center and with the inclusion of consideration of a temporary cover or removal to a storage unit for the Maidens statue. Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. 2. Reconsideration of Proposed Doa Park at New Location - Heilmann County Park ■ Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Recommendation: This is an Informational item. Commission can recommend support of the proposed dog park at the new location of Heilmann County Park to the County Parks and Recreation Commission. [Community Services] Community Services Director Brady Cherry introduced Paula O'Farrell and explained that a new location has been proposed for the dog park. PRC Minutes 01/20/05 Page 3 of 5 Approved February 17, 2005 Paula O'Farrell, Parks -4 -Pups, explained the new agreement with the County for the dog park, the expected use, and benefits to the community. A handout was distributed to the Commission. (Exhibit A) Ms. O'Farrell asked the Commission for their support and answered questions. PUBLIC COMMENT Eric Greening congratulated Ms. O'Farrell, asked where exactly the park would be located and how it would affect the flow of the Frisbee golf area. Chairperson Kudlac closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Commissioner Jack and seconded by Commissioner Mathews to recommend support of the proposed dog park in Atascadero at the new location in Heilmann Park. Motion passed 6:0 by a voice vote. C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS: 1. Reauest to Place Memorial Bike Rack at Atascadero Lake Park ■ Fiscal Impact: Donor will pay for bike rack and installation. ■ Staff Recommendation: Commission recommend approval of a memorial bike rack to be placed at the Atascadero Lake Park. [Community Services] Deputy Public Works Director Geoff English provided the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT - None MOTION: By Commissioner Mathews and seconded by Commissioner Jack to approve the request to install a memorial object in the form of a bicycle rack at the Lake Park at location No. 1. Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote. D. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS: 1. Recreation Center Focus Group — Director Cherry gave the Status Report and announced that the next meeting will be February 2, 2005. 2. Atascadero Youth Task Force- next meeting February 1, 2005, 7:00 a.m., Pavilion Lakeside Room. Commissioner Butz explained the Community Link is now developing a family resource center that will include a recreation component. PRC Minutes 01/20/05 Page 4 of 5 Approved February 17, 2005 E. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS: Community Services Director Brady Cherry announced that there have been several applicants for the position of Youth Representative, and asked for direction on the interview process. There was Commission consensus to conduct the interviews prior to the start of the next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. 1. After School Program at Hay & Feed 2. Monster Skate Park Contest 3. Father -Daughter Dance, Lake Pavilion 2/11/05 4. T -Ball Registration Underway 5. Koala Walkabout Maze coming to the Zoo 2/18/05 6. CPRS District 8 Dinner 2/25/05 - Atascadero 7. Commissioner's Workshop 2/26/05 - Hearst Castle F. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Kudlac adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission on February 17, 2005. MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY: Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary The following exhibit is available for review in the Community Services Department. Exhibit A — Handout, Parks -4 -Pups. PRC Minutes 01/20/05 Page 5 of 5