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Home My WebLink About042105 PR Comm MinutesApproved, May 19, 2005 CITY OF A TASCADERO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES THURSDAY, April 21, 2005 7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M. Chairperson Kudlac called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and Commissioner Sechrist led the Pledge of Allegiance. RECREATION COMMISSION BUSINESS: A. Administration of Oath of Office Deputy City Clerk, Shannon Sims administered the Oath of Office to Recreation and Parks Commissioners Sandy Jack and Rick Mathews and Youth Commissioners Paige Buck -Moyer and Christopher Solkshinitz. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Jack, Mathews, Sechrist, Ausman and Chairperson Kudlac Student Representatives Buck -Moyer and Solkshinitz Absent: Commissioners Butz and Castaneda Staff Present: Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Deputy Public Works Director Geoff English and Recording Secretary Grace Pucci. PRC Draft Minutes 04/21/05 Page 1 of 5 COMMUNITY FORUM: Eric Greening announced that the city is applying for four Transportation Enhancement Grants including one for Stadium Park access and entrance improvements and one for Atascadero Lake Park Morro Road pedestrian bicycle and landscape frontage improvements. Bruce Boniface expressed concern about vandalism in Stadium Park and encouraged the creation of a management plan for the park with an active component for monitoring. Chairperson Kudlac closed the Community Forum period. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION: By Commissioner Jack and seconded by Commissioner Ausman to approve the agenda. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMISSION/ YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: Youth Representative Solkshinitz thanked the city for his appointment and announced that the high school prom is the next large event planned for juniors and seniors. Youth Representative Buck -Moyer announced that the high school choir will be having a concert at the ABC Church Friday and Saturday night, and that Donna and the Skansters will be participating in the Battle of the Bands in Paso Robles. Commissioner Mathews asked if there are any plans to divert the water that collects in front of Stadium Park. Deputy Public Works Director Geoff English explained that the area in question is private property and there has been discussion of a potential development on that site and drainage improvements would be required as part of that development. A. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes - March 17, 2005 ■ Staff recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission minutes of the March 17, 2005 meeting. [Community Services] PRC Draft Minutes 04/21/05 Page 2 of 5 PUBLIC COMMENT Eric Greening requested two changes to the Minutes of March 17, 2005: 1) Page 3, top of page under Public Comment Mr. Greening's remarks should read "Eric Greening spoke of the value of making the plans for the trail visible and...", and 2) Page 3 bottom of page under Public Comment, correct spelling of George Beatty to George Beatie. Chairperson Kudlac closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Commissioner Mathews and seconded by Commissioner Jack to approve Item #A-1 with the changes suggested by Mr. Greening. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. B. PRESENTATIONS: 1. Presentation by George Dodge, Executive Director of the Community LINK, on the LINK and related services and community issues. George Dodge distributed information about the Community LINK (Exhibit A), made the presentation and answered questions of the Commission. Commissioner Butz joined the hearing at 7:25 p.m. The Commissioners thanked Mr. Dodge for his report and for his work within the community. PUBLIC COMMENT Dominick Santangelo Director of the Conservation Corps announced that LINK will be receiving funds in September from the Workforce Investment Board. Eric Greening encouraged LINK to assist people with transportation needs, and to help those with unmet public transit needs make those needs known to the Council of Governments. Student Representative Solkshinitz referred to the teen drug and alcohol abuse component in the LINK presentation and spoke about this problem at the high school. Eric Greening encouraged young people who cannot get to activities because of transportation issues to report to the Council of Governments. Student Representative Buck -Moyer stated that drug and alcohol abuse at the high school is a big problem. The lack of transportation is a big issue and having activities available is important. PRC Draft Minutes 04/21/05 Page 3 of 5 Chairperson Kudlac closed the Public Comment period. C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS: 1. Atascadero Lake Water Quality — Solar Powered Water Circulator ■ Staff Recommendation: Informational only. [Public Works] Deputy Public Works Director Geoff English gave the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Barbara Combs expressed her support for this idea and stated that maintenance would be a key issue as well as addressing the south end of the lake. Eric Greening encouraged seeking information from other users of this system, and also spoke about water fowl relocation and the loss of some aquatic filtering plants in the lake. Frank Hock asked what the cost of this equipment would be and expressed concern regarding aesthetics and potential damage to the unit from the public. Barbara Combs asked if there is a more aesthetically pleasing unit available. Chairperson Kudlac closed the Public Comment period. D. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS: 1. Children's Day in the Park: Commissioner Butz reported that booths are filling up quickly, and reviewed activities for the event. 2. Atascadero Youth Task Force- Next meeting May 3, 2005, 7:00 a.m. Pavilion Lakeside Room. E. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Traffic Way Park Master Plan & Recreation Center design plans approved by Council- Project Timeline 2. "Movies in the Park" Saturday nights 7/30- 8/27/05, Paloma Creek Park 3. Pine Mountain Festival 4/23-24/05, Stadium Park 4. Recreation Guide to be published at the end of May 5. Zoo capital campaign Feasibility Study - TBA 6. Atascadero Lake Park Tree Removal PRC Draft Minutes 04/21/05 Page 4 of 5 7. F.Y.I. Update. 8. Recreation Coordinator Dan Lashley will be leaving; this position may not be filled due to the city's current fiscal condition. 9. Community Services Director Brady Cherry thanked Chairperson Kudlac for her service to the Commission and stated how much staff has enjoyed working with her. PUBLIC COMMENT Eric Greening reminded the Commission that the last busses pass through the Paloma Creek area too early in the day to accommodate those attending the movies in the park, unless they live in the neighborhood or come in cars. Mr. Greening also questioned the current status of FEMA negotiations. Director Cherry explained where the negotiations are at this time. Chairperson Kudlac closed the Public Comment period. Commissioner Sechrist questioned the process to fill the positions of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Director Cherry explained that the two new commissioners will be sworn in at the May 21St meeting and reorganization will take place at that time. F. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Kudlac adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. to the next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on May 21, 2005. MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY: Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary The following items are available for review in the Community Services Department: Exhibit A — Information regarding Community LINK PRC Draft Minutes 04/21/05 Page 5 of 5