HomeMy WebLinkAbout102005 - PR Comm MinutesApproved November 17, 2005
CITY OF A TASCADERO
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
MINUTES
Thursday, October 20, 2005
7:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M.
Vice Chairperson Sechrist called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and Commissioner
Ausman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
RECREATION COMMISSION BUSINESS:
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Ausman, Butz, Castaneda, Jack, Livick, and Vice
Chairperson Sechrist
Student Representatives Paige Buck -Moyer and Christopher
Solkshinitz
Absent: Chairperson Mathews
Staff Present: Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Deputy Public Works
Director Geoff English, Deputy Community Development Director
Steve McHarris and Recording Secretary Grace Pucci
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Eric Greening raised the issue of the Atascadero Creek Trail near Ensenada Avenue
and questioned where it would go and how it would connect. He also questioned if
funds set aside for the Sunken Gardens Master Plan and not utilized could be used to
fund a Master Plan for Stadium Park.
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Vice Chairperson Sechrist closed the Community Forum period.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Commissioner Jack and seconded by Commissioner
Ausman to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMISSION/ YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
Student Representative Buck -Moyer spoke about events at the High School including
Homecoming and Hessian Day.
Student Representative Solkshinitz reported that there was not a lot going on at the
High School at this time due to a lot of homework, sports and preparation for SAT's.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — September 15, 2005
■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and
Recreation Commission minutes of the September 15, 2005 meeting.
[Community Services]
Commissioner Ausman asked that the Minutes of September 15, 2005 be amended to
show that both he and Student Representative Solkshinitz, though late, were present.
MOTION: By Commissioner Jack and seconded by Commissioner Livick
to approve Item #A-1 as corrected.
Motion passed 6:0 by a voice vote.
B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Request for Qualifications and Proposals - Atascadero Lake Park
Architectural Design Guidelines
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Commission review and comment on the
Atascadero Lake Park Architectural Guidelines RFP and provide
direction on the process to City staff. [Community Services]
Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave the staff report and answered
questions of the Commission.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening urged the Commission to move forward with the process and spoke in
favor of preparing two alternatives. He expressed concern about moving the bandstand
to the edge of the lake surrounded by hardscape and stated his preference to keep the
bandstand in a grassy area.
Vice Chairperson Sechrist closed the Public Comment period.
Commissioner Ausman suggested utilizing themes seen in the downtown, such as
Colony architecture.
There was Commission agreement in favor of moving forward with the process.
2. Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for Traffic Way Park
Expansion and Recreation Center Master Plan
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Commission review the Proposed Mitigated
Negative Declaration for the Traffic Way Park Expansion and
Recreation Center Master Plan and comment of the proposed
mitigation measures. [Community Services]
Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave the staff report and answered
questions of the Commission. Deputy Community Development Director Steve
McHarris also answered questions of the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening raised several issues including plans for riparian habitat impacts and the
timeline for hazardous materials mitigation and whether there is a second plan in place
if those hazards are greater than anticipated.
Chairperson Sechrist closed the Public Comment period.
Commissioner Ausman spoke about the need to maximize parking at the site. There
was Commission agreement with this issue.
3. Atascadero Lake Park - Atascadero Association of Retired Persons
(AARP) Building Grounds — Landscaping Conceptual Design Plan
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Commission review and comment on preliminary
design plan concepts for the Atascadero Lake Park AARP Building
grounds. [Public Works]
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Deputy Public Works Director Geoff English gave the staff report and answered
questions of the Commission.
Vice Chairperson Sechrist recessed the hearing at 8:23 p.m. to enable the
Commission to study the posted landscape plan and comment.
Vice Chairperson Sechrist called the meeting back to order at 8:32 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT — None
C. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS:
1. Atascadero Youth Task Force- Next meeting November 1, 2005, 7:00
a.m. Pavilion Lakeside Room.
D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Deputy Public Works Director Geoff English briefly discussed the following items with
the Commission:
1. Stadium Park — City Council Authorized Process.
2. Annual Zoo Boo 10/29/05
3. Senior Health Fair at The Pavilion 10/29/05
4. Atascadero Softball Tournament 10/29/05
5. Holiday Craft Boutique at the Pavilion 11/19/05.
6. Next Comm. Agenda: Trails Workshop and Selection of Skate Park
Design/Equipment.
7. City Hall Relocation: Early Nov. Next meeting should be in new building.
E. ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Chairperson Sechrist adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m. to the next regularly
scheduled meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission on November 17th, 2005.
MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary
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