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Home My WebLink About111705 - PR Comm MinutesApproved January 19, 2006 CITY OF A TASCADERO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES Thursday, November 17, 2005 7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M. Chairperson Mathews called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. and Commissioner Jack led the Pledge of Allegiance. RECREATION COMMISSION BUSINESS: ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Butz, Jack, Livick, Sechrist and Chairperson Mathews Student Representative Solkshinitz. Student Representative Buck - Moyer joined the meeting at 7:48 p.m. Absent: Commissioners Ausman and Castaneda Staff Present: Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Deputy Public Works Director Geoff English and Recording Secretary Grace Pucci. COMMUNITY FORUM: Eric Greening suggested the Parks and Recreation Commission agendize a recommendation to the City Council that Atascadero Artists be offered the opportunity to display their work in the City Council chamber. Chairperson Mathews closed the Community Forum period. PRC Minutes 11/17/05 Page 1 of 4 APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION: By Commissioner Jack and seconded by Vice Chairperson Sechrist to approve the agenda. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. COMMISSION/ YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: Commissioner Butz gave an update regarding a possible monument in the Sunken Gardens for veterans and distributed a flyer regarding the Coats for Kids program. Student Representative Solkshinitz informed the Commission of a recent study done at the High School and expressed his concern that the figures to be presented may not be accurate. Commissioner Jack suggested that if a committee is to be organized to pull together the final decor for the Council Chamber then a Commission representative should be part of that process. Commissioner Butz thanked Student Representative Solkshinitz for his insight into the High School survey. Chairperson Mathews thanked Vice Chairperson Sechrist for Chairing last month's meeting and announced that the 2006 edition of the Woodlands and Watershed Community Calendar has just been released. A. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — October 20, 2005 ■ Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation Commission minutes of the October 20, 2005 meeting. [Community Services] 2. 2006 Meeting Schedule — Parks and Recreation Commission ■ Recommendation: Commission approve the Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission meeting schedule for 2006. [Community Services] MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Sechrist and seconded by Commissioner Butz to approve Items #A-1 and 2. Motion passed 5:0 by a voice vote. B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS: PRC Minutes 11/17/05 Page 2 of 4 1. Proposed Stadium Park Public Plannina Process and Timeline ■ Fiscal Impact: City staff time to support the meetings and administrative follow up. ■ Recommendation: Commission review the proposed planning process and make recommendations to staff. [Community Services] Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. Chairperson Mathews stated he likes the timeline and thoroughness of the process and stated how important it is to gather accurate input from the community. PUBLIC COMMENT Eric Greening stated he likes the timeline and process and suggested the funds budgeted but not used for the Sunken Gardens Master Plan be rolled over to develop a Master Plan for Stadium Park. He also expressed concern that no decisions be made outside of the planning process. Chairperson Mathews closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Commissioner Butz and seconded by Commissioner Jack that the Commission accept the proposed Stadium Park Public Planning Process and Timeline. Motion passed 5:0 by a voice vote. 2. Public Hearing — Upper Salinas River Corridor Enhancement / Atascadero Creek Trail Project ■ Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Staff recommendation: Staff proposes that Tuesday, December 6th, 2005, be noticed as a public hearing date for the project. [Community Services] Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave the staff report and answered questions of the Commission. D. J. Funk, Upper Salinas -Las Tablas Resource Conservation District, spoke about the project and answered questions of the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Eric Greening spoke about the lower section of the trail, questioned the status of Environmental review, asked about the project description and stated the necessity for the Planning Commission and staff to see that as soon as possible. PRC Minutes 11/17/05 Page 3 of 4 Mr. Funk responded to Mr. Greening's questions. Chairperson Mathews closed the Public Comment period. There was Commission discussion it was decided that the Ad Hoc Committee will meet Tuesday, November 21St, at 6:30 p.m.; location to be announced. MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Sechrist and seconded by Commissioner Livick for the Trails ad hoc committee to hold a neighborhood meeting on December 6, 2005 to review the Upper Salinas River Corridor Enhancement / Atascadero Creek Trail Project, and hold a public hearing at a Parks & Recreation Commission meeting in January, with the date to be determined Motion passed 5:0 by a voice vote. C. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS: 1. Atascadero Youth Task Force- Next meeting December 6, 2005, 7:00 a.m. Pavilion Lakeside Room. D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS: Community Services Director Brady Cherry reported on the following: 1. Holiday Craft Boutique & Faire - 11/19/05, Lake Pavilion 2. Sunken Gardens Dedication, Holiday Lighting Ceremony, Winter Wonderland - 12/2/05 3. Musical Holiday Walk around the Lake - 12/3/05 4. Commission Holiday Potluck Meeting - 12/15/05 5. Senior Health Faire and Zoo Boo wrap up comments 6. Tour of the New City Hall E. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Mathews adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. to the special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission on December 6, 2005. MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY: Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary PRC Minutes 11/17/05 Page 4 of 4