HomeMy WebLinkAbout011906 - PR Comm MinApproved February 23, 2006
CITY OF A TA SCA DERO
PA RKS AND RECREA TION
COMMISSION
MINUTES
Thursday, January 19, 2006
7:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M.
Chairperson Mathews called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and Commissioner Butz
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Butz, Jack, Livick, Sechrist and Chairperson
Mathews
Student Representative Solkshinitz
Absent: Commissioners Ausman and Castaneda and Student
Representative Buck -Moyer
Staff Present: Community Services Director Brady Cherry and Recording
Secretary Grace Pucci
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Bill Vargas expressed his concerns with the proposed Atascadero Creek path including,
loss of privacy, maintenance, private property rights and disruption of wildlife along
creek.
Joe Montoya stated his concerns with the proposed creek path, including trespassing
onto his property, improvements he would have to make to his property that would
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interfere with the wildlife in the area, loss of privacy, security and peace of mind. He
would like to see the creek left as it is.
Eric Greening asked several questions regarding the Atascadero Creek Path including;
when will the Planning Commission look at this item, will the EIR be available in time for
Parks and Recreation Commission consideration on February 16tH, what are the dates
for progression, and can the concerns expressed at the Lake Park hearing be
transcribed for the staff report on the 16tH
David Ryan spoke about the creek path issue and commented that he feels he is being
railroaded by conservation agencies and other governmental bodies, and that the
majority of citizens at the previous meetings don't want this. He asked the Commission
to look into this, and stated that a '/2 mile trail in the downtown would do more public
good.
Sue Linville expressed her concerns with the creek path and indicated she sees a gap
in communication. She also would like the Commission to really look at this project and
feels it should be in the downtown area where the public is.
Chairperson Mathews closed the Community Forum period.
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Community Services Director Brady Cherry suggested moving agenda Item #D-1 to be
heard prior to Item #A-1.
MOTION: By Commissioner Jack and seconded by to Commissioner
Butz to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion passed 5.0 by a roll -call vote.
D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. RCD Atascadero Creek Enhancement Project Update
Community Service Director Brady Cherry gave the staff report and answered questions
of the Commission. There will be a public hearing on this item at the February 16th
Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening asked that the staff report for the meeting of February 16th include the
specific sub division of the Resources Agency providing funding for this project and the
criteria for funding.
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David Ryan asked why the scope of the project is so large, and doesn't see a
connection between repairing areas of the creek and creating a trail.
Ellen Perryess, Resource Conservation District, spoke about the connection between
creek restoration and creation of the trail. She explained that this connectivity is very
important to the funding body.
Marge Mackay stated that this was an issue when she was on the City Council and
explained how they approached it at that time.
David Ryan stated that the scope and size of the project is significant, and he would
rather have a high quality small trail.
Chairperson Mathews closed the Public Comment period.
It was decided that the next meeting date for the ad hoc committee will be Wednesday,
February 1, 2006, 6:30 p.m. in City Hall lobby meeting room.
COMMISSION/ YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
Student Representative Solkshinitz reported on he High School Choir and Band Concert
at Cal Poly this Saturday, stated that seniors are currently applying for college and for
scholarships, and that the cross country and track teams are interested in the new trails
as they are safe for running. He expressed concern that it is difficult to find the Parks
and Recreation Commission meeting times on the City's website. He also asked about
a master plan for the Paloma Creek Park given the new development going in around it.
Director Cherry gave an update on Paloma Creek Park.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — November 17, 2005
■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and
Recreation Commission minutes of the November 17, 2005 meeting.
[Community Services]
2. Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting Minutes —
December 15, 2005
■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and
Recreation Commission Special Meeting minutes of the December 15,
2005 meeting. [Community Services]
MOTION: By Commissioner Jack and seconded by Vice Chairperson
Sechrist to approve Items #A-1 and 2.
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Motion passed 5:0 by a voice vote.
B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Stadium Park Public Workshop
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendations: Commission:
1. Modify and/or approve the Stadium Park Workshop agenda; and,
2. Schedule the date for Workshop #1. [Community Services]
Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave the staff report and answered
questions of the Commission.
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Eric Greening stated his agreement with the agenda and meeting date and suggested
reaching out to APAC and the Arts Council.
Chairperson Mathews closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Butz and seconded by Commissioner Jack
to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion passed 5:0 by a voice vote.
MOTION: By Commissioner Livick and seconded by Commissioner Jack
to set a date of February 9, 2006, 6:30 p.m. for the Stadium
Park Public workshop.
Motion passed 5:0 by a voice vote.
2. George C. Beatie Skate Park Update
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Commission receive informational update.
[Community Services]
Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave the staff report and answered
questions of the Commission.
The Commissioners thanked Brady Cherry and Paula Anton for their work on this
project.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening asked if the skate park would retain George Beatie's name. Director
Cherry stated that it would.
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Chairperson Mathews closed the Public Comment period.
C. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS:
1. Atascadero Youth Task Force- Next meeting February 7, 2006.
D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Community Development Director Brady Cherry reported on the following topics:
2. Atascadero Recreation Guide/Magazine — New Format for Summer
3. Lake Park Design Guidelines Project — Progress Update
4. City Council Strategic Planning, 1/27/06 — 01/28/06.
There was Commission consensus to place a formal request for a joint session
with the City Council to discuss Commission roles on the next Parks and
Recreation Commission agenda.
5. Recreation Center — Progress Update
6. S.L.O. County Commissioner's Workshop — 2/25/06, Hearst Castle
7. Father/Daughter Dance, 02/10/06, 7:00 — 10:00 p.m.
E. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Mathews adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m. to the next regularly
scheduled meeting of the Parks and Recreation commission on February 16, 2006.
MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary
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