HomeMy WebLinkAbout092106 - PR Comm MinutesApproved October 19, 2006
CITY OF A TASCADERO
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
MINUTES
Thursday, September 21, 2006
7:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M.
Chairperson Mathews called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and Commissioner
Castaneda led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Butz, Castaneda, Jack, Livick, Sechrist and
Chairperson Mathews
Student Representative Buck -Moyer
Absent: Commissioner Ausman
Others Present: Recording Secretary Grace Pucci
Staff Present: Community Services Director Brady Cherry and Deputy Public
Works Director Geoff English.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Eric Greening suggested maintaining two youth representative seats to the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
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Community Services Director Brady Cherry reported that the City Clerk will be asking
the City Council for direction on recruiting a second youth representative to the
Commission.
Chairperson Mathews closed the Community Forum period.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Sechrist and seconded by Commissioner
Jack to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMISSION/ YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
1. Youth Commissioner Solkshinitz has resigned to attend St. John's University in N.Y.
Commissioner Butz announced she had Colony Days buttons for purchase. She also
reported on a small neighborhood park at Graves Creek and San Fernando Road, and
that Paul Porter who lives near this park has trimmed the trees, planted bulbs, etc.
Commissioner Butz suggested that the city recognize Mr. Porter for his efforts to
maintain the park.
Student Representative Buck -Moyer announced that school was back in session and
reported on the activities of several high school sports teams. She stated she would
like to see another student representative on the Commission.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — July 27, 2006
■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and Recreation
Commission minutes of the July 27, 2006 meeting. [Community Services]
MOTION: By Commissioner Livick and seconded by Commissioner
Castaneda to approve Item #A-1.
Motion passed 6:0 by a voice vote.
B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Stadium Park Planning Update
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Commission review the planning process to date, and
provide direction to staff. [Community Services]
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Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave the staff report and answered
questions of the Commission.
There was Commission discussion regarding the Stadium Park Survey and the
following issues were raised:
1. The committee felt it was important to have wide distribution of the survey.
2. The committee was commended for their work and it was suggested the
Commission accept the work as submitted and get the survey out as soon as
possible.
3. Respondents should be allowed to fill out the survey regardless of whether they
have been to the park.
4. It is important to have the survey as even handed and representative of all
options as is possible.
5. Should the section entitled "Improvements" be changed to "Amenities"?
6. The paved road is a sensitive issue; there should be an option to maintain the
current unpaved road into the park. There was some disagreement to this
suggestion and it was stated that the scoring system should handle this option.
7. It was suggested that colored paper be used to determine the origin of the
surveys.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening expressed concern that the emails received regarding the survey were
not available to the public nor were the authors of those communications present
tonight. He stated recipients of the survey should be encouraged to view the park before
they fill it out.
Chairperson Mathews closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Jack and seconded by Commissioner
Castaneda to accept the Committee's work on the Stadium
Park survey as is and proceed with the widest distribution
possible utilizing the mailing, newspaper inserts and any other
means available, and where practical have special colors for
the surveys to identify the origin of the survey.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
2. Review of Resource Conservation District (RCD) Atascadero Creek Trail
Enhancement Proiect Amenities
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Commission review proposed trail amenities, and
provide direction to staff. [Community Services]
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Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave the staff report and answered
questions of the Committee.
Holly Sletteland, Resource Conservation District, answered questions of the
Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening stated it is important that restrooms near the trail be available to the
public during the daylight hours. He would encourage those with special knowledge
relevant to the trail to partner in creating the signage.
Ellen Perryess, Resource Conservation District, spoke about the signage for the trail
and stated they are working with the Salinan tribe, the Historical Society, ALPS, and any
others who wish to participate. Ms. Perryess answered questions of the Commission.
Chairperson Mathews closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Jack and seconded by Vice Chairperson
Sechrist for staff to continue working with RCD to complete
the Atascadero River Parkways Trail Amenities Project
utilizing the proposed materials and colors.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll call vote.
3. Relocation of "Peace Pole" located at Historic Citv Administration
Building
■ Fiscal Impact: Staff time and labor.
■ Recommendation: Commission recommend that Peace Pole remain in its
place. [Community Services]
Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave the staff report and answered
questions of the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening stated he had raised this question with the City Council and since then
the area surrounding the Peace Pole looks better. He commented that he would be
content to leave it where it is as there is another near the Pavilion where you can
circulate around it.
Chairperson Mathews closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Butz and seconded by Commissioner Jack
that the Commission go along with the recommendation of
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staff and leave the peace pole in its original and current
location.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
C. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS:
1. Atascadero Youth Task Force - Special Meeting October 3rd, 2006, 7:00
a.m. Pavilion Lakeside Room.
2. Traffic Way Naming Contest -Verbal Report, Jack/Ausman: Commissioner
Jack reported that two advertisements have been run in the Atascadero
News with a total of 6 responses to date. He would like to go to one or
more of the schools and ask for input.
3. Report on 9/14/06 meeting with Mayor & Mayor Pro -Tem and Commission
Chair: Commissioner Jack distributed a copy of the meeting Minutes and
summarized the content of the meeting.
D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Community Development Director Brady Cherry reported on the following items:
1. Recreation Center Groundbreaking 10/10/06 @ 5:00pm.
2. Fall Atascadero Magazine/Guide - Comments
3. Atascadero Creek Clean Up Day - Sat. 9/30/06.
4. Lake Park Design Guidelines approved by Council
5. Colony Days - 10/20/06 — 10/22/06
6. Senior Health Faire — 10/28/06
7. Joint Commission/Council meeting 9/26/06.
8. Zoo Boo — Two days, 10/27/06 & 10/28/06. Education position filled.
9. Zoo Utility Master Plan bid awarded.
E. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Mathews adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. to the next Parks and
Recreation Commission meeting on September 26, 2006.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary
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