HomeMy WebLinkAbout041912 APPROVED MinutesCITY OF A TASCADERO
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
Thursday, April 19, 2012
REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 PM
Chairperson Seay called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and Commissioner May led the Pledge
of Allegiance.
OATH OF OFFICE:
1. Administration of Oath of Office - Newly appointed Commissioner Bob Pittenger was sworn
in by City Clerk and Assistant to the City Manager, Marcia Torgerson.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Butz, DeCarli, Greenaway, May, and Pittenger, and
Chairperson Seay.
Absent: Student representative Luke Thek.
Others Present: Recording Secretary Kris Roudebush.
Staff Present: Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning, Public Works Employee Tom
Jamason, and Community Services Director Brady Cherry.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: YOUTH SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning presented the Youth Sportsmanship Award to
Team Lightning and Coach Lyon and commended them on their great work.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REORGANIZATION:
1. Commission Appointment of Vice -Chairperson
Recording Secretary Kris Roudebush opened the floor for Vice -Chairperson nominations.
MOTION: By Commissioner Zirk and seconded by Commissioner DeCalri to
nominate Susan Greenaway as Vice -Chairperson.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMUNITY FORUM - None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner DeCarli and seconded by Commissioner Zirk to
approve the Agenda.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
1. Report on SLOCARPA's Commissioner Meeting at Hearst Castle -Chairperson Seay
Chairperson Seay spoke about the SLOCAPP Commissioners Meeting that took place on
February 25th at Hearst Castle. He reviewed the City's mission statement and noted the key words
within the statement. He recommended that all Commissioners try to attend next year.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — February 16, 2012
■ Recommendation: Commission approves the Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting minutes of the February 16, 2012 meeting. [Community Services]
PUBLIC COMMENT — None
MOTION: By Commissioner Zirk and seconded by Commissioner May to approve
Consent Calendar
Motion passed 4:0:3 by a roll -call vote. (Greenaway, May, and Pittenger
abstained)
B. Management Reports
1. Proposed Downtown Clock in Memory of Joanne Main
Community Services Director Brady Cherry reported on the proposed Joanne Main Memorial Clock
and explained the history of the project. Commissioner Butz further elaborated on the proposal
made by John Butz and the Atascadero Wine Festival Committee. A question and answer session
was initiated between Commission members about the number of faces of the clock, location,
ability to chime, illumination, and landscaping around the base. Commissioner Zirk pointed out the
error in the spelling of Main listed in the agenda.
MOTION: By Commissioner May and seconded by Vice Chairperson Greenaway to
recommend approval to the City Council
Motion passed 7:0:0 by a roll -call vote.
C. COMMITTEE & LIASON REPORTS: None.
D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Mark Your Calendar:
■ Saturday, April 21St: Fire House Fun Run will be put on the Atascadero Firefighter's
Association
■ Saturday, April 21St: Knights of Columbus' 3rd annual Bocce & BBQ event is taking
place at the Atascadero Lake Park
■ Friday- Sunday, April 27 -29th: Relay for Life by the American Cancer Society at the
Sunken Gardens
■ Saturday, May 5th: Arthritis Walk put on by the Arthritis Foundation at the Lake
Park
■ Saturday, May 12th: Annual Walk for Life event put on by Tree of Life at the Lake
Park
■ Sunday, May 27th: Bicycle Century Ride hosted by the Great Western Bicycle Rally
at the Lake Park, 7am-Noon
Jennifer Fanning reviewed the calendar. Kris Roudebush added Children's Day in the Park on May
19th and informed the Commission that Paula Anton is currently seeking Volunteers if any are
interested.
2. Parks Update — Tom Jamason
Tom Jamason updated the Commission on the frontage project, the Fun Club's work on urn
maintenance downtown, bocce ball construction at the Colony Park Community Center, and
upcoming volunteer opportunities. He is trying to get together a city staff led summer Saturday
morning clean up routine. The first meeting will be on June 9th. Chairperson Seay spoke further on
volunteer work and Project 805. Commissioner May expressed interest in becoming involved in the
downtown urn work.
3. Atascadero Fun Club Update- Jennifer Fanning
Jennifer updated the group on the happenings of the Atascadero Fun Club and informed the
Commission that she is currently working on the May- June newsletter.
4. Arroyo Grande In Bloom Letter- Brady Cherry
Brady Cherry spoke on a presentation by the Arroyo Grande In Bloom (ARIB) and explained the
letter in the agenda packet which invited anyone to join them in a walk through tour and review of
programs in Arroyo Grande. If interested, please notify Brady or Kris.
Brady Cherry also announced the grand opening of the Zoo gift shop on May 1St at 3:30pm.
Commissioner May inquired whether Bill Wachtel would be recognized for his time on the
Commission. Brady Cherry confirmed that the Council will recognize him at one of their upcoming
meetings.
C. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Seay adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Kris Roudebush, Clerical Assistant 3
City of Atascadero
Adopted 5/17/12