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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark & Rec Commission 2021-10-21 Minutes Page 1 of 3 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION October 21, 2021 – 6:00 p.m. APPROVED MINUTES __________________________________________________________________ Watch on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/PRC-10-21-2021 Telephone: (669) 900-9128 Meeting ID: 946 0348 5912# CALL TO ORDER Chair Machado called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioner Gutierrez Commissioner Laumann Chair Machado Commissioner Reisinger Commissioner Sandoval Absent: Commissioners Cabrales, Emerson Also Present: Susan Andrade-Wax, Library & Recreation Director Becky Ordin, Senior Administrative Assistant Kelly Albrecht, Senior Recreation Supervisor AGENDA AMENDMENTS None MINUTES 1. Approve regular meeting minutes of September 16, 2021 Commissioner Laumann moved, and Commissioner Gutierrez seconded, to approve the meetings minutes of September 16, 2021. AYES: Commissioners: Gutierrez, Laumann, Machado, Reisinger, Sandoval NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Cabrales, Emerson 2 ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None Minutes approved as submitted. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 2. Introductions/Awards/Recognitions/Presentations Ms. Andrade-Wax introduced Alisa Moore and Dane Behrens from the Environmental Science Associates (ESA). Ms. Moore introduced Ann Borgonovo and Rachael Carnes also from the ESA, and Barbara Salzman with the Marin Audubon Society who were there to answer questions from the Commission as well. Ms. Moor and Mr. Behrens presented the Tiscornia Marsh renovation project update. Ms. Salzman and members from the ESA responded to questions from Commissioners. 3. Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda None. MATTERS BEFORE THE COMMISSION If necessary, to assure completion of the following items, the Chairperson may establish time limits for the presentations by individual speakers. 4. 2021 Annual Childcare Report Ms. Andrade-Wax introduced Kelly Albrecht, Senior Recreation Supervisor, who presented the 2021 annual childcare report. Staff responded to questions from Commissioners. 5. Review Proposed Park Use Policy Ms. Andrade-Wax presented the proposed Park Use Policy. Staff responded to questions from the Commission. Commissioner Gutierrez moved, and Commissioner Reisinger seconded, to approve the proposed Park Use Policy. AYES: Commissioners: Gutierrez, Laumann, Machado, Reisinger, Sandoval NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Cabrales, Emerson ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None Motion accepted to approve the Park Use Policy COMMISSION REPORTS AND COMMENTS 3 6. Other brief reports on any meetings, conferences, and/or seminars attended by the Commission members. Commissioner Gutierrez attended the Pickleweed Advisory Committee meeting on October 6th. The Committee reviewed co-sponsorship applications and went over the proposed guideline and application revisions for the co -sponsored use. They also selected a Committee Member to serve on the Park and Recreation Master Plan Committee. The Committee also discussed the upcoming Día de los Muertos event. STAFF COMMENTS 7. Schedule of Upcoming Meetings and Events of Interest Ms. Andrade-Wax reminded the Commission that the City offices will be closed in observance of the upcoming holidays on November 11th, 25th and 26th. The Park & Recreation Commission will be going dark in December, so the November 18th will be the last meeting of the year. The Commission will have the election of the Chair & Vice Chair positions. There will be presentations Aquatics and the Garden Guidelines on the agenda. This Saturday, October 23rd the Day of the Dead will have a car procession event down 4th St. There are also twelve alters downtown in the store fronts and on the November 6th will be the Día de los Muertos event at the Albert J. Boro Community Center. ADJOURNMENT Chair Machado adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m. ___________________________________________ BECKY ORDIN, Senior Administrative Assistant APPROVED THIS_____DAY OF___________, 2021 ___________________________________________ SUSAN ANDRADE-WAX, Library & Recreation Director