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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark & Rec Commission 2022-06-22 Minutes Page 1 of 4 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION June 22, 2022 – 6:00 p.m. APPROVED MINUTES __________________________________________________________________ Watch on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/PRC-06-22-2022 Telephone: (669) 900-9128 Meeting ID: 841 0672 5048 CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Laumann called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioner Cabrales Chair Emerson Commissioner Gutierrez (est. 6:20 p.m. arrival) Commissioner Laumann Commissioner Sandoval Absent: Commissioner Machado Commissioner Reisinger Also Present: Catherine Quffa, Library & Recreation Director Craig Veramay, Assistant Library & Recreation Director Lauren Ivey-Thomas, RHAA Barbara Lundburg, RHAA AGENDA AMENDMENTS None. MINUTES 1. Approve regular meeting minutes of May 19, 2022 Commissioner Sandoval moved, and Chair Emerson seconded, to approve the meetings minutes of May 19, 2022. AYES: Commissioners: Cabrales, Emerson, Laumann, Sandoval NOES: Commissioners: None 2 ABSENT: Commissioners: Gutierrez, Machado, Reisinger ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None Minutes approved as submitted. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 2. Introductions/Awards/Recognitions/Presentations Catherine Quffa introduced Craig Veramay the new Assistant Library & Recreation Director. Catherine Quffa introduced Lauren Ivey-Thomas and Barbara Lundburg from RHAA. Ms. Ivey-Thomas gave a presentation on the Citywide Parks & Recreation Master Plan. Public Comment: Norma Fragoso addressed the Commission Matt Sampson addressed the Commission Vickie Fernandez addressed the Commission (via email) Lauren addressed the Commission Staff responded to questions from the Commission. 3. Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda Rose Magri is interested in opportunities for community building, inclusion, and music in the parks. 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. Selection of One (1) Commissioner to Serve as Representative on the Public Art Review Board Catherine Quffa gave an overview of the Public Art review process. Public Comment: None Commissioner Emerson moved, and Commissioner Cabrales seconded, for Commissioner Sandoval to be the Public Art Review Board representative. AYES: Commissioners: Cabrales, Emerson, Laumann, Sandoval NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Gutierrez, Machado, Reisinger ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None 3 Motion passes. COMMISSION REPORTS AND COMMENTS 5. Other brief reports on any meetings, conferences, and/or seminars attended by the Commission members. Chair Emerson commented that she was happy to see that the Marin Fair is happening this year after two years. Public Comment: None STAFF COMMENTS 6. Schedule of Upcoming Meetings and Events of Interest Ms. Quffa announced that Measure A had passed. The hope is to bring the workplan to the July meeting. During the July meeting the City will also be asking for a liaison and alternate for the Pickleweed Advisory Committee. Ms. Quffa gave an update on the Community outreach meeting at the Sun Valley Park. The Sun Valley playground project will also be brought to the July meeting. Mr. Veramay gave an update on the recreation programs. He shared that the Summer camps have kicked off. 70% of camps are at capacity. 84% of the users are San Rafael residents. They are continuing to offer the scholarship program and have additional funds available. The Childcare centers are offering Kids Camp again this summer. The Aquatics summer season kicked off last week. Many programs have started at the Albert J. Boro Community Center as well. The Community Gardens continue to be active. There is a new art Exhibit by Kendall C King at the Falkirk Cultural Center, and a call for artists for the next show that is themed Art to Amuse & Delight. Ms. Quffa shared that the Kendall C. King exhibit is being put on by his wife. Kendall was a local artist and passed away during COVID. He was a long-time art professor at College of Marin, and active in the art community for a long time. The opening reception is also going to be a memorial for him. Public Comment: None ADJOURNMENT Assistant Chair Laumann adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. 4 ___________________________________________ BECKY ORDIN, Senior Administrative Assistant APPROVED THIS_____DAY OF___________, 2022 ___________________________________________ CATHERINE QUFFA, Library & Recreation Director