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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks & Rec Master Plan Steering Committee 2022-09-07 MinutesSAN RAFAEL CITYWIDE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN September 7th, Steering Committee Meeting #3 STEERING COMMITTEE, MEETING #3 – Meeting Minutes September 7th, 2022 (6:00pm-8:00pm) Meeting Purpose Steering Committee Meeting #3 Location Zoom Attendance Name Organization Member/Alternate Catherine Quffa City of San Rafael NA Craig Veramay City of San Rafael NA April Miller City of San Rafael NA Lauren Ivey-Thomas RHAA NA Barbara Lundburg RHAA NA Robert Sandoval San Rafael Park & Recreation Commission Alternate Kate Sprague Pickleweed Advisory Committee Member Member Cheryl Lentini Library Board of Trustees Member Tim Park San Rafael ADA Access Advisory Committee Member Ashley Tomerlin San Rafael ADA Access Advisory Committee Alternate Kate Powers San Rafael Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Member Susie Pollak Age-Friendly Community Partnership Member Sparkie Spaeth Age-Friendly Community Partnership Alternate Scott Younkin San Rafael Girls Softball Member Andrei Pasternak Orcas Swim Team Member Meg Reilly Marin Society of Artists Member Paul Jensen Marin Conservation League Member Joe McCallum Chamber of Commerce Member I. NEEDS ASSESSMENT a. Community Outreach i. Survey Tools 1. Statistically Valid Survey – March 7th through March 10th, 575 Responses 2. Parks and Recreation Questionnaire – March 30th through May 31st, 1,131 Responses ii. Community Workshop #1 1. March 30th - San Rafael Community Center 2. April 28th - Terra Linda Community Center 3. May 5th - Zoom/Online 4. May 11th - Albert J. Boro Community Center iii. Findings 1. Satisfaction with existing supply of, and access to, parks and recreation facilities and programs, but many community members are unaware of the City’s programmatic offerings. 2. Desire to update and improve the City’s existing park amenities, particularly to modernize playgrounds and recreation amenities such as benches, picnic tables, etc. as well as repairing failing infrastructure. 3. Desire for improved maintenance and cleanliness of the City’s parks. 4. Pedestrian access throughout the City’s recreation network – walking is a priority. 5. Support self-directed recreation activities. 6. Most frequented parks, in order of popularity* a. Gerstle Park SAN RAFAEL CITYWIDE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN September 7th, Steering Committee Meeting #3 b. Sun Valley Park c. Terra Linda Park d. Peacock Gap Park e. Albert Park 7. Most frequented recreation facilities, in order of popularity* a. Terra Linda Community Center and Pool House b. San Rafael Community Center c. None d. Albert J. Boro Community Center e. Falkirk Cultural Center b. Document Review i. San Rafael General Plan 2040, 2021 ii. Downtown Precise Plan, 2021 iii. Climate Change Action Plan, 2019 iv. San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2018 v. Canalfront Conceptual Design Plan and Guidelines, 2009 c. Park and Facility Inventory i. Parks Inventory 1. Many parks constructed in mid-20th century (60-70yrs old) 2. 3 parks originally built in the 19th century (close to 100yrs old) 3. Needs include: a. Updated playground amenities per code and accessibility b. Renovated sport courts c. Improved signage d. Infrastructure repairs and replacement ii. Facilities Inventory 1. Large range in age, construction type, and recreation provided 2. Common maintenance and repair issues include: a. Water intrusion b. Aging mechanical equipment c. Outdated electrical distribution d. Door and window replacement e. Moveable partition repairs f. Painting and finishes g. Exterior wood deck replacements d. CASp Assessment i. Certified Access Specialist accessibility report identified varying levels - high, medium, and low impact - of ADA barriers e. Recreation Assessment i. Challenges identified: 1. Aging facilities with limited space, parking, sport fields, and joint-use agreements 2. Program growth and long- range program planning 3. Deferred maintenance impacts program opportunities - sport fields, sport courts, etc. 4. Asset management planning to track lifecycle costs 5. Staffing and funding II. RECOMMENDATION PRIORITIZATION a. Criteria – Description and Value Allocation SAN RAFAEL CITYWIDE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN September 7th, Steering Committee Meeting #3 i. Health and Safety – maximum 5 points ii. Community Priorities – maximum 3 points iii. Service Area – maximum 3 points iv. General Plan 2040 Guiding Principles – maximum 2 points v. Accessibility – maximum 2 points vi. Operational Efficiency – 1 point vii. Included in Previous Planning – 1 point III. PUBLIC COMMENT, QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION a. No public comment b. Committee members shared the following: i. Appreciate alignment with General Plan 2040 ii. Include Downtown Mixed-Use within service area classifications iii. Consider prioritization based on community profile - recreation program assessment is currently in progress iv. Consider ‘big picture’ planning lens - application of ‘big picture’ components will take place as Plan progresses v. Consider partnerships beyond City IV. NEXT STEPS a. Master Plan Recommendations i. Financial Strategizing * Slight variance in order of popularity between Statistically Valid Survey and Parks and Recreation Questionnaire, but top sites are similar