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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
May 18, 2023 – 6:00 p.m.
APPROVED MINUTES
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Telephone: (669) 900-9128
Meeting ID: 841 0672 5048
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioner Emerson
Chair Gutierrez
Commissioner Machado
Commissioner Sandoval
Absent: Commissioner Cabrales
Also Present: Craig Veramay, Assistant Library & Recreation Director
Becky Ordin, Senior Administrative Assistant
Cristina Farhang, Program Coordinator
AGENDA AMENDMENTS
None.
MINUTES
1. Approve regular meeting minutes of April 20, 2023
Commissioner Machado moved, and Commissioner Sandoval seconded, to approve the
meetings minutes of April 20, 2023.
AYES: Commissioners: Gutierrez, Machado, Sandoval
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Cabrales
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: Emerson
Minutes approved as submitted.
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MEETING OPEN FOR PUBLIC EXPRESSION
Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda
None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2. Introductions/Awards/Recognitions/Presentations
Christina Farhang presented the Summer 2023 Movies in the Park Series
Commissioner Sandoval moved, and Commissioner Machado seconded to accept the
Movies in the Park presentation.
AYES: Commissioners: Emerson, Gutierrez, Machado Sandoval
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Cabrales
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None
Motion passes.
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS
If necessary, to assure completion of the following items, the Chairperson may establish time limits for
the presentations by individual speakers.
3. a. Proposed Greehouse Installation – Marin Master Gardeners
Craig Veramay introduced Lillian with the Marin Master Gardeners. Mr. Veramay
presented the Proposed Greenhouse Installation request. Ms. Gave additional
information regarding the greenhouse.
Staff and Ms. responded to questions from the Commission.
Public Comment: None
Commissioner Sandoval moved, and Commissioner Emerson seconded to accept the
proposed Greenhouse installation.
AYES: Commissioners: Emerson, Gutierrez, Machado Sandoval
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Cabrales
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None
Motion passes.
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b. Falkirk Cultural Center and Marin Master Gardeners Annual Report
Cristina Farhang presented the Falkirk Cultural Center and Marin Master Gardeners
Annual Report.
Staff responded to questions from the Commission.
Public Comment: None
Commissioner Machado moved, and Commissioner Emerson seconded to accept the
Falkirk Cultural Center and Marin Master Gardeners Annual Report.
AYES: Commissioners: Emerson, Gutierrez, Machado, Sandoval
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Cabrales
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None
Motion passes.
STAFF LIAISON REPORT
4. Staff Liaison Report.
Mr. Veramay highlighted some of the upcoming events. The Sun Valley playground
ribbon cutting ceremony has been postponed and Mr. Veramay gave an update on the
status of the park. The Falkirk exhibit is the Marin Open Studios and will be open from
May 5th - June 9th. The Pacifics just had their tryouts, and opening day will be May 26th.
The next City Council meeting will be May 30th. The Downtown San Rafael Summer
Farmer’s Market begins June 1st at 5:30. The last day of school is June 9th and the
summer programs will begin the week after.
The Department is planning to submit an application for a Cal Trans grant next week.
The hope is to receive matching funds for the Pickleweed Park Enhancement Project,
and lastly the capital improvement project including measure A will be taken to City
Council.
Public Comment: None
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
5. Other brief reports on any meetings, conferences, and/or seminars attended by
the Commission members.
Commissioner Emerson shared this is the second year for the Fire Safe Marin Ember
Stomp event at the Civic Center on May 20th. Also, the there will be a fruit and veggie
festival at the Wellness Center in the Canal neighborhood on June 10th.
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Public Comment: None
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m.
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BECKY ORDIN, Senior Administrative Assistant
APPROVED THIS_____DAY OF___________, 2023
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CATHERINE QUFFA, Library & Recreation Director