HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark & Rec Commission 2023-05-18 Minutes Page 1 of 4 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION May 18, 2023 – 6:00 p.m. APPROVED MINUTES __________________________________________________________________ Watch on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/PRC-05-18-2023 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. 2 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. 3 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. 4 Public Comment: None ADJOURNMENT Chair Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m. ___________________________________________ BECKY ORDIN, Senior Administrative Assistant APPROVED THIS_____DAY OF___________, 2023 ___________________________________________ CATHERINE QUFFA, Library & Recreation Director