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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark & Rec Commission 2023-06-15 Minutes
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
June 15, 2023 – 6:00 p.m.
APPROVED MINUTES
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Watch on Zoom:
https://tinyurl.com/PRC-06-15-2023
Telephone: (669) 900-9128
Meeting ID: 841 0672 5048
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioner Cabrales
Chair Gutierrez
Commissioner Sandoval
Absent: Commissioner Emerson
Commissioner Machado
Also Present: Craig Veramay, Assistant Library & Recreation Director
Becky Ordin, Senior Administrative Assistant
Steve Mason, Senior Recreation Supervisor
Darcie Chellew, Recreation Supervisor
Kara Riley, Program Coordinator
Diana Lopez, Age-Friendly
Carol Cox, Co-President San Rafael Goldenaires
Donna Robertson, Co-President San Rafael Goldenaires
AGENDA AMENDMENTS
None.
MINUTES
1. Approve regular meeting minutes of May 18, 2023
Commissioner Sandoval moved, and Commissioner Cabrales seconded, to approve the
meetings minutes of May 18, 2023.
AYES: Commissioners: Cabrales, Gutierrez, Sandoval
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NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Emerson, Machado
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None
Minutes approved as submitted.
MEETING OPEN FOR PUBLIC EXPRESSION
Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda
Larry Andow from the Peacock Gap Neighborhood Association addressed the
Commission.
Mr. Veramay advised that he will follow up with Mr. Andow.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2. Introductions/Awards/Recognitions/Presentations
Diana Lopez shared a presentation about the Age-Friendly San Rafael Task Force.
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. Goldenaires Older Adult Program Annual Report
Kara Riley presented the Goldenaires Older Adult Program Annual Report.
Staff and Ms. Riley responded to questions from the Commission.
Public Comment: None
Commissioner Cabrales moved, and Commissioner Sandoval seconded to accept the
Goldenaires Older Adult Program Annual Report.
AYES: Commissioners: Cabrales, Gutierrez, Sandoval
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Emerson, Machado
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None
Motion passes.
b. Tennis Court Access Pilot Program
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Mr. Veramay introduced Darcie Chellew who presented the Tennis Court Access Pilot
Program.
Staff responded to questions from the Commission.
Public Comment: None
Commissioner Sandoval moved, and Commissioner Cabrales seconded to accept the
Tennis Court Access Pilot Program.
AYES: Commissioners: Cabrales, Gutierrez, Sandoval
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Emmerson, Machado
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None
Motion passes.
STAFF LIAISON REPORT
4. Staff Liaison Report.
Mr. Veramay shared that there was a recent Library Board meeting. There was a
recent poll that was released. It was a split poll asking the community for their support
for potential renovate the existing Carnegie Library or to explore a joint community
center library at the San Rafael Community Center location. They are still reviewing the
results to decide about a potential ballot measure.
Mr. Veramay went through the upcoming schedule of events.
The Sun Valley Park and playground reopened. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be
Wednesday, July 12th at 3:30pm.
There have been changes to the Glenwood and Coleman Childcare centers. The City
of San Rafael will continue to operate the Glenwood Center. Bay Area Community
Resources will operate the Coleman Center beginning in the Fall of 2024, and the City
will no longer offer childcare services at the school campus.
Measure A Work Plan was approved by City Council on June 5th. The plan includes the
Terra Linda Park Master Plan, trails existing condition and feasibility study, the Peacock
Gap play area design, and the Albert Park field fencing project.
Lastly the Fall/Winter Aquatics Pilot program fees was put in place last season. Staff
are continuing to explore long-term viability of offering fall/winter pool hours at the Terra
Linda Pool. While we haven’t finalized recommendations, we are considering extending
the pilot program an additional season to continue to assess impacts and community
demand.
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Public Comment: None
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
5. Other brief reports on any meetings, conferences, and/or seminars attended by
the Commission members.
Commissioner Gutierrez attended a San Rafael Pacific’s Game.
Public Comment: None
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 7:31 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