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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OCTOBER 19TH, 2023 AT 6:00PM
In-Person:
SAN RAFAEL COMMUNITY CENTER LOUNGE
618 B STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA
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AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
1. Approve regular meeting minutes of September 21, 2023
Recommended Action – Approve as submitted
OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC EXPRESSION
The public is welcome to address the Commission at this time on matters not on the agenda that are
within its jurisdiction. Comments may be no longer than three minutes and should be respectful to
the community.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2. No Special Presentations
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS
If necessary to ensure completion of the following items, the Chairperson may establish time limits for
the presentations by individual speakers.
3. Other Agenda Items:
a. Biannual Park Projects and Maintenance Status Report
Recommended Action: Receive and Comment
b. Community Garden Annual Report
Recommended Action: Receive and Comment
c. Terra Linda Community Center Annual Report
Recommended Action: Receive and Comment
STAFF LIAISON REPORT
4. Schedule of Upcoming Events and Staff Liaison Report
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
5. Other brief reports on any meetings, conferences, and/or seminars attended by the Commission
members
ADJOURNMENT
Any records relating to an agenda item, received by a majority or more of the Commission less than 72 hours before the meeting,
shall be available for inspection online and in the San Rafael Community Center, 618 B St., San Rafael, CA 94901 placed with other
agenda-related materials on the table in front of the San Rafael Community Center prior to the meeting. Sign Language interpreters
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may be requested by calling (415) 485-3066 (voice), emailing city.clerk@cityofsanrafael.org or using the California
Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing “711”, at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Copies of documents are avail able in
accessible formats upon request. To request Spanish language interpretation, please submit an online form at
https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/request-for-interpretation/.
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
September 21, 2023 – 6:00 p.m.
DRAFT MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER
Chair Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioner Emerson
Chair Gutierrez (arrived at 6:18)
Commissioner Machado
Commissioner Sandoval
Absent: Commissioner Cabrales
Also Present: Catherine Quffa, Director of Library & Recreation
Craig Veramay, Assistant Library & Recreation Director
Becky Ordin, Senior Administrative Assistant
Jill Tokutomi, Assistant Library & Recreation Director
John Stefanski, Assistant City Manager
Cheryl Lentini, San Rafael Public Library Foundation Board Member
Joe O’Hehir, San Rafael Public Library Foundation Board Member
AGENDA AMENDMENTS
The San Rafael Girls Softball Annual Report will not be presented at this meeting.
MINUTES
1. Approve regular meeting minutes of June 15, 2023
Commissioner Machado moved, and Commissioner Sandoval seconded, to approve the
meetings minutes of June 15, 2023.
AYES: Commissioners: Gutierrez, Machado, Sandoval
NOES: Commissioners: None
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ABSENT: Commissioners: Cabrales, Emerson
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None
Minutes approved as submitted.
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
a. Library Foundation Support for a New Downtown Library
Craig Veramay introduced Library and Recreation Director Catherine Quffa, who
introduced Assistant City Manager John Stefanski and Assistant Library and Recreation
Director Jill Tokutomi.
Jill gave a presentation on the Library Foundation support for a new downtown library.
Jill introduced San Rafael Public Library Foundation board members Cheryl Lentini and
Joe O’Hehir. Mr. O’Heir who presented a short video.
Staff and the San Rafael Public Library Foundation board members responded to
questions from the Commission.
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS
If necessary, to assure completion of the following items, the Chairperson may establish time limits for
the presentations by individual speakers.
None
STAFF LIAISON REPORT
4. Staff Liaison Report.
Mr. Veramay shared that we were notified by the State of California OGALS that we
have received the National Park Service Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
Grant Award for $4.2 million. We are still working on coordinating getting that message
out to the community, press release, etc, but we are excited that this has been
confirmed. We are also waiting to hear back from the CalTrans CelanCA program grant
for $4.1 million that we have applied for.
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The Recreation Dept. recently hired a new program coordinator Azadeh Hornarmand.
She will be working at the San Rafael Community Center. She will be responsible for
the programs at the Community Center, and a large portion of the programs will be on
older adult programs.
There is a public art exhibit that was installed on September 18 th at City Hall. It is a
youth exhibit from 3rd graders from Laurel Dell school.
Falkirk is having a call for artists. The proposals are due by October 2 nd.
Fall programs are up and running. Movies in the park events are going well. Gerstle
Park had approximately 150 attendees. Peacock Gap Park had about the same.
Pickleweed Park will be September 22nd, and Terra Linda on October 6th.
Finally, I want to take a moment to recognize Commissioner Machado-Mark has been a
Park and Recreation Commissioner for the City of San Rafael since 2007, and his final
term will expire next month. We’re not saying goodbye yet, but I wanted to alert the
other Commissioners to this and let you all know that we are looking into ways to
acknowledge Mark’s incredible years of service to this Commission and to the City.
Public Comment: None
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
5. Other brief reports on any meetings, conferences, and/or seminars attended by
the Commission members.
Chair Gutierrez shared that she had friends attend the Gerstle Park mo vie event, and
they had a great time. She is also attending the Youth and Arts fundraiser at Tam
Commons after the meeting and invited others to join her.
Public Comment: None
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m.
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BECKY ORDIN, Senior Administrative Assistant
APPROVED THIS_____DAY OF___________, 2023
___________________________________________
CATHERINE QUFFA, Library & Recreation Director
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
October 19, 2023
Item #3a
TITLE: PARK PROJECTS AND MAINTENANCE BIANNUAL STATUS REPORT FOR APRIL
2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2023
SUMMARY:
This biannual report is submitted by Department of Public Works (DPW) staff to provide a summary of
recently completed, current, or upcoming parks projects and maintenance. The goal is to provide a
summary of parks projects and update the Commission on the status of projects since the last reporting
period.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Park and Recreation Commission receive the biannual report and provide comments.
COMPLETED PROJECTS
SUN VALLEY PARK PLAYGROUND RENOVATION
In June 2023, the Sun Valley Park playground
renovation project was substantially completed, and
the play area was reopened to the Community. The
reopening was celebrated at a ribbon cutting event
in July 2023.
The playground serves as a hub for community
engagement and social interaction. It brings families
together and allows children to form new friendships
while providing a gathering place for parents and
caregivers. In conjunction with the picnic area and
field, it also has the potential to host small community
events, such as picnics and recreational programs.
This project was made possible in large part due to
the County of Marin’s Measure A Grant program,
which contributed approximately $513,000 of
funding. In addition, the City received supplemental
funds through the State of California Prop 68 Per
Capita Grant fund program, which is expected to
contribute $177,952 of funding.
This project removed the existing play equipment and installed new playground equipment and
engineered wood fiber surfacing to replace and enhance the outdated playground facilities. In addition,
the project improved and repaved walkways, ramp installations, and an on-street accessible parking
space, all of which make the park more welcoming and accessible for the community.
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ACTIVE PROJECTS
SHORELINE PARK RESTROOM
The original development of the properties along the Francisco Blvd near the Richmond-San Rafael
Bridge required the installation of the Shoreline Pathway. In addition, a small restroom facility was
installed when the area was subdivided; it was subsequently closed shortly after installation due to
illicit activities.
The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development District (BCDC), who has jurisdiction over this
area along the waterfront, requested that the restroom be reopened to the public. As a result of the
restroom being closed for many years, reopening the facility to the public required improvements to
the mechanical, electrical and accessibility access.
In 2020, the City estimated the cost of required repairs at $70,000 and identified funding through the
City’s Capital Improvement Program Building Fund.
The Department of Public Works (DPW) began working on
plans to renovate the Shoreline Park restroom, considering
accessibility, internal and external modifications, electrical and
plumbing upgrades, and environmental constraints. The City
worked with an accessibility expert and consulted with BCDC
staff regarding the review of the proposed improvements. After
completion of this further assessment, the cost estimate was
increased to $125,000.
The City completed construction drawings and secured the
necessary building permits to build a new structure. For
efficiency and to take advantage of economies of scale, the
project was combined with the San Rafael Community Center
Restroom renovation project, and the City solicited bids from
contractors to complete both projects.
After reviewing contractor bids for the interior renovation, staff recommended not combining this
restroom remodel with the San Rafael Community Center Restroom Renovation project. Staff
anticipated this project moving forward during summer/fall 2020 and developed a project budget of
$190,000-$200,000 to be paid from the City’s Building Maintenance Fund. Funds were set aside to
accommodate construction expenses.
Since then, the City entered into an agreement with a contractor who has completed the accessibility
upgrades to the restroom. The building required new utility service connections, and this meant that
the restroom had to be assigned an address associated with it. DPW worked with the building
department to establish an address. Installation of a lift pump and lateral for the sanitary sewer
connection was completed in May 2022. A new water backflow device and service line was installed
after setting of the water meter by MMWD in late 2022. City staff worked with DC Electric to trench for
the electrical conduit in preparation for the electric service drop by PG&E.
At this time, the City is actively working with PG&E to obtain necessary utility easements and provide
electrical service to the restroom.
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ALBERT PARK FIELD – ADA RAMP, RESTROOMS, AND NETTING
As part of the City’s Capital Improvement Project workplan, this project includes three different
components, including the installation of a new ADA accessible ramp to the bleachers of Albert Park
Field; the addition of a new accessible restroom facility; and the installation of new foul ball safety
netting along the first and third base lines around the Stadium.
Prior to starting this project, there was no accessible pathway to the Albert Park Field grandstand area,
and the restrooms serving the stadium were not compliant with modern accessibility standards. Both
of those project components have now been completed, and the facility now includes an ADA
accessible ramp, as well as an accessible restroom facility. We have previously reported about the
status and completion of these projects to the Park and Recreation Commission
The third project component – the installation of additional foul ball safety netting along the first and
third base lines of the stadium to ensure the safety of patrons and protect vehicles from foul balls –
has not yet been completed but is part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Measure A work plan, and has
been added to the City’s Capital Improvement Project plan.
Albert Field Foul Ball Netting Project Status
The City has previously published two (2) Invitations For Bid (IFB) for
the foul ball netting project on two separate occasions. The first time no
bids were received, and the second time there was one bid received
that came in significantly over budget. Construction of the netting
project has been delayed due to these unsuccessful bids.
After each unsuccessful bid, City staff worked with the design
consultant to evaluate alternative designs and value engineering
opportunities for the Netting Project. The project design was updated
prior to the readvertisement of the project for construction bids in
September 2023. Additionally, the City allocated additional Measure A
funding toward the project, recognizing that the cost to complete the
project was higher than originally anticipated. In total, $285,000 of
funding was budgeted as part of the FY2023 Measure A Work Plan.
The September 2023 invitation for bid resulted in only one bid; however, that bid was deemed
nonresponsive following staff’s bid analysis. The bid also came in significantly over budget. Therefore,
City staff intend to submit a recommendation to City Council to reject the bid at the upcoming regular
City Council meeting on November 6, 2023.
In light of these ongoing unsuccessful efforts to complete this scope of work, City staff are scheduled
to meet at Albert Park Field in October 2023 to discuss the challenges and potential options to moving
forward with this project.
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PICKLEWEED PARK ENHANCEMENTS / FIELD RENOVATION
The conversion of the fields at Pickleweed Park from
turf to synthetic materials has long been a priority for
the City and the Canal neighborhood. Typically, the
heavily used sports fields are closed for six months of
the year for repairs. By converting the fields to
synthetic turf, the City could more than double
community access to this critical recreation resource.
The City has also gathered input on additional
improvements that the community would like to see
made at the park, including a basketball/sport court,
fitness equipment, a playground for children under 5,
a gazebo, renovated bathroom, and community
mural, as well as improved lighting and security
cameras.
Project Status
Since our last report, the City has continued to work with the consultant, Gates + Associates, to
develop construction documents. In Spring 2023, the design team reviewed results from various
community outreach efforts, prepared conceptual design drawings and submitted documents for
environmental permitting.
In May 2023, City staff applied for about $4 million through the State of California CalTrans Clean
California Local Grant Program (Clean CA) to help fund the Pickleweed Park improvements; however,
the City recently learned that its application was unsuccessful.
In September 2023, the City was officially notified that its $4.2 million LWCF grant application was
approved by the National Park Service. This grant requires a one-to-one match from the agency to be
eligible for funding, and the City has committed $4.2 million in matching funds for the project.
Therefore, the available budget for this park enhancement project is approximately $8.4 million.
The City’s consultant recently completed a set of 65% completion design documents. The design team
and staff are reviewing those plans and exploring value engineering opportunities to ensure the project
stays within the available budget.
PEACOCK GAP PARK PLAYGROUND RENOVATION
With 4.1 acres of space and several amenities, Peacock
Gap Park is one of the City’s most popular parks. This
project will seek to redesign the play area including
replacing the sand surface with engineered wood surfacing
and replacing failing playground structures. Other
improvements may also include landscaping, upgrading
nearby benches and picnic tables that are at the end of their
lifespan, and improving access to and from the play area.
Project Status
City staff prepared a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit landscape architectural and engineering
design services associated with the upgrade of the Peacock Gap Park play area. The RFP was
advertised in September 2023 and consultant proposals are due back to the City in late October 2023.
The City anticipates completing the design in 2024 and hopes to begin construction of this project in
2025.
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MAINTENANCE UPDATE:
Albert Park Irrigation Repairs
Parks Division staff have been busy repairing multiple
irrigation leaks at Albert Park Field. The system is at
its end of life and has frequent leaks. One of the main
issues is the current layout of the system. There are
many unknowns due to changes and repairs in years
past, making it difficult for staff to chase down leaks.
You will see in the photo, maintenance workers
repairing the 4” mainline. As you can imagine, the
rupture of this line created quite a mess and required
a lot of work to repair.
Pickleweed Field Repairs
Pickleweed field sees a lot of use during the
summer. A constant issue are the gopher holes
that appear. These holes can be a hazard for
people playing on the field, so Parks staff try to
address them as quickly as possible. Recently,
Parks staff did some work to the surface to fill in
holes and prepare the field for winter. They are
trying to keep it in the best condition possible
before it is converted to artificial turf.
Regular Maintenance Note
Come winter, most Parks Division staff are required to combine with streets division staff to inspect
the City’s stormwater system to prepare for storms and to meet Marin County Stormwater Pollution
Protection Program requirements. The combining of divisions is due to the current maintenance
staffing levels. This causes reduced maintenance of City parks and increased response time for
service requests. Staff is combined through the winter, usually ending in March.
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FISCAL IMPACT
There are no costs associated with accepting this report.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Any other action as determined by the Commission.
Submitted by:
April Miller
Public Works Director/City Engineer
Ryan Montes
Ryan Montes
Operations and Maintenance Manager
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
October 19, 2023
Item #3b
TITLE: 2022-23 COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM REPORT
RECOMMENDATION
That the Commission receive the updated Community Gardens Report for the Canal
and Terra Linda Community Gardens.
BACKGROUND
The City of San Rafael owns and operates two community gardens - the Canal
Community Garden, and the Terra Linda Community Garden. These facilities provide
gardeners with space to grow vegetables, fruits, herbs, or flowers, and build community
with other gardeners. The City of San Rafael manages the garden program, administers
the garden according to the adopted community garden guidelines, and provides some
basic amenities at each garden for community gardener use.
Canal Community Garden
The Canal Community Garden is an important resource to the Canal neighborhood, which
has a significant portion of the low-income housing in one of the most affluent counties in
the United States. Though the neighborhood is diverse, many residents share a common
tie to a strong food culture. Vietnamese and Latinx residents in the Canal neighborhood
have expressed a desire to be able to grow and produce foods important to their heritag e
in a community setting. Additionally, many Canal residents live in high-density apartments
and lack yards to grow their own produce.
The community garden includes: 92 raised beds including 48 half plots, 32 full plots and
12 ADA-raised plots; a greenhouse; a shed for storage and user lockers; potting tables;
wheelbarrows; secured hose bibs and composting bins; concrete paths from the entrance
to and around the common area; drip irrigation system equipped with a solar -powered
controller in the common area; perimeter landscaping with native plants; a trellised
outdoor classroom; vegetated rainwater treatment and educational signage; and
community fruit trees.
The Canal Community Garden maintains a first-come, first-serve waitlist process for
interested gardeners. There are currently about 5 interested gardeners waiting for a plot
in the garden. As plots become open, a plot is offered to the next person on the waitlist.
On average, residents are on the waitlist for 2-3 years before receiving a plot.
Terra Linda Community Garden
The Terra Linda Community Garden is situated at 380 Nova Albion Way, on the site of
the Miller Creek School District Administration Offices. The garden was created in the late
1970’s and contains 70 plots. 63 of the plots are 450 square feet and 7 plots are 225
square feet. Two of the plots provide a concrete path of travel around the plots, located
next to the entrance that has a ADA parking space. These plots were created in 2010 to
provide more accessibility for gardeners with limited mobility.
The Terra Linda Community Garden has always been a very popular program for the
community. Currently, the garden has a waitlist of over 89 residents waiting for a plot. As
plots become available, they are offered to the next person on the wa itlist. On average,
residents are now on a waitlist for 3-4 years before receiving a plot.
DISCUSSION
The City is responsible for managing the Community Gardens, which includes
establishing the guidelines for the use of the gardens and the expectations of the
community participants. Each garden has their own set of guidelines that have been
established in coordination with their respective garden committees and approved by the
Park and Recreation Commission in 2022.
In 2022, the City made minor revisions to the Garden guidelines, which have helped add
clarify and consistency. The City is not recommending any significant new modifications
to the Garden Guidelines for the 2023-24 season.
GARDEN COMMITTEE AND OUTREACH:
Throughout the year, staff have attended Community Garden committee meetings and
worked with gardeners to receive feedback about how to improve the program areas.
Each garden has a five-member committee that is elected on a yearly basis to help
support the garden with workdays, communication, general maintenance, workshops
and more. Throughout the year, staff coordinated and attended Commu nity Garden
committee meetings and worked collaboratively with gardeners to receive feedback on
the garden needs.
WORKDAYS:
All gardeners are required to participate in a minimum of two workdays per year.
Workdays help beautify the garden and maintain the common areas within the garden.
Both gardens had eight workdays between April and October. A variety of dates/times
were offered including weekdays mornings/afternoons along with Saturday/Sunday
mornings to ensure maximum participation opportunities for all gardeners. It was found
that this helped increase attendance for those who may have other commitments
throughout the week.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
Both gardens have set budgets for each fiscal year. Ongoing expenses for routine
maintenance such as general weeding, dumpsters for workdays, water use, replacement
of supplies (tools, soil, hoses), irrigation, or fence repairs are the main expenses for the
garden, in addition to staff time.
Terra Linda Community Garden FY 22- 23 FY 2023-2024 budgeted
Revenue $8,330 $8,419
Expenses
Supplies $6,214 $11,800
Personnel $20,957 $23,327
Expenses - Subtotal $27,171 $35,127
Net Revenue ($18,841) ($26,708)
Canal Community Garden FY 22-23 FY 23-24 budgeted
Revenue $4,196 $4,559
Expenses
Supplies $3100 $4800
Personnel $20,368 $23,328
Expenses - Subtotal $23,468 $28,126
Net Revenue ($19,272) ($23,567)
Recently, Marin County announced a new grant opportunity funded through Measre A,
called the Food, Agriculture and Resilient Ecosystems (FARE) grant. The City is planning
to submit an application for this grant opportunity to support our Community Garden
program. Requests can be between $15,000-$200,000, and applications are due
December 8, 2023. We are continuing to refine and prioritize potential grant requests,
based on prioritization of need at the gardens and in alignment with the City’s park and
recreation master plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Any other action as determined by the Commission.
Submitted by:
Cristina Farhang, Program Coordinator Debbie Younkin, Senior Rec. Supervisor
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
October 19, 2023
Item #3c
TITLE: 2023 TERRA LINDA COMMUNITY CENTER ANNUAL REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Park and Recreation Commission receive the report and comment.
BACKGROUND
The Terra Linda Community Park is located at 670 del Ganado Road and is the City’s
only community park located in Northern San Rafael. It is approximately 2.9 acres and
includes a community center, playground, basketball court, lawn and pathways, parking,
and an outdoor pool complex.
The Terra Linda Community Center is the oldest and smallest of the community centers
for the City of San Rafael. The center has 3 classrooms that can be modified to make one
big room to accommodate larger classes or rentals. There is also one designated art
classroom. Terra Linda Community Center is in Terra Linda Park, next to the Terra Linda
Pool. Directly behind the community center, picnic areas stage, basketball court located
within the park area. The Community Center and Park primarily serve residents of North
San Rafael but due to the course offerings, proximity to the pool and the park, attracting
many residents from all over San Rafael.
DISCUSSION
The Terra Linda Community Center provides programming for all ages and for the entire
community. The Community Center serves as a location for life events, ongoing rentals,
community organizations, ongoing meetings, and a wide variety of programs.
Summary of 2023 Program Operations
Existing programs at Terra Linda are slowly expanding back to pre-pandemic times.
Bridge has moved back to 3 days a week and added some Sundays as well as an
evening instructional class. Jazzercise has added an additional evening class. New
classes such as Cooking, and a tot soccer class have been added and staff are in
conversations with potential new instructors. We have seen an increase in evening
weekday rentals; primarily organizations looking for meeting space and weekend rentals
for birthday parties. This year we were fortunate to bring back a full time Office Assistant
position and were lucky to have found a person who is bilingual, which has proven to be
an asset to Terra Linda. Terra Linda has seen an increase in the number of customers
who need Spanish language support for classes and rentals.
A summary of 2023 programs offered included:
Youth Programs
Babysitter
Certification
Summer Clay camps &
clay classes your ages
6-17 years of age.
Little Angels playgroup
Family Art Holiday
workshops
Gingerbread
Decorating Workshops
Tae Kwon Do – martial arts for
ages 4-18
Summer Camps Portuguese Futbol
Academy
Aquatic Aide/Counselor in
Training
Adult Programs
Creative Art
Journaling
Ceramics classes for
Beginners, Intermediate
and Advanced
Careful Yoga and
Stretch - Zoom
Dance Away
Stress
Pilates class –
Zoom & in
person
Jazzercise
Basic Stretch &
Balance
TL Seniors
Duplicate
Bridge
Intro to Bridge classes Tole Painting Vietnamese
Cooking
Classes
Park Programs:
Terra Linda Park is utilized heavily by the surrounding neighborhood, as well as the
Recreation Division. During the summer, staff host a Movie Night in the Park and provide
space for the Terra Linda Neighborhood Association to host National Night Out in August.
Montessori de Terra Linda school uses the Terra Linda Park on a school year basis for
PE and recess.
Terra Linda Park Master Plan
In 2021 and 2022, the City underwent a comprehensive Citywide Parks and Recreation
Master Plan (CPRMP) process. That process included an assessment of the existing
parks and recreation facilities, an evaluation of the community’s recreational needs, and
the development of a prioritized set of recommendations. One of the top priorities from
the CPRMP was the development of a Master Plan specifically for the Terra Linda
Community Park. The City is currently drafting a Request for Proposals (RFP) for this
scope of work and hopes to develop a draft master plan by October 2024. The Master
Plan process will exclude the outdoor pool and its support structures but include all other
park areas.
The City predicts that North San Rafael will experience substantial development in the
coming years, which will both increase the demand on Terra Linda Community Park and
provide a potential funding source for improvements. The City wants to use the new plan
to identify creative opportunities to both address outdated infrastructure and to increase
recreational capacity at the Terra Linda Community Park. The Master Plan will address
the changing needs and development opportunities of North San Rafael specifically, and
the City’s residents generally.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Revenues are continuing to increase. Personnel costs have gone up with the addition of
a full time Office Assistant and now that we are no longer operating Hamilton Pool,
personnel costs have shifted back to Terra Linda Community Center budget.
Revenue FY 21-22 FY 22-23 FY 23-24 (YTD)
Contract Classes $183,707 $255,338 $55,689
Staff Led Classes $3,622 $4,647 $25,465
Rentals $ 59,488 $31,693 $3,430
Total Revenue $246,817 $291,678 $84,584 (30%)
Expense FY 21-22 FY 22-23 FY 23-24 (YTD)
Personnel 283,828 $308,847 $51,327
Non-Personnel 168,163 $244,477 $37,311
Total Expenses $451,991 $553,324 $78,638 (15%)
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Any other action as determined by the Commission.
Submitted by:
Debbie Younkin, Sr. Recreation Supervisor