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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
November 16, 2023 – 6:00 p.m.
APPROVED MINUTES
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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 (Arrived at 6:10)
Chair Gutierrez
Commissioner Pasternak
Commissioner Sandoval
Absent: Commissioner Cabrales
Also Present: Craig Veramay, Assistant Library & Recreation Director
Becky Ordin, Senior Administrative Assistant
Kelly Albrecht, Senior Recreation Supervisor
Jason Fong, Program Coordinator
AGENDA AMENDMENTS
None.
MINUTES
1.Approve regular meeting minutes of October 19, 2023
Commissioner Sandoval moved, and Commissioner Pasternak seconded, to approve
the meetings minutes of October 19, 2023.
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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
None.
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. Other Agenda Items
a. 2023 Annual Youth Enrichment Report
Mr. Veramay introduced Kelly Albrecht who introduced Jason Fong who presented the
2023 Annual Youth Enrichment Report.
Staff responded to questions from the Commission.
Public Comment: None
Commissioner Emerson moved, and Commissioner Pasternak seconded to accept the
2023 Annual Youth Enrichment Report.
AYES: Commissioners: Emerson, Gutierrez, Pasternak, Sandoval
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Cabrales
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None
Motion passes.
3. Other Agenda Items
b. 2023 Annual Childcare Report
Kelly Albrecht presented the 2023 Annual Childcare Report.
Commissioners: Gutierrez, Pasternak, Sandoval
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None
NOES:
AYES:
Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Cabrales, Emerson
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Commissioner Pasternak moved, and Commissioner Sandoval seconded to accept the
2023 Annual Childcare Report.
AYES: Commissioners: Emerson, Gutierrez, Pasternak, Sandoval
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Cabrales
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None
Motion passes.
3. Other Agenda Items
c. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
Chair Gutierrez recommended moving the agenda item for the next meeting so that
Commissioner Cabrales can attend and have feedback.
Mr. Veramay suggested the Chair and Vice Chair remain the same for the next meeting. If
there is a change during the meeting
Public Comment: None
Commissioner Emerson moved, and Commissioner Pasternak seconded to continue with
the Chair and Vice Chair and bring the agenda item to the January meeting.
AYES: Commissioners: Emerson, Gutierrez, Pasternak, Sandoval
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Cabrales
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None
Motion passes.
3. Other Agenda Items
d. Review of Commission Meeting Schedule
Mr. Veramay presented the Commission Meeting Schedule for 2024.
Staff responded to questions from the Commission.
Public Comment: None
Commissioner Pasternak moved, and Commissioner Sandoval seconded to accept the
Commission Meeting Schedule for 2024.
Staff responded to questions from the Commission.
Public Comment: None
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Motion passes.
3. Other Agenda Items
e. Review 2024 Draft Park and Recreation Commission Work Plan
Mr. Veramay suggested bringing the 2024 Draft Park and Recreation Commission Work
Plan back to the January 2024 meeting for discussion. Mr. Veramy reviewed the Draft
Park and Recreation Commission Work Plan with the Commission.
Staff responded to questions from the Commission.
Public Comment: None
Commissioner Pasternak moved, and Commissioner Sandoval seconded to receive the
2024 Draft Park and Recreation Commission Work Plan.
AYES: Commissioners: Emerson, Gutierrez, Pasternak, Sandoval
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Cabrales
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None
Motion passes.
STAFF LIAISON REPORT
4. Staff Liaison Report.
Mr Veramay reported the Dia Los Muertos celebration was a success. He thanked
Steve Mason and his team for all of their work.
Mr. Veramay shared that tomorrow, November 16th, is last day of Terra Linda Pool fall
pilot program season. The pool will reopen in the Spring of 2024.
Interviews for the Program Coordinator Recruitments will be happening in the next
couple of weeks.
Important dates coming up:
November 20: City Council Meeting
November 25: Holiday of Lights and Winter Wonderland – Downtown
December 6th Boards and Commissions Holiday Party.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: Commissioners: Cabrales
Commissioners: None
Commissioners: Emerson, Gutierrez, Pasternak, Sandoval
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None
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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 Sandoval attend the Public Art Review Board meeting on November 14th
and gave an update.
Commissioner Pasternak attended the Library Foundation on November 13th.
Chair Gutierrez requested for the joint use agreement plan for the San Rafael City
Schools to be expedited since the Pickleweed fields are going to be closed when the
school campuses are closing for remodels.
Public Comment: None
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 7:14 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
December 8: 2nd Friday Art Walk
December 11: Call For Artist Deadline – Falkirk “A Gathering of Color” Juried Art Exhibit
December 16th: San Rafael Lighted Boat Parade