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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
January 18, 2024 – 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 Cabrales
Commissioner Emerson
Chair Gutierrez
Commissioner Pasternak
Commissioner Sandoval
Absent: None
Also Present: Craig Veramay, Assistant Library & Recreation Director
Becky Ordin, Senior Administrative Assistant
AGENDA AMENDMENTS
None.
MINUTES
1. Approve regular meeting minutes of November 16, 2023
Commissioner Pasternak moved, and Commissioner Sandoval seconded, to approve
the meetings minutes of November 16, 2023.
AYES: Commissioners: Cabrales, Emerson, Gutierrez, Pasternak, Sandoval
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None
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
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. Review of the Annual Commission Work Plan
Mr. Veramay introduced presented the Annual Commission Work Plan for 2024.
Staff responded to questions from the Commission.
Public Comment: None
Commissioner Emerson moved, and Commissioner Pasternak seconded to amend and
accept the Annual Commission Work Plan for 2024 to include a quarterly Parks report.
AYES: Commissioners: Cabrales, Emerson, Gutierrez, Pasternak, Sandoval
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None
Motion passes.
3. Other Agenda Items
b. Selection of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
Mr. Veramay gave a brief background of the duties for the Park and Recreation Commission
Chair and Vice Chair positions.
Staff responded to questions from the Commission.
Public Comment: None
Chair Gutierrez moved, and Commissioner Emerson seconded to nominate
Commissioner Cabrales as Chair.
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AYES: Commissioners: Cabrales, Emerson, Gutierrez, Pasternak, Sandoval
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None
Motion passes.
Commissioner Sandoval moved, and Chair Cabrales seconded to nominate himself
(Commissioner Sandoval) as Vice Chair.
AYES: Commissioners: Cabrales, Emerson, Gutierrez, Pasternak, Sandoval
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None
Motion passes.
Mr. Veramay gave a brief background of the duties for the Pickleweed Advisor Committee.
Commissioner Emerson moved, and Commissioner Sandoval seconded to nominate
Commissioner Pasternak as the Park and Recreation Commission Representative for the
Pickleweed Advisory Committee.
AYES: Commissioners: Cabrales, Emerson, Gutierrez, Pasternak, Sandoval
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None
Motion passes.
STAFF LIAISON REPORT
4. Staff Liaison Report.
Mr. Veramay reported the upcoming dates and included the Peacock Gap design was
approved in December by City Council. The Pickleweed project is at 95% design. The
San Rafael Goldenaires have opted to hire their own coordinator. Falkirk Cultural
Center has hired Patty McCulley as the new Program Coordinator. The Childcare team
was awarded “Team of the Quarter” from the City of San Rafael. Kelly Albrecht has
announced her retirement and there will be a recruitment for her supervisor position.
Important dates coming up:
January 13 – February 24: Falkirk Exhibit “A Gathering of Color”
February 5: City Council Meeting
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February 9: 2nd Friday Art Walk
March 6: Summer Recreation Registration
March 10: Age Friendly 90th Celebration for the Community ages 90+
Public Comment: None
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
5. Other brief reports on any meetings, conferences, and/or seminars attended by
the Commission members.
Chair Cabrales went to the Sun Valley Park and it was very nice.
Public Comment: None
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Cabrales adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
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BECKY ORDIN, Senior Administrative Assistant
APPROVED THIS_____DAY OF___________, 2024
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CATHERINE QUFFA, Library & Recreation Director