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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
June 20, 2024 – 6:00 p.m.
APPROVED MINUTES
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Telephone: (669) 900-9128
Meeting ID: 841 0672 5048
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Sandoval called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioner Emerson (Arrived 6:05)
Commissioner Gutierrez
Commissioner Pasternak
Vice Chair Sandoval
Absent: Chair Cabrales
Also Present: Craig Veramay, Assistant Library & Recreation Director
Becky Ordin, Senior Administrative Assistant
Darcie Chellew, Recreation Supervisor
AGENDA AMENDMENTS
None.
MINUTES
1. Approve regular meeting minutes of April 18, 2024
Commissioner Pasternak moved, and Commissioner Gutierrez seconded, to approve
the meetings minutes of April 18, 2024.
AYES: Commissioners: Gutierrez, Pasternak, Sandoval
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Cabrales, Emerson
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
Larry Andow with the Peacock Gap Neighborhood Association addressed the
Commission.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2. Introductions/Awards/Recognitions/Presentations
Mr. Veramay presented the Pickleweed Park Enhancement Project update.
Staff responded to questions from the Commission.
Public Comment: None
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. Tennis Court Access Pilot Program Update
Mr. Veramay introduced Darcie Chellew who presented the Tennis Court Access Pilot
update.
Staff responded to questions from the Commission.
Public Comment: None
Commissioner Gutierrez moved, and Commissioner Emerson seconded to accept the
Tennis Court Access Pilot Program Report.
AYES: Commissioners: Emerson, Gutierrez, Pasternak, Sandoval
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Cabrales
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None
Motion passes.
STAFF LIAISON REPORT
4. Staff Liaison Report.
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Mr. Veramay shared that the Summer activity guide was mailed out.
The Childcare school-year programs have ended and have transitioned to their Summer
programs. Per ongoing discussions with the San Rafael City School District, the
Coleman Childcare site has closed, and staff have worked with the school to transition
students into an alternative on-site program. The Glenwood childcare will be moving
into the Multipurpose room this summer as well. Last night there was a retirement party
for Kelly Albrecht. Gaby Farias has been promoted into the Senior Recreation
Supervisor position, overseeing the Childcare division.
The Terra Linda Park and Community Center Enhancement Plan is underway. There
were about 20 community members that came to the first outreach meeting. Saturday
there will be a pop-up event at Ounces in Terra Linda from 4-6pm. Sunday there will be
a pop-up event from 11-2pm at the Terra Linda Park. There is an online survey that will
be open until July 7th. There will also be an online Zoom meeting on June 26th at
6:30pm.
There will be an outreach event for the Peacock Gap Playground play area project at
the park on Saturday, June 22nd from 1-3pm. The event is in partnership with the
Peacock Gap HOA ice cream social.
On Monday, the City Council approved the Measure A budget. We will be looking at
temporary playground equipment for Boyd Park. The other large project will be the
Peacock Gap playground project.
The Assistant Library Director, Daniel Avalos, has been hired and will start in July.
Public Comment: None
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
5. Other brief reports on any meetings, conferences, and/or seminars attended by
the Commission members.
Commissioner Pasternak attended the Pickleweed Advisory Board meeting, and the
board approved all the funding for the Co-Sponsorship programs.
Commissioner Guiterrez attended a couple of the baseball games at Albert Park.
Commissioner Sandoval will be attending the Peacock Gap Ice Cream social.
Commissioner Emerson shared the Marin County’s Fruit and Veggie Fest is coming up
on Saturday, June 29th from 11-2pm. The Marin County Fair is also coming up. The
first day of the fair is also the free kids day.
Public Comment: None
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ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair Sandoval adjourned the meeting at 7:06 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
