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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 20, 2025 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 October 16, 2025
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 two minutes and should be respectful to the
community.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2. None
AGENDA ITEMS
3. Agenda items:
a. Marin Master Gardeners Annual Report
• Recommended Action – Receive report and comment
b. Annual Citywide Park and Recreation Master Plan Update
• Recommended Action – Receive report and comment
c. Selection of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Committee Assignments
• Chair & Vice Chair
• Albert Park Library & Community Center Community Stakeholder Committee Rep
• Pickleweed Advisory Committee Rep
• Public Art Review Board Rep
• Recommended Action – Nominate, vote, and appoint assignments effective
January 1, 2026.
d. Review Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Schedule for 2026
• Recommended Action – Receive report 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
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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
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 available 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
October 16, 2025 – 6:00 p.m.
DRAFT MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Pasternak called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioner Cabrales
Chair Sandoval
Commissioner Pasternak
Absent: Commissioner Emerson
Commissioner Gutierrez
Also Present: Craig Veramay, Assistant Library & Recreation Director
Catherine Quffa, Library & Recreation Director
Becky Ordin, Senior Administrative Assistant
AGENDA AMENDMENTS
None.
MINUTES
1. Approve regular meeting minutes of June 25, 2025
Commissioner Pasternak moved, and Commissioner Cabrales seconded, to approve
the meetings minutes of June 25, 2025.
AYES: Commissioners: Cabrales, Pasternak, Sandoval
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Emerson, Gutierrez,
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None
Minutes approved as submitted.
MEETING OPEN FOR PUBLIC EXPRESSION
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Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda
Sherna Deamer, President of the Montecito Residents’ Association commented that
they have identified space for a park in the Montecito area and gave details of the
project. Mary Maurer was also present and shared that she has drawn up plans for a
potential park.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2. NA
Public Comment: NA
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. Pickleweed Preschool Facility Improvements
Mr. Veramay presented the Pickleweed Preschool Renovation Project.
Staff responded to questions and comments from the Commission.
Public Comment: There were questions from the public that were addressed.
b. Parks Maintenance & Projects Biannual Status Report
Mr. Veramay introduced Andrew Powell who presented the Parks Maintenance & Projects
Biannual Status Report.
Staff responded to questions and comments from the Commission.
Public Comment: There were questions from the public that were addressed.
c. San Rafael Pacifics Baseball Team Program Report
Mr. Veramay presented the San Rafael baseball Team Program Report.
Staff responded to questions and comments from the Commission.
Public Comment: The Commission received comments from the public.
STAFF LIAISON REPORT
4. Staff Liaison Report.
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Mr. Veramay shared a few updates with the Commission:
The Peacock Gap Park ribbon cutting and movie in the park on Oct. 10th had a great turn
out.
The Library and Recreation newsletter is available on the website to register and receive
updates about upcoming events.
October 18: Floating Pumpkin Patch
October 23: SRCC Treat Walk
Nov. 1: Dia De Los Muertos
The next meeting will have many things to report. The Marin Master gardener’s
presentation. There is a new use and behavior guidelines for our Community Centers
to be reviewed. Annual City-Wide master plan update. Albert Park community stake
holder planning. The annual vote on Chair and Vice Chair positions.
Staff responded to questions and comments from the Commission
Public Comment: There were questions and comments from the public that were
addressed.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
5. Other brief reports on any meetings, conferences, and/or seminars attended by
the Commission members.
None.
Public Comment: None
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Sandoval adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
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BECKY ORDIN, Senior Administrative Assistant
APPROVED THIS_____DAY OF___________, 2025
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CATHERINE QUFFA, Library & Recreation Director
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
November 20, 2025
Item #3a
TITLE: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION (UCCE) MARIN
MASTER GARDENER ANNUAL REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Commission receive the report and comment.
BACKGROUND:
Marin Master Gardeners (MMG) is a volunteer organization trained, certified, and operated by
the Regents of the University of California, Cooperative Extension (UCCE) in Marin County.
Members graduate from a course of study in horticulture aimed at community level gardening
utilizing best practices for sustainability, climate, and environmental protection.
Through community service and educational outreach, MMG provides home gardeners and
community organizations with the knowledge and skills to create a healthy environment for
Marin County. Members are non-paid staff of the UCCE, answering public inquiries and
providing information on all areas of plant health and gardening practices. Additionally, the
Gardeners have installed signage to allow visitors to self-guide through the gardens to learn
about plants, pollinators, habitats, and water-wise gardening practices.
DISCUSSION:
MMG has had a presence at the Falkirk Cultural Center for more than 20 years. The group
evolved in interest and commitment to the Falkirk grounds. In 2013 the City entered into an
Agreement with MMG' s parent organization, the University of California, acting through its
Cooperative Extension in Marin, to improve and maintain specific landscape areas on the
grounds as per the City adopted Falkirk Landscape Masterplan. The Agreement was amended
in 2014 to include improvements and use of the Falkirk Greenhouse, and the City authorized a
new ten (10) year agreement in 2017, with a term expiration of March 31, 2027.
In a typical year, volunteers will spend almost 2,000 hours working in these gardens. A primary
activity has been maintaining eight distinct gardens that demonstrate water-wise plants that do
well in our Mediterranean climate including a garden that focuses on native plants endemic to
the Bay Area. Since 2012, Marin Master Gardeners have also maintained the greenhouse at
Falkirk, a structure that dates to 1927.
In 2025, the greenhouse was used for three grows – pollinator plants, tomatoes, and
succulents. The pollinator and succulent plant sales were held in the greenhouse parking lot,
while the very popular tomato sale is held at different sites around Marin.
Marin Master Gardeners have continued to nurture the Falkirk gardens, adding in fire-smart
features, replacing worn signage, and much more. In 2025, Marin Master Gardeners returned to
housing their quarterly educational classes at Falkirk and did training with the members of the
Canal Community Garden. They also hosted a Day of Giving Volunteer event with Vanguard
Properties.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
None
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Any other action as determined by the Park and Recreation Commission.
Submitted by:
Craig Veramay
Assistant Library and Recreation Director
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
November 20, 2025
Item #3b
TITLE: ANNUAL UPDATE ON CITYWIDE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Park and Recreation Commission review and accept the report.
BACKGROUND:
From 2022 to 2023, the City of San Rafael conducted an extensive infrastructure assessment
and community engagement process to develop a Citywide Parks and Recreation Master
Plan (CPRMP). Adopted by City Council in April 2023, the CPRMP provides a roadmap for the
City to prioritize projects and funding allocation, strategically develop parks and recreational
programs, and create a vision for the future.
The CPRMP captured and prioritized 162 different recommendations including 50 park
improvement projects, 34 policies, 20 recreation facility improvements, and an additional 58
recommendations in the areas of ADA access, irrigation, benches and picnic tables, expansion
opportunities, and supporting existing approaches to the maintenance and management of
parks. These recommendations were categorized into near, medium, and long-term (Table 1).
Table 1: Recommendation Priority Categorization
Recommendation Priority Description Total
Near Term
• 14 park improvements (deficiencies and
expansions)
• 20 policies
• 20 recreation facility improvement
recommendations to be incorporated into
the upcoming Facilities Master Plan
Potentially achievable in 0-5
years
54
Medium-Term
• 15 park improvements
• 14 policies
Potentially achievable in 5-10
years
29
Long-Term
• 21 park improvements
Potentially achievable in 10+
years
21
Other Ongoing (10)
As resources allow (26)
To be addressed through
larger projects (22)
58
Total number of recommendations 162
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The CPRMP developed and utilized a set of evaluation criteria to prioritize the proposed
recommendations. The criteria comparatively weighted the recommendations based on their
ability to (listed from the greatest weight through the lowest):
• Address Health and Safety
• Support Community Priorities
• Reach the greatest Service Area
• Adhere to General Plan 2040 Guiding Principles
• Enhance Accessibility
• Strengthen Operational Efficiency
• Support Previous Planning
Since it was adopted by City Council, the City has been using the recommendations from the
CPRMP to prioritize capital, policy, and maintenance projects and funding. The CPRMP findings
have been used to inform City Council Goals and Objectives, the annual Capital Improvement
Program, and the Measure A Work Plan.
ANALYSIS:
The CPRMP is an important tool for priority and goal setting. This annual report shares an
update on progress made on the recommendations in the plan. To track progress of
recommendations, staff have categorized the status of projects as follows:
• In Development
• In Progress
• Substantially Complete
• Completed in Full
• Ongoing
• On Hold
• Not Started
Since adoption of the CPRMP, the following near-term recommendations have been
substantially completed or completed in full:
• 1.6 Albert Park – Address Deficiencies around Albert Stadium and Field
• 1.7 Albert Park - Consider additional maintenance resources for Albert Field
• 18.3 Peacock Gap Park Play Area and Pathway Project
• 19.2 Pickleweed Park Enhancement Project
• 24.2 Prepare a master plan for Terra Linda Park and Community Center
• 26.14 Evaluate tennis court access program and explore alternative approaches
Tables 2 and 3 below provide an update on near-term park and policy recommendations where
the City has taken action since the CPRMP was adopted but aren’t yet complete. Attachment 1
provides a list of all near-term recommendations, including those that have been completed,
and those that have not yet been started.
Table 2: Near-Term Park Recommendations
ID Site Recommendation Nov. 2025
Update
Notes
5.8 Boyd
Memorial
Park
Evaluate historic
water cistern system
for structural integrity
In
Development
Funding for this project is included in
FY26 Measure A Workplan.
18.5 Peacock
Gap Park
Resurface tennis
courts
In
Development
Funding for this project included in
FY26 Measure A Workplan.
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9.3 Freitas
Park
Resurface tennis
courts
In
Development
Funding for this project included in
FY26 Measure A Workplan. Staff are
evaluating options to align with
planned Miller Creek School District
projects.
10.4 Gerstle
Park
Update play areas -
replace play
structures near end
of lifecycle, replace
sand with fibar at
school age play area
Not Started
Planning for this project is included in
City Council’s Three-Year Strategic
Plan.
10.3 Gerstle
Park
Evaluate and
improve pathways
Not Started
Planning for this project is included in
City Council’s Three-Year Strategic
Plan.
Table 3: Near-Term Policy Recommendations
ID Site Recommendation Nov. 2025
Update
Notes
3.3 Beach Park Seek proposals for
public-private
partnerships that will
activate the park
space and address
needed oversight and
management for site
safety
Ongoing Future opportunities at Beach Park are
dependent upon the future of the
adjacent private property (formerly
Terrapin Crossroads); staff continue to
closely monitor the status of that
property, respond to inquiries from
potential buyers, and pursue potential
public/private partnership
opportunities.
19.4 Pickleweed
Park
Consider additional
maintenance
resources for
Pickleweed Park
Field
In Progress
Staff are evaluating maintenance
needs for all weather turf and will
develop a maintenance plan
accordingly.
26.7 Citywide Evaluate restroom
maintenance citywide
- improve restroom
maintenance levels
where needed
In Progress In 2024, staff saw a decrease in
reports of issues with restroom
maintenance; staff continue to monitor
this issue and are reviewing potential
options to improve restroom
maintenance for FY26-27, including
possible contract services.
26.8 Citywide Develop systemwide
tennis court
resurfacing schedule
In
Development
DPW and Recreation staff are working
on a draft schedule that will be
presented to the Commission once
complete
26.1
3
Citywide Develop program for
citywide fibar
replacement at
playgrounds
In
Development
DPW and Recreation staff are
developing these standards and are
working on a draft schedule that will be
presented to the Commission once
complete. DPW staff replaced fibar
wood chips at several parks in 2025,
including Boyd Memorial Park,
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Peacock Gap Park, and Pickleweed
Park.
26.1
5
Citywide Develop systemwide
playground amenity
replacement
schedule
In
Development
DPW and Recreation staff are
developing these standards and are
working on a draft schedule that will be
presented to the Commission once
complete.
26.2
1
Citywide Offer training
opportunities for staff
to support growth
and understanding
around diversity,
equity, inclusion, and
belonging
Ongoing The City has developed a mandatory
diversity, equity, inclusion, and
belonging training for all staff; the
department also supports staff in
identifying and participating in
additional training opportunities.
33.7 Recreation
Programs
Develop a
comprehensive fee
policy
In Progress The City has contracted with Berry
Dunn to conduct a cost recovery
analysis, which staff expect to bring to
the Commission in early 2026.
33.8 Recreation
Programs
Recreation programs,
services and facilities
need to be supported
by established
marketing efforts
In Progress The Library & Recreation Department
hired a new Marketing Coordinator in
2025. This has led to measurable
improvements in advertising and
marketing.
In addition to the park and policy recommendations, staff have made progress on different
recommendations categorized as “other.” These include ADA access recommendations, which
were incorporated into projects at Boyd Park, Peacock Gap Park, and Pickleweed Park, as well
as the implementation of a memorial bench and picnic table program, which is actively
improving parks through the installation of new amenities not otherwise funded. The
Commemorative bench program installed six (6) new benches since the start of the program in
2023.
Emerging Priorities
Staff have utilized the CPRMP criteria to evaluate emerging park and recreation facility issues.
One notable project is 620 Canal St., which was identified as an ideal location for a potential
southern landing for a pedestrian bridge, which has been a long standing goal for the
community. In partnership with the Trust for Public Land, County of Marin, and Canal Alliance,
the City acquired 620 Canal for a future park site and potential location for the pedestrian
bridge.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with accepting this report.
Submitted by:
Craig Veramay
Assistant Library and Recreation Director
Attachments:
1. Near-term park and policy recommendations from the CPRMP
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Attachment 1: Near-term park and policy recommendations from the CPRMP
ID Site Status Recommendation
19.2 Pickleweed
Park
Substantially
Complete
Continue development of the Pickleweed Park
Enhancement Project with support of public grant funds –
new basketball court, play area, fitness area, shaded
seating and picnic area, gazebo structure, conversion of
existing turf fields to synthetic turf, renovation of bathroom
facilities, additional lighting, parking, security cameras, and
landscaping
1.6 Albert Park Completed in
Full
Address fencing deficiencies around Albert Stadium and
Field
18.3 Peacock
Gap Park
Completed in
Full
Update play areas - replace failing playground structures,
replace sand with fibar
24.2 Terra Linda
Park
Completed in
Full
Prepare a master plan for Terra Linda Park and Community
Center: determine future improvements based on planning
efforts; likely to include replace playground for safety and
accessibility in the near term – near end of life span;
Replace picnic tables and benches - end of life span;
Resurface basketball court
5.8 Boyd
Memorial
Park
In
Development
Evaluate historic water cistern system for structural integrity
18.5 Peacock
Gap Park
In
Development
Resurface tennis courts
9.3 Freitas Park In
Development
Resurface tennis courts
10.4 Gerstle Park Not Started Update play areas - replace play structures near end of
lifecycle, replace sand with fibar at school age play area
10.3 Gerstle Park Not Started Evaluate and improve pathways
16.3 Oleander
Park
Not Started Update play area - replace play structures near end of
lifecycle, replace sand with fibar
1.3 Albert Park Not Started Pursue improvements at tennis courts – evaluate restroom
access, padding around tennis lights (4), court lighting
improvement
23.2 Terra Linda
Community
Garden
Not Started Explore options to increase plot capacity and improve
infrastructure of garden plots to meet the needs of San
Rafael residents
26.23 Citywide Ongoing Repair identified priority physical deficiencies at park
restrooms
29.1 Falkirk
Cultural
Center
Not Started Develop a comprehensive assessment of the Falkirk
Cultural Center’s unique historic and architectural qualities,
to guide future planning and programming that will be in
alignment with the facility’s unique needs
1.7 Albert Park Ongoing Consider additional maintenance resources for Albert Field
3.3 Beach Park Ongoing Seek proposals for public-private partnerships that will
activate the park space and address needed oversight and
management for site safety
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19.4 Pickleweed
Park
Ongoing Consider additional maintenance resources for Pickleweed
Park Field
26.6 Citywide On Hold Assess options to address deficiency in spaces for off-leash
dogs
26.7 Citywide In Progress Evaluate restroom maintenance citywide - improve restroom
maintenance levels where needed
26.8 Citywide In Progress Develop systemwide tennis court resurfacing schedule
26.10 Citywide On Hold Develop systemwide irrigation replacement schedule
26.11 Citywide On Hold Reclassify City parks based on existing amenities - Jerry
Russom Memorial Park (to open space), Bret Harte Park (to
neighborhood park), Munson Park (to pocket park)
26.13 Citywide In
Development
Develop program for citywide fibar replacement at
playgrounds
26.14 Citywide Complete Evaluate tennis court access program and explore
alternative approaches
26.15 Citywide In
Development
Develop systemwide playground amenity replacement
schedule
26.21 Citywide Ongoing Offer training opportunities for staff to support growth and
understanding around diversity, equity, inclusion, and
belonging
33.1 Recreation
Programs
On Hold Establish a formal programming philosophy to guide future
program delivery
33.2 Recreation
Programs
On Hold Develop a programing plan that builds on the philosophy
and identifies program priorities for the future
33.3 Recreation
Programs
On Hold Pursue additional contracts with other providers for program
areas that are not currently adequately available
33.4 Recreation
Programs
On Hold For program areas where there are not contracts, utilize
other providers on a referral and clearinghouse basis
33.5 Recreation
Programs
On Hold Develop a city staffing plan and operating budget that will
support the program plan
33.7 Recreation
Programs
In Progress Develop a comprehensive fee policy
33.8 Recreation
Programs
In Progress Recreation programs, services and facilities need to be
supported by established marketing efforts
35.1 Operations
And
Maintenance
No Started Consider additional staffing and/or resources to support any
increase in maintenance and operations service levels
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
November 20, 2025
Item #3c
TITLE: SELECTION OF COMMISSION CHAIR, VICE CHAIR, AND COMMITTEE
ASSIGNMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Commission select a new Chair and Vice Chairperson and review committee
assignments for the period January – December 2026.
BACKGROUND
The City of San Rafael has established Board, Commission, and Committee (BCC) Guidelines,
which guide the nomination and appointment process. Those guidelines can be viewed here:
BCC Rules and Procedures.
Annually, the Parks and Recreation Commission meets in regular session and selects a
chairperson and vice chairperson. The election shall be by majority vote of the Commission, to
be held preferably in December of each year. The term of service for these offices shall be one
year, beginning in January of each year. The intent is that the appointments of the respective
Chair and Vice-Chair offices be rotated among the Commissioners so that everyone gets an
opportunity to serve. With the establishment of two (2) four-year term limits for all Commissions
and Boards, generally a Commissioner would not serve as Chair more than once in seven
consecutive years.
The Park and Recreation Commission is also responsible for assigning committee members as
representatives to other Boards, Committees, and stakeholder groups as needed, filling any
vacancies, and making amendments to other committee assignments as needed on an annual
basis. Currently, the Park and Recreation Commission has assigned representatives to the
Pickleweed Advisory Committee (Commissioner Pasternak) and the Public Art Review Board
(Chair Sandoval). Additionally, staff recommend the Commission assign a representative to the
Albert Park Library & Community Center Community Stakeholder Committee, a newly formed
group intended to guide the development of the new Albert Park library and community center.
DISCUSSION
The Commission is tasked with the following actions:
1. Appointing a new Chair and Vice Chair for 2026
2. Assigning a new representative to the Pickleweed Advisory Committee for 2026
3. Reviewing current assignment to the Public Art Review Board
4. Assigning a representative to the Albert Park Library & Community Center Community
Stakeholder Committee
Chair & Vice Chair
Chair Sandoval and Vice-Chair Pasternak have served in their respective roles since January
2025. The Board must nominate and appoint a new chair and vice chair in accordance with the
City’s BCC Rules and Procedures, which are excerpted in Attachment 1.
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Nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair for the coming year can be made by any of the current
Commissioners in attendance at the meeting when nominations are made.
Albert Park Library & Community Center Community Stakeholder Committee
In November 2024, San Rafael voters passed Measure P; a citizen’s initiative to fund a new
main library and community center at Albert Park. The project will operate under a
comprehensive governance framework, with the Measure P Subcommittee (comprising Vice
Mayor Maribeth Bushey and Councilmember Eli Hill) serving as the primary Council
subcommittee. The Subcommittee will review major deliverables, participate in consultant
selection processes, approve change orders, and ensure compliance with voter-mandated
Measure P requirements.
In addition to the Subcommittee, supporting governance will include a Project Steering
Committee and a Technical Advisory Committee. The Project Steering Committee will be led out
of the City Manager’s Office and include department representatives from Library & Recreation
and Public Works. This committee will provide overall strategic direction and ensure the project
aligns with the organization's mission and objectives. The Technical Advisory Committee will be
a cross-departmental team, including sustainability, emergency management, digital, and
community and economic development, that will provide technical and programmatic guidance
throughout the project phases.
As part of the project approach, a Community Stakeholder Committee will be established to
provide input on programming, use, and design of the facility. This seven-member committee
will include representatives from:
• Board of Library Trustees
• Friends of the San Rafael Public Library
• Goldenaires Senior Citizens Organization
• Park and Recreation Commission
• San Rafael Chamber of Commerce
• San Rafael Public Library Foundation
• San Rafael City Schools
The Committee will meet a minimum of four times during the design phase to review the initial
program plan, community engagement results, and conceptual and schematic design concepts
before they are presented to the Measure P Subcommittee, Board of Library Trustees, Park &
Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council.
Pickleweed Advisory Committee Representative
Commissioner Pasternak is the current representative to the Pickleweed Advisory Committee.
This assignment shall serve a term of one (1) year, but not more than two (2) consecutive
terms. Since Commissioner Pasternak’s term will expire December 2025, the Commission must
appoint a new representative.
Public Art Review Board Representative
Commissioner Sandoval is the current representative to the Public Art Review Board. This
assignment shall serve a term of two (2) years but not more than two (2) consecutive terms.
Commissioner Sandoval is serving their second term, which will expire August 2026, therefore,
no action is required at this meeting. However, the Commission may consider changes to this
assignment if they choose.
Recommended Action
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In accordance with BCC Rules and Guidelines, staff recommend the following action:
1. Nominate and appoint Andrei Pasternak, current vice-chair, to serve as Chair for a 1-
year term January 2026-December 2026.
2. Nominate Cicily Emerson to serve as Vice-Chair, based on years of service, for a 1-year
term January 2026-December 2026.
3. Assign a new representative to the Pickleweed Advisory Committee for 2026.
4. Assign a representative to the Albert Park Library & Community Center Community
Stakeholder Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Any other action as determined by the Park and Recreation Commission.
Submitted by:
Craig Veramay
Assistant Library and Recreation Director
Attachment 1: Excerpt of Board, Committee, and Commission Rules & Procedures pertaining to
nomination and appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
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Attachment 1: Excerpt of Board, Committee, and Commission Rules & Procedures
pertaining to nomination and appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair
A. The Chair and Vice-Chair shall be appointed by a majority vote of the Board membership at
the last meeting of each calendar year, to serve for a one-year term. The Chair and Vice-Chair
shall rotate among the Commissioners based on tenure, as defined by total years of service.
The City Council believes that experience as a Board Member will assist those who are selected
to serve as Chair or Vice-Chair, and that it is in everyone’s best interest that candidates have
experience in cycles of governing to acclimate themselves to the jobs, tasks, and roles of the
Board. In the event the years of service are identical, tenure will be determined in alphabetical
order by last name. It is the general rule that a Board Member shall not serve as Chair more
than once in the number of years there are members. However, in the event that:
1. a position is vacated; 2. a Commissioner is not interested in serving as an officer; or 3. there
is limited tenure among the other Commissioners, then a Commissioner may be appointed as
an officer more than once in the number of years there are members.
B. The Vice-Chair shall serve as Chair in the following year and shall be appointed as such at
the last meeting of each calendar year.
C. The Chair and Vice-Chair may not succeed themselves in the same position. However, in the
event the current Chair or Vice-Chair has served less than one year, the BCC may choose to re-
elect them for an additional term.
D. The Vice-Chair shall succeed the Chair if the Chair vacates the office and shall serve the
unexpired term of the Chair. The BCC shall elect a new Vice-Chair to serve the unexpired term
of that office. Selection shall be based on seniority.
E. In the absence of the Chair and Vice-Chair at any meeting of the BCC, the member of the
BCC with the longest tenure, as defined by total years of service, shall preside over the
meeting. In the event the years of service are identical, seniority will be determined by
alphabetical order.
F. This section shall not apply to BCCs where the Staff Liaison serves as the Chair, per the
bylaws.
Chair and Vice Chair Responsibilities
The Board Chair and Vice Chair have distinct responsibilities from those of other Board
Members and must be appointed. The duties of the Chair include:
1. Ensure that consideration of items on the agenda move along without delay.
2. Ensure that petitioners, proponents, and opponents are heard.
3. Ensure that decorum is maintained at the meeting.
4. In presiding over agendized matters where the public has provided testimony and/or
raised questions, the Chair should do the following:
a. Direct questions or comments requiring a response to staff for a response.
b. If necessary, help keep Commissioners’ questions relevant to the matter being
considered by the BCC.
c. If necessary, consider calling for a brief recess if orderly conduct of the meeting
is being disrupted.
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5. Announce the decision of the BCC on all subjects.
6. Ensure that each member of the BCC is provided an opportunity to completely express
their views on items of business, the Chair should see that each Commissioner has
been recognized by the Chair and given the opportunity to provide feedback.
7. Correspond to the City Council on behalf of the BCC, provided that opinions expressed
on behalf of the BCC or City government are consistent with the consensus of the BCC.
In the absence of the Chair, a Vice-Chair shall possess all powers of the Chair and be subject to
all prescribed duties for that position during the meeting.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
November 20, 2025
Item #3d
TITLE: REVIEW OF THE COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Commission review its meeting schedule for 2026 and revise as
necessary.
BACKGROUND:
The Park and Recreation Commission currently meets on the third Thursday of each month at
6:00 p.m. Annually, the Park and Recreation Commission reviews a proposed annual meeting
schedule to consider canceling or re-scheduling meetings due to holidays or other conflicts.
Proposed 2025 Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Schedule
• January 15, 2026
• February 19, 2026
• March 19, 2026
• April 16, 2026
• May 14, 2026
• June 18, 2026
• July 16, 2026
• August – Dark
• September 17, 2026
• October 15, 2026
• November 19, 2026
• December - Dark
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Any other action as determined by the Commission.
Submitted by:
Craig Veramay
Assistant Library and Recreation Director