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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark & Rec Commission 2019-03-21 Minutes1 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES _____________________________________________________________________________________________ San Rafael Community Center – 618 B Street, San Rafael, CA March 21, 2019 – 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER/ Chair Tom Obletz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Commissioners Present: Chair Tom Obletz, Vice Chair Mark Machado, Nicholas Skewes- Cox, Cecily Emerson, Mark Bustillos and Stacey Laumann (arrived at 7:06) Commissioners Absent: Kat Reisinger and Jeff Jones Staff Present: Debbie Younkin, Senior Recreation Supervisor, Becky Ordin, Senior Administrative Assistant, Catherine Quffa, Management Analyst, Ashley Howe, Senior Recreation Supervisor AGENDA AMENDMENTS None MINUTES 1. Approve regular meeting minutes of February 21, 2019 A motion was made my Commissioner Machado, seconded by Commissioner Obletz, to approve the minutes of the February 21, 2019 meeting as corrected. The motion was approved unanimously. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 2 2. Introductions/Awards/Recognitions/Presentations None 3. Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda None MATTERS BEFORE THE COMMISSION 4. Request to Name the Greenhouse located at the Falkirk Cultural Center for former Mayor Larry Mulryan and the Marin Master Gardeners Ashley Howe presented the Agenda Report. Ms. Howe introduced Kathleen Cerf, former Mayor Larry Mulryan’s daughter and her husband Richard Cerf. Ms. Cerf described how her father was committed to keeping open space in San Rafael. He was on the Planning Commission, and served on the Council for 12 years, and was Mayor for 12 years. In 1973, the Dollar family was going to sell the land of the Falkirk Estate and convert the land to apartments. At the time, former Mayor Mulryan felt that the building was a beautiful gem and received approval to purchase the 11,000 acre estate for $275,000. As a result, Ms. Cerf would love to see her father’s commitment to the City of San Rafael and the Falkirk Cultural Center be recognized with a plaque. Commissioner Obletz asked if the intent was to acknowledge the contributions and efforts to the City by renaming the greenhouse after him ; and also, what was the connection to the Master Gardeners. Ms. Cerf stated that her father had become very involved with the Ma stser Gardners and the Falkirk Cultural Center really “came to life” as a result of the efforts. She also stated that naming the Greenhouse after her father and the Master Gardners would be wonderful way to recognize their efforts and commitment. Commissioner Obletz made a motion to approve the request to rename the Greenhouse at the Falkirk Cultural Center after former Mayor Larry Mulryan and the Marin Master Gardeners and to forward their recommendation to the City Council for their review and consideration. Commissioner Skewes-Cox seconded the motion. AYES: Commissioners: Laumann, Machado, Obletz, Bustillos and Skewes-Cox NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: Jones and Reisinger The motion passed. 3 COMMISSION REPORTS AND COMMENTS 5. Other brief reports on any meetings, conferences, and/or seminars attended by the Commission members. Commissioner Obletz passed out the Community Services Activities Guides and Camp Menus. He commented that they looked good and that we have a lot to offer to the community. STAFF COMMENTS None 6. Schedule of Upcoming Meetings and Events of Interest. Commissioner Obletz announced there will be a Canal soccer tournament on April 7 th for the Urban Soccer Park and the Marin Master Gardeners Tomato Market is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Bon Air Center in Greenbrae and at Pini Hardware in Novato. In addition, the neighborhood celebration sponsored by the “B Team” and the Gerstle Park Neighborhood Association is scheduled for Saturday, April 27th at the new Albert Park Playground. The Grand Opening of the Playground will be held on Monday, April 29 th at 3:30 p.m. Commissioner Obletz also brought to everyone’s attention the three community meetings regarding planning for the new library will be held on April 27th, April 30th and May 2nd. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned 7:22 p.m.