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PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION AGENDA
Thursday, March 21, 2019
7:00 P.M.
San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street
CALL TO ORDER
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Roll Call
AGENDA AMENDMENTS
MINUTES
1. Approve regular meeting minutes of February 21, 2019
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
2. Introductions/Awards/Recognitions/Presentations
3. Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda. Speakers are
encouraged to limit comments to 3 minutes.
MATTERS BEFORE THE COMMISSION
If necessary to assure completion of the following items, the Chairperson may establish time limits
for the presentations by individual speakers.
4. Request to Name the Greenhouse located at the Falkirk Cultural Center for former Mayor
Larry Mulryan and the Marin Master Gardeners
COMMISSION REPORTS AND COMMENTS
5. Other brief reports on any meetings, conferences, and/or seminars attended by the
Commission members.
STAFF COMMENTS
6. Schedule of Upcoming Meetings and Events of Interest
NEXT MEETING: April 18, 2019
ADJOURNMENT
Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Page 2 of 2 September 20, 2018
Notice
Any records relating to an agenda item, received by a majority or more of the Council less than 72 ho urs
before the meeting, shall be available for inspection at the Community Services Department, San Rafael,
Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael, CA 94901, and placed with other agenda-related materials on
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
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San Rafael Community Center – 618 B Street, San Rafael, CA
February 21, 2019 – 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER/
Chair Tom Obletz called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Chair Tom Obletz, Vice Chair Mark Machado, Stacey Laumann,
Kathryn Reisinger, Nicholas Skewes-Cox
Commissioners Absent: Mark Bustillos, Cicily Emerson, Jeff Jones
Staff Present: Susan Andrade-Wax, Community Services Director, Becky Ordin,
Senior Administrative Assistant, Kevin McGowan, Public Works
Assistant Director/Civil Engineer, and Theo Sanchez, Associate
Civil Engineer
AGENDA AMENDMENTS
None
MINUTES
1. Approve regular meeting minutes of January 17, 2019
A motion was made by Commissioner Skewes-Cox, seconded by Commissioner Machado, to
approve the minutes of the January 17, 2019 meeting as corrected. The motion was
approved unanimously.
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MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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. Approve Replacement of Playground Equipment at Pickleweed Park
Mr. Theo Sanchez presented the plans to replace the Pickleweed Park playground. See
attachment.
Mr. Sanchez added that they are trying to expedite the process, so they can utilize current
CDBG grant funding. Commissioner Laumann asked what year the grant was issued. Mr.
Sanchez did not know.
Mr. Kevin McGowan added that once the equipment is purchased it will be shipped to the City
of San Rafael and it will be stored. Public Works will need to coordinate the contractor’s
availability to install the equipment and the time needed to demolish the existing playground.
The project would be tentatively scheduled for the end of summer and would take
approximately 2 weeks to complete including the installation of the surface material, i.e., Fibar.
Mr. McGowen would like to move forward in ordering the equipment.
Commissioner Reisinger asked if the wood fill was more expensive than the resilient matting?
Mr. Sanchez replied that the resilient mating was more expensive.
Commissioner Skewes-Cox asked if the wood is wheelchair accessible. Mr. Sanchez replied
that yes it does meet ADA standards.
Commissioner Laumann noticed there is no fencing around the playground in the plans and
asked if it was going to stay that way. Mr. Sanchez replied that no there will not be a fence
added. She asked if there was adult seating around the park. Mr. Sanchez replied there is
currently seating around the playground, and that will remain in the plans. Commissioner
Laumann also asked if tricycle track was going to be re-striped. Mr. McGowan replied that
they can look at re-striping the track since it is just paint. Commissioner Laumann commented
that she really liked the design of the structure and the shade that is provided.
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Commissioner Machado asked if the canopies will fade. Mr. McGowan replied that it will most
likely fade over time. Ms. Andrade-Wax added that the “life expectancy” for most commercial
shade structures is approximately 10 years.
Commissioner Laumann asked if Public Works ha d any picnic tables laying around would they
consider putting some in the 2-5 yr. area, so the kids can eat their lunch right there. Mr.
McGowan replied that there are safety requirements to have clearances around play
structures. If they can find a place and it meets the requirements, then yes, they can add a
picnic bench.
Commissioner Obletz has had an issue for many years regarding the red curb at Sorrento
Way. He stated that Pickleweed Park is most used park in the City and parking has
continuously been an issue. He asked if there any possibility of revisiting the prohibition of
parking on the entire length of Sorrento Way. The decision to paint it red had to do with
loitering and other illicit activities in that area and the impact it caused to the adjacent
neighborhood. Commissioner Obletz commented that was 20 years ago and asked if there
was an opportunity to have the traffic engineer revisit this since there such a demand for
parking.
Commissioner Reisinger made a motion to approve the prefe rred selection of the proposed
playground equipment to replace the current play equipment at Pickleweed Park.
Commissioner Machado seconded the motion.
AYES: Commissioners: Laumann, Machado, Obletz, Reisinger and Skewes-Cox
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Bustillos, Emerson and Jones
The motion passed.
Mr. McGowan also requested that the Park and Recreation Commission provide feedback on
two other facility related improvements. The first item was regarding an illuminated electronic
sign at the front of the Albert J. Boro Community Center. Ms. Andrade -Wax commented that
this idea was generated from the City Council’s the goals and objectives regarding increasing
community engagement and communication. Specifically, the signage was requested and
approved as part of the goals and objectives for the Canal area located at Pickleweed Park.
The new sign will be illuminated and will be programmed to turn-off at a specific time. The sign
we also be able to be programmed to provide information in multiple languages.
Commissioner Machado asked where the sign would be. Ms. Andrade-Wax replied that it will
be installed in front of the community center.
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Commissioner Obletz recommended that the name of the building on the sign also includes
the library on it in addition to the community center. He also wanted to make sure there were
guidelines as to what the sign displayed.
Mr. McGowan’s also provided the Commission with information on increasing the parking in
the canal neighborhood at Shoen Park. He shared a conceptual diagram of the additional
parking which included approximately 44 parking spaces.
Commissioner Skewes-Cox asked if this project would coincide with the Tiscornia project,
which is a couple of years down the road. Mr. McGowan replied that the City would be adding
the parking as soon as feasible.
Commissioner Obletz asked what was the obligation regarding handicap parking? Mr.
McGowan replied that since it is street parking it is not required.
COMMISSION REPORTS AND COMMENTS
5. Other brief reports on any meetings, conferences, and/or seminars attended by
the Commission members.
Commissioner Obletz shared that Commissioner Jones attended the presentation for Ralph
Mihan at the CPRS District 1 event in Windsor.
Commissioner Reisinger announced that the Mill Valley Community Center will be hosting the
Surf and Turf Summer Camp training on June 1st.
Commissioner Skewes-Wax asked for an update on the Little Free Library at Gerstle Park.
Ms. Andrade-Wax replied that staff is waiting on additional information from the Association.
The Gerstle Park Neighborhood Association has agreed to pay for the library box.
STAFF COMMENTS
Ms. Andrade-Wax forwarded Measure A information that was previously requested by the
Commission. The 2015 staff report incudes the Commissions recommendations, and work
plans to how the money was to be spent that year. A couple of those projects have been or
will be completed this year which include; the replacement of the playground at Victor Jones
Park, the additional of a restroom unit at Bret Harte Park and the renovation of the playground
at Albert Park. The addition of the project to replace the roof of the Falkirk Cultural Center was
added to the CIP this past year and is currently in process.
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6. Schedule of Upcoming Meetings and Events of Interest.
Commissioner Obletz noted the Albert Park dedication will be April 28 th.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned 8:12 p.m.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
March 21, 2019
Item #4
TITLE: REQUEST TO NAME THE GREENHOUSE LOCATED AT THE
FALKIRK CULTURAL CENTER FOR FORMER MAYOR LARRY
MULRYAN AND THE MARIN MASTER GARDENERS
SUMMARY
Kathleen Cerf, representing former Mayor Mulryan and the Marin Master Gardeners has
requested that the City of San Rafael name the greenhouse at the Falkirk Cultural
Center as the Larry Mulryan Greenhouse.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission di scuss and approve the
naming of the Greenhouse at the Falkirk Cultural Center for former Mayor Larry Mulryan
and the Marin Master Gardeners.
BACKGROUND
Kathleen Cerf, representing former Mayor Mulryan and the Marin Master Gardeners has
requested that the City of San Rafael name the greenhouse at the Falkirk Cultural
Center as the Larry Mulryan Greenhouse and that a plaque or memorial be installed on
the Falkirk Cultural Center grounds. The plaque or memorial would commemorate the
contributions made by former Mayor Mulryan for his involvement in the procurement of
Falkirk Cultural Center and the Marin Master Gardeners role in restoring the
greenhouse and the development and continued maintenance of several demonstration
gardens.
Recognition intended to rename or designate a name for a park or public facility or a
portion therein must be approved by the Park and Recreation Commission and the City
Council, per the San Rafael Community Services Plaque Policy included as Attachment
1.
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DISCUSSION
Larry Mulryan served the City of San Rafael for 22 years, including 2 years as a
Planning Commissioner, 8 years as a Councilmember, and 12 years as Mayor from
1979 to 1991. In 1991, City Council recognized former Mayor Mulryan for numerous
contributions and achievements including the acquisition of the Falkirk Cultural Center,
Resolution of Appreciation included as Attachment 2.
Former Mayor Mulryan’s involvement in the acquisition of the Falkirk Cultural Center in
began 1973 when he learned that the Dollar family, the owners of the Falkirk Cultural
Center for nearly 100 years, wanted to sell the property, tear down the buildings and
convert it to apartments. At the time, Councilmember Mulryan did not see this as the
best use of the property and took the opportunity to tour the buildings and grounds.
From his tours, he determined that facility and grounds were a unique and beautiful
piece of property and that the City should consider purchasing the Falkirk Cultural
Center. At this point, Councilmember Mulryan approached other council members and
put the matter of use and possible acquisition on the agenda to begin the process of
obtaining full council approval to purchase the property. Mulryan and City Council
negotiated the proposed purchase amount of $275,000 and created a ballot measure.
In 1974, voters approved the purchase of Falkirk Cultural Center and its’ surrounding
grounds totaling over eleven acres. In 1975, the City of San Rafael formally designated
the Falkirk Cultural Center as a Community Cultural Center. The Falkirk Cultural Center
has since hosted many art exhibits, community celebrations and is a popular venue for
private events.
Years after former Mayor Mulryan served on the City Council he volunteered as a
member of the Marin Master Gardeners, a division of the University of California
Cooperative Extension program. Marin Master Gardeners joined the Falkirk Cultural
Center Greenhouse renovation in 2002 as a community service project . Following the
completion of the Greenhouse renovation the Marin Master Gardeners continued to
collaborate with the Falkirk Cultural Center in landscaping the surrounding areas,
building a ‘greenhouse garden’ and utilizing the greenhouse to propagate and grow
plants for sale and use on the Falkirk Cultural Center grounds.
In 2009 the Cooperative Extension program entered into a five-year agreement with the
City to design, fund, install, and maintain two formal gardens on the Falkirk Cultural
Center grounds in addition to the Greenhouse Garden and use of the Greenhouse. The
installations of the Succulent Garden and Mediterranean Garden were installed and
accomplished with funding and volunteer labor secured by the Marin Master Gardeners
to provide community education. The agreement was extended an additional 5 years
from 2012-2017 and again from 2017-2022.
The Marin Master Gardeners conduct community horticultural classes and lectures,
propagate and sell seedlings and plants, lead tours of the grounds and develop and
maintain demonstration gardens. Their continued presence and volunteer efforts at the
Falkirk Cultural Center has dramatically improved the function and purpose of the
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greenhouse and grounds and volunteers serve as unique educational resource for the
community.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Cultural Arts Service League (CASL) has offered to contribute toward the cost of
fabrication and installation of the plaque. Pending the approval of the Commission, staff
will work with Kathleen Cerf and others to determine the details of the plaque including
text, material, and location for installation and provide an estimate for CASL.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Any other action as determined by the Commission.
Submitted by:
Ashley D. Howe, MS
Senior Recreation Supervisor
Attachments:
1. San Rafael Community Service Plaque Policy
2. City Council Resolution 8532 (Lawrence Mulryan Appreciation)
Policy and Procedure
For the Placement of Plaques and Memorials
In Parks and Public Spaces
The Purpose of this Policy is to provide for
the recognition of San Rafael residents, organizations, or businesses
instrumental in the preservation, renovation or installation of park and
recreation facilities
The provision of consistencies in type, placement, installation and size
of memorial and
The protection of all park and recreation facilities for the benefit of all
citizens
The definition of a plague is a flat slab, or disk engraved or ornamented for
mounting.
The definition of a monument is a structure, sculpture, inscribed stone, or marker.
The definition of a memorial is a monument, petition or written statement that
serves to remember a person or event.
1. Plaques, signs, monuments or memorials shall be installed, constructed or
placed in a park or public place only with permission of the Community
Services Department on the recommendation of the Park and Recreation
Commission.
2. Plaques, signs, monuments or memorials must recognize a San Rafael
resident, organization, or business who has made a substantial contribution to
the purchase, improvement or programming at the location in which the
recognition appears.
3. Plaques, signs, monuments or memorials must be affixed to a park bench,
bolder, entry kiosk or other appropriate fixture.
ATTACHMENT 1
4. The size of a plaques, sign, monument or memorial shall be scaled to the
fixture and appropriate to the environment of the facility in which it is placed.
Bench plaques shall be no larger than 6”x 8”. Signs shall be no larger that
11”x 14”. Monuments shall be no larger than 18”x 20”. Appropriate materials
shall be bronze, stone, or other durable material
5. No plaques, signs, monuments or memorials shall be installed on existing
park furnishings or amenities.
6. The Parks and Recreation Commission must approve materials and design of
the plaques, signs, monuments or memorials.
7. The cost of the plaques, signs, monuments or memorials, the installation,
fixture and the replacement will be borne by the donating party.
8. The Superintendent of the Parks Division of the San Rafael Public Works
Department will determine the optimum location for the plaques, signs,
monuments or memorials which must be affixed to a park bench, bolder, entry
kiosk or other appropriate fixture.
9. The Park and Recreation Commission may approve the design and size of
items sold in park fundraising campaigns that recognize of donations by the
contributor. Such campaigns will have a defined project, a finite period of
solicitation, and will apply 100% of the donation to the park project for which it
was solicited.
10. Recognition intended to rename or designate a name for a park or public
facility or a portion therein must be approved by the Park and Recreation
Commission and the City Council.
11. Requests for plaques, signs, monuments or memorials must be made in
writing to the Park and Recreation Commission c/o the Director of Community
Services. The request will be agendized for a future meeting of the
Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 8532
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
PRESENTS THIS
RESOWITION OE RPPRECIRTION
TO
Lawrence E. Mulryan
WHETJMS, Larry Mu(ryan is retiring after serving the City of San -IRpfaef for 22 years, including two
years as a Planning Commissioner, eight years as a Counci(member, and 12 years as Mayor;
cid
VHEJMR5, during his lengthy service to the community, Larry astutely and with exceptional ability
framed the issues and ran effective and productive meetings (occasionally interjecting bits
of humor where appropriate); and
WXDMIXS, Larry provided continuity of readership during a cri tica(period ofSan Ufaefs history,
serving as an agent for constructive change in important projects such as the creation and
imprementation of the *development Agency; and
WEJV—gS, Larry devoted untold hours in carrying out his service to the community, whether in
meetings, on the phone or digesting reams of materia(,• and
WEJZT-5LS, innumerable important programs were accomplished during his tenure such as open space
acquisition, the acquisition of F'afkt:rk the commencement of the paramedic and child care
programs, the achievement of a signif cant number of affordable housing units, the
completion of several neighborhood plans and the Genera(Plan update; and
WEREAS, Lary participated in al(of these efforts with enthusiasm andgenuine concern about the
quality of life of SanlZqfaef residents and the fucal stability of the City organization.
N -P W, gYfEPEFM, BE IT 'SOLVED that we fellow Councifinembers do express our warm and deep
appreciation to Larry Mufryan for his limitless energy and personal contributions to the
City of San ?gfaef on behalf of aff our citizens.
MAYOR
ATTESTED BY MY HAND THIS
DAY OF
COUNCILMEN
CITY MANAGER
CITY CLERK
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MEMORANDUM
Date: March 21, 2019
To: Park and Recreation Commission
From: Susan Andrade-Wax, Community Services Director
Subject: Schedule of Upcoming Meetings and Events of Interest
Date Time Meeting/Event Location
March 18 7:00 p.m. City Council City Council Chamber, 1400 Fifth Avenue, San
Rafael
March 21 7:00 p.m. Park and Recreation
Commission
San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street,
San Rafael
April 1 CLOSED HOLIDAY ALL CITY OFFICES
April 2 7:00 p.m. City Council City Council Chamber, 1400 Fifth Avenue, San
Rafael
April 8 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. 2nd Friday Art Walk Downtown San Rafael
April 10 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. 2040 General Plan Steering
Committee
BioMarin Conference Room, 750 Lindaro Street,
San Rafael
April 15 7:00 p.m. City Council City Council Chamber, 1400 Fifth Avenue, San
Rafael
April 18 7:00 p.m. Park and Recreation
Commission
San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street,
San Rafael
April 27 11:00 a.m. Library Facilities Community
Meeting
Boro Community Center, 50 Canal Street, San
Rafael
April 29 3:30 p.m. Re-Dedication of Albert Park
Playground Albert Park Playground, 618 B Street, San Rafael
April 30 7:00 p.m. Library Facilities Community
Meeting
Terra Linda Community Center, 670 Del Ganado
Road, San Rafael
May 2 7:00 p.m. Library Facilities Community
Meeting
City Council Chamber, 1400 Fifth Avenue, San
Rafael