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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark & Rec Commission 2015-07-16 Minutes1 San Rafael Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes: July 16, 2015 Vice Chair Holm called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Terra Linda Community Center Roll Call: Commissioners: Mark Bustillos, Eric Holm, Jeff Jones, Stacey Laumann, Mark Machado, Ralph Mihan, Chair, Tom Obletz, Cicily Emerson, Alternate Commissioners Present: Bustillos, Holm, Emerson, Jones, Laumann, Mihan, Obletz Commissioners Absent: Machado Staff Present: Carlene McCart, Community Services Director 1. Action Items A. Commission Tour Terra Linda Community Garden: Commissioners reviewed the pending ADA compliant access improvements and discussed the general operation of the Community Garden Program. Freitas Park: Neighbors met Commissioners at the East side of Freitas Park to voice concerns over the condition of the property. The area is frequented by school students going to and from Vallecito and Mark Day Schools, and the overgrowth, storage of wood chips, lack of sight line, deteriorating benches are security and safety concerns. Neighbors also expressed willingness to fundraise for the proposed improvements reviewed during the Measure A priority setting sessions. Santa Margarita Park: Commissioners walked the tennis court and basketball court area. Both are closed for public use due to deterioration. Neighbors are complaining about the conditions and misuse of the areas due to current conditions. Staff supports replacing both when the necessary funds are available. Terra Linda Community Pool House and Park: Commissioners reviewed the site plans for the Pool House Renovation project scheduled to begin in October. 2. Commission Items A. Director’s Report Due to the late hour the staff reports were postponed to the September meeting. There will be no August meeting. B. Falkirk Report There was no report C. Parks Report There was no report. D. Approval of Minutes, Meeting of June 18, 2015 M/s Obletz/ Jones to approve the AYES: Bustillos, Holm, Emerson, Jones, Laumann, Mihan, Holm, Laumann, Obletz, Emerson 2 NOES: None ABSENT: Machado 3. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.