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San Rafael Park and Recreation Commission
Meeting Minutes: June 18, 2015
Vice Chair Holm called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the San Rafael 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: Holm, Emerson, Laumann, Machado, Obletz
Commissioners Absent: Bustillos, Jones, Mihan
City Council Members Present: John Gamblin
Staff Present: Carlene McCart, Community Services Director
1. Action Items
A. Community Services Department 2015-16 Budget Review
Director McCart explained the City budget process. The sources of City revenue were outlined,
with taxes (sales, property, and others) as the primary source of City operational funds. The
allocation of funds to the City Departments was presented. The Community Services Department
receives approximately $1.4 from the City General Fund, or approximately 11% of the
Department’s total operational budget. In 2015-16 the Department will spend $4.1 mil on
recreational services and $3.7mil in Child care services.
Revenue sources and estimates were then reviewed. Fees and charges for recreation programs
and services will bring in approximated $4.15 mil in the next year. Child Care revenue is
estimated at $3.67 mil.
The Commission discussed revenue generating programs and the expense/revenue ratios,
rentals, aquatics operations and then Child Care. The expense/revenue ratio for each Child Care
Center and the Preschools was disseminated.
Councilmember Gamblin commented on the City-wide budget issues and perspective.
B. Review of Citizen’s Satisfaction Survey
Every two years the City polls a cross section of voters to determine levels of satisfaction.
McCart reviewed the poll results that showed high ratings for most City provided services, with
Police Library and Fire services receiving the highest approval rates.
Other questions in the poll were designed to allow respondents to identify issues of highest
concern in the community. Homelessness, housing, and traffic were primary concerns for those
polled.
Finally, there were inquiries made regarding renewal of the Library Parcel Tax, the timing,
structure and other details that will help guide the decisions for future campaigns.
Gamblin provided more in-depth information on trends, polling techniques and how the City
Council will apply the Survey results to future initiatives. Discussion ensued.
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2. Commission Items
A. Director’s Report
McCart reported on the recent Homelessness Committee Community Meeting, a snake rescue at
the Terra Linda Community Garden, the draught driven reduction in operation of the water play
feature in Freitas Park, and continued operations in Boyd Park.
B. Falkirk Report
The Wedding Garden at Falkirk will receive installation of synthetic turf in July. The installation
will provide staff with valuable use and maintenance experience that will guide decisions on
possible larger installations in the future, in appropriate venues. Primarily, it will resolve issues of
aesthetics and wear for rentals at Falkirk.
C. Parks Report
There was no report.
D. Approval of Minutes, Meeting of June 18, 2015
Commissioner Obletz noted changes in the minutes to correct grammatical errors on page 1,
paragraph three, lines three and five.
M/s Obletz/Machado to approve the Minutes with corrections
AYES: Holm, Laumann, Machado, Obletz, Emerson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bustillos, Jones, Mihan
3. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.