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PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
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Albert J. Boro Community Center – 50 Canal Street, San Rafael, CA
March 4, 2020 – 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER/
Chair/Staff Steve Mason called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Members Present: Jairo Ceballos, Janet Tanchez, Lieu Phan, Louise Yost,
Jenny Broering (late)
Members Absent: Salvador Avalos
P & R Commissioner Present: Ariel Shakeshaft
Staff Present: Lindsay Lara, City Clerk; Catherine Quffa, Assistant Library
and Recreation Director; Steve Mason, Senior Recreation
Supervisor
AGENDA AMENDMENTS
None
MINUTES
1. Member Yost motioned to accept the Pickleweed Advisory Committee Minutes for the
meeting date of January 8, 2020. Member Ceballos seconded the motion.
AYES: Members: Ceballos, Tanchez, Phan, Yost
NOES: Members: None
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ABSENT: Avalos, Broering
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
2. Introductions/Awards/Recognitions/Presentations
A. Pickleweed Advisory Committee Members Oath of Office
City Clerk Lindsay Lara administered the ceremonial oath of office to new
Pickleweed Advisory Committee member Janet Tanchez and Alternate Jairo
Ceballos.
3. Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda
None
MATTERS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
4. Co-Sponsorship Applications and Final Reports
A. Catholic Charities- Kids Club Summer Program
Senior Supervisor Mason provided a background on Kids Club program and the
over two decade partnership the Center has with Catholic Charities in providing
the program to youth in the community. The application before the committee
requested use of multiple rooms in the Albert J. Boro Community Center and
Pickleweed Athletic Fields for one week of staff training and a six week summer
program, June 29, 2020 through August 7, 2020. Mason explained the Center
was unable to accommodate Kid’s Club’s entire wish list of facilities while still
being able to accommodate other programs during the summer but that a
modified schedule of space for the program can be provided as has been the
practice in past years for this program. Based on what the Center could
accommodate last year, staff estimates that the actual value of providing a full
fee-waiver would be approximately $12,290.00.
Mason then introduced Lauren Muszynski, Program Director for Catholic
Charities, who provided additional details on the program.
Member Broering motioned to grant Catholic Charites a full fee-waiver for a
modified schedule of use of the Albert J. Boro Community Center and
Pickleweed Park, as recommended by staff. Member Tanchez seconded the
motion.
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AYES: Members: Broering, Ceballos, Phan, Tanchez, Yost
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Avalos
Motion Passed
B. Drawbridge- Weekly Expressive Art Groups
Senior Supervisor Mason presented an overview of the Drawbridge co-
sponsorship application that was requesting a full fee-waiver for use of the Albert
J. Boro Community Center Art Room on Mondays from 3:45 pm to 5:15 pm, July
1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. The program offers a safe, supportive
environment where youth ages four to 18 can use art to work through the
complex emotions associated with poverty and family challenges. Value of a full
fee-waiver is $1,269.00.
Mason introduced Julie Scribner, representing Drawbridge, who provided
additional details regarding the program. Scribner also answered Committee
members’ questions regarding specifics in the application.
Member Phan motioned to grant Drawbridge a full fee waiver for use of the Albert
J. Boro Community Center Art Room on Mondays as requested. Member
Broering seconded the motion.
AYES: Members: Broering, Ceballos, Phan, Tanchez, Yost
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Avalos
Motion Passed
C. Blind and Vision Impaired of Marin- Spanish Support Group
Senior Supervisor Mason provided an overview of the Blind and Vision Impaired
of Marin co-sponsorship application, noting corrections, and requesting a full fee-
waiver for use of the Albert J. Boro Community Center Teen Room the second
Tuesday of each month from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The program, which Mason
noted has been utilizing the Center for many years and has been co-sponsored
by the City through the Pickleweed Advisory Board since 2015, provides Spanish
speaking visually impaired individuals, primarily from the Canal neighborhood, a
support network and encourages them to get out and be involved rather than
remaining in isolation at home. Value of a full fee-waiver is $432.00.
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Mason noted that Blind and Vision Impaired of Marin President Lillian Dreyer was
seriously ill and unable to attend the evening’s meeting to support the
application. Longtime Committee members recalled past presentations and
asked Mason questions regarding attendance and the programs impact on the
Center. Mason stated that the time and attendance fit well in the Center’s Teen
Room and that attendees were very appreciative to gather in the Center.
Member Broering motioned to grant Blind and Vision Impaired of Marin a full fee
waiver for use of the Albert J. Boro Community Center Teen Room as proposed
in the Agenda Report. Member Phan seconded the motion.
AYES: Members: Broering, Ceballos, Phan, Tanchez, Yost
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: Avalos
Motion Passed
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
5. Other brief reports on any meetings or community events attended by Committee
members.
A. General Plan 2040 Update
As the Pickleweed Advisory Committee representative to the General Plan 2040
Committee, Committee Member Broering provide d an update on General Plan 2040
Committee’s progress.
B. Committee Member Yost shared she had attended Resilient Neighborho ods and
Canal Emergency Preparedness meetings.
STAFF COMMENTS
8. Mason mentioned recent and upcoming programs connected with the Center and
distributed 2020 permit parking passes and updated Pickleweed Advisory Committee
Membership lists to the Committee members.
ADJOURNMENT
7:54 PM
Next Meeting Scheduled: Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 7:00 PM