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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
May 20, 2021 – 6:00 p.m.
APPROVED MINUTES
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Meeting ID: 946 0348 5912#
CAL L TO ORDER
Acting Chair Cicily Emerson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioner Cabrales
Commissioner Emerson
Commissioner Gutierrez
Commissioner Sandoval
Absent: Commissioner Laumann, Chair Machado, Commissioner Reisinger
Also Present: Susan Andrade-Wax, Library & Recreation Director
Catherine Quffa, Assistant Library & Recreation Director
Becky Ordin, Senior Administrative Assistant
AGENDA AMENDMENTS
None
MINUTES
1. Approve regular meeting minutes of April 15, 2021
Commissioner Gutierrez moved, and Commissioner Cabrales seconded, to approve the
meetings minutes of April 15, 2021.
AYES: Commissioners: Cabrales, Emerson, Gutierrez, Sandoval
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Laumann, Machado, Reisinger
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None
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Minutes approved as submitted.
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
If necessary, to assure completion of the following items, the Chairperson may establish time
limits for the presentations by individual speakers.
4. Proposed Update to the City’s Recreation and Childcare Fees
Catherine Quffa presented the Proposed Update to the City’s Recreation and Childcare
Fees
Staff responded to questions from Commissioners.
Commissioner Gutierrez recommended that the non-resident rates for the pool be
raised more than what was presented.
Commissioner Sandoval recommended that the fees be revisited annually or bi-
annually.
Commissioners Cabrales, Emerson, Gutierrez, and Sandoval all agreed on the
recommendations.
Commissioner Gutierrez moved, and Commissioner Sandoval seconded, to accept the
Proposed Update to the City’s Recreation and Childcare Fees.
AYES: Commissioners: Cabrales, Emerson, Gutierrez, Sandoval
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Laumann, Machado, Reisinger
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None
Report accepted
5. Measure A Work Plan for July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 Update
Catherine Quffa presented the Measure A Work Plan for July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022
Update.
Staff responded to questions from Commissioners.
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Commissioner Sandoval moved, and Commissioner Cabrales seconded, to accept the
Parks status report for January 2021 – March 2021.
AYES: Commissioners: Cabrales, Emerson, Gutierrez, Sandoval
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Laumann, Machado, Reisinger
ABSTAINED: Commissioners: None
Report accepted
COMMISSION REPORTS AND COMMENTS
6. Other brief reports on any meetings, conferences, and/or seminars attended by
the Commission members.
Commissioner Emerson shared that the County is partnering with the City of San Rafael
for the COVID-19 mobile vaccination team to participate in “Dining Under the Lights” to
vaccinate those ages 12 and older.
Commissioner Cabrales shared that the Library and Community Center Conceptual
Design Working Group had their final design meeting. She stated that she is pleased
with the final conceptual design, and she really enjoyed the process.
STAFF COMMENTS
7. Schedule of Upcoming Meetings and Events of Interest
Ms. Quffa stated the next meeting they will be bringing forward staff thoughts on the
scholarship program, as well as the meeting room waiver program to get the
Commission’s feedback. Staff has also been working on an art exhibit policy for the
Falkirk Cultural Center. The goal is to present it to the Commission in June, but it may
come in July. Movies in the park will resume in August.
Ms. Andrade-Wax would like to give the Commission a break in July or August. For the
July meeting there will also be opportunity to select a Commissioner to the Park and
Commission Master Plan Steering Committee. The expectation is that the Commission
representative will participate in approximately six to seven meetings.
Ms. Quffa shared that the Hamilton Pool will be opening in June, and our Summer
Camps will be kicking off as well. Space is a little limited, but we are offering more
spaces than we did last year. The Department will also be starting the implementation
process of our new registration platform in June and we plan to go live in Nove mber.
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ADJOURNMENT
Acting Chair Emerson adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
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BECKY ORDIN, Senior Administrative Assistant
APPROVED THIS_____DAY OF___________, 2021
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SUSAN ANDRADE-WAX, Library & Recreation Director