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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-18-2008 Approved PCSC Min PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Minutes CITY OF DUBLIN August 18, 2008 The August 18, 2008 meeting of the Parks & Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:02 p.m. at the Dublin Civic Center, Dublin, California, by Chair Flores. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Flores led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Flores, Guarienti, Muetterties, Van Loon Commissioners Absent: Jones, Elias ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1 BRIEF INFORMATIONAL ONLY REPORTS FROM SENIOR CENTER AND YOUTH ADVISORY COMMTTTEES Senior Center Advisorv Committee Mr. Martin Baron reported on the upcoming activities and events at the Senior Center. He commented on the high ratings the Senior Center received in the Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey results. Youth Advisorv Committee - None 3.2 PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Diane Lowart, Parks & Community Services Director, introduced Mr. Ken De Silva, the new MCE Maintenance Superintendent. Mr. De Silva briefly discussed his background and enthusiasm for his new position. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Julv 21, 2008 On a motion by Cm. Muetterties, seconded by Cm. Guarienti, and by a vote of 3-0-1 with Cm. Jones and Cm. Elias absent, the Commission voted to approve the minutes of July 21, 2008 as presented. Chair Flores abstained from the vote due to her absence during the July 21, 2008 meeting. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARING - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 81 2008 DAY ON THE GLEN UPDATE Ms. Lorri Polon, Recreation Coordinator, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. The Commissioners expressed delight about the proposed events. P&CSC Meeting Minutes -August 18, 2008 Page 2 of 2 Cm. Guarienti asked if some of the booths would remain open during the evening concert. Ms. Polon stated that the food and beverage booths, along with the carnival, will remain open during the evening concert. 8.2 SHAMROCK PRESCHOOL PROGRAM UPDATE Mr. Paul McCreary, Assistant Director of Parks & Community Services, introduced Ms. Cindi Santos, Preschool Instructor at Shamrock Preschool. Ms. Santos presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. Cm. Guarienti asked if there would be different activities for each two and three-day per week session. Ms. Santos explained that weekly curriculums are written that provide different activities for each day of the week. Ms. Santos commented that the 2008 fall registration, at 104 students, has reached 100 percent capacity. Cm. Muetterties asked if the Shannon Community Center would provide more space. Mr. McCreary explained that the Shannon Center would provide the same amount of space that is currently provided. The Commissioners were pleased with the proposed updates to Shamrock Preschool. 8.3 ARCHITECT SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR EMERALD GLEN RECREATION AND AQUATIC COMPLEX Mr. Paul McCreary, Assistant Director of Parks & Community Services, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. Chair Flores stated that she would be happy to be the representative on the Committee. Cm. Muetterties stated that she would be the alternate. OTHER BUSINESS 9.1 BRIEF INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS FROM PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS AND/OR STAFF Cm. Guarienti stated that he was pleased with the Needs Assessment Survey results. He stated that he would have liked the Joint Commission and Community Workshop meeting to end with a focus on the topics that were raised by the community. He thanked Mr. McCreary for the facilities tour provided to the Senior Center Advisory Committee. Ms. Diane Lowart, Parks & Community Services Director, reported on updates of Shannon Community Center, and the Devany Square and Piazza Sorrento grand opening. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Res ectfully sub , Rhonda Franklin Administrative Technician APPROVED: Cha{r r ne so .