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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-21-2008 Approved PCSC Min CITY OF DUBLIN PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES OF: July 21, 2008 The July 21, 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 Vice Chair Jones. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chair Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Jones, Elias, Guarienti, Muetterties, Van Loon Commissioners Absent: Flores ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1 OATH OF OFFICE BY CITY CLERK TO NEWLY APPOINTED STUDENT COMMISSIONER JOEY VAN LOON Ms. Caroline Soto, Deputy City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Student Commissioner Joey Van Loon. 3.2 BRIEF INFORMATIONAL ONLY REPORTS FROM SENIOR CENTER AND YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEES Senior Center Advisory Committee Ms. Beth Wood, Senior Center Advisory Committee Chair, reported that the Committee discussed the spring quarterly reports, the growth in the number of volunteers at the Senior Center, and the FY 2008-2009 Budget. She stated that the Advisory Committee is working on the implementation of greeter and volunteer carpool programs, expanding the Senior Center webpage, reviewing food services at the Senior Center, and implementing an ambassador program at the Senior Center. She further reported that various Senior sports leagues and sports classes are starting. She thanked the Commission for its continued support. She encouraged the Commission and Staff to continue to prepare for the changing needs of future retirees. Youth Advisorv Committee - None 3.3 PUBLIC COMMENTS - None APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 16, 2008 On a motion by Cm. Guarienti, seconded by Cm. Muetterties, and by a vote of 5-0-0 with Chair Flores absent, the Commission voted to approve the minutes of June 16, 2008. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None P&CSC Meeting Minutes -July 21, 2008 Page 2 of 3 PUBLIC HEARING 6.1 AMENDMENTS TO FEE RESOLUTIONS Mr. Paul McCreary, Assistant Director of Parks & Community Services, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. Vice Chair Jones opened the public hearing. Seeing none, vice Chair Jones closed the public hearing. Cm. Elias stated that overall, the fee amendments look very reasonable and are a realistic proposal. He asked about the fees for private and semi-private basketball training. Mr. McCreary explained that the fee for semi-private training is for two persons, or $15 each; whereas the fee for private training is $20 for one person. Cm. Guarienti stated that the fee amendments are very reasonable, and that he supports the fee amendments. Vice Chair Jones, Cms. Muetterties and Van Loon also expressed support the fee amendments. On a motion by Cm. Guarienti, seconded by Cm. Elias, and by a vote of 5-0-0 with Chair Flores absent, the Commission voted to adopt resolutions approving Amendments to Fee Resolutions. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 8.1 PARK DEDICATIONS Mr. Paul McCreary, Assistant Directar of Parks & Community Services, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. Cm. Muetterties asked if the new Parks would be open to the public or gated. Mr. McCreary explained that both Parks would be open to the public. The Commission was pleased with the proposed event plan for the Park dedications. 8.2 SPRING 2008 QUARTERLY REPORT Mr. Paul McCreary, Assistant Director of Parks & Community Services, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. Cm. Muetterties asked if the After School Recreation sessions ran concurrently with daycare provided by EDCC on the campuses, and Mr. McCreary said yes. Cm. Guarienti pointed out the decreases in teen events attendance. He commented that the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) should further look into the reasons behind this attendance decrease. Cm. Guarienti commended Staff on the Staff Report. He stated that Staff has been very successful in program offerings and dealing with attendance downturns. 8.3 AMENDMENT OF DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.100 (PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS) Mr. Paul McCreary, Assistant Director of Parks & Community Services, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. P&CSC Meeting Minutes -July 21, 2008 Page 3 of 3 Cm. Guarienti asked about organizations using park parking lots as `park & ride" lots. Mr. McCreary explained that the City would try to work with these groups to find appropriate locations for their vehicles. Cm. Guarienti asked if signs prohibiting bicycles would be posted on unpaved surfaces. Mr. McCreary stated that signs would only be posted in City-owned areas where the City permits bicycling. On a motion by Cm. Van Loon, seconded by Cm. Muetterties, and by a vote of 5-0-0 with Chair Flores absent, the Commission voted to recommend approval of the Draft Ordinance to the City Council. OTHER BUSINESS 9.1 BRIEF INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS FROM PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS AND/OR STAFF Cm. Guarienti commented that with most Seniors on the west side of the City, the City should look into constructing a bocce ball court near the Senior Center. He reported that he attended the Softball kickoff event last Friday and the Day on the Glen kickoff ineeting, Vice Chair Jones reported that he attended the Youth Sports Liaison Committee meeting. Mr. McCreary reminded the Commission of the Joint meeting of the Parks & Community Services and Heritage & Cultural Arts Commissions being held July 30, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. Respectfully submitted Rhonda Franklin Administrative Technician APPR U D: Chairperson