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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-21-2008 Draft PCSC Minutes CITY OF DUBLIN PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES OF: Apri121, 2008 The April 21, 2008 meeting of the Parks & Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:09 p.m. at the Dublin Civic Center, Dublin, California, by Parks & Community Services Director Diane Lowart. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE In the absence of Chair Flores, Cm. Guarienti was voted to Chairperson and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Elias, Guarienti, Lorenzo, and Muetterties. Chair Flores arrived at 7:30 p.m. Commissioners Absent: Jones ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1 BRIEF INFORMATIONAL ONLY REPORTS FROM SENIOR CENTER AND YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEES Senior Center Advisory Committee Ms. Delilah Vanderpool reminded the Commission about the L.I.F.E. event being held on May 17, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. She reported that at the last Senior Advisory Committee meeting, Staff provided an overview of the 2008 quarterly reports, which showed that attendance at the Senior Center continues to increase. She further reported that the Committee discussed ideas to provide better identification of the Senior Center, such as installing a sign on Amador Valley Boulevard. Youth Advisory Committee - None 3.2 PUBLIC COMMENTS - None APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 14, 2008 HeritaQe & Cultural Arts and Parks & Communitv Services Commissions Joint MeetinQ Minutes On a motion by Cm. Muetterties, seconded by Cm. Elias, and by a vote of 4-0-1, with Cm. Lorenzo abstaining due to her absence during the February 14, 2008 meeting and with Cm. Jones absent, the Commission voted to approve the minutes of February 14, 2008. Parks & Community Services Commission Special Meeting Minutes On a motion by Cm. Muetterties, seconded by Cm. Elias, and by a vote of 4-0-1, with Cm. Lorenzo abstaining due to her absence during the February 14, 2008 meeting and with Cm. Jones absent, the Commission voted to approve the minutes of February 14, 2008. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None P&CSC Meeting Minutes - April 21, 2008 ' Page 2 of 3 PUBLIC HEARING - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 8.1 CITY OF DUBLIN INTERGENERATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Mr. Rich Jochner, Recreation Supervisor, presented the specifics of item as outlined in the Staff Report. The Commission expressed delight for the event. Cm. Guarienti asked if the putting competition would take place after the Golf Tournament. Mr. Jochner stated that the putting competition is intended to take place after the tournament and would depend on the number of non-golfing participants. Cm. Guarienti suggested that a separate price be created for those that would like to attend the putting competition and dinner only; with different price points for teens, adults, and seniors. 8.2 FALL 2007 OUARTERLY REPORT 8.3 WINTER 2008 OUARTERLY REPORT With the Commission's approval, items 8.2 and 8.3 were presented together. Mr. Paul McCreary, Parks & Community Services Manager, presented the specifics of the items as outlined in the Staff Reports. Cm. Muetterties asked about the Senior Center's decreasing ratio of volunteers to attendees. Mr. McCreary explained that Staff is working on backfilling volunteers, as well as increasing the numbers of substitute volunteers. Cm. Muetterties asked how additional space requirements at Dublin Elementary (due to the Nielsen Elementary transition into Dublin Elementary) would be accommodated for the after school programs. Mr. McCreary explained that Staff is working with the Dublin Unified School District to ascertain how the accommodations will be handled. Cm. Elias asked how the Department is planning for next season's programs and classes in light of the cunent state of the economy. Mr. McCreary explained that Staff is working with contracted instructors on maintaining competitive rates, and is being conservative about estimated growth for program/class registrations. He further stated that Staff would place additional focus on the successful programs/classes. Cm. Elias stated that he is pleased that many of the sports clinics are very popular. He stated that Staff should also focus more attention on the sports clinics. Cm. Guarienti asked about the status of the Needs Assessment Survey. Mr. McCreary explained that results from the Survey have been returned and will be utilized to form focus groups in May 2008. P&CSC Meeting Minutes - Apri121, 2008 Page 3 of 3 OTHER BUSINESS 9.1 BRIEF INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS FROM PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS AND/OR STAFF Cm. Elias reported that he attended the Youth Sports Liaison Committee Meeting. Cm. Guarienti reported that he attended/participated in the California Parks & Recreation Society Conference February 26-29, 2008, the Volunteer Recognition Dinner on February 24, 2008, the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival, the Shamrock SK Run, the City Council Meeting and Study Session on Goals & Objectives on March 31, 2008, and the Bicycle Master Plan Update Workshop on April 6, 2008. He stated that he plans to attend the East Bay Regional Parks District Measure AA Bond Renewal Meeting on May 1, 2008. Cm. Muetterties reported that she attended the Volunteer Recognition Dinner and the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival. Cm. Lorenzo reported that she attended the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival, and the Youth Music Showcase. Chair Flores reported that she attended the Volunteer Recognition Dinner, and the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival. She apologized for arriving late to the meeting. Ms. Lowart, Parks & Community Services Director, reported that the Shannon Community Center construction is moving forward; Piazza Sorrento Neighborhood Square is now open; and that the Devany Square construction is anticipated to be completed by the end of summer 2008. Mr. McCreary reported that the California Parks & Recreation Society District III gave the Outstanding Community Partner award to World of Shoes for supporting the City's SK Fun Run for ten years. He stated that the first week of summer camps registration increased by almost 50% from last year. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Rhonda Franklin Administrative Technician APPROVED: Chairperson