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PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
Minutes
CITY OF DUBLIN
January 11, 2010
The January 11, 2010 special meeting of the Parks & Community Services Commission was called
to order at 7:08 p.m. at the Dublin Civic Center, Dublin, California, by Chair Jones.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners (Cm.) Present: Jones, Guarienti, Elias, Muetterties
Commissioners Absent: Arcuri, Totaro
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 BRIEF INFORMATIONAL ONLY REPORTS FROM SENIOR CENTER AND
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Senior Center Advisory Committee
Mr. Marty Baron reported that the Advisory Committee conducted elections for Chairperson and Vice-
Chairperson, reviewed the Strategic Goals that have been accomplished, received an informative
presentation from Axis Community Health in the Tri-Valley, and reviewed the Fall Quarterly Report.
Youth Advisorv Committee - None
3.2 PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 14, 2009
On a motion by Cm. Elias, seconded by Cm. Muetterties*, and by a vote of 4-0-0, with Cms. Arcuri and
Totaro absent, the Commission voted to approve the minutes of December 14, 2009 with one amendment.
Cm. Guarienti requested that Section 9.1, paragraph 3 be changed from Dublin San Ramon Services
District to East Bay Regional Park District.
*Cm. Muetterties was not in attendance at the meeting of December 14, 2009; therefore, the approval of
the December 14, 2009 minutes will need to be reconsidered at a subsequent meeting of the Commission,
with a motion and a second from Commissioners who were in attendance at the December 14, 2009
meeting.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
PUBLIC HEARING - None
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
8.1 ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Ms. Diane Lowart, Parks and Community Services Directar, presented the specifics of the item as
outlined in the Staff Report.
Chair Jones opened the floor to nominations for Chairperson.
Vice Chair Guarienti nominated Chair Jones and Cm. Muetterties seconded the nomination. With no
other nominations received, Chair Jones was elected to a second term of Chairperson by a vote of 4-0-0
with Cms. Arcuri and Totaro absent.
Chair Jones opened the floor to nominations for Vice Chairperson.
Cm. Elias nominated Vice Chair Guarienti and Cm. Muetterties seconded the nomination. With no other
nominations received, Vice Chair Guarienti was elected to a second term of Vice Chairperson by a vote of
4-0-0 with Cms. Arcuri and Totaro absent.
8.2 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Ms. Diane Lowart, Parks and Community Services Director, presented the specifics of the item as
outlined in the Staff Report.
Chair Jones opened the floor to nominations/volunteers for Committee Appointments. Receiving no
nominations/volunteers, the Representatives and Alternates for Committee Appointments remained
unchanged. The Commission concurred with the Committee Appointments.
8.3 FACILITY USE POLICIES FOR TENNIS COURTS AND THE EMERALD GLEN
PARK GROUP PICNIC AREA
Mr. Paul McCreary, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services, presented the specifics of the
item as outlined in the Staff Report.
Cm. Elias asked whether the sign boards at the tennis courts are used to post reservations. Mr. McCreary
stated that this could be done in the future.
Vice Chair Guarienti asked about the location of the vehicular access path. Mr. McCreary clarified that
the Staff Report should have indicated that vehicular access is from the west walkway and not the east
walkway. Vice Chair Guarienti agreed that restricting access is a good idea as long as access by groups
could be considered on a case by case basis.
On a motion by Vice Chair Guarienti, seconded by Cm. Muetterties, and by a vote of 4-0-0 with Cms.
Arcuri and Totaro absent, the Commission voted to recommend approval of proposed policies to the City
Council.
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OTHER BUSINESS
9.1 BRIEF INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS FROM PARKS & COMMUNITY
SERVICES COMMISSIONERS AND/OR STAFF
Cm. Elias stated that there is an increase of mud and water at the small dog park at Bray Commons and
requested that Staff take a look at it.
Chair Jones suggested a joint meeting with the Youth Advisory Committee. He stated that the Dougherty
Hills large dog park appears run-down due to the constant use.
Ms. Lowart reminded the Commission of the Goals and Objectives Joint Meeting with the City Council
on January 23, 2010.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Rhonda Franklin
Administrative Technician