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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-20-2010 Approved PCSC MinutesPARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Minutes CITY OF DUBLIN December 20, 2010 The December 20, 2010 regular 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 Jones. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Commissioners (Cm.) Present: Jones, Guarienti, Elias, Muetterties, Reinemann, Totaro Commissioners Absent: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1 TRAILS UPDATE BY EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT Mr. Jim Townsend, East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD), presented the Commission with updates on the East Bay Regional Park District trails in the Dublin area. Cm. Totaro asked about the possibility of extending the Iron Horse Trail into Pleasanton. Mr. To~~nsend explained that he has held public meetings in Pleasanton and that the EBRPD proposal for the trail has addressed the concerns of the City Council and the residents. He stated that he would have snore information at the end of January 2011. Vice Chair Guarienti asked if the narrow width of the trail extension of the Martin Canyon Creek trail to the Dublin Hills Regional Park would be designated as a multi-use trail. Mr. Townsend stated that the EBRPD Board of Directors would decide upon the designation of the trail extension. Vice Chair Guarienti asked about the timeline to complete the Martin Canyon Creek trail extension. Mr. 'Townsend stated that it will take about a month to complete once construction can resume in the spring. The Commission thanked Mr. Townsend for the presentation. 3.2 BRIEF INFORMATIONAL ONLY REPORTS FROM SENIOR CENTER AND YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEES Senior Center Advisor~Committee Mr. Paul McCreary, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services, reported that the Committee recapped the discussion from the November public input workshop on future programming and activity interests for seniors. Youth Advisory Committee -None P&CSC Meeting Minutes -December 20, 2010 Page 2 of 3 3.3 PUBLIC COMMENTS -None APPROVAL OF MINUTES -November I5, 2010 On a motion by Cm. Elias, seconded by Vice Chair Guarienti, and by a vote of 6-0-0, the Commission voted to approve the November 15, 2010 minutes as presented. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS -None PUBLIC HEARING -None UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None NEW BUSINESS 8.1 2011-2012 PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES WORK PLAN Mr. Paul McCreary, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. Cm. Elias stated that online picnic rentals is a good idea; however, additional signage at the picnic sites may be necessary in order avoid potential booking conflicts. He further suggested making the rental changes in the spring, prior to the summer season. Cm. Elias questioned the image that a community flea market could present for Dublin. Vice Chair Guarienti noted the benefits of reinstating the Senior Center Trips and Tours Program, and suggested acquiring sponsors and other sources of revenue to keep costs neutral. He agreed with Cm. Elias' concerns about the image that a community flea market could present. He stated that the costs of Staff's time for coordinating the event would probably outweigh the benefits. Chair Jones stated that although a community flea market could have both good and bad effects, he agrees with Cm. Elias and Vice Chair Guarienti's concerns regarding the image such an event could have for the community. McCreary indicated based on the input from the Commission that Staff would not include the flea market in the proposed work plan for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. The Commissioners had no other input on the proposed work plan. OTHER BUSINESS 9.1 BRIEF 1NFORMATION ONLY REPORTS FROM PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS AND/OR STAFF Cm. Totaro asked about the status for lighting at the Dublin Sports Grounds parking lot. Mr. McCreary stated that he was not aware of any immediate plans to add lighting, but would follow up. Vice Chair Guarienti reported that he attended the Bay Be11s concert at the Senior Center. IIe informed Staff that email event reminders sent from the website arrive at the start time of the event instead of prior to the event. McCreary indicated he would follow up to fix the problem. Guarienti expressed his P&CSC Meeting Minutes — r .ember 20, 2010 Page 3 of 3 enjoyment with being a part of the Commission and working with Staff over the years. He thanked Staff and the other Commissioners for their support of him and the Commission. Cm. Muetterties stated that she has enjoyed being on the Commission and working with Staff over the years. Chair Jones thanked Vice Chair Guarienti and Cm. Muetterties for their service on the Commission. Mr. McCreary thanked Vice Chair Guarienti and Cm. Muetterties for their service on and dedication to the Commission over the years. He informed the Commission of program and project updates. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted Rhonda Franklin Administrative Technician