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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4 DRAFT Minutes 04-16-2012 PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION 6 REGULAR MEETING Draft Minutes CITY OF DUBLIN April 16, 2012 The April 16, 2012 Regular Meeting of the Parks & Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:01 p.m. at the Dublin Civic Center, Dublin, California, by Chair Elias. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Elias led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Commissioners (Cm.) Present: Bafaiz, Boboc, Jones, Mack, Totaro, Elias Commissioner Absent: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1 BRIEF INFORMATIONAL ONLY REPORTS FROM SENIOR CENTER AND YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEES Senior Center Advisory Committee Cm. Mack, Advisory Committee Liaison, reported that the Advisory Committee discussed its strategic goals for the upcoming Fiscal Year, and discussed the upcoming Annual Car Show event. Youth Advisory Committee Cm. Bafaiz reported that the Advisory Committee discussed the Job Fair event and the Don't Text & Drive campaign. 3.2 PUBLIC COMMENTS—None APPROVAL OF MINUTES—March 12, 2012 On a motion by Cm. Boboc, seconded by Cm. Mack, and by a vote of 6-0-0, the Commission voted to approve the minutes of the March 12, 2012 meeting as presented. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS—None PUBLIC HEARING—None UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None NEW BUSINESS 8.1 WINTER 2012 QUARTERLY REPORT Ms. Micki Cronin, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. Cm. Boboc complimented Staff on the significant growth in attendance at the Senior Center. Vice Chair Totaro asked about Staffs efforts in accommodating those on the Preschool Program waitlists. Ms. Cronin explained that Staff is currently considering Saturday enrichment programs that may help to Draft P&CSC Meeting Minutes—April 16,2012—Page 2 of 3 offset the waitlists for weekday programming. Mr. Paul McCreary, Parks and Community Services Director, added that classroom space at the future Emerald Glen Recreation and Aquatic Center could provide additional space for increased programming should the waitlist trend continue. Vice Chair Totaro asked about the contracted sports activities that did not receive adequate registrations. Mr. McCreary explained that some of the activities were combined into other contracted sports activities. Vice Chair Totaro asked about resident versus non-resident registrations for the Breakfast with Santa event. Ms. Cronin explained that registration for residents started a week before registrations for non- residents. Chair Elias asked if the Breakfast with Santa event netted revenue. Mr. McCreary stated that event revenue only covered the City's direct costs of the event. Chair Elias suggested that developers be required to provide park/child care space in the developing areas of western Dublin. Mr. McCreary explained that developers in western Dublin are required to pay fees that are designated for the build out of the City's parks and facility space. Mr. McCreary added that Staff could consider interim solutions, such as portables, or private space leases. 8.2 2ND ANNUAL CAR SHOW UPDATE Ms. Micki Cronin, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. Vice Chair Totaro asked if seniors and teens were the targeted audience for the event. Mr. McCreary explained that the event serves as a fundraiser for the Youth Fee Assistance Program and all age groups are welcome to attend and participate in the event. Vice Chair Totaro asked if the event was being promoted at the high schools and Cm. Bafaiz stated that she had not heard about the event at her high school. 8.3 SCHAEFFER RANCH NEIGHBORHOOD PARK NAMES Mr. Paul McCreary, Parks and Community Service Director, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. The Commission briefly discussed their choices for park names. On a motion by Cm. Jones, seconded by Cm. Mack, and by a vote of 6-0-0, the Commission unanimously voted to recommend to the City Council the following three park names in order of preference: Dublin Canyon Park, Schaeffer Ranch Park, and Dublin Highview Park, and to recommend to the City Council the exclusion of West Hills Park as a name for the park. OTHER BUSINESS 9.1 BRIEF INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS FROM PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS AND/OR STAFF Cm. Boboc reported that he participated in the Shamrock 5K Fun Run. He expressed concern that there were no start-time warning announcements and the race scores were not listed for all runners. He further Draft P&CSC Meeting Minutes—April 16,2012—Page 3 of 3 stated that at the St. Patrick's Day Festival, he noticed fewer carnival vendors. Mr. McCreary took note and stated that Staff would look into his concerns. Cm. Mack reported that she attended the Pancake Breakfast, St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival, and attended the California Parks and Recreation Society Annual Conference. Vice Chair Totaro reported that he attended the Youth Sports Liaison Committee meeting. He stated that there could be opportunity for a partnership with Pleasanton Lacrosse to promote Lacrosse in Dublin. Cm. Jones reported that he participated in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Chair Elias reported that he attended the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival. He stated that the sound system at the Festival was not effective. He stated that he noticed that events and vendors located in the Dublin Sports Ground parking lot did not receive a lot of foot traffic. Ms. Cronin and Mr. McCreary provided project and event updates. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Rhonda Franklin Administrative Aide APPROVED: Chairperson