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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4 DRAFT PCSC Minutes 11-16-2009 PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Draft Minutes CITY OF DUBLIN November 16, 2009 The November 16, 2009 meeting of the Parks & Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:10 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, Elias, Muetterties, Totaro Commissioners Absent: Guarienti, Arcuri ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1 BRIEF INFORMATIONAL ONLY REPORTS FROM SENIOR CENTER AND YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEES Senior Center Advisory Committee — None. Mr. Paul McCreary, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services indicated the Senior Center Advisory Committee did not meet in November. Therefore there was no report from the Advisory Committee. Youth Advisory Committee -None 3.2 PUBLIC COMMENTS—None APPROVAL OF MINUTES—September 21,2009 On a motion by Cm. Elias, seconded by Cm. Muetterties, and by a vote of 4-0-0 with Cm. Arcuri and Vice Chair Guarienti absent, the Commission voted to approve the minutes of October 19, 2009 as presented. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS —None PUBLIC HEARING—None UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None NEW BUSINESS 8.1 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DEISTRICT TRAILHEAD AND MAINTENANCE STAGING AREA, INCLUDING RESTROOM FACILITIES, AT SCHAEFER RANCH Draft P&CSC Meeting Minutes — November 16, 2009 Page 2 of 3 Mr. Mike Porto, Consulting Planner, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. Cm. Totaro asked if the Martin Canyon Creek trail would connect to the proposed trail system leading from the staging area. Ms. Diane Lowart, Parks and Community Services Directory, said yes and explained how the trails would connect. Cm. Totaro asked about the time line for the project, and Mr. Porto stated that the developers are anxious to get started on the project as soon as possible. Cm. Totaro asked about the timing of the future extension of the Martin Canyon Creek trail, and Ms. Lowart stated that the East Bay Regional Park District will be considering approval of the environmental documents on November 17, 2009. Vice Chair Guarienti's written question was read into the record: "When will the developer begin construction and what would be the expected completion date?" Mr. Porto stated that Staff does not currently have an estimated completion date; however, the developer is currently prepared to apply for a Building Permit. Cm. Muetterties asked about the progress of the Schaefer Ranch residential project. Mr. Porto stated that a small area of the project is built-out and pointed out the area on a diagram. 8.2 BRANDING AND PROMOTIONS PLAN FOR ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION Mr. Paul McCreary, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. The Commission discussed their likes and dislikes of each event tagline, logo, and poster as shown in the Staff Report attachments; and issued the following recommendations: Tagline "Where else but Dublin?" Logo Attachment I, with the tagline "Where else but Dublin?" and a Leprechaun logo in place of the musical note. Posters On Attachment 4, add a pot of gold and color in white space on the left side of the rainbow; on Attachment 6, replace the font type of www.DublinStPats.com; and on Attachment 5, make the sponsor logos at the bottom of the poster more noticeable. Cm. Elias suggested several ideas for promotional strategies. The Commissioners expressed their pleasure with all of Staff s ideas for the event. Draft P&CSC Meeting Minutes — November 16, 2009 Page 3 of 3 8.3 ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM Ms. Lorri Miller, Recreation Coordinator, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. Cm. Totaro asked if all of the Department's sponsorship efforts would be covered under this program. Mr. McCreary stated that the Department is merging all of its monetary sponsorship efforts under this program. Cm. Elias suggested that future versions of the brochure should contain more information about how the sponsor logos would be publicized. Ms. Miller stated that Staff would consider adding a cover letter to the brochure that would provide additional information. OTHER BUSINESS 9.1 BRIEF INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS FROM PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS AND/OR STAFF Cm. Totaro reported on his attendance at the Youth Sports Liaison Committee meeting. Cm. Elias reported that he recently wrote a newspaper column on the development of the Fallon Sports Park project. Chair Jones reported that he attended a soccer tournament in another community where attendees were charged a$3 parking fee. Ms. Lowart reminded the Commission of the Commission meeting dates for the next three months and notified the Commission of upcoming events. Mr. McCreary notified the Commission of the upcoming holiday events. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Rhonda Franklin Administrative Technician APPROVED: Chairperson