Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-17-2007 Approved PCSC Minutes CITY OF DUBLIN PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES OF: September 17,2007 The September 17, 2007 meeting of the Parks and Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Dublin Civic Center,Dublin, California,by Chairperson Flores. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Flores led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Flores,Muetterties, Jones, and Lorenzo Commissioners Absent: Elias and Guarienti ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1 BRIEF INFORMATIONAL ONLY REPORTS FROM SENIOR CENTER AND YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEES Senior Center Advisory Committee Ms. Beth Wood reported that the Committee is struggling with how to adjust to meet the dynamic recreational • needs of persons over 50. She stated that the Committee has begun to spend more time planning both short and long term future recreational activities, in addition to reviewing attendance and other such statistics from past events, in order to meet the needs of the new wave of persons looking to participate in Senior Center events. She stated that the Committee is also struggling with how to grow the population at the Center and how to attract and meet the needs of adults aged 50-65 years, while maintaining the current services for adults aged 65 years and older. She stated that the Committee hopes to serve more residents, position programs to directly meet resident's needs, and improve the cost structure of programs. In addition,the Committee is also discussing its key values and how to deliver those key values. The Committee is also struggling with how to communicate the benefits of the Senior Center. She stated that one of the questions from the meeting was why are not more community leaders attending the Senior Center lunches. She stated that a sub-committee was created to work on marketing strategies and to better understand what adults aged 50 years and older want and how to give it to them at a price they are willing to pay, as well as a price that will provide the City with an acceptable cost or profit for the services. She stated that the Committee is also working on updating its tactical marketing materials. She concluded by outlining the next steps of the Committee: determine how the marketing plan can be developed, provide input on the tactical marketing material updates, prepare a survey for current potential ,customers, and develop a positioning statement. Chair Flores and Cm. Muetterties commended Ms. Wood on her report. Youth Advisory Committee—None Minutes—September 17,2007 Page2of3 3.2 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Ozzie Dashevsky, Dublin resident, complimented the City on the development and location of the new Dougherty Hills Dog Park, and pointed_out the following two concerns regarding the Park: • Drainage problems and mud, and • The safety of the animals that use the Park. He stated that although the artwork installed inside the Park is cute, it is hazardous to the dogs and does not belong inside the park. He stated that he is aware of two,injuries resulting from dogs running into the artwork. He further stated that the agility training poles (which should be flexible), hurdle, and teeter-totter are also dangerous for the dogs and do not belong in the Park. Cm. Jones asked Staff to report back to the Commission on these issues next month, and Staff concurred. Mr. Dashevsky asked when the safety hazards could be corrected. Ms. Diane Lowart, Parks and Community Services Director, stated that Staff would look into the issues and reply back to him via the address he stated on the record. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—AUGUST 20, 2007 On a motion by Cm. Jones, seconded by Cm. Lorenzo, and with Cm. Guarienti and Cm. Elias absent, the Commission voted to approve the minutes of August 20, 2007 as submitted. Cm Muetterties abstained from the vote due to her absence during the August 20, 2007 meeting. • WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS—None PUBLIC HEARING—None UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None NEW BUSINESS 8.1 FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 PARKS CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE Ms. Diane Lowart,'Parks and Community Services Director, presented the specifics of the report as outlined in the Staff Report. Cm. Jones commented that the Kolb family properties could be used as classrooms or community meeting spaces. He asked if all three Kolb properties were being considered for relocation. Ms. Lowart said yes and explained that the architect would prioritize each property based on their historic values. This information would then be given to the Parks and Community Services, and Heritage and Cultural Arts Commissions to make a recommendation to the City Council on whether any or all of the structures should be relocated to the Dublin Historic Park. 8.2 PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY Mr. Paul McCreary, Parks and Community Services Manager, presented the specifics of the report as outlined in the Staff Report. He asked the Commissioners for their feedback regarding the survey. • Cm. Muetterties stated that the survey does not flow well and appears overwhelming. She suggested placing certain questions in a different order on the survey. Minutes—September 17,2007 Page 3 of 3 Cm. Jones agreed that the survey appears overwhelming and long. He explained that he has a hard time with the demographics questions. He commented that the survey does a good job of covering various recreational interests. Chair Flores stated that the forced selection questions should be removed. She questioned the value of question #11. Cm. Jones asked if the survey would be evenly dispersed throughout the City. Mr. McCreary explained that the survey would be dispersed randomly. Cm. Lorenzo commented that someone may be more likely to complete a survey if the first page of the survey included an explanation of how their input would be used. Ms. Lowart asked for feedback on questions #12 and #13. The Commissioners agreed that the residents would most likely respond in favor of taxes not being increased. Staff thanked the Commissioners for their input. OTHER BUSINESS 9.1 BRIEF INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS FROM PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS AND/OR STAFF Cm. Jones stated that he would be on vacation next month. Cm. Lorenzo stated that she had a lot of fun working at the Day on the Glen Festival. She stated that the Festival's coordinator,Ms. Lorri Polon, did a great job of putting the Festival together. Cm. Muetterties reported on the Shannon Arts Selection Committee. She stated that the Day on the Glen Festival was great and that she received only good comments about the Festival. Chair Flores stated that the layout of the Day on the Glen Festival was fabulous. She stated that the only concern she received was that there should have been more arts and crafts vendors. She also stated that the Festival's coordinator,Ms. Lorri Polon, did a great job of putting the Festival together. Ms. Lowart stated that Staff also felt that the Day on the Glen Festival was successful. She stated that at this - time, the fireworks and concerts were a one time celebration in honor of the City's 25th anniversary. She stated that she would not be in attendance at the October 15, 2007 Parks & Community Services Commission meeting. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully submitte p Rhonda Franklin Administrative Technician (S1 4111k/*-411" Chairperson