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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-20-2007 Approved PCSC Minutes CITY OF DUBLIN PARKS AND COM1VIUNITYSERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES OF August 20, 2007 The August 20, 2007 meeting of the Parks and Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:01 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, Guarienti, Elias, Jones, and Lorenzo Commissioners Absent: Cm. Muetterties Oral Communications 3.1 Brief Informational Only Reports from Senior Center and Youth Advisory Committees Senior Center Advisory Committee Ms. Diane Bonetti reported that a team building workshop was held to discuss the Committee member's roles within the Committee. She reported that they discussed a lot of issues that are misinterpreted among many, in terms of the role of the Committee. She explained that the Committee members wear two hats: a Senior Center Advisory Committee hat and a volunteer hat. They also discussed the different programs within the facilities and that more volunteers are needed to help facilitate the programs. She stated that they are working on setting up future programs such as the Christmas Dessert event. She emphasized that just because an event is labeled a Senior event or held at the Senior Center does not meant that the events are just for Seniors. She stated that all ages are welcome to the Senior Center events. She discussed the Hot Lunches offered on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, the newly expanded hours on Wednesdays, the Special Lunches held on the 2°d and 3rd Thursday of the month, and the construction of the Memorial Wall. Cm. Guarienti thanked Ms. Bonetti for her exuberance. Youth Advisory Committee—None 3.2 Public Comments Mr. Mark Timberman, Dublin resident, commented on the Dougherty Hills Dog Park. He stated that he enjoys the Park and uses it everyday. He stated that children regularly play on the teeter-totter that is meant for the dogs. He asked if children are allowed on the teeter-totter or if it is for dogs only. If the teeter-totter is for dogs only,he asked if signage stating such could be placed near the teeter-totter. Chair Flores asked if the children on the teeter-totter had dogs at the Park and if they were accompanied by their parents, and Mr. Timberman said yes. Ms. Lowart, Parks and Community Services Director, stated that the first step would be to install appropriate signage at the Park. Chair Flores asked if other dog owners in attendance at the Park expressed equal dismay at the children using the teeter-totter. Mr. Timberman stated that the other dog owners appeared to not want to confront the group of teenagers. Cm. Guarienti stated that he would like this matter brought back before the Commission with a report of what is being done and to discuss the proper use of the Park. Cm. Elias asked if dogs actually use the teeter-totter. Cm. Jones stated that he has seen one dog use it, and Mr.. Timberman stated that within the last three months he has seen only one dog use the teeter-totter. Mr. Guarienti stated that he has seen more children use the teeter-totter than dogs. Minutes—August 20, 2007 Page 2 of 4 The Commission thanked Mr. Timberman for attending the meeting and sharing his concerns. Approval of Minutes—July 16, 2007 ON A MOTION BY CM. GUARIENTI, SECONDED BY CM. JONES, AND WITH CM. LORENZO ABSENT, THE COMMISSION VOTED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JUNE 18, 2007, WITH ONE AMENDMENT REQUESTED BY CM. ELIAS. Written Communications—None Public Hearing 6.1 Amendments to Fees Ms. Diane Lowart, Parks and Community Services Director, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. Cm. Guarienti asked if registration for the Bocce Ball Senior games would take place on-site instead of at the Senior Center, and Ms. Lowart said yes. Cm. Guarienti asked if something could be organized at the Senior Center so that participants would know of the games in advance. Ms. Lowart explained that the Bocce Ball games would take place on set dates and be advertised in advance. Chair Flores opened the public hearing. Hearing none, Chair Flores closed the public hearing. Cm. Guarienti suggested rounding the resident fees, up or down, to an even or rounded number and to two significant figures before incorporating the 15% increase for the non-resident fees. He stated that, for example, the proposed residential fee for the After School Recreation-Full Session (page 3 of the Staff Report) should be rounded from $432 to $435 or $400 and the proposed residential fee for the Basketball League (page 5 of the Staff Report) should be rounded from $103 to $105. He pointed out that the Recreational Swimming fees (Attachment 4 of the Staff Report) should be rounded to two significant figures without the cents. Cm. Elias stated that he agrees with eliminating the cents portion of the fees, but does not have an issue with the even or odd dollar amounts. Cm. Jones stated that he likes the proposed fees as shown. Cm. Lorenzo stated that she agrees with Cm. Elias. Cm. Flores stated that she does not see a problem with getting rid of the cents portion of the fees. She asked if this could cause an administrative problem. Ms. Lowart asked if she could defer the answer until researching the issue further. The Commission agreed. Cm. Elias stated that the proposed increases sound reasonable. He stated that the proposed fee increases for the Special Events seem extraordinarily steep. He asked the reasons for the increase. He also sought clarification on how a Beverage Vendor that has to pay $450 could compete with a group such as the Boy Scouts selling beverages for $1 each. Ms. Lowart explained that the City normally contracts with vendors for beverage sales so that beverage sales are not competitive. She stated that the fees for Commercial and Restaurant Vendors are comparable with other festivals. She further stated that in floating the fee increases with the vendors the City has previously worked with, they did not seem to have any issues with the increases. Minutes—August 20,2007 Page 3 of 4 Cm. Lorenzo asked why the fees for Camp Emerald Glen did not increase. Ms. Lowart stated that the current fees are at the market rate. ON A MOTION BY CM. ELIAS, SECONDED BY CM. JONES AND A VOTE OF 5-0-1, WITH CM. MUTTERTIES ABSENT, THE PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION VOTED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTIONS APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO FEE SCHEDULES. Unfinished Business—None New Business 8.1 Park Names Ms. Diane Lowart, Parks and Community Services Director, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. Chair Flores asked the Commission's opinion on naming one of the parks Deputy John Monego, since it was suggested more times than any other name. The Commission agreed that the City has done a wonderful job of commemorating Deputy John Monego for his services and ultimate sacrifice for the City: a street named `John Monego Court', a portion of Interstate 580 named `Officer John Paul Monego Memorial Freeway', and a statute in the Civic Center Courtyard erected in his honor. The Commission expressed a desire to keep the names of the parks consistent with the developments in which they are being constructed. After much discussion, the Commission chose the following names: Area F Neighborhood Park: Bello Campo or Passatempo Reason: The names keep with the Italian theme of the development and because `Bello Campo' means beautiful field and Passatempo' means pastime. Area F Neighborhood Square: Piazza Sorrento Reason: The name keeps with the Italian theme of the development, is named after the development, and `Piazza' means square. Area G Neighborhood Square: Devaney Park/Square or Clover Park Reason: Michael Devaney was an original landowner in the area in the 1860s. He left Ireland in the 1840s for North America, and by way of New York, Missouri, and San Francisco, settled at Dougherty Station in Dublin in 1858. He died in 1890. It is noted in his obituary that St. Raymond's Church was filled to overflowing and his funeral was the largest ever witnessed in the Tri-Valley. His pallbearers included Michael Collier, Rod Fallon, William Fallon, James Welch, and Michael Murray. The name is Irish and would add a much needed historical element to the area. Cm. Lorenzo stated that she would like the name for Area G Neighborhood Square to be historic in nature since there have not been many historic contributions in eastern Dublin. Other Business Brief INFORMATION ONLY Reports from Parks & Community Services Commissioners and/or Staff Cm. Elias stated that he attended `Family Movies Under the Stars' on August 10. He stated that it was a lot of fun to watch a movie under stars. He stated that it was cold, but terrific. He further stated that Staff did a good job of keeping everything organized, on time, and clean. Minutes—August 20, 2007 Page4of4 Cm. Guarienti reported on the following meetings and events he attended: • July 17, 2007 City Council meeting for the Bikeways Master Plan; • Friday Night concerts at Civic Center; • Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority(ACTIA) meeting; • Senior and Disabled Mobility Workshop; • Senior Advisory Committee Workshop; and • Heritage Center"Recovered Views"Exhibit. He stated that he is pleased with the new equipment at Alamo Creek Park and that the trail gate into San Ramon is now open along the Alamo Creek Trail. Cm. Lorenzo reported that she assisted in setting up Emerald Glen Park for `Family Movies Under the Stars'. She stated that she received a lot of positive feedback from community members about the event. She stated that she also received a lot of positive feedback on the water aerobics classes. Ms. Lowart reported the following on park developments: • Area F Neighborhood Square Construction is coming to a close; • Area G Neighborhood Square is out to bid and Staff hopes to award a bid during the September 4, 2007 City Council Meeting; and • Area F Neighborhood Park proposals are currently being reviewed. • She stated that the summer programs are coming to a close, and that Staff is pleased that the summer programs were a success. She reminded the Commission that `Day on the Glen' is September 15 & 16, 2007. She informed the Commission that Robert Beasley was promoted from Teen Recreation Specialist to Sports Coordinator beginning September 2007. Adjournment Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m. Respectfully submitted, t�ltG14 �c-PP�� Rhonda Franklin Administrative Technician APPRO : Chairperson • •