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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-20-2013 Approved P&CS Minutes • PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Minutes CITY OF DUBLIN May, 20, 2013 The May 20, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Parks & Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:00 PM at the Dublin Civic Center, Dublin, California, by Vice Chair Mack. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chair Mack led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Commissioners (Cm.) Present: Ballesteros,A.Elias,T.Elias, Mack Commissioner Absent: Totaro, Boboc ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1 Annual Report by the Youth Advisory Committee Youth Advisory Committee Members Ms. Vivian'Sung and Ms. Angie Wang presented a presentation on the Youth Advisory Committee's accomplishments during the 2012-2013 term. 3.2 Brief Informational Only Reports from Senior Center and Youth Advisory Committees Senior Center Advisory Committee Advisory Committee Chair Ms. Eddie Jo Mack reported that the 3rd Annual City of Dublin Community Car Show took place on April 20, 2013; the Senior Center Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon took place on April 25, 2013; and,the Mothers' Day Luncheon took place on May 9, 2013. Youth Advisory Committee Cm. T.Elias reported that the Advisory Committee discussed the progress of the various Sub-Committees and reminded Committee Members that applications for the Youth Advisory Committee 2013-2014 term were due at the end of April. 3.3 Public Comments—None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1 March 18,2013 On a motion by A.Elias,seconded by T.Elias, and by a vote of 4-0-0 with Cm. Boboc and Chair Totaro absent, the Commission voted to approve the March 18,2013 minutes as presented. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.2 PUBLIC COMMENTS—None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS—None - PUBLIC HEARING—None UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None P&CSC Meeting Minutes—May 20;2013-Page 2 of 3 NEW BUSINESS 8.1 _ _ Community Park Survey and Dog`Park Recommendations Mr. Paul .McCreary, Parks and Community Services Director, and Ms. Jacqui Diaz, Special :Projects_ Manager, presented the specifics of the project as outlined in the Staff Report. Vice Chair Mack opened the floor to public comments.' Mr. Michael Schwartz, Dublin resident, spoke in favor of constructing a future dog park for large and small canines. . Seeing no further requests, Vice Chair..Mack closed the floor to public comments. Cm. Ballesteros stated she believes another dog park is needed in the City and the proposed location at the future Jordan Ranch Community Park seems to be a good fit for a future dog.park. She asked about the future community park amenities proposed for the site that may need to be sacrificed in order to accommodate a dog park. .Mr. McCreary explained that Staff is working on updating the Parks and Recreation Master Plan to redefine the standards for park amenities based on the current use of facilities and fields, which will determine the future facilities needed, and how the y will be disbursed between future parks. Cm. Ballesteros informed Staff that wild turkeys currently inhabit areas of the proposed site. Cm. A.Elias asked if Staff learned from the survey results. Mr. McCreary stated that the results pointed_ out that-park restroom maintenance could be improved. As far as park priorities and amenities, the-- results were similar to results of the survey conducted in 2008 and Staff will be considering these when - designing future parks and facilities. Cm. A.Elias asked Staff to also consider an immediate need for additional shade structures at current parks.. Cm. A.Elias stated that he agrees with Staffs recommendation for a future dog park. He stated that he. likes the idea of having a dog park next to a hillside with ample space for dog runs. - Cm. A.Elias stated that after the build out of Fallon Sports Park, he is not convinced that additional sports ball fields would be needed at the proposed site.- Cm. T.Elias stated that he likes the proposed plan for a future dog park at the proposed site. He asked - - about the potential for traffic to build up in the area.. Mr. McCreary stated-that traffic-is not expected to be an issue as Central Parkway will be two to four lanes wide to handle the increased traffic. - Vice Chair Mack stated that she also thinks Staffs recommendation is a good idea. On a motion by A.Elias,seconded by Cm. Ballesteros, and by a vote of 4-0-0 with Chair Totaro and Cm. Boboc absent, the Commission voted to recommend.to City Council to construct another dog park and recommend Jordan Ranch Community Park as the preferred potential development site for a future dog park. P&CSC Meeting Minutes—May_20,2013—Page 3 of 3 8.2 Winter 2013 Quarterly Report Ms. Micki Cronin, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services, presented the specifics of the project as outlined in the Staff Report. A.Elias asked if Staff also uses this data to make;changes or enhancements to programs, and Ms. Cronin said yes. T.Elias and Vice Chair Mack stated that the data captured is very useful and informative. - The Commission received the report and had no;further comments regarding this item. OTHER BUSINESS 9.1 BRIEF INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS FROM PARKS&COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS AND/OR STAFF Cm. Ballesteros reported that she attended the Eggstravaganza event and has also been attending the Farmers' Markets. • A.Elias reported that he attended a Dublin High School event at Shannon and had trouble hearing the audio system from the back of the room. Mr. McCreary stated that the sound may have been running through portable speakers that were brought .in by the rental party. He explained that the house speaker system is set up to run throughout the main room,the lobby, and also in the restrooms. T.Elias reported that Dublin High School recently;held its Senior Ball event. Vice. Chair Mack reported that she attended the Third Annual Community Car Show, the Senior Center Volunteer Luncheon,the Vintage Fashion Show and Tea event,the Iron Horse Park Master Plan Meeting, and the Positano Hills Park and Emerald Vista housing development.grand opening events. _ Mr. McCreary and Ms. Cronin provided event and project updates. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business,the meeting adjourned at 8:06 PM. Respectfully submitted, 4tz)Aeo32TrccAu4dZ Rhonda Franklin . Administrative Aide APPROVED: Chairperson