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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-18-1995 Approved P&CSC Minutes Y..I. .. .9 .... The July 18, 1995 meeting of the Parks and Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:25 p.m. at the Dublin Civic Center,Dublin,California,by Chairperson Trimble. Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Trimble. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Chapman,Trimble,Wong-Gillmore and Nassar Commissioners Absent: Cramer and Jones Oral Communications Randy Cahn, 11652 Fenwick Place, Dublin, stated that even though he has discussed several items of concern with the Parks and Community Services Director Diane Lowart,he wanted to make them public. 1)When parents and players are dropped off at the bus stop or down the street near the car dealer,there is no close access to the park. As a result, they go over the fence and walk across the soccer and baseball fields. If another entrance is not part of the master plan,he suggested that the Commission look into this matter down the road. 2)When he was a member of the Commission,he was involved with the Iron Horse Trail. He felt very strongly that the City should be actively pursuing the completion of the trail in Dublin, and have it place before BART is completed. He pointed out that neighboring cities are working actively on the trail, and the City should let the public know why they are not actively pursuing completion of the trail. 3)During his term on the Commission he was appointed to the Board of Directors of the California • Association of Park and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members.His current position as Financial Procurement is to promote involvement in Parks and Recreation throughout the State by way of education and funding. He felt that it would be more beneficial to the City if one of the current Commissioners would take over the remainder of his term,which ends in 1998.4)He has noticed that the attendance since he has been off the Commission has dropped considerably. He stated that if he is wrong, he apologizes. • However when he was a Commissioner, it was several months before any one Commissioner was not present at a meeting. He indicated that he was very concerned about the attendance of the current Commission, and felt that the attendance of the Commission should be public information. Chairperson Trimble asked Mr. Calm in regards to the Iron Horse Trail what under the State does he foresee coming down that would help the Commission? Mr.Calm replied that the stall seems to be a result of some disagreement between East Bay Regional and Zone 7. Lowart indicated that the State is looking at reallocating the portions of the ISTEA Funding for recreational type amenities back into more important road projects,and as a result there may be potential problems with funding from the State. Lowart stated that she -will obtain update information on the timeline for the Iron Horse Trail and place it on a future agenda and inform Mr. Calm of the meeting date. Approval of Minutes-June 20, 1995 It was moved by Commissioner Chapman and seconded by Commissioner Wong-Gilmore to approve the minutes of June 20,1995 as presented. (UNANIMOUS) Written Communications Arts in the Parks Program Lowart reported that correspondence has been received from the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation requesting approval of the third permanent artwork for"Art in the Parks",which will be placed at Stagecoach Park. She introduced Lynne Baer, Consulting Director for the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation.,who presented the artist's proposal and photos for the Commission's review. Lynne Baer introduced Janet Fasulky of the Stagecoach Park Selection Committee. She pointed out that the Stagecoach Park Selection Committee was not in favor of the models originally submitted and therefore interviewed two more artists. The Stagecoach Park Selection Committee unanimously selected the artwork proposal of artist Twyla Arthur, which they feel enhances the western theme of the park. IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER CHAPMAN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WONG-GILLMORE TO ACCEPT THE ARTWORK PROPOSED FOR STAGECOACH PARK AS PRESENTED. STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO REFER THE PROPOSAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR FINAL APPROVAL. (UNANIMOUS) MINUTES-JULY 18, 1995 PAGE TWO Public Hearing-None Unfinished Business -None New Business Dublin Lions Club Service Project. Purchase and Installation of Additional Playground Equipment and Site Furnishings in Handicapped Playground at Kolb Park Chairperson Trimble stated that he would like to have this agenda item continued,to the next regular meeting of the Commission. IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER WONG-GILLMORE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NASSAR TO CONTINUE AGENDA ITEM 8.1 TO THE NEXT MEETING OF THE PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION. (UNANIMOUS) Other Business Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLY Reports from Parks&Community Services Commissioners and/or Staff Commissioner Wong-Gillmore stated that she attended the Fun-in-the-Sun Community Faire at Shannon Center Thursday last week. There were a lot of great activities and the kids seemed have a lot of fun. Commissioner Chapman stated that the Teen Task Force held its first function at the Dublin Swim Center last Friday, which was attended by 50-60 kids,mainly incoming Freshmen. A Teen Task Force meeting is scheduled tonight.to plan their next event. The Facility Task Force is no longer meeting,however next Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center,the City Council and School Board will meet to discuss the proposal for the new multi use facility. He encouraged the Commissioners to attend. Lowart indicated that she will be mailing the Commission a copy of the report to be taken to the City Council and School Board. Lowart reported that the first meeting of Heritage Advisory Committee will be Thursday evening, for which Commissioner Cramer is the representative. The focus of the August meeting of the Commission is to do the public meeting with the residents of the Dolan Park area. A mailing will be done to all the neighborhood people within the next 10 days to notify them of the meeting. Lowart indicated that Mrs. Meadows has circulated a petition which she will present at that meeting. Lowart indicated that Holly Lampe is present this evening to bid farewell to the Commission. Ms.Lampe stated that she enjoyed her term on the Commission as Student Representative,and will miss everyone. Commissioner Chapman stated that when the Commission changed their meetings from the second Tuesday to the third Tuesday of the month,his schedule at that time permitted the change,however now he is committed to be out of town for the next three scheduled meetings. He asked if this would be cause for dismissal from,the Commission Lowart stated that only if it was done without prior notification. She indicated that if the Commission wished to consider changing their meeting date, they can do so. Chairperson Trimble stated that it may be necessary to review the Commissions meeting date and suggested discussing it at the next scheduled meeting. Lowart stated that she will place this item on the next agenda and discuss Commissioner Chapman's schedule with him. Adjournment Being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, . Char J.Young - Administrative Secret