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Home My WebLink About06-17-1996 Approved P&CSC Minutes :::::::::::::::;::>:::::;::;::::::::::::;;:::::::::::::::::::;:::::::::::::::i::::`:;::ij::i::::::;::::::::i:::i:::ii:::::iii::::::i::: }}fi�t� ./��y�• • The June 17, 1996 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 Chairman Chapman. Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Chapman. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Chapman,Cramer,Fasulkey,Jones and Wong-Gillmore Commissioners Absent: Nassar Oral Communications-None • Approval of Minutes IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER JONES AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FASULKEY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 20, 1996 AND THE SPECIAL MEETING OF MAY 29, 1996, AS PRESENTED. (UNANIMOUS) Written Communications-None Public Hearing-None Unfinished Business-None New Business • Appointment of Student Representative to Parks and Community Services Commission Director Lowart reported that Chairman Chapman along with Commissioners Jones and Nassar have interviewed three potential candidates for the position. It is their recommendation that Wanjiku Kamau be appointed as the Student Commissioner for the 1996- 1997 school year. Wanjiku Kamau stated that she is very pleased with her appointment to the Parks and Community Services Commission. IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER WONG-GILLMORE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CRAMER TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF WANJIKU KAMAU AS THE STUDENT COMMISSIONER TO THE PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION. (UNANIMOUS) Schaefer Ranch Project Director Lowart stated that the Commission will be considering potential recreational amenities for a development project that is pending before the City. The development in question is called Schaefer Ranch which is approximately 500 acres located north on Schaefer Ranch Road off 1-580 and includes 474 single family homes, as well as a small commercial office complex and various recreation amenities. The project will be subject to the Public Facilities Fee that was recently adopted by the City Council,which will need to be recalculated as the projected population that will be generated by the project was not included in the original calculations of the fee. -. On April 8, 1996, the City Council and Planning Commission conducted a Study Session to address development issues that could affect the physical design and institutional framework of the Schaefer Ranch Project. The consensus of the Council and Commission was that a public neighborhood park should be included on site,but that some flexibility from the Parks and Recreation Master Plan policies should be allowed. Staff reviewed with the Commission the park and recreational amenities which are part of the project including: Open Space Dedication to East Bay Regional Park District (161.5± acres); Private Open Space (89.0± acres); Park and Tot Lot (.62± acres); Proposed Public Neighborhood Park (10.4± acres); and Proposed Public Neighborhood Park (6.4± acres). Staff also outlined their • MINUTES-JUNE 17, 1996 PAGE TWO concerns with the two proposed public neighborhood parks and identified potential locations within the project where a neighborhood park could be located which would better serve the residents. However, development of parks in these locations would result in lost lots for the developer. Jim Parson representing the owners of the Schaefer Ranch project briefly reviewed the overall park system that has been designed into the project. He then reviewed in detail the proposed design for the 6.4±acre neighborhood park. Rob Yohai of.Schaefer Heights Inc. stated that it is not impossible for the project to be built if 30 lots are lost for development of a neighborhood park. Marjorie LaBar, 11707 Juarez Lane, stated that she has met with both Mr.Parsons and Mr. Yohai over the last three years, and have argued with them to fmd a suitable development. She indicated she would use the 10.4±acre park which is located next to the lake, however would not use the 6.4±acre sports oriented park. She felt that Mr.Parsons and Mr. Yohai worked very hard to meet a lot of different concerns from the community,and hopes that Commission will give their project some careful consideration. Commission Discussion Open Space- The Commission was in agreement with Staff that the open space dedication to East Bay Regional Park District was appropriate. IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER JONES AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CRAMER THAT THE COMMISSION AGREES THE LAND DESIGNATED TO BE DEDICATED TO THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT IS APPROPRIATE WITH THE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN. (UNANIMOUS) Private Open Space-No discussion. Park and Tot Lot - IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER WONG-GILLMORE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CRAMER TO NOT ACCEPT OWNERSHIP OF THE.62±ACRE PARK AND'TOT LOT OR FOR THE PARK BE CREDITED TOWARDS THE PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENT FOR THIS PROJECT. (UNANIMOUS) Proposed Public Neighborhood Park (10.4± acres) - Commissioner Cramer felt that Staff should be directed to provide additional information on this item for the Commissions review. The Commission concurred. Proposed Public Neighborhood Park(6.4±acres)- Commissioner Cramer stated that he has concerns about the location of this park and the lack restrooms. He felt that Staff needs to provide additional information for review and discussion. He asked if it would be possible to see the site. Commissioner Jones felt that the park design is great,however was not convinced that berms would resolve the noise problem. Commissioner Fasulkey stated that he liked the location and the fact that it was away from the neighborhood. Commissioner Wong-Gillmore indicated that she also liked the location, however did not feel that it would serve the neighborhood. Chairman Chapman indicated that he could not visualize this park without a restroom. Eddie Peabody,Community Development Director,urged the Commission to make a decision as early as possible,as the preliminary schedule goes to the Planning Commission in early August. The Community Development Department needs to work with the developer so that the site can be set aside and be included as part of the tentative map process. The Commission scheduled Monday,July 2 at 7:00 p.m.as a special meeting to review the park in further detail. Winter 1996 Quarterly Report Director Lowart briefly summarized the classes and programs and activities conducted during the Winter Quarter which encompassed the months of January,February and March,for the Commission. Playgrounds-The After School Recreation program was held daily from 1:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Murray,Nielsen and Frederiksen elementary schools for children in 1st-5th grades. Total registration at Frederiksen was 48 with a daily attendance of 30, Murray 45/27, and Nielsen 156/95. The popularity of the After School Recreation program continues to grow. Nielsen is again the largest site with 17 children on the waiting list. Unfortunately there is limited space at all of the program sites and therefore additional participants can not be added: Preschool-The Shannon Center Preschool classes are offered from 9:00-11:30 a.m. on Monday,Wednesday and Friday; 9:00- 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday; and 12:45-3:15 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Three 12-week sessions are offered each year. The second session(November 27,-1995 through March 1, 1996)was full with 60 children. MINUTES-JUNE 17, 1996 PAGE THREE Teens - The Teen Recreation Activity Center, (T.R.A.C.) is a drop-in program for 6th through 8th graders, held in portable P-6 at Wells Middle School. T.R.A.C. is open after school Monday-Friday, except on selected minimum days. There were 17 full session registrations,eight 30 day passes and 26 daily passes sold.The average daily attendance was 10 per day. The lunchtime program at Wells Middle School was reduced from twice a week to once a week with the emphasis being put on event and activity promotion.Average attendance for activities during the first lunch was 50 teens. The second lunch dropped dramatically to an average of 20 teens per activity. During the Winter, Staff conducted a very successful ski trip. On Friday,February 2 Staff took the teens to Sierra-At-Tahoe.A total of 39 middle school teens and 5 high school teens attended. Adult S ports-The Winter 5 on 5 Men's "C" Basketball League began play on February 4 and concluded on May 12. Games were played on Sundays in the evening at the Dublin High School Gymnasium.A total of seven teams participated. The Winter 3 on 3 Men's 6ft and Under Basketball League began play on January 31 and concluded on May 1. Games were played on Wednesdays in the Wells Middle School Multi-Purpose Room.A total of nine teams participated. The 30 and Over league had to be canceled due to low enrollment. The Winter Co-ed Volleyball League was canceled due to low enrollment. Youth Sports-The youth basketball league was held from January 8 to March 9 with a total of 290 participants. Each player received a trophy and certificate for participating. Special Events-The 13th Annual St.Patrick's Day Celebration was held on Saturday,March 16, 1996, from 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. at the Shamrock Village Shopping Center. The day began with a Community Pancake Breakfast at Firehouse#1 on Donahue Drive, from 7:00-9:30 a.m. The Pancake Breakfast was sponsored by the Firefighters Association and the Dublin Rotary Club. Following the breakfast the Dublin Lion's Club annual parade began on Amador Plaza Road and ended in front of the celebration. Twenty-five non-profit groups and 60 commercial groups participated in this event,drawing and estimate attendance of 8,500. Senior Center- In January the Center conducted its Annual International Pot Luck luncheon. A special Tai Chi Chih workshop was held on Saturday,January 6 which was well received with 41 participants. Average daily attendance for January was 72 with 370.75 volunteer hours. In February a Valentine Luncheon was served by the Center's gourmet cook, Jewel Patton. Additionally,Nursing students from Cal State Hayward led a workshop on senior nutrition and the "Worm Lady" from Alameda County Home Composting Education Program led the seniors in a"Worm Workshop"! Average daily attendance for February was 85 with 414.50 volunteer hours. In March, St.Patrick's Day was celebrated with a traditional corned beef luncheon. Center volunteers sold shamrock head bobbers at the City's Annual St.Patrick's Day Celebration.Average daily attendance for March was 83 with 406 volunteer hours. Leisure Enrichment Classes - Leisure Enrichment Classes are offered in eight week segments, with one-time and shorter sessions offered as well. A total of 358 participants registered for classes during Winter 1996. Of the 74 classes which were offered,46 were conducted. Other Business Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLY Reports from Parks& Community Services Commissioners and/or Staff`' Chairman Chapman stated that since the Student Representative has not received information on the Schaefer Ranch Project and the item is scheduled for discussion on July 2,what will the Commission do?Director Lowart stated that the Student Representative will probably abstain from voting on that item. Commissioner Wong-Gillmore reported that the Senior Advisory Committee meeting was canceled last week. On August 24 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. the Center is hosting a Senior Resource Faire. Director Lowart indicated that invitations will be mailed to the Commissioners. Chairman Chapman stated that it is his understanding that the gym project has been delayed. However, John Ledal announced that they will break ground in June. However it is now mid June and nothing has been done. Director Lowart stated that it was her MINUTES-JUNE 17, 1996 PAGE FOUR understanding that the project was going to move forward as planned. She indicated that she would report back to the Commission with the status of the project. Director Lowart reported that Summer program registration is going extremely well. The City Council Budget hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 18 at 6:00 p.m. The Heritage Center Director resigned last Thursday. Staff will begin the recruitment process with hopes of having someone on board in September. Adjournment Being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, f Char J.Young 7r-d-c--- Administrative Secretary