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r ,►- ` ' Monday, August 20, 2018
A Regular Meeting of the Dublin Parks & Community Services Commission was held on
Monday, August 20, 2018, in the Council Chamber. The meeting was called to order at
7:00 PM., by Chair Michelle Smith McDonald.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Philip Tucker: Present, Commissioner Matthew Giller: Present,
Commission Chair Michelle Smith McDonald: Present, Commissioner Vice Chair Tom
Madigan: Present, Student Representative Shaina Goel: Present.
Chair Smith McDonald led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Oral Communications
2.1. Introduction on La Shawn Butler
The Commission was introduced to the new Parks and Community Services
Director La Shawn Butler as outlined in the Staff Report.
Mrs. Butler stated that she looked forward to working with the Commission.
The Commission welcomed and congratulated Mrs. Butler on her new position.
2.2. Brief Informational Only Reports from the Youth Advisory and Senior
Center Advisory Committees
Staff, reported on the August 2, 2018 Senior Center Advisory Committee
meeting.
Chair Smith McDonald introduced Shaina Goel as the new Student
Representative of the Parks and Community Services Commission.
Student Representative Shaina Goel stated that she is excited about her new
role and is looking forward to working with the Commission. Student
Representative Goel reported the upcoming Youth Advisory Committee meeting
will be held on August 22, 2018 at the Dublin Senior Center.
The Commissioners welcomed and congratulated Rep. Goel.
2.3. Public Comment
None.
3. Consent Calendar
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Tom Madigan, Commissioner
SECOND: Matthew Giller, Commissioner
AYES: Tucker, Giller, Smith McDonald, Madigan, Goel
3.1. Approve the minutes of the June 18, 2018 Regular Meeting.
ACTION:
Approved as presented.
4. Written Communication - None
5. Public Hearing - None
6. Unfinished Business - None
7. New Business
7.1. Spring 2018 Quarterly Report
Staff presented the specifics of the Dublin Preschool, After School Programs,
Youth and Adult Sports, the Senior Center, Special Events and the Wave aquatic
programs and activities, as outlined in the Staff Report.
The Commissioners asked various questions and made comments on the
baseball field at Fallon Sports Park, the Youth Job Fair, general park
maintenance and the Wave facility hours, the new concession stand and working
with nearby companies to promote rentals at the Wave.
The Commissioners thanked Staff for the report.
7.2. Dublin Library Quarterly Report - April-June 2018
Staff presented the specifics of the items as outline in the Staff Report.
The Commissioners commented on and asked various questions regarding the
Library meeting rooms, Library activities, volunteers, and number of borrowed
items.
Director Butler stated that in the future staff will provide Commissioners the
Library report more advance and if Commissioners were to email questions in
advance staff would be able to research and provide more detailed answers.
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The Commissioners thanked Staff for the report.
7.3. Park Wayfinding Signs Project Update
Public Works Parks & Facilities Development Coordinator presented the specifics
of the items as outlined in the Staff Report.
The Commissioners commented on and asked various questions regarding the
materials used, design and scale of the Wayfinding Signs, and project completion
dates.
The Commissioners thanks staff for the presentation.
7.4. Tassajara Hills - Neighborhood Park Public Design Workshop
Public Works Parks & Facilities Development Coordinator presented the specifics
of the items as outlined in the Staff Report.
Melonie O'Sullivan of Gates and Associates Landscape Architectural firm
presented three design concepts. Concept A - "Connections," Concept B - "Birds
and Butterflies," and Concept C - "Agrarian."
Ms. O'Sullivan shared a recent survey of community members preferring
Concept B.
The Commissioners commented on and asked various questions regarding
restrooms, the amphitheater design, water play area, and outdoor gym.
The Commissioners thanks Ms. O'Sullivan for the presentation.
Director Butler requested the Commission recommend one design concept with
added amenities to City Council.
The Commissioners discussed the design concepts and specific amenities. On a
motion by Cm. Giller, seconded by Cm. Tucker, and by a vote of 5-0-0, the
Commission recommends to City Council design Concept B - "Birds and
Butterflies" with an outdoor gym and bike path terminus for the Tassajara Hills
neighborhood park.
8. Other Business
Brief information only reports from Commissioners and/or Staff, including committee
reports and reports by Commissioners related to meetings attended at City expense
(AB1234).
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Commissioners provided brief informational reports on events and meetings attended
since the last Commission meeting.
Staff provided program and event updates.
Staff stated that the Parks and Community Services Commission and Human Services
Commission will not merge. City Council will be appointing new Commissioners shortly.
Director Butler informed the Commissioners that Assistant Director. Cronin will be taking
over for Recreation Manager McPherson in the role Commission Liaison.
The Commissioners thanked Ms. McPherson for her time with the Commission.
9. Adjournment
Being no other business to discuss, Chair Smith McDonald adjourned the meeting at
8:02 PM.
Minutes prepared by Roel Blanco, Recording Secretary.
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Pa s and Co m ity Services Commission
Chairperson
Micki Cronin
Parks and Community Services Assistant Director
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