2017/02/02 Parks and Recreation Commission MinutesPARKS AI\D RECREATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 2, 2017
The Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Rohnert Park met this date at Rohnert Park
City Hall, 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, for a special meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m.
Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Borr at 6:03 p.m.
Item 1. Roll Call
Present: Chair Borr, Vice-Chair Griffin; Commissioners Black and Canterbury
Absent: Commissioner Bird
Staff Present: Cindy Bagley, Community Services Manager
John McArthur, Director of Public Works and Community Services
Renée Eger, Administrative Assistant
Item 2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Borr.
Item 3. Acknowledgment of Meeting Agenda Posting
Community Services Manager Bagley acknowledged posting of the special meeting agenda in
the required public places per Brown Act requirements.
Item 4. Public Comment
None.
Item 5. Commission Appointments
Commissioner Black nominated Commissioner Griffin to Chair. Nominations for Chair closed.
Commisioner Borr opened nominations for Vice-Chair. Commissioner Canterbury nominated
Commissioner Black for Vice-Chair. Nominations for Vice-Chair closed.
Action: Moved/Second (Borr/Canterbury) slate vote for Commissioner Griffin as Chair and
Commissioner Black as Vice-Chair for 2017. Motion carried by the following 4-0-0-1 vote:
AYES: Borr, Griffin, Black, Canterbury; NOS: None: ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Bird
The Commission updated the Subcommittee and Liaison list to include Commissioners Black
and Canterbury both attending Dog Park Ad Hoc Committee; Commissioner Borr as Lead and
Chair Griffin as alternate for the Park Sponsorships; Golf Course Oversight Standing Committee
start time to 6:00 PM; amended Commissioner Griffin to Lead at the Bicycle Advisory
Committee; added Commissioner Canterbury as Alternate for the Senior Citizens Advisory
Commission liaison and removed the Cultural Arts Commission liaisons.
Item 6. Approval of Minutes
Chair Borr requested Item 6. amended to include "...due to an administrative error in obtaining a
second..."
Action: Moved/Second (Borr/Black) to approve the Regular Meeting minutes, as amended, of
January 19 , 2017 , as presented by the following 4-0-0- 1 vote: AYES : Griffin, Borr, Black,
Canterbury;NOS: None: ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Bird
Item7. Aquatics Report
a. StaffReport
Manager Bagley presented the Commission with an aquatics plan update for the
upcoming summer season, which included options on Magnolia Pool. Changes to
increase participation and revenue at Magnolia Pool include staff, swim structure,
program and lesson additions.
b. Review and Discussion
Director McArthur advised the Commission that options included closing or attempt
creative programming and reevaluate after the season. The Commission discussed
sublease options, costs involved with closing, improvements to increase appeal, cost
recovery needed, performance metrics and publicity.
Item 8. Dorotea Park Playground Replacement
a. Staff Report
Manager Bagley presented the Commission with feedback obtained on the Dorotea
Park Playground replacements after presenting Dorotea Park area residents with
options for consideration.
b. Review and Recommendation
The Commission reviewed the feedback received for both options 5-12 year olds and
2-5 year olds playgrounds.
Action: Move/Second (Bon/Canterbury) to approve the replacement playground which includes
the Merry-Go-Round option for the 5-12 year olds. Motion carried by the following 4-0-0-1
vote: AYES: Griffin, Black, Borr, Canterbury; NOS:None; ABSTAIN: None;ABSENT: Bird
Action: Move/Second (Bon/Griffin) to approve the replacement playground Option 2, no train
with slide and swings, for the 2-5 year olds. Motion carried by the following 4-0-0-1 vote:
AYES: Griffin, Black, Borr, Canterbury; NOS: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Bird
Item 9.
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Item 10.
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Strategic Plan Update
Staff Report
Director McArthur provided the Commission with an update on the City's Strategic
Plan which included attractin/retaining part-time staff, develop CIP for Public
Works and Community Services, and Community Benefit Methodology.
Review and Recommendation
The Commission reviewed and discussed bocci ball courts and skate park options and
the park restroom opening status and timeline.
Matters tolfrom Commissioners
Commissioner Liaison Reports
None.
Aquatic Coordinator Position
Recruitment open for two weeks, interviews to occur in late March with an intended
start date of mid-April.
c. Commissioner Workshop Update
The Parks and Recreation Commission workshop meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday, February 22"d, from 4:00 p.m. to 5 at the Community Center.
d. CPRS Annual Conference
The California Park and Recreation Society conference is coming up in Sacramento
with staff attending. Exposition hall passes for Thursday, March 2nd are available for
purchase for any commissioners who would like to attend.
Commissioner Borr advised he met with the City Manager regarding the
Commission's concems regarding the process of the all-weather turf field. The City
Manager acknowledge the Commission' s concems.
In addition, Commissioner Borr advised the bulletin boards at the Rohnert Bark Dog
Park need attention as the material is very difficult to post notices on. Director
McArthur stated he would address.
Commissioner Black requested an agenda for the upcoming workshop. Manager
Bagley stated it would be distributed after discussing with Chair Griffin.
Item 11. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Griffin adjourned the special meeting of the Parks and
Recreation Commission at 7 :3 5 p.m.
Gerald Griffin, Chair