2017/07/20 Parks and Recreation Commission MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, July 20, 2017
The Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Rohnert Park met this date at City Hall,
130 Avram Avenue, City Council Chambers, Rohnert Park, for a regular meeting to commence
at 6:00 p.m.
Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Griffin at 6:01 p.m.
Item 1. Roll Call
Present: Chair Griffin, Vice -Chair Black, Commissioners Bird, Canterbury, Borr (arrived
at 6:03 p.m.)
Absent: None
Staff Present: Cindy Bagley, Community Services Manager
John McArthur, Director of Public Works and Community Services
Ren6e Eger, Administrative Assistant
Item 2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Griffin.
Item 3. Acknowledgment of Meeting Agenda Posting
Community Services Manager Bagley acknowledged posting of the regular meeting agenda in
the required public places per Brown Act requirements.
Item 4. Public Comment
Rohnert Park resident, Caryl Sherman, addressed the Commission. Ms. Sherman requested the
Commission consider a year-round indoor therapeutic pool for seniors in Rohnert Park.
Item 5. Approval of Minutes
Action: Moved/second (Bird/Borr) to approve, as presented, the meeting minutes for Regular
Meeting of May 18, 2017 and Special Meeting July 5, 2017. Motion carried with the
following 5-0-0-0 vote AYES: Griffin, Black, Bird, Borr, Canterbury; NOS: None;
ABSTAINS: None; ABSENT: None.
Item 6. Peace Garden at Burton
a. Presentation
Robert Leys and Steven Elliott, representatives from two local Rotary clubs,
presented the Commission with a visual rendering of a potential peace garden at
Burton Recreation facility. The peace garden would consist of a peace pole and
benches added to existing ivy and grass area. There is space available for an
additional element. Rotary to provide labor, materials, and maintenance, and will
work with the City on other aspects of the project.
b. Discussion
The Commission discussed consideration of materials, layout, memorializing the
project, creating a written document for accountability, peace pole concept, and
parking.
Item 7. Credo High School Use Agreement of Callinan Sports and Fitness Center
a. Staff Presentation
Community Services Manager Bagley presented the Commission with a
PowerPoint on the background, request, analysis, and options regarding the Credo
High School use of Callinan Sports and Fitness Center. In consideration of use of
Callinan Sports and Fitness Center as home court, Credo High School would fund
financing for replacement of a scoreboard in the gymnasium. The options for use
with scoreboard branding options include: Option 1: Include Credo High School
logo (staff recommended option) along with City and Sports Center logos; Option
2: No logo on scoreboard, Credo High School on banners on game days; Option
3: No branding at Sports Center; Option 4: No agreement for use in exchange for
purchase of new scoreboard.
b. Recommendation
The Commission discussed use, revenue, and components of the scoreboard.
Sonoma County resident and Credo High School Athletics Director, Kim Holland,
addressed the Commission during public comment. Ms. Holland expressed
excitement for the opportunity to have a home court for an expanding Athletics
program.
Action: Moved/Second (Black/Canterbury) for Option 2 of the Staff report, which would allow
use with logo on separate banners. Motion carried with the following 3-2-0-0 vote;
AYES: Black, Canterbury, Borr; NOS: Bird, Griffin; ABSTENTIONS: None;
ABSENT: None.
Item 8. Golf Course Oversight Committee Bylaws
This item was removed from the agenda.
Item 9. Park Audit Schedule
a. Staff Presentation
Manager Bagley advised that dates for the upcoming Parks Audit Tour need to be
scheduled.
b. Discussion
The Commission discussed scheduling tours of parks based on proximity and
allowing an hour to an hour and a half for tours. The Commission identified
August 3, 4, 10, and 17th as tour dates. The start time will be at 4 p.m., except for
the 4th, which will start at 2 p.m. Chair Griffin will meet with Manager Bagley to
develop tour schedules.
Item 10. Matters to/from Commissioners
c. Community Services Updates
Manager Bagley provided the following updates:
i. Performing Arts Center
With the retirement of PAC Theater Manager, Gene Abravaya, the
vacancy for PAC Supervisor has been filled.
ii. Aquatics
Manager Bagley reported the Aquatics program is fully staffed and pools
are fully open; Saturday attendance is low at Magnolia, and higher on
Sunday; Benicia has highest attendance.
iii. Camps
Success measured through participant response will be proven next year
with enrollments.
iv. Sports Center
Equipment arrived and in use in Cardio Room; Weight room equipment
and flooring replacement will occur mid-August.
b. Commission Liaison Reports
Chair Griffin reported that the recent Golf Course Oversight Committee discussed
rounds played at Foxtail are down but improving.
Chair Griffin inquired about the Senior Center roof replacement status. Director
McArthur responded that the design is complete and will go out to bid mid-January
with work to be done in spring.
Commissioner Canterbury requested quarterly updates on status of bocce ball courts
and inquired on the status of pickleball and all-weather fields. Manager Bagley
advised that status of all courts in the City are being assessed. Funding is available,
but no timeline currently available. Director McArthur advised the status of the all-
weather field is paused will the City works on the development agreement. No other
information is available.
Commissioner Borr stated that bad habits by youth organizations continue in City
parks, particularly Eagle and Sunrise Parks. Commissioner Borr asked whether access
could be restricted by using poles, etc. Director McArthur to verify and address.
Commissioner Bird asked about the recent painting on bridgeheads. Director
McArthur advised that murals have been shown to deter tagging and graffiti.
Item 11. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Griffin adjourned the regular meeting of the Parks and
Recreation Commission at 7:34 p.m.
Gerald Griffin, C Renee L. Eger, Recording Secretary