2017/10/05 Parks and Recreation Commission MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 5, 2017
The Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Rohnert Park met this date at the
Community Center Lounge, 5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, for a special meeting to
commence at 4:30 p.m.
Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Griffin at 4:35 p.m.
Item 1. Roll Call
Present: Chair Griffin, Vice -Chair Black, Commissioners Bird, Borr, Canterbury
Absent: None
Staff Present: Cindy Bagley, Community Services Manager
TJ Machado, Public Works Parks and Landscape Supervisor
Aidan Humrich, Community Services 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 special meeting agenda in
the required public places per Brown Act requirements.
Item 4. Public Comment
None.
Item 5. Golis and Rainbow Park Design Concepts — Phase I
a. Staff Report
i. Rainbow Park; Ages 5 to 1.2, Options 1 and 2
ii. Golis Park; Ages 2 to 5, Options 1, 2, and 3
iii. Golis Park' Ages 5 to 12. Options 1 and 2 O tion 2 is fora es 2 to 12
Manager Bagley presented options for new playground structures manufactured
by GameTime to the Commission for Golis and Rainbow parks. There were two
presentation board rendering options for each of the large play structures at each
park, and three presentation board rendering options for the "tot lot" at Golis
Park. If ordered this calendar year (11/30/17 is the last possible order date), the
manufacturer will offer a 50% matching grant, allowing the City to purchase
$400,000 worth of equipment for $200,000.
b. Discussion and Recommendation
There was extensive conversation about the merits of different designs. The possibility
of combining all play equipment into the larger area of Golis (a 2-12 year old area)
and turning the "tot lot" into a picnic area was discussed. Manager Bagley suggested
taking options out for public comment the last week of October. For Golis Park, the
decision was made to take two options of 2-12 year old structures, two options for 5-
12 year old structures, and two options for 2-5 year old structures to the public for
input. Manager Bagley will bring three options for each configuration to the
Commission for approval before public comment. For Rainbow Park, the two options
presented can be taken to the public as is.
Item 6. Park Dedication
a. Discussion and Direction
Commissioners discussed the naming of the planned Five Oaks Park for Chair
Griffin. Commissioner Black recalled her visit to the site with Chair Griffin years
ago, and how Chair Griffin's passion for preserving the oak trees there inspired her to
put the park dedication forward for approval. It was also mentioned that Chair Griffin
is the longest serving commissioner in the City, with 24 years of service (possibly the
longest serving officer in the City's history).
Action: Move/second (Black/ Bird) to rename Five Oaks Park as Griffin's Grove. Motion
carried by the following 5-0-0 vote: AYES: Griffin, Black, Bird, Borr, Canterbury; NOS: None;
ABSTAIN: None.
Item 7. Park Audit Review Part II
a. Discussion
Manager Bagley presented a summary and analysis of the park audit conducted by
Commissioners this summer (included all but six parks: Colegio Vista, Hinebaugh
Creek, Honeybee, Meadow Pines, Rainbow, and Rohnert Bark). Each park was given
ratings from one to five on amenities, fields, elements and overall. The most
underachieving parks were highlighted for improvement (Carlita Mini, Lacross Mini
and Rohnert Bark). There was extensive discussion of the repurposing, renovation or
sale of Lilac Park. The sale of the Lilac Park land may not be possible if its acerage is
necessary to maintain the City's 6 acre per 1,000 resident requirement.
Additions to the master plan were discussed, including the development of a
destination park at Gold Ridge. Manager Bagley advised hiring a consultant to
develop a strategic plan for creating a destination park. Three main additions for the
master plan from Commissioner Borr were: 1 -capital improvement plan for low
priority park improvments, 2 -priority list of amenity upgrades in parks, and 3 -
destination park project (improvements, embellishments and a grand design).
Commissioner Borr also suggested forming a subcommittee of two with Chair Griffin
to review and give recommendations for the prioritized list of park improvements and
upgrades. Their recommendations will be presented to the Committee in November.
The list of priorities will include pathway repair, improved lighting, trashcan
replacement, signage repair and fall material replacement. Safety improvements will
be given the highest priority. Commissioner Black was concerned that any new fall
material be assessed for possible toxicity to dogs. She will look into it after Manager
Bagley determines the material from Public Works. There was also discussion of
adding another dog park, possibly at Dorotea, Magnolia or Gold Ridge. The park
audit discussion will be continued in the November 16th meeting. In January
Commission will deliver their revised master plan to council.
Item 8. Matters to/from Commissioners
a. Commissioner Liaison Reports
This item was moved to the next Regular Meeting agenda
b. Court Resurfacing Project Update
This item was moved to the next Regular Meeting agenda
c. Other Matters
Manager Bagley advised that one of the two Sunrise tennis enclosures will be
converted into pickle ball. Also, the all-weather field conversion at Sunrise Park is
currently on hold pending the Development Agreement.
There being no further business, Chair Griffin adjourned the special meeting of the Parks and
Recreation Commission at 6:55 p.m.
1AAGerald Griffin, Chair Aidan Humrich, Recording Secretary