2017/10/23 Parks and Recreation Commission MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Monday, October 23, 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 5:00 p.m.
Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Griffin at 5:06 p.m.
Item 1. Roll Call
Present: Chair Griffin, Vice -Chair Black, Commissioners Borr, Canterbury
Absent: Commissioner Bird
Staff Present: Cindy Bagley, Community Services Manager
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. Approval of Minutes — Approval of minutes for Parks and Recreation Commission Special
Meeting October 5, 2017.
Action: Moved/second (Borr/Black) to approve the meeting minutes for Special Meeting of
October 5, 2017. Motion carried with the following 4-0-0-1 vote AYES: Griffin,
Black, Borr, Canterbury; NOS: None; ABSTAINS: None; ABSENT: Bird.
Item 6. Rainbow and Golis Park Design Options
a. Discussion and Direction (5-12 year old Structures)
Commissioners discussed the playground equipment options for Rainbow Park first,
and it was decided that the two design options for the 5-12 year olds were ready to
take out for public comment. Next, the three designs for the 5-12 year olds for Golis
Park were discussed, and after some conversation, it was determined that the
"Nature" theme and "Dr. Suess" theme (5-12 Option 3) were the two that
Commissioners wanted to bring to the public for comment. 5-12 Option 4 with the
awning was determined to be inappropriate due to the shady conditions in Golis Park.
Action: Move/second (Borr/ Black) to forward the "Nature" and "Dr. Seuss" designs for the 5-
12 year old playground at Golis Park for public input. Motion carried by the following 4-0-0-1
vote: AYES: Griffin, Black, Borr, Canterbury; NOS: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Bird.
b. Discussion and Direction (2-5 year old Structures)
Commissioners discussed the playground equipment options for the 2-5 year old play
area at Golis Park. All Commissioners agreed that the train structure was attractive
and fun, and that the option with the parent/child swings was different and special.
'T`he "Vntiire" thi-me stninfiire (Ontinn 3) wnq rietPrmined to be too similar to tha play
options on the 5-12 year old structures. Manager Bagley advised that the tentative
date for public comment at Rainbow and Golis parks is Saturday, November 4th, and
that Commissioners do not need to attend.
Action: Move/second (Canterbury/Borr) to forward the "Parent Swing" (Option 2) and "Train"
(Option 1) designs for the 2-5 year old play area at Golis Park for public input. Motion carried by
the following 4-0-0-1 vote: AYES: Griffin, Black, Borr, Canterbury; NOS: None; ABSTAIN:
None; ABSENT: Bird.
Item 7. Matters to/from Commissioners
a. Commissioner Liaison Reports
Chair Griffin reported on the last Golf Course Oversight Committee meeting. At that
meeting there was conversation about improving the South Course, as well as the
need to develop a uniform policy around memorial plaques. Manager Bagley added
that Director McArthur is currently looking into the memorial plaque policy.
b. Burton Recreation Red Cross Staff Shelter
Manager Bagley reported on the timeline of events immediately following the start of
the wildfires that began Monday, October 9th. H, G and K sections were evacuated in
the early morning hours, and the Burton Recreation Center was opened as an
evacuation shelter. At it's height on Monday evening there were an estimated 25
evacuees in the Center sleeping on Red Cross cots. On Tuesday, October 10`h, the
Red Cross determined that the few evacuees at Burton should be consolidated into the
Sonoma County Fairground shelter. Wednesday, October 11th, the Burton Recreation
Center was turned over to the Red Cross as a shelter for their volunteers. There are
currently 60 Red Cross volunteers sleeping at Burton, and they are expected to stay
there until November 11th
c. Spamalot Opening
Manager Bagley reported that the Spreckels Theater production of Spamalot opened
on October 13th, and there has been relatively good turnout, especially considering
the fire disruption.
d. Other Matters
Manager Bagley advised that another Special Meeting will need to be scheduled
before the November 14th City Council meeting, to finalize the recommendations for
the summer aquatic report and the skate park and bocce courts. Commissioner
Canterbury suggested moving the Regular Meeting from the 16th of November, so
that it falls before the 14th. Manager Bagley agreed to reschedule with the
Commissioners via email in the coming week.
Commissioner Borr expressed once again, for the record, his disappointment with the
lack of transparency surrounding the negotiations between the City and the SOMO
developers as regards the Sunrise Park field renovations. Manager Bagley advised
Commissioner Borr to reach out to the City Mangager's office directly with any
specific questions, as her department has not been involved in the negotiations. She
added that she would pass on Commissioner Borr's concerns.
Chair Griffin asked Manager Bagley when the City will take possession of Twin
Creek Park in the new University District development. Manager Bagley explained
that the possession date is unknown, but there will be an opening ceremony at the
park when the City takes possession.
There being no further business, Chair Griffin adjourned the special meeting of the Parks and
Recreation Commission at 6:00 p.m.
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Gerald Griffin, Chair idan Humric Recor rng Secretary