2016/05/19 Parks and Recreation Commission MinutesItem L.
Present
Absent:
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, ^ll4:ay 19,2016
The Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Rohnert Park met this date atRohnert Park
City Hall, 130 Awam Avenue, Rohnert Park, for arcgalar meeting to commence at 6:00pm.
Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Griffin at6:02 p.m.
Roll Call
Vice-Chair Griffi n, Commissioners Black, Canterbury
Chair Borr, Commissioner Bird
Staff Present: Mitch Austin, Community Services Manager
Renée Eger, Administrative Assistant
Item2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice-Chair Griffin.
Item 3. Acknowledgment of Meeting Agenda Posting
Community Services Manager Austin acknowledged posting of the regular meeting agenda in
the required public places per Brown Act requirements.
Item 5. Approval of Minutes
Action: Moved/Second (Black/Griffin) to approve, as presented, the amended meeting
minutes for Regular Meeting March 17 ,2016. Motion carried by the following 3-0-2
vote: AYES: Griffin, Black, Canterbury; NOS: None; ABSENT: Borr, Bird.
Action: Moved/Second (Black/Griffin) to approve, as presented, the meeting minutes for
Regular Meeting April 21, 2016. Motion carried by the following 3-0-2 vote: AYES:
Griffin, Black, Canterbury; NOS: None; ABSENT: Borr, Bird.
Item 7. Consider Proposal from Myles Ahead to Operate Training Program at Sports
Center
(This item was taken out of order.) Community Services Manager Austin presented the Commission
with an overview of the Myles Ahead program.
il. Staff Report
The Myles Ahead program introduced by Community Services Manager Austin would
provide niche Olyrnpic-style Weight Training to the community with an opportunity for
increased membership and revenue for use of the activity room at Callinan Sports and
Fitness Center.
b. Discuss and Recommendation
Action: Moved/Second (Canterbury/Black) for conceptual approval from the Parks and
Recreation Commission for Myles Ahead to operate a training program at the Callinan
Sports and Fitness Center as presented. Motion carried by the following 3-0-2 vote:
AYES: Griffin, Black, Canterbury; NOS: None; ABSENT: Borr, Bird.
Item 6. Summer Programs
a. Review and Discuss
Manager Austin advised the Commission that the City's Aquatics program is currently
challenged with about half of the needed staffing. A June 20th lifeguard class has been
added. Currently, morning swim is closed; leisure classes are doing well.
Item 8. Budget Updates
a. Staff Report
Manager Austin advised the Commission that with this year's budget approval; City
Council has authorized funding for two playground structures at Dorotea Park, opening
of all restrooms - with the first being Benicia Park once security measures are finalized,
and replacement of Honeybee Pool dive blocks and boards.
b. Review and Discuss
Item 9. Facility Improvement Projects Update
a. Staff Report
Manager Austin advised the Commission of improvements recently made to Magnolia
Pool. Public Works crews recently buffed out rough areas on the bottom of the pool.
b. Review and Discuss
Commissioners questioned whether the pool has activity worth keeping open. Manager
Austin advised that the Magnolia Pool fits the city neighborhood model
Item 10. Review 2016 Agenda Plan
Manager Austin requested Commissioners availability for a special meeting at 6:00 p.m.
on June 9ü. Commissioners Griffin, Black, and Canterbury confirmed availability.
Item 11. Matters To/From Commissioners
a. Aquatics Staffing Update
(This was addressed in Item 6.)
b. City Council Reports Updates
i. Cost Recovery
Cost Recovery Methodology was approved May 10'h by City Council.
ii. Senior Center Lease
Bingo lease complete
iii. Fees and Charges
City Council approved Fees and Charges at the ly'ray 24th meeting.
Manager Austin updated the Commission on staffing: I't and 2nd round of interviews
complete.
c. Commissioner Liaison Reports
Commissioner Black reported the Senior Center chef reported 6,300 meals served; St.
Patrick's Day lunch was well attended; concems regarding mold under sink were
addressed by Public Works; L. Abbott welcomed as new Commissioner to the Senior
Citizens Advisory Commission.
Commissioner Black: acknowledged Public W'orks Staff and Landscape Supervisor
Machado for addressing graffiti in A Park. Noted the new sign placed at the dog park has
the wrong name and should have "Rohnert Bark."
Acting Chair Griffin: Dorotea Park Par Course update. Manager Austin stated items have
been selected; next steps are meeting with Public Works to determine if installation will
be in-house or through contract, estimated project completion is end of July. Acting Chair
Griffin advised that both Bike to Work Day and the Fishing Derby were well attended.
The Benicia Pool Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is scheduled for June 4th
from Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Item 4. Public Comment
(This item was taken out of order.) Resident Cheryl Burton addressed the Commission regarding
the plans for parks and the importance of keeping Redwood trees. Resident Burton requested
pathways allow for electric access/ADA access to parks. Manager Austin advised the City is
doing an ADA self-assessment. In addition, with the State Farm residential development, seniors
and residents living near Enterprise Drive will have access to parks in the developing downtown
neighborhood.
Item 12. Adjournment
There being no further business, Vice-Chair Griffin adjourned the regular meeting of the Parks
and Recreation Commission at7:19 p.m.
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Gerald Griffin, Vice-Chair Renée L.