2016/07/21 Parks and Recreation Commission MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, July2I,2016
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 regular meeting to commence at 6:00pm.
Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Borr at 6:01 p.m.
Item 1. Roll Call
Present: Chair Borr, Vice-Chair Griffin, Commissioners Bird, Canterbury
Absent: Commissioner Black
StaffPresent: Mitch Austin, Community Services Manager
John McArthur, Director of Public Works and Community Services
Hannah Deeter, Community Services Program Coordinator
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 Austin acknowledged posting of the regular meeting agenda in
the required public places per Brown Act requirements.
Item 4. Public Comment
Community Services Manager Austin introduced, and Commissioners welcomed, new staff
member Hannah Deeter, Community Services Program Coordinator who will work at the Senior
Center.
Item 5. Approval of Minutes
Action: Moved/Second (Griffin/Canterbury) to approve, as amended to include
corrections to item 6.b., Second by "Black" in place of "Borr", typo to "Borr" on
"AYES" count, and Item 10 Adjournment by "Chair Borr", the meeting minutes for
Regular Meeting June 16, 2016. Motion carried by the following 3-0-1-1 vote: AYES:
Borr, Griffin, Canterbury; NOS: None; ABSTAIN: Bird; ABSENT: Black.
Item 6. Playground Equipment Themes
r. Staff Report
Community Services Manager Austin advised the Commission he is working with
Development Services Manager Mary Grace Pawson in developing themetic approach
and vetting process for upcoming parks.
b. Review and Discuss
Commission discussed whether opportunity would be available to view theme
elements for parks prior to approval; Community Services Manager Austin advised
timing and budget constraints in some projects might require Special Meeting or
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possible subcommittee review. Vice-chair Griffin expressed interest in serving on the
subcommittee.
Sports Center 30 Year Anniversary Celebration
Staff Report
Community Services Manager Austin announced a celebration in early December is
being developed for the 30-Year Anniversary of Callinan Sports Center.
Review and Discuss
The Commission recommended Myles Ahead demonstration, youth engagement
through mini camps, and outreach to local CYO and LaCrosse organizations, to
coincide with a membership drive could be possible celebration events.
Youth Advisory Committee Discussion
Staff Report
Community Services Manager Austin provided the Commission with a model Youth
Advisory Committee (YAC) sample from Mountain View.
Review and Discuss
The Commission discussed possible models and City involvement. The Commission
will continue to discuss a YAC at upcoming meetings in order to develop a plan and
associated costs to successfully implement a program.
Parks and Recreation 2016 Agenda Plan Review
Chair Borr recommended updating the Agenda Plan to include Youth Advisory
Committee; Cultural Arts Bylaws should also be included. The duplicate Summer
Review that appears in both September and October needs to be removed
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Summer updates
Community Services Manager Austin stated that despite staffing shortage, the season
has been successful. Summer camps and swim lessons were well attended.
Myles Ahead update
Community Services Manager Austin announced that outreach to Sports Center
membership has been overwhelmingly supportive. The program would likely start in
the fall.
Additionally, the Par Course installed and an Olympic-style ceremony is planned for
noon on August 5th.
Commissioner Liaison Reports
Commissioner Canterbury - nothing to report.
Commissioner Bird - requested an update on Dorotea Park, whether a new water line
is being installed. Director McArthur advised it was likely a repair.
Vice Chair Griffin - Benicia Pool and Wilson Avenue area. Director McArthur
advised that the Wilson Area is maintained through JEPA funds received. The Golf
Course Oversight Committee discussed bunkers needing attention, the condition of
rental carts, replacement of trees, dress code and the upcoming ice cream social at
their recent quarterly meeting.
Chair Borr advised active basketball camps are occurring in G Park. Community
Services Manager Austin advised the Commission may look at the ordinance and if
necessary add to Agenda Plan. He also mentioned that Softball Coaches were still
driving into the park and parking by the ballfield.
Item 11. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Borr adjourned the regular meeting of the Parks and
Commission at7:02 p.m.
Borr, Chair