2014/01/27 Parks and Recreation Commission MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday January 24, 2014
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 6:30pm.
Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Black at 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Chair Tracy, Commissioners Bird, Black, Griffin
Absent: Commissioner Borr.
Staff Present: Guy Miller, Community Services Manager
John McArthur, Director of Public Works and Community Services
Tom Kelley, General Services Supervisor
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Black
Approval of Minutes
Motion: Griffin /Bird to approve the December 16, 2013 minutes. Approved 4-0.
Acknowledgment of Meeting Agenda Posting
Community Services Manger Miller acknowledged posting of the regular meeting agenda the required
public places per Brown Act requirements.
Public Comment
None
Item 1. Election of Officers
Nomination by Griffin/Bird of Commissioner Tracy for Chair. Approved 4 -0.
Chair Tracy takes over the meeting.
Nomination by Black/Bird of Commissioner Bird for Vice-chair. Approved 4-0.
Item 2. Proposed Amendment to the Field User Fee Schedule
Motion by Griffin/Black to change the current Field Use Fee Schedule to only allow weekday
reservations of the athletic fields to begin at 3:00p.m. and any special requests outside of these hours
be under separate request. Approved 4-0.
Item 3. Golf Course Pedestrian Safety
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January 24, 2014
The Commission considered a recommendation from the Golf Course Advisory Committee regarding
warning signage for pedestrians entering the golf course. Motion by Black/Griffin that no changes be
made to the current signs or rules for pedestrian access. Motion failed 2-2. Ayes: Black/Griffin. Nays:
Bird/Tracy. Chair Tracy asked that this item be brought back in February for reconsideration.
Item 4: Use of former CDC 2000R Tax Allocation Bonds
Manager Miller and Director McArthur reported on the proposed use for the 2000R Tax Allocation
Bonds as an informational item. This item will be discussed at the City Council meeting.
Item 5: Park Supervisors Report\
Parks Supervisor Kelley reported on the status of Golis Park baseball field renovation, Roberts lake
Dog Park and Eagle Park tree removal.
Item 6. Committee Reports
Park Sponsorship Committee (Ad Hoc-meets as needed): No update.
Golf Oversight Committee Liaison: No meeting.
Senior Citizen’s Advisory Commission Liaison (Black, Alt. Tracy): No update.
Bicycle Advisory Committee Liaison (Griffin, Alt. Bird): No report.
Item 7: Committee Assignments for 2014
This item was not addressed and will be brought back next month.
Item 8: Change of Meeting Dates and Times
The Commission consensus was to not change the day of the meetings but bring back this item next
month to see if there is any interest in changing the meeting times.
Item 9: Matters to/from Commissioners
Manager Miller reported on the budget and water usage reductions
Adjournment- There being no further business, Chair Tracy adjourned the regular meeting of the
Parks and Recreation Commission at 7:35p.m.
Bonnie Black, Chair Guy Miller, Community Services Manager