2014/02/24 Parks and Recreation Commission MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday February 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 Tracy at 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Chair Tracy, Vice-Chair Bird, Commissioners Griffin, Black, Borr
Staff Present: Guy Miller, Community Services Manager
John McArthur, Director of Public Works and Community Services
Kimberly Roberts, Administrative Assistant
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Tracy
Approval of Minutes
Motion: Bird /Griffin to approve the January 24, 2014 minutes. Approved 5-0.
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. Golf Course Pedestrian Safety
The Commission considered a recommendation from the Golf Course Advisory Committee regarding
warning signage for pedestrians entering the golf course. Motion by Griffin/Borr that no changes be
made to the current signs or rules that would restrict pedestrian access. Motion passed 3-2. Ayes:
Griffin/Borr/Black. Nays: Bird/Tracy.
Item 2. Use of former CDC 2000R Tax Allocation Bonds: Update on the use of bonds for
recreational facility upgrades and capital improvements
Manager Miller reported on the proposed and approved use for the 2000R Tax Allocation Bonds as an
informational item. Staff will be holding two community meetings to discuss B-Pool renovation
options.
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Item 3. Park Supervisor Report:
Manager Miller reported that copper wire was stolen in two parks, the issue is now resolved. Director
McArthur confirmed that the 25 Trident Maple trees were planted at E-Park.
Item 4: Change of meeting time:
The Commission considered changing the meeting time. Motion by Black/Bird to keep meeting time at
6:30pm for February–May, and then move meeting time to 5:30pm for June- January. Approved 5-0
Item 5: Committee Assignments for 2014:
2014 Committee Assignment List is attached to minutes.
Item 6. Committee Reports
Park Sponsorship Committee (Ad Hoc-meets as needed): No update.
Golf Oversight Committee Liaison: No update. Next meeting in April
Senior Citizen’s Advisory Commission Liaison (Black, Alt. Tracy): No update. Next
meeting May 15, 2014
Bicycle Advisory Committee Liaison (Griffin, Alt. Bird): No report. Griffin unable to
attend most recent meeting, he’ll present meeting minutes next month.
Item 7: Matters to/from Commissioners
Manager Miller notified the commissioners of the new rate proposal being reviewed by City Council
on 2/25/2014.
Adjournment- There being no further business, Chair Tracy adjourned the regular meeting of the
Parks and Recreation Commission at 7:07p.m.
Linda Tracy, Chair Guy Miller, Community Services Manager