2014/03/17 Parks and Recreation Commission MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday March 17, 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, Commissioner Black
Absent: Commissioners Griffin, Borr
Staff Present: Nelle Herman, Community Services Supervisor
Kimberly Roberts, Administrative Assistant
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Tracy
Approval of Minutes
Chair Tracy noted a correction to the minutes of January 24, 2014. The meeting was called to order by
Chair Tracy, and not Chair Black. With this correction noted, motion by Black/Bird to approve the
January 24, 2014 minutes. Approved 3-0.
Acknowledgment of Meeting Agenda Posting
Community Services Supervisor Herman acknowledged posting of the regular meeting agenda the
required public places per Brown Act requirements.
Public Comment
None
Item 1. Community Services Rate Proposal
Community Services Supervisor Herman reported to the commission that City Council has approved
the proposed Community Services Rate schedule and it will be effective July 1, 2014.
Item 2. Draft Casino Mitigation Contribution Plan
Per Community Services Supervisor Herman, this item has been pulled and will be presented at a later
date.
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Item 3. Park Supervisor Report
Community Services Supervisor Herman presented a report on behalf of General Services Supervisor
Tom Kelley. Golis Parl is now open after being closed for rennovations during the winter months.
Also, five 25ft tall elms have been planted on the west side of Magnolia Pool, with five more to be
planted in the near future. Public Works has started up their weekly mowing schedule for the parks.
Comissioner Black commented that large piles of grass clippings left on the grass after mowing are
killing patches of grass at Golis park. Community Services Supervisor Herman will pass the
information on to Public Works.
Item 4: Community Services Supervisor Report
Community Services Supervisor Herman reported to the commission that the Adult Basketball League
hosted at the Callinan Fitness Center has been reintroduced and set to begin Tuesday 3/18/14. The
registration for Adult Softball Leagues will begin 4/14/14. This is an ongoing program. Both the
basketball and softball leagues are revenue generators for the City. The Senior Center hosted a St.
Patrick’s Day event which gathered a large turnout (about 160 seniors). The Senior Center will also be
holding their 2nd Annual Spring Craft Fair on Saturday 4/12/14 from 10am-4pm.
Item 5. Committee Reports
• Park Sponsorship Committee (Ad Hoc-meets as needed): No update, committee hasn’t
met
• Golf Oversight Committee Liaison: No update. Next meeting in April
• Senior Citizen’s Advisory Commission Liaison (Black, Alt. Tracy): No update,
committee hasn’t met
• Bicycle Advisory Committee Liaison (Griffin, Alt. Bird): No report. Griffin is absent
and did not pass along a report.
Item 6: Matters to/from Commissioners
None
Adjournment- There being no further business, Chair Tracy adjourned the regular meeting of the
Parks and Recreation Commission at 6:45 p.m.
Linda Tracy, Chair Nelle Herman, Community Services Supervisor