2014/05/19 Parks and Recreation Commission MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday May 19, 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 6:31 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
Tom Kelly, General Services Supervisor
Laura Campbell, Maintenance Worker I
Kimberly Roberts, Administrative Assistant Sports & Fitness Center
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Tracy
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Griffin noted a correction to the April 21, 2014 minutes: In the discussion for the Draft
Memorial Policy, it should read “…there are plaques or headstones in the ground that they are able to
mow over” instead of “…there are plaques or headstones in the ground that they are able to mow
around.” Commissioner Bird also noted a correction: In the discussion for the Draft Memorial Policy,
it should read “Manager Miller presented the draft policy for memorial benches and trees” and not
“…presented the draft policy for memorial beaches and trees”.
Motion: With these corrections noted, Tracy/Bird to approve the April 21, 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. Community Center Rain Garden
Maintenance Worker I Laura Campbell and General Services Supervisor Tom Kelly presented the
Landscape Rehabilitation Pilot Project for the Sports & Fitness Center. Ms. Campbell noted that some
of the current landscape problems with the S&FC area are: deteriorated landscape, irrigation problems,
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invasive plants, prone to pests, and slippery walkway. The Landscape Rehabilitation Pilot Project plan
will create a better entryway, enhance general appearance, and reduce water consumption. Some
components to this project are 2,825 gallon rain harvest tanks, drought tolerant landscape, use of native
plants, and a dry riverbed feature. This project was envisioned through the Rotary Club of Rohnert
Park-Cotati and construction is a collaborative effort between the Rotary Club and Public Works.
Darren Patterson, Community Services Director of the Rotary Club, explained how the new gutter
system would work. Discussion followed.
Item 2. Report on 2014 Aquatics Program
Community Services Manager Miller presented a report on the city’s aquatics program. H-Pool is
currently open for lap swim, splash aerobics, swim school, and swim team. B-Pool will open June 7,
2014 through August 17, 2014 for rec swim, swim school, and lap swim. The opening of M-Pool is
still dependent on budget approval, but the proposed schedule will be from June 14-August 17. The
city is short staffed on lifeguards. To help remedy this, another life guard training course is in session.
If hired by the city, Rohnert Park reimburses the individual for the course fees. Discussion followed.
Item 3. Committee Reports
• Park Sponsorship Committee (Ad Hoc-meets as needed): No report.
• Golf Oversight Committee Liaison: Commissioner Griffin reported that the meeting
canceled due to lack of quorum. Next meeting is in July. However, they did discuss the
erosion repair planed around the lake between the 10th and 18th hole.
• Senior Citizen’s Advisory Commission Liaison (Black, Alt. Tracy): Meeting was on
5/15/14. Commissioner Black was in attendance. The meeting was mainly a repeat of
Jessica Schieberl report to the Commission April 21, 2014, and there are two new
members: Thomas Hannah. and Rodger Schwanke.
• Bicycle Advisory Committee Liaison (Griffin, Alt. Bird): Commissioner Griffin
reported that there was a meeting on April 28, 2014. There was an election of officers
and the committee reviewed the plans for the train stations and bike paths.
Item 4: Matters to/from Commissioners
Community Services Manager Miller reported to the Commission that Friday June 6th will be the start
of the Farmer’s Market. It will be on Fridays throughout the summer from 5pm-8pm. There will be a
few new bands this year. Community Services Manager Miller also readdressed the meeting time
change effective next month, as discussed at the 2/24/14 meeting. The Parks and Recreation
Commission will now meet starting at 5:30pm for the months of June through January. All approved
this time change. Commissioner Black read an excerpt from a e-mail from a member of the public
thanking Public Works for their efforts in inproving the dog park. Chair Tracy also expressed her
appreciation for the improvements Public Works has been making around the city. Commissioner
Griffin inquired on how the fishing derby went. Community Services Manager Miller and
Commissioner Borr reported that they heard it went well and was well attended.
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Adjournment- There being no further business, Chair Tracy adjourned the regular meeting of the
Parks and Recreation Commission at 7:40 p.m.
Linda Tracy, Chair Guy Miller, Community Services Manager