2006/03/20 Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Packet CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Monday, March 20, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Rohnert Park City Offices
6750 Commerce Boulevard
AGENDA
7:30 I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call:
Q'Bird Rf Black Q Butler Q Coleman D/Griffin Cl/Hansen
0 Stevens
IV. Approval of Minutes February 27, 2006 Commission Meeting
V. Report on the Posting of the Meeting Agenda
VI. Unscheduled Public Appearances/Public Comment
(Please fill out a Speaker Card prior to speaking)
VII. Old Business
A. SE Specific Plan Area Neighborhood Park
B. University District Park Presentation
C. Status of Playground Renovations
D. Park Audit
E. Recreation Department Sponsorship Program
VIII. New Business
A. Water Issues Subcommittee—Commission Assignment
IX. Staff Reports
A. Department Highlights—February 2006
X. Commission Committee Reports
A. PROS Committee
B. Golf Course Oversight Committee
�-. XI. Matters From/For Commissioners
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City of Rohnert Park Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda—March 20, 2006
Adjournment to a meeting scheduled on Monday, April 17, 2006, in City Council Chambers at
the Rohnert Park City Hall, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, at 7:30 p.m.
DISABLED ACCOMMODATION: If you have a disability which requires an interpreter or
other person to assist you while attending this Parks &Recreation Commission meeting, please
contact the Recreation Department at (707) 588-3456 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to
ensure arrangements for accommodation. Please make sure the Recreation Services Manager's
office is notified as soon as possible if you have a visual impairment that requires the meeting
materials to be produced in another format.
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A Proposal for a Park and Recreation Commission Policy Statement
By Tom Hansen
March 20, 2006
Park and Recreation Land Dedication Policy Proposal
Revised
At this point there are desires by developers to use park lands for other purposes that for
park and recreation. One such use is as a water detention or retention area during the
winter. There is no requirement for us to accept the use of park land for any other use.
(Can I borrow your house to hold my flood waters in?) However, there is a need for both
water control and park lands.
Land dedicated for Park and Recreation use is for the exclusive use for Park and Recreation
the full year and is not encumbered with fulfilling any other requirements of the City's
Ordinances or General Plan.
If land is encumbered with any other requirements, the maximum allowance for meeting
the park and recreation land is the prorated equivalent park land for the encumbered area.
For example, if there is a requirement of 2 acres of land and half of the proposed area is
encumbered with a secondary requirement which uses the land for half a year, the
equivalent area for the portion of the land which is encumbered is half an acre. The
equivalent area is credited so the total credited area is 1.5 acres. There will be an additional
.5 acres of park and recreation land required to be dedicated for this example.
Population 10000
Required Park and Recreation Lands 2 acres
Encumbered land 1 acres
percent of year encumbered 50%
Unencumbered equivalent land value in acres 0.5 acres
Total unencumbered land value 1.5 acres
Additional lands required 0.5 acres
Total lands to meet Park and Rec. Requirement 2.5 acres
This still allows the developer to save space and land since without allowing the •
encumbrance of the park land; the lands would have to be separated. For the above
example, the park land requirement would be two acres and the encumbered land would be
an additional acre for a total of three acres.
A Proposal for a Park and Recreation Commission Policy Statement
By Tom Hansen
March 13, 2006
Park and Recreation Land Dedication Policy Proposal
At this point there are desires by developers to use park lands for other purposes that for
park and recreation. One such use is as a water detention or retention area during the
winter. There is no requirement for us to accept the use of park land for any other use.
(Can I borrow your house to hold my flood waters in?) However, there is a need for both
water control and park lands.
Land dedicated for Park and Recreation use is for the exclusive use for Park and Recreation
the full year and is not encumbered with fulfilling any other requirements of the City's
Ordinances or General Plan.
If land is encumbered with any other requirements, the maximum allowance for meeting
the park and recreation land is not more than 10% of the prorated equivalent park land for
the encumbered area.
For example, if there is a requirement of 2 acres of land and half of the proposed area is
encumbered with a secondary requirement which uses the land for half a year, the
equivalent area for the portion of the land which is encumbered is half an acre. Only 10%
of the equivalent area is credited so the total credited area is 1.55 acres. (One and a half
acres of equivalent unencumbered land plus 10% of the half acre of prorated encumbered
land.) There will be an additional .45 acres of park and recreation land required to be
dedicated for this example.
Population 10000
Required Park and Recreation Lands 2 acres
Encumbered land 1 acres
percent of year encumbered 50%
Unencumbered equivalent land value in acres 0.5 acres
Total unencumbered land value 1.5 acres
Encumbered land 0.5 acres
Percent allowed for Rec. Land 10 %
Encumbered land value 0.05 acres
Total Value of lands for Park and Rec. 1.55 acres
Additional lands required 0.45 acres
Total lands to meet Park and Rec. Requirement 2.45 acres
This still allows the developer to save space and land since without allowing the
encumbrance of the park land; the lands would have to be separated. For the above
example, the park land requirement would be two acres and the encumbered land would be
an additional acre for a total of three acres.
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From: Guy Miller,Recreation Services Manager
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
Cc:
CAL,FORNiP
Date: March 13,2006
Subject: Water Issues Subcommittee
Water Issues Subcommittee
In late 2005,the Water Issues Subcommittee of the Rohnert Park City Council requested
that City staff look into the process of creating a creeks master plan for Rohnert Park.
The overall concept of the creeks master plan is a comprehensive guiding document on
issues involving our creeks, such as water quality, flood control,riparian habitat,
fisheries,recreation,transportation, education,public outreach, and community resource
stewardship.
At the City Council's Water Issues Subcommittee meeting on January 11,2006, staff
presented a general overview of the master planning process and a list of potential
stakeholders. It was determined at that meeting, and by City Council concurrence at their
January 24,2006 meeting,that the creek master planning process would be handled as an
ongoing activity of the Water Issues Subcommittee and that other members of an
advisory role could be involved.
At their February 15, 2006 meeting,the Water Issues Subcommittee requested that staff
seek involvement from the Planning Commission and from Recreation and Parks
Commission.
The creeks master plan process is still in its very early stages. An initial meeting of the
"project team"or"working group" consisting of City staff,the Water Issues
Subcommittee,representatives from the Sonoma County Water Agency,Planning
Commission, and Parks&Rec Commission will be convened in April.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
RARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY MARCH 1, 2006
7:00 PM COMMUNITY CENTER
MINUTES
1. Call to Order- The meeting was called to order by Chair Blanquie at 7:00 pm.
Committee Members Present:
Aronis, Adams, Bird, Blanquie, Hansen, Peterson, Black, Sanders
Committee Members Absent:
Danesi (ex), Stafford (ex)
Staff Present:
Recreation Services Manager Guy Miller
Manager Miller introduced Assistant City Manager Dan Schwarz.
2. Old Business
a. Needs Assessment Survey: Manager Miller distributed the survey results
through 2/28/06. The survey results will be submitted to the Parks and
Recreation Commission. The Committee was very pleased at the number of
responses we are receiving. There are over 300 to date. There was general
discussion about the lack of younger people taking the survey because it was
mailed in the utility bills. It was suggested we ask the RCHS senior
government classes to fill out the survey as a government exercise. Other
methods were discussed on how to target teens. Committee is considering a
separate postcard mailing to SFD and apartments who may have not received
utility bills. Cost estimates are about$3500 for this mailing. Letters to the
editor will be sent by the Committee members each week in alphabetical
order. B. Black will contact the school district to inquire about school
mailings and help with the government classes.
b. Spanish Translation of Survey: Manager Miller reported that the Spanish
translation has been completed and he is in the process of creating the on-line
survey. He estimated it would be on-line within two weeks.
3. New Business
a. None.
4. Matters from the Committee:
a. T. Hansen and B. Black reported on the Park Audit being initiated by the
Parks and Recreation Commission. They also gave the Committee comments
on the SE Specific Plan neighborhood park.
b. Chair Blanquie asked for input on concerning the necessity to meet twice a
month. The Committee felt that while they waited for the survey results once a
month was sufficient.
5. Future Agenda Items:
a. None
6. Next Meeting: The date of the next meeting is April 5, 2006
7. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm.
Respectfully submitted
Guy Miller
Recreation Services Manager
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Page 1. ROHNERT PARK RECREATION AND PARKS NEEDS ASSESSMENT
- SURVEY
Page 2. VALUE OF PARKS AND RECREATION
1. "City parks and recreation services provided through local government are a %of Number of
valuable public resource for Rohnert Park residents". Do you: Respondents Respondents
Strongly Agree 89.02% 292
Somewhat Agree NMI 10.67% 35
Somewhat Disagree 0.30% 1
Strongly Disagree 0.00% 0
Number of respondents 328
Number or respondents who skipped this question 15
Page 3. SATISFACTION WITH CURRENT FACILITIES
2. How satisfied are you with the number of public parks and recreation %of Number of
facilities currently available in the City of Rohnert Park? Respondents Respondents
Very Satisfied 61.80% 199
Somewhat Satisfied 35.09% 113
Somewhat Dissatisfiedr, 4,1 2.48% 8
Strongly Dissatisfied I 0.62% 2
Number of respondents 322
Number or respondents who skipped this question 21
3. Overall, how satisfied are you with the public quality of parks and recreation %of Number of
facilities?Would you say you are... Respondents Respondents
Very Satisfied 38.80% 123
Somewhat Satisfied 51.10% 162
Somewhat Dissatisfied 1111.1b1 . ' a- 8.52% 27
Strongly Dissatisfied 1.58% 5
Number of respondents 317
Number or respondents who skipped this question 26
Page 5. FACILITY USAGE
4. Approximately how often do you, or members of your household, use or visit %of Number of
City parks, pools or recreation buildings? Respondents Respondents
More than three times per week 111111111 111111111.1L .
. �u. =`,. 28.03% 88
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Three times per week 14.01% 44
Twice a week ,,!4Y,'Ridg'AA 14.97% 47
Once a week 16.24% 51
Once a month .- ; 4....,y .--' 9.87% 31
A few times per year - 14.65% 46
Once a year or less often I'._ - ', .. 1.27% 4
Don't use at this time 10.96% 3
Number of respondents 314
Number or respondents who skipped this question 29
5.What activities do you or members of your household most frequently %of Number of
engage in at City parks, pools or recreation buildings? Please check all that may Respondents Respondents
apply.
Walking itte „ 17.26% 254
Picnic ® 6.05% 89
Playgrounds 9.17% 135
Soccer ■ ., , � 4 3.33% 49
Relaxing .. -.... . . 7.81% 115
Walk dogMIN ;‘, z-. �� �` .;� .. "' ;.,..... 9.44% 139
q 2.04% 30
Running I.... � ���..,;,4 axa�_�..� ����.< s�,
Jogging B , 2.31% 34
Basketball ■. .. ." . 3.19% 47
Golf [" . „ . " % " ` 2.38% 35
Tennis ■[., e -s'.e £ 4.76% 70
Biking 5.16% 76
Swimming ■1■ 4 .W _. 1 ° 7.81% 115
Baseball ■ = 2.92% 43
Softball 111: 2.51% 37
Fitness Equipment/Fitness took 5.64% 83
Classes
Racquetball IA 0.54% 8
Senior Center I �., „.. 1.49% 22
Camps I ,. .- 1.15% 17
■ 2.51% 37
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J$y Other(Specify)
Number of respondents 313
Number or respondents who skipped this question 30
6. In addition to the activities that you frequently engage in at the parks or recreation facilities, are
there any other activities that you or members of your household would like to participate in at City parks
or recreation facilities?
. 11s Number of Respondents 91
Number or respondents who skipped this question 252
Page 6. CONDITION OF FACILITIES
7. How would you grade the current overall physical condition of City parks, %of Number of
pools and recreation buildings? Respondents Respondents
A MINIM 15.76% 49
B 2 56.59% 176
CvrAVA .o' 23.47% 73
D ■ tv . . 4.18% 13
F " ... ;,. .. s ,. ..';- 0.00% 0
Number of respondents 311
Number or respondents who skipped this question 32
8. How would you rate the current level of security and public safety for users %of Number of
of either facilities or programs? Respondents Respondents
r
A ,; 1 0.1 0 ° 31
B 14, 43.00% 132
C ., .k ` 36.48% 112
D 8.47% 26
F 4 <, 4 1.95% 6
Number of respondents 307
Number or respondents who skipped this question 36
9.Which factors impede the amount you or other members in your household %of Number of
use City parks and recreation facilities? Check all that apply. Respondents Respondents
Distance of facilities from your . IN
9.17% 43
home ,,.,.... _.
Securing transportation for getting z 1.49%
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to facilities&back home
City facilities don't have the ; v 10.66%
50
activities I'm interested in
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I'm not aware of what City facilities27
are available to me ® 5.76°/°
don't have time to participate ;. 19.19% 90
Hours of operation are not 8.53% 40
convenient
Concerns over public safety and
11.730/0 55
security
Fees are too high IBEll 7.68% 36
The City's recreation and service
facilities are too crowded 6.18/° 29
tails Other(Specify) r . `_,y'"" 9.81% 46
Number of respondents 251
Number or respondents who skipped this question 92
Page 7. RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
10. Have you or any members of your household participated in any City-
sponsored recreation or community services programs during the past few years? %of Number of
Examples would be swim lessons, summer camps, self-improvement classes, Respondents Respondents
adult sports, and other activities provided by the Recreation Department.
Yes " 58.25% 180
No 41.75% 129
Number of respondents 309
Number or respondents who skipped this question 34
11. If so,which programs?
Details Number of Respondents 179
Number or respondents who skipped this question 164
12. Overall, how satisfied were you with the recreation or community services %of Number of
programs you or members of your household participated in -e.g. Sports & Respondents Respondents
Fitness Center, swimming pools, Senior Center?Would you say you are...
Very Satisfied 'CVS 50.00% 128
Somewhat Satisfied " 44.14% 113
moi.,.1, 4.69% 12
Somewhat Dissatisfied •�"�� :" �..,M �.. _.
Strongly Dissatisfied ( 1.17% 3
Number of respondents 253
Number or respondents who skipped this question 90
Page 8. PRIORITIES
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13.Would you prefer that the City develop more: %of Number
Respondents Respondents
Active parks with athletic fieldsni
and organized activities __. :-_-- ... 4.42% 13
Passive parks with a few picnic
tables,hiking trails and open 1111111IIVIIVII1111I11VI111111111 30.95% 91
space
A combination of both Iiii111111111111111111111111111111111111111111.111111111 ,_:'-':.1-_. - ,/, 64.63% 190
Number of respondents 294
Number or respondents who skipped this question 49
14.We would like your input regarding PRIORITIES for FACILITIES OR PROGRAMS that City officials
will be considering as they develop the City's LONG RANGE plan for parks and recreation. Specifically,
do you believe each item should be considered:
1-a high priority, added as soon as possible to the City of Rohnert Park parks and recreation system,
2-a medium priority,added if and when the budget allows
3-a low priority, not really needed at this time.
Please select the most appropriate priority for each below:
1 High Priority 2 Medium Priority 3 Low Priority Number of
Respondents
Picnic areas 23%(69) 55%(159) 20%(60) 288
Outdoor swimming pools 18%(54) 33%(96) 48%(139) 289
Water playgrounds 21%(62) 33%(99) 44%(131) 292
("spraygrounds'9
Indoor swimming pools 37%(111) 32%(94) 30%(88) 293
Playgrounds/Tot lots 28%(82) 49%(143) 21%(62) 287
Before&after school 49%(146) 37%(110) 12%(37) 293
programs/facilities
Interpretive programs(history, 20%(58) 44%(128) 34%(100) 286
culture,nature)
Trails(for walking, hiking,bicycle 56%(169) 32%(98) 10%(30) 297
riding,jogging, horseback riding)
Neighborhood recreation buildings 18%(53) 47%(137) 34%(99) 289
or clubhouses
Unlighted outdoor sports facilities 8%(26) 45%(132) 45%(131) 289
(such as soccer, baseball, tennis)
Lighted outdoor sports facilities 22%(65) 43%(126) 34%(99) 290
baseball, tennis
Skateboard parks 20%(61) 33%(97) 46%(135) 293
Dog parks 31%(93) 34%(100) 33%(99) 292
Park trees 43%(127) 41%(120) 14%(42) 289
Community gardens 24%(72) 43%(127) 31%(92) 291
Street trees 29%(87) 37%(111) 32%(95) 293
Indoor physical activity/fitness 29%(84) 42%(123) 28%(82) 289
facilities
Programs for persons with 28%(84) 52%(152) 18%(54) 290
disabilities
Older adult 28%(83) 55%(162) 16%(47) 292
services/programs/centers
Sports programs for children and 44%(131) 41%(121) 13%(41) 293
youth
Sportsprograms for adults 22%(65) 49%(145) 27%(81) 291
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Arts programs/centers 24%(73) 51%(151) 23%(69) 293
Autoshop 10%(30) 35%(103) 54%(157) 290
Visual Arts/Graphics Studio 12%(36) 43%(126) 44%(128) 290
Woodworking shop 13%(40) 41%(122) 44%(129) 291
Metal shop 10%(31) 38%(112) 50%(145) 288
Crafts studio 18%(53) 47%(137) 34%(101) 291
Botanical Gardens 22%(64) 42%(122) 35%(103) 289
Theater programs 28%(81) 48%(140) 23%(68) 289
Outdoor music facility 31%(92) 38%(112) 29%(87) 291
Indoor music facility 17%(49) 45%(131) 37%(108) 288
Regional Minor League/College 25%(75) 27%(80) 47%(139) 294
Baseball Stadium
Community events venue 38%(110) 39%(115) 21%(63) 288
0%(0) 0%(0) 0%(0) 0
Number of Respondents 301
Number or respondents who skipped this question 42
15. Have you seen any innovative programs or facilities that you would like to see considered for
Rohnert Park? If so, please describe.
Calls Number of Respondents 83
Number or respondents who skipped this question 260
Page 9. LEVEL OF SUPPORT AND WILLINGNESS TO PAY
16. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FUNDS -Operations and maintenance
funds are used to maintain our parks and buildings in a useable condition but do %of Number of
not provide dollars for new improvements.Would you be willing to support a new Respondents Respondents
tax or assessment to provide funds for OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE of parks
and recreation facilities?
Yes 69.31% 201
No x ` 30.69% 89
Number of respondents 290
Number or respondents who skipped this question 53
17. If a tax or assessment initiative were to be placed before City of Rohnert
Park voters for the purposes of operating, maintaining and programming the City %of Number of
park and recreation system, how much in additional taxes would you be willing to Respondents Respondents
pay each year to make this possible?
More than$150 per year 3.79% 11
$100-150 per year 10.69% 31
$50-100 per year 111111111111111111111111 b ;' 3' 28.28% 82
$10-50 per year 34.48% 100
Less than$10 per year a m 22.76% 66
Number of respondents 290
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18. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS are used to provide NEW improvements to
existing parks and buildings.These might include expansion plans, renovated
athletic fields, replacement of play equipment, and other improvements. Would %of Number of
you be willingsupportRespondents Respondents
to a tax or assessment to provide funds for making
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS to existing City parks and recreation facilities?
Yes 71.43% 205
No 28.57% 82
Number of respondents 287
Number or respondents who skipped this question 56
19. If a tax or assessment initiative were to be placed before City of Rohnert
Park voters for the physical improvement of the existing City park and recreation %of Number of
system, including the enhancements that you believe are definitely needed, how Respondents Respondents
much in additional taxes would you be willing to pay each year to make this
possible?
More than$150 per year 111 .., °' ._ 3.87% 11
$100-150 per year 10.21% 29
$50-100 per year a y'" tbeAIM;.<44.14,t4`1—,< 26.06% 74
$10-50 per year 35.21% 100
Less than$10 per year la,' _,. _ ,, 24.65% 70
Number of respondents 284
Number or respondents who skipped this question 59
20. Comments to the above:
Wails Number of Respondents 74
Number or respondents who skipped this question 269
21. FUNDING FOR NEW PARKS AND FACILITIES Would you be willing to %of Number of
support a tax or assessment to provide funds for purchasing lands and making Respondents Respondents
capital improvements for future community-wide parks and recreation facilities?
Yes 1111111111111111111111111111111111=1111111111111111S 59.72% 172
No 40.28% 116
Number of respondents 288
Number or respondents who skipped this question 55
22. If a tax or assessment initiative were to be placed before City of Rohnert %of Number of
Park voters for the expansion of the City park and recreation system, how much in Respondents Respondents
additional taxes would you be willing to pay each year to make this possible?
More than$150 per year
4.10% 11
$100-150 per year 1 ,!%; -*Pt i,' 10.82% 29
$50400 per year tea'' ` : ��'-x; 19.03% 51
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$10-50 per year 31.34% 84
Less than$10 per year 34.70% 93
Number of respondents 268
Number or respondents who skipped this question 75
23. If Rohnert Park were to establish a recreational endowment fund, would you %of Number of
be willing to donate? Respondents Respondents
Yes '"" 42.05% 119
No 57.95% 164
Number of respondents 283
Number or respondents who skipped this question 60
24. If so, how much? Please add any comments you wish.
Details
Number of Respondents 101
Number or respondents who skipped this question 242
Page 10. DEMOGRAPHICS
25. How long have you lived in the City of Rohnert Park? %of Number of
Respondents Respondents
Less than 5 years � �,. = 14.93% 43
6 to 10 yearse ! , 20.49% 59
11 to 25 years 111111111111111111111111111111111111111V 39.58% 114
Over 25 years :AI„ 25.00% 72
Number of respondents 288
Number or respondents who skipped this question 55
26. Please list the number of individuals in each age group living in your home.
DetailsAdults(56+) 296
Adults(19-55) 296
Teenagers(13-18) 296
f'tt-=s Preteens(10-12) 296
Youth(6-9) 296
Tots(0-5) 296
Number or respondents who skipped this question 47
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27. Do you own or rent your home? Respondents Respondents
Own 92.66% 265
Rent IMMI 7.34% 21
Number of respondents 286
Number or respondents who skipped this question 57
28. Into what range does your annual household income fall? %of Number of
Respondents Respondents
Under$25,000 11;,:' 41A7r;',.,.. .., _' ',. 3.32% 9
Between$25,000 and$50,000 18.82% 51
Between$50,000 and$75,000 �, ;� f 25.09% 68
Between$75,000 and$100,000 27.68% 75
Over$100,000 25.09% 68
Number of respondents 271
Number or respondents who skipped this question 72
%of Number of
29. In what age range do you fall? Respondents Respondents
Under 18 years I "SAW -
K.."_ 1.05% 3
18 to 30 years 7.72% 22
31 to 40 years 1111111.1111111MV- • 19.30% 55
41 to 50 years 1111111111111.11111111111111V 27.72% 79
51 to 65 years , s 35.09% 100
Over 65 years 111111111•"-, • •-•%- 9.12% 26
Number of respondents 285
Number or respondents who skipped this question 58
30. How would you describe your ethnic background? %of Number of
Respondents Respondents
African American or Black Mf, �' °" • ..,->•s- 0.36% 1
Asian 2.14% 6
Caucasian 87.19% 245
East Indian or Pakistani f 'y4. 0.71% 2
Latino2.49% 7
Native American 1 1.42% 4
" .,. 0.36% 1
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Pacific Islander
_ Other(Specify) M 5.34% 15
Number of respondents 281
Number or respondents who skipped this question 62
31.Are there any comments you would (like to make that were not included in this survey?
Details Number of Respondents 81
Number or respondents who skipped this question 262
32.Thank you for taking our survey.Your input will help us chart the future of
Parks & Recreation services in the years to come. As your reward for taking this
survey we have a small gift for you.
You may chose one of the following gifts:
-A 5 swim pass to any of Rohnert Park's municipal swimming pools %of Number of
Respondents Respondents
-A S day pass to the Callinan Sports & Fitness Center
-A two-for-one admission coupon to any main stage production at the Spreckles
Performing Arts Center Spring '06 season
Please indicate which gift you would like to receive.
Free Swim Pass ,"H„ x44, 25.10% 62
Callinan Sports&Fitness Center .
day pass 4-an. ::: 15.38% 38
2 for 1 coupon to Spreckles -rte. 59.51% 147
Performing Arts Center
Number of respondents 247
Number or respondents who skipped this question 96
33. Optional: please enter your Name, Address, and e-mail so that we may send you your gift.
Your personal information will not be associated with your answers and will not be used except for
official City of Rohnert Park business.
Mails Name 296
Details Street Address 296
et ilS City, State,Zip 296
µ mil i e-mail 296
Number or respondents who skipped this question 47
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INTEROFFICE MEMO .0204 ERT P^RK
To: Steve Donley, City Manager
Cc: Dan Schwarz, Assistant City Manager
Parks and Recreation Commission
Subject: Recreation Department Monthly Highlights: February '06
From: Guy Miller, Recreation Services Manager
Date: March 14, 2006
ADMINISTRATION
• We are going"live" with RecEnroll on March 13. We have had a few bugs with
the credit card processing but as of this writing all is well. Registration for all
summer programs will begin April 3.
• The PROS Committee Recreation Needs Assessment Survey has over 400
responses. The on-line survey has bee a great tool to gather information and we
are considering using it for other programs. The survey is currently being
translated into a Spanish version which will also be available on-line and in hard
copy.
• The playground renovation project is in the bidding phase. It is our hope that the
new purchasing ordinance will allow us to keep this project moving.
• Guy Miller gave an inspirational presentation at the Chamber's Noontimes
program on the city's recreation programs. He received a standing ovation and
cheers of admiration at the end of his presentation.
• The Parks and Recreation Commission welcomed our new commissioner, Fred
Coleman.
• Bonnie Black was honored as the department's 2006 CPRS Community Service
Award Recipient. Guy Miller along with Commissioners Jerry Griffin and Jim
Stevens accompanied Bonnie and her husband to San Rafael where she accepted
the award. She was honored for her work with the Best Friends Canine Club and
tireless efforts to establish Rohnert Park's first dog parks.
• The 2006 athletic field allocations have been set with a minimum of fighting
between the groups. 37 different fields are allocated to over a dozen community
sports groups each year. This year was especially challenging because of requests
from new groups including lacrosse, rugby, and expanded baseball leagues.
FACILITIES
• The Community Center continues to have a problem with the rain. This time it's
a leak in the Multi-Use room under the center divider. Despite the puddles, the
new flooring still looks great with no buckling or peeling.
• The Community Center received the final two tables from an order placed last
fall. Previous tables had to be declined due to damage that occurred during
shipping. We also received our new podium, which is guaranteed to be almost
indestructible(we'll see about that!).
• New thermostats have been installed in the Community Center. These are
programmable for each day of the week and should save us a great deal of money
by allowing us to program heat/air for specific time periods when rooms are in
use.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
• Our youth basketball program got off to a great start with 39 children
participating. The program meets on Tuesdays for practice and Fridays for games
at the Sports & Fitness Center. The program runs through April 4.
SENIOR CENTER
• Super Bowl Sunday was great. We had a nice turnout and the folks who attended
spent lots of their hard earned money on our raffle. We had plenty of food for
everyone and certainly plenty of prizes to give away. Our hard working
volunteers kept busy all afternoon and stayed to help clean up. Jim Wilkerson
again, did a wonderful job asking for, and picking up the donations that were
given to the center. The community was extremely generous. All expenses were
covered by donations. Profit...$3,146.00.
• Our Craft Faire was successful, and at the same time lots of fun. We sold 39
tables, not including the tables set up for the Craft Shoppe and the Senior Center.
The Craft Shoppe and the Senior Center worked together to promote and work the
event. Our mutual hope was to attract new consignors for the Craft Shoppe.
Sales for the Craft Shoppe were great! They sold $600.00 worth of merchandise;
they also signed up 3 new consignors! On top of that, the Senior Center made
$1,060.00. The cost of our sign was covered by a donation made by the Craft
Shoppe. The consignors loved the event and the questionnaires they filled out for
us were very positive. We look forward to our next"The Old and The New
Faire" scheduled for July 2006.
• Craft Shoppe sales have been brisk, and because of that the Craft Shoppe has
made a donation of$1,000.00 to the Center. They have requested the money be
used to enhance the Center or Senior Programming. I'm hoping to use some of
the money to replace some of our stacking chairs.
• The AARP Tax Assistance Program began this month. Each Friday we have a
steady stream of folks taking advantage of this FREE service. At the end of the
day any donations collected from the participants is generously donated to the
Center by the AARP volunteers. Money collected this month was...$725.25.
• This month our casino trip was to Shodakai. We had 34 passengers (2 were
comps). Profit... $193.52.
• This year our excursion is to Puerto Vallarta. The trip is planned for Novemberl-
8, 2006. Our destination will be to the 5-star(all inclusive) Hotel RIU Jalisco.
We will have a nice mix of ages traveling with us! To date we have 39, with the
center making$1,950.00.
• Sign ups for our computer classes continue to do well, with numerous requests for
additional class time from students. We are charging $10.00 per hour.
• Our seminar for the month was, "Amazing Phones"presented by the outreach
staff from the California Telephone Access Program (a program of the California
Public Utilities Commission). They provided information, and demonstrated
equipment that would help folks with difficulty hearing, moving, seeing,
remembering or speaking. We had about 35 seniors attend the seminar.
CALLINAN SPORTS & FITNESS CENTER
• In February 05 we sold 287 memberships for at total of$29,193. In February 06
we sold 247 memberships for a total of$24,041. This is a decrease of$5,152.
• Year to date (7/1/05 —2/28/06) we sold 1574 memberships and collected a total of
$139,710. Last fiscal year to date (7/1/04 — 2/28/05) we sold 1709 memberships
and collected $143,126. This is an overall decrease of $3,416. We have
increased our advertising for the Annual Family membership. Hopefully we can
catch up next month.
• We hosted 2 events in February. The Five Dragons Martial Arts Tournament was
held on Saturday, February 11, 2006. Around 500 spectators and participants
from around the country participated in this one day event. The set-up and the
clean-up went smooth and staff reported no problems other than a few scratches
on the floor. We collected $720 for this event.
• North Bay Gymnastics Boosters hosted their yearly tournament on February 18
and 19, 2006. We had well over 800 spectators and participants during this two
day event. The heater malfunctioned on Saturday (which was one of the coldest
days on record). We issued a 25% reduction in fees and collected a total of
$1,539. The clean-up of a gymnastics meet is always an enormous amount of
work. The entire floor needs to be covered with tarp and than needs to be wet
mopped and dried after the event is over. It takes a long time, but our staff and
their volunteers did a good job cleaning everything up.
AQUATICS
• Honeybee Pool is open for daily lap swims and weekend Public Swim. The pool
will remain open through the winter to accommodate the Piranha Swim Team,
RCHS Swim Team, lap swim, and SCUBA classes. We are getting hit hard with
natural gal costs. The utility bills have been over$7,000 per month this winter.
The Piranha Swim Team and RCHS pay a combined $25,000 to rent the pool.
This will offset much of these rising costs.
• We have begun the recruitment process for our summer aquatic staff. Rohnert
Park's five pools require the largest pool staff in the county. Over eighty
lifeguards and instructors are hired and trained each year.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
PARK AUDITS
Mondays
6:30 p.m.
Community Center Lobby
5401 Snyder Lane
PARK AUDIT SCHEDULE:
The Parks and Recreation Commission will be meeting on the following Monday
evenings to review the condition and use of all of the parks and facilities in Rohnert Park.
The public is invited to attend.The Commission will arrive at the first park listed on each
date at approximately 6:45 p.m.
March 13, 2006
Community and Sports Center Cojiplexes
Follow-up report at the March 20 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
April 3, 2006
Roberts Lake
Rolmert BARK
/T Sunrise Park
April 10, 2006
LaCrosse Park
Ladybug Park/Pool
Lilac Way
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Follow-up reports for April 3th and April 10th audits at the April 17th Parks and
Recreation Commission Meeting
April 24, 2006
Dorotea Park
Eagle Park
Golis Park
Honeybee Park/Pool
May 1, 2006
Alicia Park&Pool
Scout Hut
Benicia Park and Pool
Burton Ave Park&Ctr
May 8, 2006
Carlita Circle
Caterpillar
Civic Center Park
Follow-up reports for April 24th,May 1st, and May 8th audits at the May 15th Parks
t - and Recreation Commission Meeting
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Rohnert Park Parks and Recreation Commission Park Audits
May 22, 2006
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Meadow Pines Park
Cielo Park
June 5, 2006
Magnolia Park
Rainbow Park
June 12, 2006
Review Day if needed
Follow-up reports for the May 22°d,June 5th and June 12th audits at the June 19th
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call:
• 0 Bird 0 Black 0 Butler ❑ Coleman 0 Griffm ❑ Hansen ❑ Stevens
3. Park Audit
4. Matters From/For Commissioners
5. Adjournment
DISABLED ACCOMMODATION: If you have a disability which requires an interpreter
or other person to assist you while attending this Parks&Recreation Commission
meeting,please contact the Recreation Department at(707)588-3456 at least 72 hours
prior to the meeting to ensure arrangements for accommodation. Please make sure the
Recreation Services Manager's office is notified as soon as possible if you have a visual
impairment that requires the meeting materials to be produced in another format.
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Ro„NERT PgR1(
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From: Guy Miller,Recreation Services ManagerAnot,f
DEPARTMENT
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
Cc: CALIFORst"
Date: April 24, 2006
Subject: Special Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Please read the attached memo from Assistant City Manager Dan Schwarz regarding a
special meeting.
I suggest that the Commission convene on either Monday,May 1 (first choice)or
Monday May 8. The Mondays were reserved for the park audits so most Commissioners
should be available. Please call Jan at 588-3456 to confirm whether you can make one of
these dates.
40NN8RT PARR CITY ADMINISTRATION
sz MEMORANDUM
CALIPORN%P
April 24, 2006
City Council
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
Tim Smith
Mayor FROM: Dan Schwarz, Assistant City Manager
Vicki Vidak-Martinez SUBJECT: Call for Special Meeting
Vice-Mayor P
Arnie L.Breeze Chair Tom Hansen has requested that staff help him call a special meeting of
Armando F.Flores the Parks and Recreation Commission. This special meeting should take
Jake Mackenzie place no later than May 8, 2006, so that the Commission has the opportunity
Council Members
to take any actions it deems appropriate concerning the University District
Specific Plan prior to the City Council's May meetings. The Council will be
holding hearings on the University District Specific Plan on May 9 and May 23.
Stephen R.Donley Staff urgently needs you to convey your availability between now and
City Manager
May 8 to Guy Miller, Recreation Services Manager, so that he can advise
Daniel Schwarz Chair Hansen as to the best day to convene this meeting. Please include
^ElssistantCity Manager days and times throughout those days when you are available.
Judy Hauff
City Clerk Community Development Director Ron Bendorff and I met with Chair Hansen
Michelle Marchetti Kenyon on Friday, April 21, 2006, to discuss actions of the Park and Recreation
CityAttomey Commission at its March and April meetings. I advised the Chair that the vote
taken by the Commission at its April 17 meeting to rescind actions of its March
Gabrielle P.Whelan 20 meeting was not in compliance with provisions of the Brown Act. We
Assistant City Attorney discussed the concerns and desires of the Commission with respect to the
University District Specific Plan and the Southeast Specific Plan. As a result
Thomas R.Bullard of this conversation, we concluded that the special meeting of the Commission
Director of Public Safety
shall include the following: discussion between the Commission and staff as to
Ron Bendorff what actions the Commission took at its March meeting, discussion by the
Director of Community Development Commission as to whether it wishes to initiate the process to rescind its March
Darin W.Jenkins 20 actions concerning the two specific plans, and discussion by the
Director of Public Works/ Commission of what, if any, statement it wishes to submit to the Council
City Engineer concerning the specific plans. To ensure that this meeting is as productive as
Sandra M.Lipitz possible, I am requesting that you submit questions to staff in advance of the
Director of Administrative Services meeting. Staff will prepare written materials responding to these questions.
We will provide a deadline for submission of questions once a date has been
established for the meeting.
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